Jamie Straw is participating in the 2017 Dream Mountains Kilimanjaro climb, in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

To start I am very excited to be part of the 2017 Dream Mountains Kilimanjaro climb and to be doing it with my son Mark at my side!

My BIO does not include past mountains climbed other than those that life hands out to us on a day to day basis and I am still here today so many a mountain has been climbed!

As the proud father of three beautiful children (young adults) I am very pleased to be working towards raising funds for the Sens Foundation who works with today’s youth in a variety of different capacities.

Through the Sens Foundation our youth are given the chance to reach their full potential with programs that promote both physical and mental wellness.

Being extremely active in sports my entire life as both a participant and a coach I see the true value of this program to help our youth in dealing with the challenges they are faced with each and every day.

My hopes are to raise $5,000 for the foundation which will require the help of many of my friends and family so I thank you in advance for your support.

Please click on Jamie's link under BTFL Charities

Come cheer on your Redblacks on Friday November 4th as they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The BTFL and the Redblacks partnered up to offer tickets at a discounted price. Tickets are $28 or $32.

Visit https://goo.gl/NZiDuV (case sensitive) or capitaltickets.ca

and use Promo Code: BYTOWNRB

New this year, Ottawa Fury tickets. Go to link above and use Promo Code: BYTOWNFURY

Please Share with others :-)

The First Annual Bytown Touch Football Tournament was a success!

Below is a link that shows all the scores throughout the weekend.

Here is a list of the winners and finalists:

Men's A Winners - Montreal Big Dogg ($750)
Men's A Finalist - Ottawa Seminoles ($500)

Men's B Winners - Ottawa Immortals ($500)
Men's B Finalist - Ottawa Piranhas ($250)

Men's C Winners - Ottawa Wild Stallions

Women's A Winners - Montreal Fleur De Lys ($400)
Women's A Finalist - Ottawa Saints ($200)

Women's B Winners - Ottawa Lady Gators ($200)
Women's B Finalist - Ottawa Blue Dolphins ($100)

Link for all scores throughout:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1czps8Ty7ApWxSy4D4yPmmeKZyLlk192zFTFQgZMx1FY/edit?usp=sharing

Saturday was a tremendous day of football as mother nature gave us some amazing football weather. The day consisted of sun, football, BBQ, and a beer tent! Sunday was a little different as mother nature did not cooperate, but nonetheless football was played. A special thank you goes out to the President of Bytown Touch Football Stephane Morrisette. This tournament could not have happened without him. A big thank you goes out to Nas for bringing a BBQ and treating everyone to some grilled meats. Nothing is better than a cold drink after a day of running around, so a big thank you goes out to Beyond the Pale. Please visit their website: http://beyondthepale.ca/. Finally, our Sponsor, Ryan Mechanical. Please visit their website: http://www.manta.com/ic/mt6hnk0/ca/ryan-mechanical-enterprises-inc. This tournament could not have occurred if it wasn't for Steve Wells at Ryan Mechanical.

Touch Football is a great sport. Let's make it great again. These types of tournaments need to continue and our leagues need to grow and become relevant and have substance again. Moving forward, please continue to visit www.btfl.ca as well as our FaceBook page.

Have a great summer!

Jeremy Alward

Thank you to all participants in the First Annual Bytown Touch Football Tournament!

You all helped in making it a success!

Draft will be held this Wednesday August 24th at 7pm. You will be receiving an email from your captain shortly after. Please take a look in your Spam folder, seems to sometimes be directed there.

Season starts Labour Day Monday at Rideau High School. 1:00, 2:15 and 3:30.

See you all there!