The Chicago Rush have announced that the team will be holding an open tryout for all positions (including kickers) at The Dome at the Ballpark located at 34 Jennie Finch Way in Rosemont on Monday, January 7.
Tryout Date: Monday, January 7, 2013 Time: 7:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Testing Starts: 9:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration Fee: $65.00 (Money due at registration, cash or money orders only)
Registration Fee: $75.00 (Money due at registration, cash or money orders only)
The Chicago Rush open tryouts are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talents for the premier organization in the Arena Football League. This is your chance to impress the coaches and scouts and to earn a spot on the 2013 roster. Open roster spots for the upcoming season are available. Two contracts were offered at the fall tryout last season.
Chicago Rush games are broadcasted on National and local Chicago TV. This exposure provides you with an opportunity to showcase your skills to both national and local television audiences. Take this opportunity to compete for a chance to be a part of the team's run to the 2013 Arena Bowl.
Players will be evaluated in the following:
. 40 yard dash
. 20 yard shuttle
. Broad jump
. Position drills
. One on ones
*Testing and tryout will be held on Field Turf, spikes will be allowed. No metal spikes.
To pre-register call the Rush front office at (855) RUSH-WIN. You can also pre-register at opentryout@arenarush.com. In the email, please include your name, the position that you're trying out for, and a contact phone number. There is no additional money due for pre-registration, however it is suggested. There will be no refunds issued.
Chicago Rush Tryout Location: The Dome at the Ballpark 34 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL, 60018.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
New Ownership Group Acquires Chicago Rush
The
Arena Football League has completed the sale of the Chicago Rush to a
new ownership group, led by Julee White of Testarossa Entertainment. The
acquisition was finalized Monday, November 12, 2012.
"The Arena Football League is extremely pleased to welcome an ownership group with such strong local ties and commitment to the Chicago community," AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz said. "This group brings great passion and enthusiasm for our sport and will no doubt continue the tradition of excellence that Rush fans are so proud of."
The Chicago Rush, who have the largest market in the Arena Football League, have played at the Allstate Arena from 2001 to present. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the League. The team has qualified for the playoffs eleven out of twelve seasons and won one AFL championship, ArenaBowl XX in 2006. During its history, the team has won its division five times and advanced to the AFL Conference Championship six times, including four consecutive appearances from 2004 to 2007.
"Though it is still early in free agency, we are excited to bring back key returning players such as Reggie Gray, Nekos Brown, Darrell Campbell, Derek Walker and Jorrick Calvin, as well as welcoming veteran quarterback Gino Guidugli and standout wide receiver Troy McBroom," owner Julee White said. "Additionally, we are implementing new marketing and social media platforms to better engage our fans, including a newly branded logo and team color scheme."
The Chicago Rush will be holding open tryouts for prospective players in 2013, as well as auditions for the newly branded Chicago Rush Cheerleaders, with dates to be announced on arenarush.com.
"The Arena Football League is extremely pleased to welcome an ownership group with such strong local ties and commitment to the Chicago community," AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz said. "This group brings great passion and enthusiasm for our sport and will no doubt continue the tradition of excellence that Rush fans are so proud of."
The Chicago Rush, who have the largest market in the Arena Football League, have played at the Allstate Arena from 2001 to present. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the League. The team has qualified for the playoffs eleven out of twelve seasons and won one AFL championship, ArenaBowl XX in 2006. During its history, the team has won its division five times and advanced to the AFL Conference Championship six times, including four consecutive appearances from 2004 to 2007.
"Though it is still early in free agency, we are excited to bring back key returning players such as Reggie Gray, Nekos Brown, Darrell Campbell, Derek Walker and Jorrick Calvin, as well as welcoming veteran quarterback Gino Guidugli and standout wide receiver Troy McBroom," owner Julee White said. "Additionally, we are implementing new marketing and social media platforms to better engage our fans, including a newly branded logo and team color scheme."
The Chicago Rush will be holding open tryouts for prospective players in 2013, as well as auditions for the newly branded Chicago Rush Cheerleaders, with dates to be announced on arenarush.com.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
AFL Joining The Breast Cancer Fight
The
month of October has had you seeing pink! To raise awareness and
research funds for breast cancer, many organizations nationwide have
made efforts to keep top of mind the disease that impacts so many women,
their families, friends and colleagues. The Arena Football League is
happy to do its part in helping to raise awareness and funds to combat a
disease that affects many of our players, front office staff and fans.
Chicago Rush President and General Manager, Roger Wexelberg was impacted by breast cancer after his sister was diagnosed 10 years ago.
“My sister had to go through chemotherapy, radiation and a double mastectomy,” Wexelberg said. “Needless to say, it was a huge shock and a lot ofanxious moments for everyone in our family.”
