Just 3 more Sundays away…
The ProCamps Ben Roethlisberger Youth Fantasy Experience is Sunday, June 18th, 2017. Spots are limited, but you can still sign your youngsters up to join us!
Boys & girls, grades 1-8, will be working on their football skills on the same fields that the Steelers players work on theirs! That’s right – this year’s camp will be held at the Steelers practice facility!
This one day camp is similar to a “two-a-day,” running from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM with a lunch break in between sessions.
“My son had the most amazing time at camp….Ben was amazing to all of the campers, and was present on the field the whole time, playing, encouraging, and inspiring these young kids! Thanks Ben!” — Tina Marie Cicero.
Your future NFL star will:
• Participate in the Big Ben Skills Combine
• Catch a pass from Ben
• Receive a souvenir autograph from Ben (item provided)
• Pose for a camp team photo with Ben
• Receive Limited-edition Nike gear package
• Attend the Steelers Training Table Luncheon
“Let me just say that Ben’s camp was an absolute delight!! It’s a very well run and organized camp with never a dull moment. Ben is great with the kids! Once again he threw the football to every camper so they could have chance to ‘catch a pass from Big Ben’! Both of my grandson’s caught their passes! YEAH!! Thanks so much to Ben for a wonderful experience for my grandsons!!” — Anita Doddroe.
Proceeds benefit The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation!
You can find out more about the camp, or sign your youngster up right here, but hurry!!
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The Steelers training camp schedule is out!
From Teresa Varley at Steelers.com:
Steelers’ fans, it’s time to make your summer vacation plans.
And be sure to pack your sunscreen, and your black and gold.
The Steelers’ 2017 training camp schedule was announced today, and the team will hold their camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. for the 52nd straight year.
Players will report to training camp on Thursday, July 27, and the first practice open to the public will begin on Friday, July 28, with the first practice in pads on Sunday, July 30.
Fans will be able to enjoy all of the excitement as a total of 16 practices are open to the public, 14 of them on Saint Vincent College’s campus.
Other highlights of this year’s training camp include the annual ‘Friday Night Lights’ practice on Aug. 4 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m.
The Steelers will bring training camp to Heinz Field when the team holds an evening practice there on Sunday, Aug. 6. Details are forthcoming for the Heinz Field practice.
The final practice open to the public at Saint Vincent College will be on Friday, Aug. 18.
The full Steelers’ training camp schedule is here.
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The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Announces New Guidelines and Deadline for the 2017 NFL Season Grants
Today, Ben announced the opening of the 2017 grant cycle of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund. This marks the 11th grant cycle for Ben’s Foundation.
The majority of the grants distributed will help police and fire department K-9 units to purchase dogs and dog safety vests, but other types of needs are also considered.
The Foundation will be distributing grants in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers during the 2017 NFL season including the Cleveland, Chicago, Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Houston areas.
Ben invites police and fire departments in these eight cities to submit proposals detailing their needs. In addition, the Foundation will continue to make grants to several police and fire department K-9 units in the Pittsburgh area following Super Bowl LII. If the Steelers make the post-season, a grant will also be distributed to a non-NFL market city.
The mission of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is to support K-9 units of police and fire departments throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs in Pittsburgh, PA. Roethlisberger and the Foundation also strive to support Make-A-Wish. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed more than $150,000 in grants to K-9 units around the country during the 2016 NFL season, including $76,000 in the Pittsburgh community. The Foundation has distributed in excess of $1.65 million since 2007.
“We’re very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units. The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers as well as the bond that is formed is incredible. We’re just thrilled to do our small part.” — Ben.
Applications and supporting documents must be mailed and postmarked by August 15. Click HERE for all the details on how to apply!
Fans:
You can support future K-9 grants by purchasing candy on Sarris Candies’ website, (www.SarrisCandiesFundraising.com), using a special purchase code (77-7777). Sarris will donate 25 percent of the purchase price to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.
For more information about the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation or The Giving Back Fund, please contact Jessica Duffaut or visit www.givingback.org.