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CONTACT For Immediate Release – June 17, 2021 lethbridgesportcouncil.ca [email protected] 403-320-5412 (Susan) Lethbridge Vipers Football Gaining Momentum 403-320-9371 (Tanya) Location The Lethbridge Vipers are working tirelessly to bring a Canadian Junior Football Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre League franchise to our city. Making a huge move to improve football culture, 2nd Floor, 401 Laval Blvd the Vipers have gained some amazing support. Lethbridge, AB T1K 3W7 Mailing Address 2-time Champion and 4-time CFL sack leader Charleston Hughes has 110 Columbia Blvd West PO Box 21090 been added as the Vipers newest board member. Mr. Hughes bring a vast Lethbridge, AB T1K 6X4 amount of experience in the sport, but also brings his passion for developing Social Media players from all levels of football. The Saginaw Michigan native has spent time Twitter: @LethbridgeSport with the , , and currently the Facebook: @LethbridgeSport . Instagram: @lethbridgesport LinkedIn: Lethbridge Sport Together, the Vipers are building a partnership to also help and support Council Indigenous youth in sport, as well as education. “This is a huge step for the Lethbridge Vipers in becoming the newest franchise in the CJFL” said Anthony Parker, founder of the Vipers. “Mr. Hughes’s knowledge and love of the game is a big win for not only Southern Alberta, but for anyone who wants to follow their football dreams. The Vipers have always been about supporting and developing all levels of football.”

The Vipers are co-sponsoring the University of Calgary Skills Camp this weekend with the South Knights. The University of Calgary Dino’s coaching staff are coming to Lethbridge to teach the future stars. The event is on Saturday June 19th at the University of Lethbridge Stadium.

Media Contact:

Anthony Parker President, Lethbridge Vipers Football Team (403)870-0218 [email protected]