Calling all football moms (and aunts, grandparents, and friends!) If you have a young person in your life who plays football, you can make a huge impact on their football team by applying for a Riddell Smarter Football grant.
We’re so excited to share that Riddell is pledging up to $100,000 in equipment grants to select football programs in need of upgraded gear. Fans, administrators, coaches, parents and players can apply by clicking here and filling out a form to share how your team practices Smarter Football.
Smarter Football isn’t just about being fastest or strongest on the field; it’s about being the smartest, on and off the field. Smarter Football can be found in better equipment technology, to safe tackling, proper nutrition, being a good sport, and keeping grades high.
Help spread the word about Riddell’s Smarter Football Program by entering our giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card!
How to Enter:
1) Click here to Tweet: “Find out more about #SmarterFootball & enter to win a sporting goods gift card! http://bit.ly/2vZcJIv #entry”
2) Or, share what Smarter Football means to you on Twitter, and include #SmarterFootball and #entry in your Tweet.
Join Riddell in making a commitment to practicing Smarter Football, and click here to apply for a grant for your community football team here.
One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card. Giveaway is open through September 1, 2017. to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
by picturemommy | marietta, GA
Great cause!!! We love sports in our home.. but we want ALL kids to be safe and healthy!
by Mewzme2 | BAY CITY, MI
Wonderful program!! I am helping spread the word about Riddell's Smarter Football Program.
by mayaml | Irvine, CA
Love this! Shared on twitter :)
by tsmith4 | CORTLAND, IL
I love this idea. Let's keep our children fitted in safe equipment so they can build strength, friendship and learn to work as a team through sports!!!
by shiebs24 | ABINGDON, MD
tweeted: https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/897515747135672320
by RitaFroglegs | Vancouver, WA
Great program...I shared it on Twitter
by BostonTerriers | MANVEL, TX
tweeted https://twitter.com/PastelBabyBats/status/896918974608310274
by wildlodge | GLENSHAW, PA
This is a great cause. Good job!
by darlamathews | Bedford, TX
That is a great grant!
by ambrai101 | Madison, WI
Reducing concussions by being attentive to each player
by alluringbrat | BRISTOL, CT
This is great to hear.
by ThatsSoMimi | Fall River, MA
Smarter football is safer football. Its important to have the proper equipment and the right helmet. Many schools don't have this, including my son's school. I hope we can be eligible for the grant.
by stef42678 | LAS VEGAS, NV
Smarter Football means helping kids and a great cause! Such a great story!
by bsf4016 | Memphis, TN
Would like to know more!
by sandramburns1959 | CONCORD, NC
This is awesome!