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MONTREAL – On Sunday, September 15, the Alouettes will bring their game day atmosphere and experience from Percival Molson Stadium, all the way to the Lanaudière Rhinos and Parc Catherine-Bousquet in Repentigny. It will mark the first time that the Alouettes Festival will be held in Repentigny, featuring a pair of local Atom and Moustique teams in action.
Rhinos players will have the opportunity to live the intensity of a CFL game by having their field transformed with elements from the Alouettes’ stadium, including its giant inflatable helmet, which players will run through before stepping onto the field.
Both games will feature official player presentations, Alouettes players and team mascot Touché in attendance, music by the Alouettes’ own DJ, dance routines by the Alouettes Cheerleaders, as well as a half-time show, allowing the young players to showcase their skills in a memorable way.
“The Montreal Alouettes are proud to give these young players this opportunity,” explained Alouettes COO Mark Weightman. “The presence of our team both in the community and in supporting Quebec’s future athletes is a priority for our organization. I want to thank the Rhinos and the city of Repentigny for the interest they’ve shown towards this event. We can already feel the city’s excitement and I’m sure the 2013 edition of the Alouettes Festival will be a success.”
“We’re glad that professional sports organizations have an interest in Repentigny,” said Mayor Chantal Deschamps. “This football festival reflects the generous, sports-oriented, community and educational spirit that every team playing on our fields stands for. For the city of Repentigny and for the Rhinos organization, this is a unique opportunity for us to give our players and their parents the chance to live the excitement of a game and to spend an unforgettable day in their city.”
The first edition of the Alouettes Festival took place last year in Pointe Saint-Charles, when the Rhinos were the visitors at Parc Le Ber. This year they’re thrilled to be hosting it.
“The Rhinos Football Association would like to thank the Montreal Alouettes for allowing our children to live such an amazing experience,” said Martin Longpré of the Rhinos. “Football is the ultimate team sport and we invite all football fans to come enjoy this moment with us.”
Event at Parc Catherine-Bousquet
Events for all ages will begin at 11:30 a.m., including activities for kids, refreshments, door prizes, and appearances by Alouettes and Rhinos mascots Touché and Tison.
The Atom division game will kick-off at 11:45 a.m., followed by an official ceremony and the Moustique division game at 2:00 p.m.