Many teams throughout the League have joined in the fight against breast cancer by choosing one game each season and designating it as the breast cancer awareness game. San Antonio, Iowa and Milwaukee all held games to help raise awareness. The game included pink gloves, chinstraps, sweatbands and a football with a pink stripe. When Iowa auctioned off autographed pink striped footballs during the game, the auction alone raised $2,000 for breast cancer research. Similarly, San Antonio auctioned autographed pink gloves and wristbands. Proceeds which reached $2,500 went toward breast cancer research as well.
Iowa’s game held a great deal of meaning for Barnstormers’ linebacker David Bedford, whose mother was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in the season.
“I was up in Iowa and I found out during a game week so I wasn’t able to go home or anything,” Bedford said. “I dealt with it up there with the team.”
During the pregame presentation, Bedford spoke to the local media about his mother and the importance of raising funds and awareness for the disease.
“It meant a lot to me to be a part of our awareness night,” Bedford said.
Bedford used his teammates as his support system while he coped with his mother’s diagnosis.
“My teammates came up to me and told me how they are all going to pray for me, so they were great,” Bedford said. “The coaches asked me if I wanted to take some time off and I told them I could deal with it but at the same time continue to play.”
While the National Football League may have led the charge to bring awareness to the disease during October, the AFL is able to shed light upon the issue of breast cancer during months where it might go unnoticed.
“The League is doing a great job because obviously October is the big month for awareness and that’s when most people are thinking about it but we need awareness year-round and it’s important to have other months with breast cancer awareness games,” Bedford said.
Wexelberg’s sister is now a 10-year survivor of the disease.
“It just makes you grateful in our case that everything is alright but it also makes you think about the families and the people that aren’t so lucky,” Wexelberg said.
Bedford also shared good news regarding his mother’s condition.
“She is done with all of the chemo that she is required to do. Scans have come back clear but I am sure that the doctors will definitely be keeping an eye on it,” Bedford said. “She is ten-times stronger than I am so I knew she would be fine and that she would be able to beat it.”
While both Bedford and Wexelberg agree that the League has done a good job raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, there is always room for improvement.
“Bringing the awareness level up is hugely important,” Wexelberg said. “Then conversely making that parlay into dollars because at the end of the day that’s what we need to make sure families don’t go through it in the future.”
Chicago Rush President and General Manager, Roger Wexelberg was impacted by breast cancer after his sister was diagnosed 10 years ago.
“My sister had to go through chemotherapy, radiation and a double mastectomy,” Wexelberg said. “Needless to say, it was a huge shock and a lot ofanxious moments for everyone in our family.”
Many teams throughout the League have joined in the fight against breast cancer by choosing one game each season and designating it as the breast cancer awareness game. San Antonio, Iowa and Milwaukee all held games to help raise awareness. The game included pink gloves, chinstraps, sweatbands and a football with a pink stripe. When Iowa auctioned off autographed pink striped footballs during the game, the auction alone raised $2,000 for breast cancer research. Similarly, San Antonio auctioned autographed pink gloves and wristbands. Proceeds which reached $2,500 went toward breast cancer research as well.
Iowa’s game held a great deal of meaning for Barnstormers’ linebacker David Bedford, whose mother was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in the season.
“I was up in Iowa and I found out during a game week so I wasn’t able to go home or anything,” Bedford said. “I dealt with it up there with the team.”
During the pregame presentation, Bedford spoke to the local media about his mother and the importance of raising funds and awareness for the disease.
“It meant a lot to me to be a part of our awareness night,” Bedford said.
Bedford used his teammates as his support system while he coped with his mother’s diagnosis.
“My teammates came up to me and told me how they are all going to pray for me, so they were great,” Bedford said. “The coaches asked me if I wanted to take some time off and I told them I could deal with it but at the same time continue to play.”
While the National Football League may have led the charge to bring awareness to the disease during October, the AFL is able to shed light upon the issue of breast cancer during months where it might go unnoticed.
“The League is doing a great job because obviously October is the big month for awareness and that’s when most people are thinking about it but we need awareness year-round and it’s important to have other months with breast cancer awareness games,” Bedford said.
Wexelberg’s sister is now a 10-year survivor of the disease.
“It just makes you grateful in our case that everything is alright but it also makes you think about the families and the people that aren’t so lucky,” Wexelberg said.
Bedford also shared good news regarding his mother’s condition.
“She is done with all of the chemo that she is required to do. Scans have come back clear but I am sure that the doctors will definitely be keeping an eye on it,” Bedford said. “She is ten-times stronger than I am so I knew she would be fine and that she would be able to beat it.”
While both Bedford and Wexelberg agree that the League has done a good job raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, there is always room for improvement.
“Bringing the awareness level up is hugely important,” Wexelberg said. “Then conversely making that parlay into dollars because at the end of the day that’s what we need to make sure families don’t go through it in the future.”
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