Sunday, August 8, 2010

Five NY Sharks gold medalist players and team owner invited to receive proclamations from Mayor Michael Bloomberg

New York, NY, August 7th 2010: On Monday, August 9, 2010, five members of the New York Sharks will display their gold medal from Team USA as Mayor Michael Bloomberg issues a proclamation.

In addition, for her extreme efforts in pioneering women’s tackle football, NY Sharks owner and Fins Up! Foundation for Female Athletes CEO Andra Douglas will receive a separate proclamation.

New York Sharks players #84 Jennifer Blum (WR), #30 Karen Mulligan (QB), #74 Melissa Pickett (C), #81 Lauren Pringle (DB,WR) and #10 Adrienne Smith (WR) were proud members of Team USA, that participated in the inaugural IFAF Women’s Championship Conference, held in Sweden as they took home the gold on July 3, 2010.

The 45 Team USA players were chosen by USA Football from nearly 2000 players in the
Independent Women's Football League (IWFL). Team USA shut out Austria, 63-0, Finland 72-0 and won the gold after shutting out Canada 66-0.

The NY SHARKS currently home to 45 female football players from the tri-state area represent all of NYC and are proud to be the winningest and longest operating women’s tackle football team in America!