Rashad Johnson’s Walk-On To Champions Camps
IN Events, MarketingFriday, Jan 18, 2013
Arizona Cardinals Safety Rashad Johnson to hold Youth Skills Camp, Celebrity Basketball Game, and 7-on-7 High School Tournament to benefit The Walk-On to Champions Foundation
Free skills camp for youth, Winning 7on7 team will receive $5,000 towards high school program
SULLIGENT – Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson will hold his 3rd Annual Walk-On to Champions Youth Football Skills camp on Friday, June 21st for camper’s grades 2nd-8th. For the first time, on Friday night, Rashad will host a Celebrity Basketball game featuring his NFL colleagues and former Alabama players. On Saturday, June 22nd, Johnson will host a 7-on-7 high school tournament; all events will be held at Sulligent High School in Sulligent, Alabama.
The Walk-On to Champions Foundation started by Johnson was established to provide courage, strength and support for youth to chase their dreams. Through Johnson’s support of his Walk-On to Champions Youth Football Skills Camp and 7-on-7 High School Tournament, he is providing strength, and personally demonstrating that the road to being a champion can begin anywhere.
Walk-On to Champions Youth Football Skills Camp
Rashad Johnson’s 3rd Annual Walk-On to Champions Youth Football Skills camp is set to take place on Friday, June 21 at Sulligent High School. The camp will be open to the first 250 preregistered campers grades 1st -8th. Early registration will begin on April 1, 2013 and close June 7th. Campers may register the day of the camp, however once the 250 spots have been filled registration will close. Since space is limited be sure you pre-register your camper beginning April 1st by clicking here.
Each preregistered camper will receive a free camp t-shirt, autographed camp souvenir and lunch. Camp will take place from 10am until 1pm with check-in beginning at 9am. Throughout the duration of the camp, autographed memorabilia will be raffled off benefiting the Walk-On to Champions Foundation.
The campers will have direct interaction and coaching by Johnson himself, along with Johnson’s fellow NFL colleagues and former Alabama players. This camp will not only be a great opportunity for kids to work on improving their skill sets, but to have positive influence from the Pros they look-up to and admire.
Celebrity Basketball Tournament
The night of the youth skills camp (Friday, June 21) there will be the Inaugural Walk-On to Champions Celebrity Basketball match hosted by Rashad and his fellow NFL teammates and former Alabama players in the gymnasium of Sulligent High School. The celebrity game will begin at 7pm with doors opening at 6:00pm, and tickets will be $5. There will be autographed memorabilia raffled off during the game. Admission and the raffle will both benefit Rashad Johnson’s Walk-On to Champions Foundation.
Rashad Johnson’s 7-on-7 High School Tournament
Saturday, June 22, Johnson will premiere his First Annual 7-on-7 High School Tournament at Sulligent High School. The double elimination tournament will feature 12 of the areas high schools to compete for a $5000 reward to benefit their high school football program.
Due to the Alabama high school guidelines, high school coaches having contact with their players at this time of the year is restricted. In return, Johnson will have fellow NFL players and former Alabama players serving as honorary coaches for the tournament. Players slated to be on hand include: Antoine Caldwell, Mike Adams, Stephen Williams, Beanie Wells, Patrick Peterson, Nick Eason, BJ Stabler, Chris Rogers, Darren Mustin, Darwin Salaam, Greg Toler, Justin Bethel, Jamell Flemming, William Gay, Andre Roberts, James Sanders, and Blake Gideon. Each team will receive free t-shirts, autographed souvenirs, and lunch during the tournament.
The high school tournament will be free and open to the public. There will be a FREE NFL player autograph session 8:30-9:15am for fans. The anticipated kick-off time for the games is 10am.