ARGOS HUDDLE UP PROGRAM KICKS OFF 17TH YEAR

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have officially kicked off another year of the club’s renowned Huddle Up program. In its 16 years, the Huddle Up Bullying Prevention Program, presented by Tim Hortons, has reached over 600,000 students with messages to prevent bullying.

In now it’s 17th year, the program will continue to address the issues surrounding bullying while adding a focus on improving the well-being of students in GTA schools. Argos players, staff and cheerleaders will lead the way in educating youth on making positive choices through student empowerment and engagement. The Argos representatives will share personal stories that encourage, embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusion with the goal of helping inspire students to build positive character, self-awareness and a positive sense of belonging.

The student committees from each school began their preparations in the fall to start the Argonauts message prior to the scheduled assemblies this off-season. The 2017 Grey Cup Champions will visit over 35 elementary and secondary schools across the GTA in the coming months.

 

The following is the schedule for the month of January:

SCHOOL:                   St. Nicholas Catholic School (Huddle Up)

DATE:                         January 18, 2018 

TIME:                          1:30 p.m.

ADDRESS:                 33 Amarillo Drive, Scarborough, ON, M1J 2P7

PLAYER:                    Matt Black

 

SCHOOL:                    Eastview Public School (Huddle Up)

DATE:                          January 24, 2018

TIME:                           1:00 p.m.

ADDRESS:                  20 Waldock Street, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2ES

PLAYER:                     Shawn Lemon

 

SCHOOL:                   Mount Royal Public School (Huddle Up)

DATE:                         January 25, 2018 

TIME:                          9:00 a.m.

ADDRESS:                 65 Mount Royal Circle, Brampton, ON, L6P 2K4

PLAYER:                    Jamal Campbell

 

SCHOOL:                   Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (Huddle Up)

DATE:                         January 26, 2018 

TIME:                          9:30 a.m.

ADDRESS:                 32 Montgomery Road, Etobicoke, ON, M8X 1Z4

PLAYER:                    Tyler Holmes

 

SCHOOL:                   Clifton Public School (Huddle Up)

DATE:                         February 6, 2018 

TIME:                          9:30 a.m.

ADDRESS:                 2389 Cliff Road, Mississauga, ON, L5A 2P1

PLAYER:                    Declan Cross

 

**Due to school regulations, media wishing to attend any in-school events must contact the Toronto Argonauts Communications Department in advance.**
 

Jacob Dearlove

Manager, Communications & Content, Toronto Argonauts Football Club

Jamie Dykstra

Senior Director, Communications & Content, Toronto Argonauts Football Club

About Toronto Argonauts Football Club

The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is a proud member of the Canadian Football League, having captured a league record 17 Grey Cup Championships across a rich 143-year history. The Argonauts take pride in a competitive and exciting on-field product, a relentless effort and involvement in the Toronto community, and a world-class game-day experience at BMO Field.