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I am Football Player: Hear Me Roar
Janet Naclia, Calgary Herald
Published: Friday, May 18, 2012
Why sign up for the physical and mental beating that is full-tackle football? Why not? says a woman who relishes the "glorious game."
Well, you should be proud," said the emergency-room doctor as she examined my dislocated knee. "You're my very first female football player. I didn't even know that Calgary had a women's tackle team." It's a common reaction. Until last year,like my emergency-room doctor I had no idea that our city had a women's full-tackle amateur football team. I learned otherwise when a friend from my boxing class, who plays on the offensive line for the Calgary Rage, invited me to tryout.
I made the team (defensiveline), which explains my visit to emergency. Trying to maintain my composure, I explained to the doctor that the Women's Western Canadian Football League (WWCFL) was founded last year and that, mere hours earlier, I'd popped out my kneecap while making a tackle during practice. I was more than a little nervous about my condition. I had big plans for that knee, plans that involved a Team Canada tryout in August.
Women's Football League Gaining in Popularity
Women are relishing the rush of full-contact football as the Western Women's Canadian Football League looks to expand.
FEATURED VIDEO - FROM WINNIPEG SUN MAY 15, 2012Global May 13, 2012 - Regina Riot @ Saskatoon Valkyries
Valkyries Continue Dominance in Season Opener
Saskatoon Stomps Rivals from Regina
By Sean Trembath, The StarPhoenix
By Sean Trembath, The StarPhoenix
Valkyries 36, Riot 6
The Saskatoon Valkyries 2012 campaign got off on the right foot Sunday with a convincing 36-6 win over provincial rivals the Regina Riot at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon.
The Valkyries have a lot to live up to after completely dominating all of their Western Women's Canadian Football League opponents last season.
Regina was able to advance the ball throughout the game, but timely Saskatoon defence stopped the Riot from keeping it close.
"The effort was awesome. We had a few execution errors, but with so many new players having their first experience, they're just so gung-ho and happy to be on the field," said Jeff Yausie, head coach of the Valkyries.
