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Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, along with Velocity Sports Performance at Game Time Fieldhouse and Domino’s Pizza, are proud to announce the unveiling of a new program for the 2014 season, the Steelhawks Jr. Football League or the SJFL. This league aims to give local youth football teams the opportunity to learn more about the indoor arena football game by providing a league that follows that same style of play. All games will take place during the Steelhawks spring PIFL season and will be played inside Stabler Arena.

The league’s Founding Partner is Velocity Sports Performance at Game Time Fieldhouse, who is also the Official Strength and Conditioning Coaches for the Steelhawks. The two organizations will be bringing the indoor arena football experience to the Valley’s youth by offering a full contact, tackle football league using an arena format. Two divisions, 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grades, of tackle football teams will now be able to enjoy the excitement of indoor arena football during this inaugural season.

Domino’s Pizza is the first Sponsoring Partner of the SJFL. The participating Lehigh Valley Domino’s locations are devoted to the growth, and development of our area’s youth programs, and will be offering many additional discounts to participating families. In addition, they will also be offering the 50 point challenge for all Steelhawk home and away games for the 2014 season once again. Any time the Steelhawks score 50 points during the season, participating Domino’s locations in the Lehigh Valley will be offering a special discount on regularly priced pizzas.

Games will take place morning and early afternoons of selected Steelhawk home games. Players must register as part of a team with a designated coach (individuals may contact the league to register as an individual). There is a $125 fee per player that includes a customized team jersey, a Steelhawk General Admission season ticket, a scheduled team session with Velocity Sports Performance, and a reserved spot at the SJFL skills camp at Game Time Fieldhouse. Each team will play a minimum of 4 regular season games in Stabler Arena. There will be a regular season champion based on best record, as decided by pre-determined tie breakers if needed.

For all registered team coaches, there will be a pre-season information seminar that will go through all relevant league information and schedules. Steelhawk coaches and staff will also be conducting a short SJFL 101 crash course on the rules and procedures of the league.

Each player will be receiving one Steelhawk General Admission Season Ticket. There is a Special Offer for SJFL families to purchase additional season tickets at a discounted price (price to be announced at a later date).

Co-League Director and Head Coach Chris Thompson has big plans for the SJFL, “We have achieved so much in three short seasons as a Professional Indoor football team and the Steelhawks Jr. Football League allows us to grow our style of football, to an even wider array of families and kids in the Lehigh Valley area. We are extremely excited to get this program up and running and can’t wait to watch the experiences families share by being a part of this new Jr. Football League. I have had many experiences over the years with youth programs and there is nothing like this experience out there that will be as fun and exciting for the kids as well as the parents watching.”

Similarly, Co-League Director and Game Day Coordinator Lauren Petri is just as excited to get the SJFL up and running, “We have been working hard to get the Jr. League ready to unveil as the latest Lehigh Valley Steelhawks program. I think it will be a great way for kids and families throughout the Lehigh Valley to learn more about arena football and experience firsthand how exciting it is to be a part of.”

To learn more about the SJFL visit http://www.lvsteelhawks.com/sjfl. If you have any questions please contact league directors Lauren Petri, lpetri@lvsteelhawks.com, or Chris Thompson, cthompson@lvsteelhawks.com.

The Steelhawks are already beginning the recruiting process for the 2014 season. The first open tryout for the 2014 season will be Sunday, November 24rd at Iron Lakes Sports Complex. Stay tuned for the Steelhawks to announce their 2014 PIFL game schedule, coming soon! Keep checking for the latest news and events from the Steelhawks! For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at http://www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2014 season ticket deposits are being accepted now to reserve your seats for the 2014 PIFL season. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100. Ticket packages start as low as $48!

The Steelhawks are a PROFESSIONAL Arena Football team that plays in The Professional Indoor Football League. The PIFL (www.proifl.com) is a seven team league with franchises in six states. The league holds a 12-game regular season schedule that runs March through June. The PIFL’s playoffs culminate in late June with the PIFL Championship Cup. Season ticket packages start as low as $8 per game (or $48 for the full season) and games are an exciting event for people of the Lehigh Valley to attend on weekend nights.

Join the Steelhawks out on the links!

The Steelhawks players, coaches, dancers and front office staff will take their gridiron talents to the golf course on August 23rd and they would like you to join them for a fun-filled day! To sign up or to sponsor a hole, fill out the form below! For More info, Call 610-282-3100!

LEHIGH VALLEY STEELHAWKS 2nd ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Friday, August 23, 2013

1PM Shotgun Start

Iron Lakes Country Club
PA3625 Shankweiler Rd.
Allentown, PA

Hole Sponsorship ($60 Each)
(Your company name will be prominently Please list door prize (s) you will be donating:
displayed at the tee) ___________________________________

Individual Golfer ($80 Each, or $70 for Steelhawks sponsors and season ticket holders)

Includes greens fee, cart, dinner and drinks (beer included). We will make every effort to honor your specific group
requests. A Steelhawks player, coach, dancer or front office member will be assigned to each group to complete a foursome unless requested otherwise.

Defense the Difference in Win with Five Turnovers

Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (4-4) are back at .500 on the season after defeating the Knoxville Nighthawks (2-7) 63-47, in the second of three rounds in the battle of the hawks. The Hawks from the Valley now hold a 2-0 series record.

