REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been successful on the field, and are looking to continue that success off the field too.
The Roughriders new community-themed program – called “Pass It On” – outlines everything the football club will be doing this year to connect with and support fans.
Programs ranging from their anti-bullying campaign, to the “Cameco Touchdown for Dreams”, to the support the club shows towards youth football were highlighted.
Football Saskatchewan, along with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, have been able to help youth football grow in the northern parts of the province. Mike Thomas, director of operation for Football Saskatchewan, said the partnership has delivered tangible results.
“There was no football existent about five years ago. Now we have 10 teams and when you look at that, that’s generally due to the efforts of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the program that we have established with them.”
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The “Grey Cup Legacy Project” will see the semi-temporary seats sold to any sport, culture or community organization that has a need for a third of the normal price.
Regina-born Saskatchewan Roughrider offensive lineman Dan Clark has seen firsthand what kind of impact these sort of programs can have.
“Being raised in this community when I was in school I was able to see guys like Jeremy O’Day, Mike McCullough and Gene Makowsky come out and speak,” remembers Clark.
Now, coming full circle, he is the one going to schools and talking to students.
“It’s a huge honour to be able to come out and talk to kids. To be able to affect a couple peoples’ lives is a great thing.”
Through donations the Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to directly financially impact charities and not-for-profit organizations by $1.1 million.
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