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Former NFL player's free football camp will be held for the 23rd straight year.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
DAYTON — You can take Martin Bayless out of Dayton, but you can't take Dayton out of him.
The former NFL defensive back from Bowling Green State University and Belmont High School keeps giving back to the youth of his hometown.
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The Martin Bayless Free Football Camp will take place for the 23rd straight year at Welcome Stadium on Sunday, June 8.
The event, which features instruction and autographs from NFL players, consists of two sessions.
Campers from the third through seventh grades will register from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and receive instruction until noon. Campers from the eighth through 12th grades will register from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and receive instruction until 5 p.m.
Turf appropriate shoes or sneakers must be worn. However, no football pads or equipment is needed by campers, who receive a free lunch and T-shirt.
The signature of a parent or guardian on-site is required for registration and participation.
"We try to make this camp a positive, motivating experience," Bayless said. "We educate campers about teamwork, decision-making, setting goals, trust, tolerance, and other qualities that are necessary for success in sports and in life.
"Many thanks are due to the Dayton community for its unwavering support of the Martin Bayless Charitable Foundation and our efforts to create positive experiences for youth."
Bayless was a fourth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984. His playing career spanned 13 seasons (1984-96) with St. Louis, Buffalo, San Diego, Kansas City and Washington.
Martin Bayless free football camp
When: Sunday, June 8.
Where: Welcome Stadium.
Session 1: 3rd-7th grades (registration from 8-9 a.m., camp until noon).
Session 2: 8th-12th grades (registration from 1-2 p.m., camp until 5 p.m.).
Note: A parent or guardian signature is required for participation.
NFL invitees: Leon Hall and Chinedum Ndukwe (Bengals), Antwan Peek and Joshua Cribbs (Browns), Brandon McKinney (Chargers), Na'Shan Goddard (Giants), Will Allen (Buccaneers) and Will Demps (Texans).
Sponsors: Cricket Communications, Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings.
Pre-camp party: NFL players will meet fans at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 262 East Stroop Road, Kettering.
Information:
www.baylessfoundation.org
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2253 or cludwig@DaytonDailyNews.com
