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"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor."
-Vince Lombardi
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2009 ALL-STAR PLAYERS
AYANA "A-TRAIN" SLAUGHTER
RENE "LILO" FRUEAN
JOAN "JO" CATANESE
SARAH "RADAR" SIMMONS
The All Stars below were selected based on the votes submitted by
IWFL Team Delegates, Coaches and Players.
Thank you all for participating in the All Star voting process.
The All Star Game will be held on Championship Weekend, July 26 in Round Rock, TX.
The All Star Game will be held on Championship Weekend, July 26 in Round Rock, TX.
For more information on the 2009 IWFL All Star Game and Championship Weekend 09 visit the IWFL Championship Page via: www.iwflsports.com
Do you have what it takes to join the Aftershock
Shreveport Aftershock is having Mini-Camps for the
2010 season.
Pre-Register for tryouts: HERE
JOIN THE AFTERSHOCK AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
THURSDAY/JUNE 25- SUNDAY/JUNE 28TH
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Do you see great potential in one of our ROOKIES?
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TO A PLAYER OF YOUR CHOICE!
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WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR COACHING STAFF!
IF YOU LOVE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL AND ARE INTERESTED IN
BECOMING A COACH FOR THE SHREVEPORT AFTERSHOCK
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AFTERSHOCK?
We are looking for Corporate sponsorships for the 2009 football season. We hope to attract businesses in our community to support this great sport. There are several different levels of sponsorship, each level includes different advertising opportunities, and recognition at our games. Click HERE for the corporate sponsor form and information.
For more information
please contact:
Christi Hudson, Sponsorship Coordinator
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Girl Scout/Women in Sports Night a success!
THANKS TO THE
BOSSIER/SHREVEPORT MUDBUGS
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March 14, 2008 By AfterShock
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Kilgore softball coach starting QB in women's tackle football league
by Rick Kretzschmar, Longview News Journal
SHREVEPORT — Seven years of dreaming and 11 months of working came together for Cassie Newell on Saturday. She got to enjoy it for about an hour. Newell is the starting quarterback for the Shreveport Aftershock, playing her first tackle football game in the Independent Women's Football League. It was a victorious debut as the Aftershock downed the Louisiana Fuel 32-18 at Independence Stadium. Read more >> |
IWFL AND USA FOOTBALL PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S FAVORITE SPORT
by IWFL - USA Football
November 10, 2008
by IWFL - USA Football
November 10, 2008
Austin, Texas – The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) and USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, have forged a partnership to further promote the sport and its immense popularity among female athletes.
All USA Football women’s national teams for International Federation of American Football (IFAF) women’s competitions will comprise entirely of IWFL athletes. In addition, the IWFL has named USA Football as the league’s Official Education Partner and will provide USA Football membership to all IWFL coaches and officials. USA Football conducts more than 100 training events annually on youth and amateur levels. In the past two years, USA Football has helped train more than 16,000 football coaches in all 50 states.
This football partnership also will further strengthen girls’ participation in America’s favorite sport. The IWFL will establish an “IWFL ‘J’ League” in the coming year. This all-girls youth league will offer more youngsters the opportunity to further their participation in America’s favorite sport within the IWFL’s 44 markets in the United States and Canada.
More than 450 American high schools offer girls-specific football programs, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). This figure represents the greatest number of girls-specific high school football programs in history.
“This is a very exciting partnership for us,” said Laurie Frederick, IWFL Chief Executive Officer. “USA Football has made great progress in the standardization of youth football. They have represented the USA well as a member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). This partnership is just one more step towards the same standardization of girls and women’s football. We look forward to developing stable programs with USA Football well into the future.”
“We’re extremely pleased and proud to partner with the IWFL,” said USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck. “Football’s appeal is universal. Its values and excitement resonates with women and men, boys and girls. We look forward to a strong relationship with the IWFL for the betterment of the sport and our U.S. women’s national team program.”
About USA Football
USA Football is the national governing body of America's favorite sport on youth and amateur levels. With members in all 50 states, USA Football offers training programs for coaches and game officials as well as skill development for young players. The independent non-profit based near Washington, D.C., assembles and manages America’s national teams in the sport and was endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002. For more, visit www.usafootball.com.
About the IWFL
Founded in 2000, the Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL) is an international women’s tackle football organization. The IWFL provides women’s tackle football teams the opportunity to play at the top competition tier of their sport, while fostering an environment of goodwill and sportsmanship. The IWFL is the only recognized professional women’s tackle football league. Offering participation levels appropriate for all markets the IWFL has taken the lead in the development of women’s football for future generations. For more visit www.iwflsports.com
Founded in 2000, the Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL) is an international women’s tackle football organization. The IWFL provides women’s tackle football teams the opportunity to play at the top competition tier of their sport, while fostering an environment of goodwill and sportsmanship. The IWFL is the only recognized professional women’s tackle football league. Offering participation levels appropriate for all markets the IWFL has taken the lead in the development of women’s football for future generations. For more visit www.iwflsports.com
SHREVEPORT AFTERSHOCK RECOGNIZED AT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Shreveport Aftershock-July 8, 2008
Along with City Council Members of Shreveport Louisiana, Mayor Cedric Glover recognizes the efforts of the Shreveport Aftershock Women’s Tackle Football Team. Council Member Joe Shine invited the Shreveport Aftershock to meet the council after meeting Evelyn “Da Beef” Turner and Sonja “Sweet Sonja” Blackshire when out in the community of Shreveport. The Mayor and Council congratulated the team on their recent State Championship win at the Battle of the Boot. Mayor Glover enthusiastically supports the team and even joked about coaching.
SHREVEPORT AFTERSHOCK BECOMES THE 2008 BATTLE OF THE BOOT STATE CHAMPIONS
Shreveport Aftershock, June 14, 2008
Your very own Shreveport Aftershock defeated the Baton Rouge’s Louisiana Fuel 56-0 during the final game of the Battle of the Boot. The Shreveport Aftershock becomes the 2008 Louisiana State Champions. Thank you for cheering on your winning home town team during this new tradition in Louisiana women’s football.
HIP HOP MARCH A SUCCESS!
Shreveport Aftershock, June 28, 2008
A big thank you to Realness Magazine, Philadelphia Center, and Planned Parenthood for hosting Shreveport’s 1st annual Hip Hop March for National HIV Testing. A excited and supportive community attended the event taking advantage of free HIV testing and festivities. The Shreveport Aftershock leaded the March for HIV testing, which spanned the Highland Area and ending at the Philadelphia Center with a 89second moment of silence for those who have fallen from the AIDS/HIV. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such an important cause.