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What is the Bayou Bowl? The Bayou Bowl is an All Star game between the best graduated players in Texas and Louisiana. The idea for the Bayou Bowl was originally conceived in 2002 by the director of the Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation, the President of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, the incoming chair of the Greater Houston Football Coaches Assoc. (who is also the head coach of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown) and a local banker from Amegy Bank in Baytown. The game was so well received with more than 8,000 spectators that the group decided that the 2004 game had the potential of generating considerable additional funds. The Bayou Bowl has affiliated with Shriners Hospitals for Children with net proceeds going to this worthwhile charity. One day of the players week goes to visit the hospital. Who is the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association and the Louisiana Football Coaches Association?The Greater Houston Football Coaches Association (GHFCA) is an organization whose membership is comprised of high school and junior high school coaches in the greater Houston, TX area. Revenues are derived from membership dues and donations by private individuals and companies. Its purpose is to promote high school football by fostering professionalism among coaches and serving as mentors and advocates for high school football players. The Louisiana Football Coaches Association is a similar organization and participates with us. Financial Support for the Bayou Bowl comes from the following: § Donations § Advertisements/Sponsorships § Golf Tournament § T-shirt Sales § Cheerleading Clinic § Ticket Sales Who is Involved?There are numerous groups involved in the development of this event: 1) The Greater Houston Football Coaches Association 2) Louisiana Athletics (2003) & Louisiana Coaches Association (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008) 3) Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation 4) Baytown Chamber of Commerce 5) Harris County Houston Sports Authority 6) City of Baytown 7) Houston/Galveston Area Shriners Each of these entities work to ensure the success of the Bayou Bowl. The event not only promotes high school football but promotes Baytown, the Houston Area and the State of Louisiana. The game also provides a positive economic impact on the host area. A steering committee has been developed with each member participating at assigned levels. The steering committee is currently being headed by Baytown’s Former Mayor Pete Alfaro. Facts Concerning the Bayou Bowl The Bayou Bowl has acquired 501C3 Status from the government. The Bayou Bowl leases stadium and practice fields upon which the all star game will be played. These are owned by Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Dr. Barbara Sultis, Superintendent., P.O.Box 30, Baytown, TX 77522-0030. The next game will be played at Stallworth Stadium, Baytown, TX – Saturday, June 13, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Fox Sports Net Southwest will televise the
game live with the NFL Network doing delayed televising. All equipment is provided to include practice shorts and shirts and game day uniforms. In addition, each player and coach receives a game ring, autographed football and a game mug. Players are hosted to numerous events in the Houston area throughout the week. Some of the activities that the players experienced during the week of the 2008 game include: Houston Astro’s game, a tour of Reliant Stadium, trips to the Shriners Hospitals for Children (Galveston & Houston, an afternoon at Galveston Island Schlitterbahn, a catered lunch at Eagle Pointe Country Club and Wave Pool and their very own autograph session at Fan Fest. A celebrity golf tournament is being planned for June 12, at the Goose Creek Country Club. Proceeds from the golf tournament also benefit the Bayou Bowl. The golf tournament has grown to become one of the major fund raisers for the game. An awards banquet will be held on the Saturday of the game,12:00 p.m. Insurance - $25,000 medical/$500 deductible - $1,000,000 liability coverage - $2,000,000 aggregate liability.
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