Ladies Will Take To Gridiron In Ann Arbor

CANTON, MI - Premier women’s full-contact football has made its way to Ann Arbor, Michigan by way of Toledo!! The former Toledo Spitfire will resume play in the spring of 2007 as the Tree Town Spitfire while remaining in the National Women’s Football Association, the world’s biggest and best women’s football league.

Impossible Dream Sports, LLC founding partner, Sarah Dowd, is thrilled with the move. “When we started the team four years ago, it was difficult to tell how well things would go – especially since we didn’t know anything about Toledo. This time around I feel more secure and confident because Ann Arbor isn’t new to me. We think our football team will fit well with the community and its culture.”

Managing partner, Val Sharpe, is equally excited. “The most important thing in my opinion is to give the ladies who have the courage and desire to play this game the best possible opportunity to succeed; we owe that to them. Ann Arbor and the surrounding area fit the bill perfectly regarding facilities, sports fans, and the people of the community. An added bonus is that it’s close enough to Toledo that I don’t expect to lose many players from the 2006 roster, which is very important to us.”

The first official Tree Town Spitfire tryout will take place on Saturday, September 16 at WideWorld Sports Center (www.wideworld-sports.com) with the start time to be determined shortly. A list of frequently asked questions can be found on the league website (www.womensfootballcentral.com/Tryouts.htm). Please check this web page for updates and feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Contact us by e-mail at treetownspitfire@earthlink.net or by phone at 419.310.2255.