On Thursday the players were surprised after practice with a meal provided by The Greenhouse Salads! The Greenhouse specializes in meals for athletes, working with several teams, including the Edmonton Eskimos.
They have a special offer for prepared meals – 10 for $100. For more information, visit their website at http://www.thegreenhousesalad.com/
Thanks AJ and Karmal for coming out and joining us!
The fan “crew” t-shirts are now available! For any family or friends planning on attending the Calgary or Regina game and would like your crew shirt, it will be available at the clubhouse during practice Thursday and Friday.
Main Camp kicks off July 24th with player meetings at the ACT center.
The rest of the schedule is:
July 25
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
July 26
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
July 27
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
July 28
Eskimos 50/50: 5:30pm
July 29 & 30 – OFF
July 31
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
August 1
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
August 2
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
August 3
Meetings: 6:15pm
On Field: 7:05pm
Off Field: 8:20pm
August 4
Eskimos 50/50: 5:30pm
August 5
Blue vs. Gold Game: 11am
Will be held at the Clareview Turf
The Wildcats are a volunteer run organization, and we are looking for support in a variety of areas!
HISTORICAL
Old Game Film – we have boxes of old VHS tapes with game film. We are looking for someone to transfer them over to digital files, and annotate great plays from the film that can be used for further promotions, etc.
Alumni List – we have programs ranging throughout the 70 years of history of the Wildcats. We are looking for someone to go through them and help build a list of alumni and what years they played.
Photos Archive – we have photos from previous seasons that we are looking to have scanned and labeled.
GAME DAY
50/50 Sellers – we need two 50/50 sellers at each home game
Merchandise Tent Seller – we are looking someone to handle the merchandise sales at home games
Beer Gardens – we are looking for two people with their ProServe certification to sell liquor at our home games
Team Photographer – we are looking for someone to help out with photography at our home games and camps
Hudl Game Film – we are looking for someone to help break down the film after each game.
If you are interested in helping out in any of the above areas, please contact Meghann at admin@edmontonwildcats.com
The Canadian Junior Football League announced the interconference schedule this morning.
It was exactly 40 years ago this year that the Edmonton Wildcats shut out the Hamilton Hurricanes 28-0 in the Armadale Cup, winning the national title. Up until this year, that is the only time these two teams have met. This historical game will be celebrated this year as Hamilton is traveling to Edmonton September 23 to play an interconference game.
The full CJFL interconference schedule release can be found here: http://www.cjfl.org/news_article/show/782920?referrer_id=1254223
A group of dedicated alumni have come together to form the Edmonton Wildcats Legacy Society. We have heard from many people that they want to be involved with the team, specifically to help with the on-field success and long-term sustainability of the team. The society will serve as a vehicle to support club initiatives and improve the club overall.
If you are interested in being involved, please reach out to Ryan Branting, Director – Alumni Relations. He can be reached at alumni@edmontonwildcats.com or 403-461-9051.
Prior to attending any team workouts, a liability waiver must be signed and submitted. Waivers will be available at the workouts. If you are under 18, please make sure to have a parent/guardian sign (in the witness section) and either bring it with you, or e-mail it into admin@edmontonwildcats.com in advance.
Download the waiver here: CJFL Waiver of Liability
It has been a long time since the Edmonton Wildcats have had significant changes to the coaching staff. Through good times and struggles, the main core of coaches have worked hard to create an environment that challenges its players to grow on the field, but more importantly off the field. The two Greg’s have been a fixture on the sideline for almost 20 years and have helped mold and shape hundreds of Wildcats. Their contribution to the club and football in Northern Alberta in general cannot be overstated, and anyone who has had the privilege to work with them is better for it.
Gone will be long time Defensive Coordinator Greg High. After spending 17 seasons with the club, Greg has earned some well-deserved rest. His impact, not only with our club but with the many organizations he has been associated with over the last 40 years of coaching, cannot be emphasized enough. He cared about his players and worked hard to always put them in a position to be successful. His countless hours spent at the clubhouse will leave a lasting impression and will never be forgotten. His time with the Wildcats is filled with solid defensive teams that produced many CJFL All-stars and players who would go on and play in the CFL.
Also gone from fulltime coaching duties will be Greg Tyszka. Greg served many roles with the club from Offensive Line coach to Offensive Coordinator most recently. Coach Tyszka balanced coaching with the Wildcats with coaching High School football at St.FX, St. Joes, and most recently Holy Trinity. He brought a principled approach to the game, holding his players to high standards and was always there to support them on and off the field. Greg was a former player with the Wildcats and brought the pride and passion for the club with him to the practice field every day. He held a leadership role amongst the coaches and was always there to support and help young coaches find their voice. An educator by vocation he taught and empowered his players to learn the game and to be true to their teammates. Over the 18 years Greg spent with the club his offensive line was always one of the strengths of the team, helping numerous running backs win countless PFC and CJFL rushing titles. He continued to push his players to achieve more than they thought possible, and he produced numerous CIS and CFL players during his tenure with the club.
The club plans to honor these two coaches at a later date, but would like to thank them again for their contributions to football at the highest levels. With many former players now coaching themselves, the lessons the two Greg’s taught have been paid forward. We are all better for having been associated with them and the Wildcat Organization wishes them health and happiness in the future.
Sincerest condolences to Kris and the rest of the Gibson family on the passing on Stu. Stu was a Wildcat parent, active board member for several years, and will be remembered for his enthusiasm for our sport.
GIBSON, Stuart Martin
Peacefully, on December 4, 2016, Mr. Stuart “Stu” Gibson of Edmonton, Alberta passed away after a long courageous fight with lupus, surrounded by his mother, sister and son.
Stu will be lovingly remembered by his son Kris, his mother Beryl Woodside of Vancouver, brother Iain of Los Angeles and his sister Glenice (Frank) Brannen of Vancouver.
Stu was predeceased by his wife Linda Kennedy and his father George Gibson.
A Celebration of Stuart’s Life will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Serenity Funeral Service (North Central Chapel), 10129-Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton, AB.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Lupus Society.– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=stuart-gibson&pid=182997221&fhid=15398#sthash.1GlMi5yt.dpuf
Each year the players vote for each other for the Wildcat team awards. The 2016 award winners are:
MVP: Jeremy Fagnan
Rookie of the Year: Mike Rea
Most Valuable Lineman: Jonathan Harke
Jay Meraw Trophy (Wildcat Attitude): Jordan Samoil
Peter Smith Memorial (Gives the most with the least recognition): Aaron Cockburn
Special Teams Player of the Year: Matthew Zarowny
Founders Trophy (Most Valuable Back): Jayden Dalke