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Jesse Card – Friend of the Warriors Sponsor

We have to say THANK YOU to our close friend, Bell Warriors Alumni, Jesse Card who has just made a donation to become a Friend of the Warriors Sponsor!  Jesse is the current Acting Executive Director of Youth Ottawa.

“Keeping our sport ACCESSIBLE FOR All is of the utmost importance with the Warriors. Not every family can afford to register their child in a competitive sport.  We do our best to keep our fees as low as possible but we can’t do that without the support of our community.  Jesse is all heart and he appreciates the challenges the Warriors face and he continues to give back to show his support.  He’s a gem of a man”, states Warriors President Paul Stewart

Jesse had quite a distinguished football career which started in 1994 as a young Tyke with our Bell Warriors.  He won Rookie of the Year that year and he never turned back.  He went on to play for the Warriors winning Outstanding DB at Pee Wee, Bantam Rookie of the Year and finishing his Warriors career winning the coveted Coaches Choice Award.

He went on to play 5 more  seasons with the McMaster Marauders while earning an undergraduate degree in  Psychology with a great focus in the application of psychology in sport and organizational structures.  Jesse went on to  advance his studies  earning a Master’s degree in Criminology with a concentration in Crime Prevention. As a Marauder, Jesse’s accomplishments were notable winning 2X Most Improved Player and 3X 1st-Team OUA All-Star  honours,  He is still ranked #1 for Most Career Passes Intercepted (16) and #3 for Most Career Solo Tackles (with 99).  He was a Yates Cup winner and was named to the McMaster All-Decade Roster for the 2000’s!  His football career finally finished but not before it took him to play in Finland.

Jesse returned to Ottawa to start his career building a successful creative mulitmedia agency (House Edge Media).  He soon reintegrated himself into the local youth football community with his company HESN which produced player and league video and markteing tools and opportunities.  He joined our league, NCAFA, as a VP of Communications and Marketing and even found time to return to his roots joining the Warriors as a Bantam DB Coach.

 

“I’ve gotten to know Jesse very well through my work with NCAFA and as a coach.  Jesse was part of my coaching staff.  He is a passionate young man especially when it comes to football and the values it promotes in our youth.  He gets it.  The fact that he continues to do what he can to give back says so much about his character and generous spirit.  On behalf of the Bell Warriors, I am proud to THANK JESSE CARD for becoming a valued Friend of the Warriors Sponsor.  You’re the best young man”, concludes President Stewart

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Turpin KIA Makes Football ACCESSIBLE TO ALL!

The Bell Warriors Football Club are excited to announce a unique new partnership with Turpin KIA that will help keep football affordable and accessible for local youth for years to come. In recognition of this thoughtful and generous show of support for the Warriors and their young players, Turpin KIA will become the Warriors first Diamond Sponsor in their 66-year club history.

This $15,000.00 donation to the Bell Warriors Football Club will be used to help offset financial shortfalls for
young players at all four of the tackle football competitive levels.

“The Warriors are so thankful for Turpin KIA’s support and initiative. Fern Turpin, Turpin KIA President, recognized the challenges some families face in playing our great sport and he acted decisively. Our club supplies all the required field and player equipment, and we are a 100% volunteer-based non-profit youth club. We do everything we can to make our great sport affordable for all, but we cannot do it without like-minded partners like Fern Turpin and Turpin KIA”, states Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football President.

The inaugural Diamond sponsorship will offer support for player fee financial shortfalls for the next 5 years.  “The Bell Warriors Football Club is entering into our 66th year of providing youth football programs in 2021 and we are so proud and excited. Literally hundreds of volunteers and thousands of players have been part of our program since 1955. We think that football is the ultimate team sport. Of course, it is fun, but football is also about providing valuable life skills that teammates will take with them long after their playing days
are done”, continues President Stewart.

“Ultimately, the Warriors are working to create a positive, encouraging, safe and instructive learning environment for our young players. It’s all about instilling confidence, competence, and inner pride in our youth. Fern Turpin and Turpin KIA clearly share the same values, which is immensely evident in their monumental commitment to our youth, club, and sport. We cannot thank them enough for stepping up in
this unprecedented time of need”, concludes the Bell Warriors President.

A cheque presentation was conducted prior to the Bell Warriors Pee Wee game Saturday September 4th atQuinn’s Pointe Field (Barrhaven) at 4:30pm.

