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2016 Issue 3 | THE SCORE
MEMBER NEWS
AMPAL Group Sponsors Fords Youth Association ’ s 2016 Football Season
partnership has been formed between
A AMPAL Group and the Fords Youth Association , also known as the Fords Bearcats , for the 2016 football season . The association ’ s mission is to encourage and increase youth participation in sports through football , cheerleading and basketball – with a strong emphasis on education . The two organizations joined together after the Bearcats held one of their coaches meetings at the Woodbridge Buffalo Wild Wings ® location and learned of AMPAL Group ’ s sponsorships of various local youth sports teams .
Through the partnership , AMPAL Group provides the Fords Bearcats with a monetary donation for uniforms , equipment and upkeep of the football field . BWW also provided signage for the field ’ s billboard ; held an Eat Wings , Raise Funds event for the Bearcats team ; attended a pep rally with Blazin ’ Performer Certificates for all players and cheerleaders ; attended the teams ’ awards ceremony ; set up the BWW tent at the BeerCatfests & Fish Fry preseason 2016 fundraiser ; and plans to sponsor the Bearcats again this upcoming season . The Fords Youth Association relies on sponsors , such as Buffalo Wild Wings , to ensure they can maintain their fee-free sports organization and give local youth the option to play the game they love regardless of their family ’ s financial situation .
“ Woodbridge Buffalo Wild Wings saw a great turnout from the local community for the Bearcats ’ Eat Wings , Raise Funds . We now host all of the Bearcats coaches meetings and look forward to sponsoring the team again this season !” said Jordan McMeen , AMPAL Group marketing coordinator .“ This partnership has been exciting and fun-filled as this is a tight-knit community that supports the businesses that support them .”
This partnership was marketed through several methods , including a BWW-branded billboard for the football field and a BWW-branded banner at the entrance to the field . In addition to the signs , AMPAL Group attended multiple games with the BWW tent throughout the season , and the BWW logo is even featured on the athletic organization ’ s website . The
The Fords Bearcats football and cheer teams were sponsored by AMPAL Group through various fundraising initiatives throughout the year . The Fords Bearcats ’ field sign was sponsored by AMPAL Group , showing BWW ’ s pride and support for its local youth initiatives .
Fords Bearcats teams ’ end-of-the-season party was also held at AMPAL Group ’ s Woodbridge , New Jersey , location . All five teams , including the cheerleading squads , came in for lunch with their parents and coaches for this celebratory event .
“ AMPAL Group was honored to partner with the Fords Bearcats for their 2016 football season . Buffalo Wild Wings managers and team members from the Woodbridge location loved attending the Bearcats games and events throughout the year to cheer them on . AMPAL Group ’ s Woodbridge Buffalo Wild Wings looks forward to sponsoring the Bearcats again for their 2017 season !” said Amit Patel , AMPAL Group franchisee . S