The first half was a back and forth battle between the two teams. The offenses traded touchdowns for most of the half. On the Steelhawk side it was WR/FB Elliott White who got in from 4 yards out and wide receivers Tyrone Collins and Tom Gilson each picking up a touchdown reception from QB Hunter Wanket, who was starting in place of Adam Bednarik who missed the game for personal reasons. Then it was the Steelhawks defense that stepped up; first, creating a fumble that LB Terence Thomas recovered in the end zone, and then DB Stefaun Whitehead recording his first interception as a Steelhawk. The offense capitalized on both turnovers, and Lehigh Valley took a 31-22 lead as the half drew to a close.

The second half played out much like the first half. Each time the Steelhawks would score, the Nighthawks seemed to answer, keeping the game within reach for most of the half. It was again the Steelhawk defense that would create turnovers to give Lehigh Valley the ball back and stop the Nighthawks from countering. DB John Kennedy picked off Knoxville QB Ryan Porter in the third quarter, and the Steelhawks took advantage when Wanket found Collins for his second touchdown of the game on a 35 yard pass.

The teams would trade touchdowns again on consecutive possessions, with White scoring his third touchdown of the game out of the wildcat in the fourth quarter. White would later be named Buca Di Peppo and Countess Communications Player of the Game for his performance in tonight’s game. Lehigh Valley’s defense would come up big once more with under a minute remaining in the game. Forcing Knoxville to fumble into the end zone and recovering the ball, giving the Steelhawks the possession back with 33 seconds left in the game, sealing a 63-47 win.

By scoring 63 points, the Steelhawks have once again achieved the Domino’s 50 point Challenge. Fans can get 50% off any menu priced pizza for the next three days at participating Domino locations in the Lehigh Valley, just use the code SH50.

The Steelhawks will return back home to the Valley this week for their final two home games of the season May 18th and 25th. The game on the 18th is Non-Profit Awareness night and is also a night dedicated to the Race for Adam against the defending champion Albany Panthers. Game time for both games I 7 p.m. inside the Stabler Arena on the campus of Lehigh University.

The Steelhawks have been working hard, both on and off the field, filling their roster with a ton of talent and adding great partners to the Steelhawk family. The Steelhawks’ 2013 PIFL schedule is now available online and individual and season tickets are available. Get your season ticket flex plans now and you will get a FREE Steelhawk 9th Man jersey, and be entered to win a FREE vacation from Boscov’s Travel! For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at http://www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2013 season ticket flex plans are available. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100.

The Steelhawks are a PROFESSIONAL Arena Football team that plays in The Professional Indoor Football League. The PIFL (www.proifl.com) is a seven team league with franchises in six states. The league holds a 12-game regular season schedule that runs March through June. The PIFL’s playoffs culminate in late June with the PIFL Championship Cup. Season ticket packages start as low as $8 per game (or $48 for the full season) and games are an exciting event for people of the Lehigh Valley to attend on weekend nights.

Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (2-4), coming off a series of tough losses, will be battling the Columbus Lions (3-3) when they come to the Valley this Sunday, May 5th for a 4pm game. The game is deemed Health Awareness Night and is presented by St. Luke’s University Health Network. It will also feature a Precious Metal Dance clinic prior to the game, and special performance by all the participants at half time.

The Steelhawks defense needs to find its rhythm again as they face a top scoring offense in Columbus. The Lions are led by QB Marcus Jones, he is their top passer (821 yds, 16 tds) and rusher (108 yds, 6 tds). He has found solid targets in three different receivers, all with more than 20 receptions on the season- Maurice Dupree (36 catches, 601 yds, 12 tds), Jarmon Fortsen (21 catches, 229 yds, 3 tds), and Gerald Gales (20 catches, 279 yds, 8 tds).

Lehigh Valley has been dangerous on offense every week. QB Adam Bednarik (1,275 yds, 22 tds, on 69% completion rate) utilizes all his receiving weapons; all three receivers have more than 300 yds already this year- Tom Gilson (46 catches, 412 yds, 7 tds), Tyrone Collins (30 catches, 318 yds, 8 tds), and Torieal Gibson (27 catches, 399 yds, 5 tds).

Kickoff is slated for 4:05 (EST), this Sunday. Steelhawk 2013 home games will be broadcast on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks will be on the road in Knoxville for their game next week but then will return back home to the Valley for their final two home games of the season May 18th and 25th. The game on the 18th is Non Profit Awareness night and is also a night dedicated to the Race for Adam.

The Steelhawks have been working hard, both on and off the field, filling their roster with a ton of talent and adding great partners to the Steelhawk family. The Steelhawks’ 2013 PIFL schedule is now available online and individual and season tickets are available. Get your season ticket flex plans now and you will get a FREE Steelhawk 9th Man jersey, and be entered to win a FREE vacation from Boscov’s Travel! For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at http://www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2013 season ticket flex plans are available. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100.

The Steelhawks are a PROFESSIONAL Arena Football team that plays in The Professional Indoor Football League. The PIFL (www.proifl.com) is a seven team league with franchises in six states. The league holds a 12-game regular season schedule that runs March through June. The PIFL’s playoffs culminate in late June with the PIFL Championship Cup. Season ticket packages start as low as $8 per game (or $48 for the full season) and games are an exciting event for people of the Lehigh Valley to attend on weekend nights.