The community football organization that laid claim to a provincial banner this season, is looking to install lights at the DVSS Field. This will give the team a better experience in practice and in play
“The addition of lights to our facility will further enhance the experience of football for our players. Having the opportunity to play under the lights on a Friday night adds an element of prestige to the game,” said member of the coaching team Jason Rasmussen. “The players and the community at large will recognize the financial commitment required to elevate our program to this level and I believe the addition of lights will further enhance the sense of pride associated with being a Titan. Further, we will attract competition from programs that prefer to play Friday games and in doing so will give our players the opportunity to play against teams that otherwise would not have come to Drumheller to play.”
President of the Drumheller Community Football Association Mike Ostergard adds that last season as the Titans progressed deep into the post season, the days kept getting shorter and shorter, cutting into practice time. The lights will be valuable, allowing the teams more time on the field when it matters most.
Ostergard said they received the lights and standards from Race City Speedway in Calgary. They have begun a campaign to have the lights installed and are looking at raising about $40,000 to have the job done right.
Newcastle Recreation Association has stepped up to be one of the first donors to the project and has presented the Football Association with a donation of $2,000.
Bill Davidson, president of the Newcastle Recreation Association challenges other supporters of community football to step up to the plate and match the donation.
For more information on Drumheller Community Football, or to donate to the light project, contact Ostergard at 403-321-0202.
