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Edgerrin & Javarris James Hosting Free Football Skills Camp

Posted Date: 7/14/2010

EDGERRIN & JAVARRIS JAMES AND COLLIER COUNTY TO HOST
FREE FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP

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Monday, July 26 · 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Collier County Parks and Recreation is proud to host the Edgerrin & Javarris James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Skills Camp on Monday, July 26, when local children will have the chance to spend the day with pro football players Edgerrin & Javarris James.

The cousins, Edgerrin & Javarris James were both born and raised in Immokalee and were both recruited from Immokalee High School to play for the University of Miami. In 1999, the Indianapolis Colts drafted Edgerrin. Although currently not with an NFL team, he most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals. . Javarris signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2010 NFL draft.

The Edgerrin & Javarris James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Skills Camp is for school aged children age six and up including high school students. Last year 390 participants showed up for the football camp. Walk-in campers are welcome; however they must be registered for the Edgerrin & Javarris James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Camp by Monday, July 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Edgerrin & Javarris James will provide food and drinks for the campers throughout the day. The camp will be held Monday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Children must wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes.

Following the football camp, Edgerrin & Javarris and the Immokalee Sports Complex will host a pool party for the kids as a “cool off” at end the day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents will be invited to attend as well.

Let your football player play with a pro! Sign up for this camp today by calling the Immokalee Sports Complex at (239) 657-1951.

The Immokalee Sports Complex is located in Immokalee, Florida at 505 Escambia St.

For more information, the media should contact John Torre at (239) 252-8848. The public may contact Parks and Recreation Administration by calling (239) 252-4000 or visit www.collierparks.com.