Mark Taylor – Bell Warriors

CONGRATULATIONS to Jacob Baylin who was recognized and honoured today with the City of Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award.

Mayor Jim Watson made the presentation to the young Warriors alumni for “his outstanding act of kindness and inspiring charitable work” in association with his support of the Bell Warriors Football Club and their goals to keep sport “Affordable for All”.

Earlier in the year Jacob Baylin became our youngest Friend of the Warriors sponsor in our 62 year history when he made a donation to our Warriors with money he had earned working last summer. At the time, Paul Stewart (Warriors President) commented, “Jacob was an award winner and his call to contribute to the cause continues still even after his playing days. Not many 16 year olds would think of giving their own money to a sports club. Jacob, however, saw the financial challenges that so many Warriors families face and he chose to step up. True leaders strive to be part of the solution and that’s what Jacob is all about.” He continues, “His selfless contribution set an example of leadership and thoughtfulness that our community’s youth should all aspire to. It also became a focal point in our Club’s communication efforts that ultimately led to more than a half dozen more sponsors for our non-profit sports club.”

“The Warriors support our players on and off the field. It is so impressive to see one of our most recent alumni learn from that example and recognize that they too could be a catalyst for change. The Bell Warriors are proud of Jacob and our Warriors family are moved and motivated by this impressive young man’s actions”

Mayor Jim Watson presents Mayor’s City Builder Award to Jacob Baylin (middle). with Bayward Councillor Mark Taylor (right)

Jacob Baylin gives his acceptance speech at City of Ottawa Councillor’s meeting today

From L to R: Josh Baylin, Zachary Baylin, Jacob Baylin, Richard Baylin and Natasha Thiessen-Baylin

2017 Mayor’s City Builder Award winner Jacob Baylin

Congratulations JACOB!!! Read more about Jacob’s big day: City of Ottawa Press Release

The Warriors didn’t let a little rain dampen their enthusiasm this past Saturday. The event was moved to a new location this year which was the partial result of the wildly wet spring and restricted field access. This year’s Punt-Pass-Kick Competition and Registration Day was held at Bayshore Park in the outdoor Sens rink. The last minute switch worked out perfectly and when all was said and done, everyone left having had a tonne of fun.

Dan Crabtree, VP of Finance for the Warriors, said of the event, “we have to work hard to get word out about our programs. This event has always been a great launch of our registration season so we were glad to find a new location that would allow us to host Warriors Day again this year. It was a great day.”

Bay Ward Councillor Mark Taylor came out to show his support. L to R: Dan Crabree (VP); Paul Stewart (President); Paul Gowans (Pee Wee Coach); Mark Taylor (City of Ottawa Councillor)

Tyke Winners: 1st Overall – Louis Turpin (two footballs in the middle); 2nd Overall Avert Stuart (kneeling); 3rd Overall Kingston Pappas (far right) with Paul Stewart (President ) and Phil Laviigne (Pee Wee Coach)

Mosquitto Winners:
Paul Stewart (President with L to R: Mohammed Zayed (3rd Overall); Tyler Gordon (2nd Overall); and Mason Jude (1st Overall)

Pee Wee winners: L to R: Owen Lavigne (3rd Overall); Jonathan Humby (1st Overall); Daniel Buckley (3rd Punt); (Paul Stewart (President); Avery Osborne (2nd Overall)

Thanks to everyone that came out. BBQ was great and the free Warriors event saw lots of new faces which were getting exposed to our great sport. Next up – Girl’s Spring Touch Football, the return of our Spring Flag Football after a 10 year hiatus and of course our Spring Tackle Football tryouts. Never a dull moment with our Warriors!

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