Fern Turpin, President of Turpin KIA, presents a cheque for $15,000 to support financially-challenged families be able to play football for the Bell Warriors. BRAVO FERN & TURPIN KIA!

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Ontario Iron Works (The Schwartzes) Step Up!

For more than a decade now, when the Bell Warriors have found themselves in need, the Schwartz family have been there to step up for our club and young players.  Well they’ve done it again!  The Bell Warriors Football Club is excited to announce that Ontario Iron Works, which is owned by Carmen Schwartz and her brother Kevin, have just made a substantial sponsorship donation to our club and is now our newest Gold Sponsor!

The Warriors find themselves in a precarious position this year, as many do, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “We took on substantial expenses in the Winter months as we always do every year preparing for our April ind00r clinics, Spring Co-Ed Flag football program and Spring Girl’s Touch football program.  We also spent money refurbishing and reconditioning all of our helmets for the fall tackle football season and this year we had to make the difficult decision to purchase more helmets to ensure we had enough helmets in inventory.  Aside from that, we still have to pay to store our equipment and insure it.  With next to no revenues for this calendar year, we have been forced to dip into our reserves quite substantially to maitain operations.  COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on our non-profit youth club”, states Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.

Carmen & her husband Ken Schwartz were both substantial volunteers with the Bell Warriors over the past decade.  Ken was a coach and equipment manager with our club while Carmen was a team manager and eventually a VP of Administration.  In 2015, Carmen was named our Bell Warriors Volunteer of the Year and was honoured as the league’s (NCAFA) Volunteer of the Year.  Their two sons Daniel and Steven both played for years with our club and their daughter Kayla Schwartz was often an eager club volunteer as well.

“The Bell Warriors give so much back to their players, families and our community.  They became a fixture in our family’s lives and we wanted to be there to help them especially this year knowing the challenges the club is facing due to this pandemic”, said Ken Schwartz.

“You can’t beat the Schwartzes.  They are great friends with many of our legacy volunteers and for them to continue to give back long after their sons have graduated from the program is a testament to their business, Ontario Iron Works, and their entire family.  This is a financial and emotional pat on the back.  We desperately needed both and can’t thank the Schwartzes enough for being there (again) for our Warriors”, summarizes Mr. Stewart.

For 65 years, the Bell Warriors Football Club has offered football programs for boys and girls ages 7-23 in the communities of Britannia, Bayshore, Bells Corners, Crystal Beach, Richmond, Munster and Stittsville.  To learn more about the Bell Warriors Football Club sponsorship program, go to www.bellwarriors.ca/sponsors/  or email info@bellwarriors.ca.

Ken Schwartz, Head Controller Ontario Iron Works and long-time Bell Warriors volunteer. Ontario Iron Works is the newest Bell Warriors Football Club Gold Sponsor thanks to a very generous donation made recently by Ken & Carmen Schwartz on behalf of Ontario Iron Works.

 

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Jacob Baylin – Our Youngest Sponsor Ever!!

Jacob Baylin is a 16 year old young man who lives in Crystal Beach, Nepean.  He played football with the local Bell Warriors Football Club and his youngest brother is still in the program.  For those that have been involved with the club more closely, you’ll know Jacob’s father Rich Baylin who is currently our Pee Wee Head Coach.  This past Saturday, Jacob took the time to present me, Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors Football President), with a cheque to help contribute to our club’s efforts to support players who are financially challenged.   This was his own money that he earned working this past summer.  In making this generous donation, Jacob becomes the newest, and by far the youngest, Friend of the Warriors Sponsor.

L to R: Warriors Alumni and our youngest Warriors Sponsor Jacob Baylin and Paul Stewart (Warriors President)

“Every year, the Warriors have numerous players that just could not afford to play football without some financial support.  It is a key mandate of the Warriors to ensure we do all we can to make our great sport affordable for all.  We rely heavily on community support for our young players and it is truly amazing to see someone as young as Jacob recognize and contribute to the cause.  Jacob was a leader in his playing days with the Warriors and continues to set an example that we could all learn from and aspire to.” – Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.
 
That’s the way to #PayItForward Jacob! THANK YOU!!!

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Stefano Napolitano #PayItForward #ClassAct

You’ll likely remember our story about this year’s 2X Bell Warriors Jim Wagdin Scholarship winner Stefano Napolitano.  We finally were able to meet up with Stefano at a recent Bell Warriors game.  He was about to go into his last game ever with the Carleton Ravens and he talked of his football journey from his days at Tyke with the Warriors to his final year with the CIS Ravens club.
 
