USARL Proud to partner with Team Red, White and Blue

By Julian Clarkstone

One team from each division has committed to this great cause, these teams being Tampa Mayhem, Philadelphia Fight and Brooklyn Kings. Team Red, White and Blue is a national, not-for-profit organization who aim to improve the lives of America’s military veterans by re-engaging them in their communities through physical and social activities including fitness, racing and community gatherings.

Spinner Howland from the Tampa Mayhem said, “the team has a number of former military members on their active roster and partnering with Team Red, White and Blue seemed an ideal opportunity to pay respect to their own veterans.” Similarly to paying their respects, the Mayhem will be aiming to raise money for a great cause through a charity raffle where all proceeds will be donated to Team RWB. The Philadelphia Fight also aims to raise funds for the organization through auctioning their jerseys as well as holding a raffle.

The Brooklyn Kings will be organizing pre-match events for Team RWB whilst also conducting a Rugby League Skills session after the match against the Connecticut Wildcats. Brooklyn Kings CEO and USARL Director of Strategic Partnerships, Matt Bailey can see a long future in the relationship with USARL and Team RWB, seeing it as a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community saying, “I’m really excited to grow this relationship. It’s a fantastic way to honor our troop.”

Plans are already underway to increase the commitment to the mission of Team Red, White and Blue for the 2016 season. It is hoped that more teams will be on board in 2016 to further the efforts of the Fight, Kings and Mayhem.

To check out Team Red, White and Blue’s impact on the lives of countless American Veteran’s, click here.

Team Red, White and Blue’s partnership with each of the three teams in round 6 consists of:

• Philadelphia Fight vs. Bucks County Sharks – A.A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken, 5pm Saturday
• All proceeds from the match being donated to Team Red, White and Blue
• Pay-what-you-wish admission fee

Pre-game rugby league 101 for Team Red, White and Blue members

• National Anthem performance by Sarah Kane
• Colors presented by the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade
• Custom Fight jerseys will be auctioned off after the game
• All American food catered by Conshy Girls
• Meet and greet at Southern Cross Kitchen located at 8 E 1st Street Conshohocken PA

Tampa Mayhem vs. Jacksonville Axemen – Tampa Catholic High School, 3.30pm Saturday

• $5 entry with free entry for kids under 15
• Pre-game ceremony at 3.15pm with gates opening at 2.30pm
• Charity raffle being held during the game and drawn at halftime
• Prizes including team merchandise, donated items from team sponsors and on-field photos with the Tampa Mayhem team
• Post-game meet and greet at the Outpost Tap House and Tavern

Brooklyn Kings vs. Connecticut Wildcats – Randalls Island Field 10, 2pm Sunday

• Pre-match ceremony recognising Team Red, White and Blue
• Complimentary entry transportation after the match for Team Red, White and Blue members
• A rugby league skills session will be held with the team post-game
• Post-game meet and greet at Kent Ale House