Stefano certainly exemplifies everything we look for in our Warriors alumni and he led by example again this day.  As we presented Stefano with his scholarship cheque, he produced a cheque of his own to give back to the Warriors.  The cheque, which is held by our President, was to go to our fund for players who are financially challenged and have difficulty paying their player fees.   Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to announce that Stefano Napolitano is our most recent Friend of the Warriors Sponsor!

Picctured L to R: Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors President); Veronica Papalia (Bantam Team Manager); Joe Papalia (Bantam DC) and our newest Friend of the Warriors Sponsor Stefano Napolitano.

 

“I’ve known Stefano since he was a very young man.  He played ball with one of my boys and I have never known him to be anything but thoughtful, generous, respectful and giving of his time.   The fact that he has now given back with his own money to our players in need says so much of the man he has become.  He is a truly class act” ~ summarizes Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors President).

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Pat Kilmartin – a TRUE GEM!

For those that know Coach Pat Kilmartin this will not surprise you, but to be honest, we never cease to be amazed when someone who gives so much digs a little deeper to give more.
 
Meet our Mosquito DC and NEWEST FRIEND OF THE WARRIORS SPONSOR! Pat is fun to be around, respectful, supportive and just a brilliant man to have influencing our young Warriors players. THANKS PAT for stepping up with all of your time and this time with a signed personal cheque!!!
 
#ClassAct #Values #GiveBack #Warriors4Life
 

Coach Pat Kilmartin has been coaching with the Warriors since 2014. Abundantly respectful, instructive with our players, supportive, positive, reliable and good to be around, we are proud to announce that Coach Pat Kilmartin is our NEWEST Friend of the Warriors Sponsor. NICELY DONE COACH!

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LiquidGym Partners with the Warriors!

LIQUIDGYM BECOMES WARRIORS NEWEST GOLD SPONSOR

 

The Bell Warriors Football Club and LiquidGym Rehab and Training Centre of Bells Corners, Ottawa are pleased to announce a partnership for the 2017 football season.  The Warriors are a non-profit football club based in the communities of Crystal Beach, Bayshore, Bells Corners, Richmond, Stittsville and Munster.  For 62 years, the Warriors have been offering assorted football programs for boys and girls ages 7-23.

 

“The Warriors are excited to announce our new partnership with LiquidGym.  We supply all of our players’ equipment and dedicate a ton of time to ensure we offer youth programs that are rewarding and fun.  This takes energy, time and commitment.  It also takes willing partners in our community to help us meet our key mandate which is to keep our great sport affordable and accessible to all.  LiquidGym is stepping up to become our newest Gold Sponsor and we are glad to expose our active Warriors families to LiquidGym’s expansive facility and array of extensive services.” – Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football President

 

“LiquidGym is thrilled to partner with the Warriors for the up-coming season. We like to be involved with the community and share the same values as the Warriors.  The Warriors have a committed team of leaders to assist the area youth in developing skills that will be useful on and off the field and we are happy to support their work. LiquidGym welcomes players and their families to explore our facility and our services as we work to improve your health and performance. We wish the Warriors best of luck for the up-coming season and look forward to a long and committed partnership with the club.” – Karen Snyder, CEO, LiquidGym

Pictured L to R: Vicki Wong (LiquidGym Clinic Manager & Physiotherapist); Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors Football Club President & Coach); Karen Snyder LiquidGym CEO and Co-Founder)

In addition to financial support for the Warriors youth football program, LiquidGym will be hosting a Warriors Day Open House early this spring.  Warriors’ families and supporters will be welcomed to an on-site BBQ and the opportunity to tour and try out some of their very specialized services which includes LiquidGym’s unique dryland training and hydro-training on underwater treadmills, underwater bikes and the endless pool swim current.

 

“The Warriors share a similar outlook with LiquidGym.  We both believe strongly in the importance of healthy lifestyles and the value sports teams can play in the development of our youth.  Football is the ultimate team sport.  It is affordable and encourages hard work, commitment, responsibility, dedication but most importantly, it is fun.  The Warriors couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of companies like LiquidGym.” – Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football President

 

For more details contact,

 

Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football Club President, president@bellwarriors.ca
Karen Snyder,  CEO, LiquidGym, info@liquidgym.ca

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Carl-André Potier – Our NEWEST FOTW SPONSOR!

University of Western Mustangs alumni and ’16 Bantam Special Teams & DB Coach Carl-André Potier has just become our newest Friend of the Warriors Sponsor!  Not only did Coach Carl-André dedicate his summer and fall coaching our Warriors Bantams, he donated a signed Edmonton Eskimos jersey to our 5th Annual Bell Warriors Silent Auction.  A very respectful and valued young man, Mr. Potier also took the occasion to present our Bell Warriors with a cheque to formally become a FRIEND OF THE WARRIORS Sponsor.

Coach Carl-André Potier (who works as an Advisor for Sun Life Financial) donates a cheque to the Bell Warriors to become our 1st Friend of the Warriors Sponsor of 2017. Picture L to R: Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors President), Carl-André Potier (Sun-Life Financial Advisor)

Carl-André’s donation to our 5th Annual Silent Auctions Fundraiser an official Edmonton Eskimos Jersey signed by Calvin McCarty.

THANK YOU for giving back to our community’s youth and our Warriors Club Carl-André!
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Kelly Broad Establishes Dion Broad Memorial Fund

“In caring memory of a dear man, Dion Broad November 29, 1971-October 12, 2011.  A loving father, husband, brother, son and friend.  Dedicated civilian member of the RCMP, Scouts leader, soccer convenor and football fan.  He did not get to see his son on the Warriors field, but his spirit is with him.  The opportunity to find our hearts after losing Dion, will always be appreciated.  We cannot repay all the coaches and other volunteers for all they have done, and in ways they will never know.  On behalf of his family, who are too many to name, Thank you.”  
 
Kind regards, Kelly, Keenan and Devon Broad

To remember and recognize the 5th anniversary of the Broad family’s loss of their loved-one Dion Broad, Kelly Broad and her two sons Devon and Keenan, have made an immensely thoughtful contribution to the Bell Warriors Football Club.  The monies are to be used to help ensure that players in need of financial support enjoy the opportunity to be part of the Warriors family.  “Kelly, Devon and Keenan (who plays for our Bantams) are truly kind and caring souls.  I know the Warriors family have all been moved by this gesture of generousity in loving memory of their lost husband and father.  Football can be a vehicle to reinforce the ideals of selflessness and compassion to your new friends, family and volunteers and it is hard to imagine any more fitting way to exemplify these heart-felt values than by this sacrifice by the Broad’s to support our young players in need. “ ~ Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.

The Warriors would like to add that more can always be done to help our players in financial need.  If you are moved by the Broad’s honourable show of generousity, please reach out to join the cause.  Simply email info@bellwarriors.ca to make an offer to help support our players in the memory of Dion Broad.  The Broad family and the Bell Warriors Thank You.

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Michael Polito Partners with the Warriors with NEW Lend A Hand Program

Paul Stewart President of The Bell Warriors Football Club and Michael Polito of Mortgage Brokers Ottawa are pleased to announce an innovative new partnership agreement that will go above and beyond the usual one time donation scenario.  Michael Polito’s ‘Lend a Hand Program’ will make a cash donation back to The Bell Warriors Football Club every time a new potential mortgage client identifies themselves as a member of the Bell Warriors Family.

 

“It has been my privilege to be a volunteer for the Bell Warriors for many years and this new sponsorship partnership is the right thing to do.  I’m coming on board as a Gold Sponsor immediately but the sky is the limit in terms of donating above and beyond.  It’s the right thing to do.  For more information you can contact me at www.mikepolito.ca.”

'Lend A Hand' Program and Gold Sponsor Michael Polito with Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football Club President

‘Lend A Hand’ Program and Gold Sponsor Michael Polito with Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors Football Club President

 

Paul Stewart, President of the Bell Warriors Football Club, states “The Bell Warriors Football Club is enjoying our 60th anniversary this year of providing youth football programs for boys and girls.  Player fees cover less than 40% of our overall budget so we rely heavily on community partners to step up.  Mike Polito’s innovative approach to give back to our football program is based on a model that many other service providers could consider adopting. It’s sustainable, generous, thoughtful and the Warriors want to thank our newest Gold Sponsor Michael Polito for stepping up by giving back to the Warriors.”

 

For 60 years, the Bell Warriors Football Club has offered football programs for boys and girls ages 8-19 in the communities of Britannia, Bayshore, Bells Corners, Richmond, Munster and Stittsville.  Tryouts for their tackle football program are just underway.  For more information about the Bell Warriors program, email info@bellwarriors.ca.  You can also follow the Warriors on Twitter @BellWarriors1 or check out their new website at www.bellwarriors.ca for more details.

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