Saturday, February 18, 2012 – Highland Lanes

The inaugural 2011 NFL Alumni Bowling Classic was a huge success. Fun was had by all and we raised over $30,000 for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program.

Following the 2-game classic, the NFL Alumni players and the current NFLers played in a round robin tourney for bragging rights. Pictured first are the winners of the inaugural tourney: Stephen Braggs (NFLA), Frank Okam (Tampa Bay) & Rod Babers (NFLA). It was a tough fight but up next is the second place team consisting of Priest Holmes (NFLA), Raul Allegre (NFLA) & Roosevelt Leaks (NFLA). And, our “winners of the losers” were Doug English (NFLA), Cory Redding (Baltimore) & John Haines (NFLA).

Other NFLers in attendance included: Derrick Johnson, Brian Orakpo, Aaron Ross, Bo Scaife, Kasey Studdard, Tarell Brown, Rod Wright and more.

We’re expecting to sell out so if you have questions about registration or would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@nflaaustin.org.

Click here to see KVUE coverage of the 2011 NFL Alumni Bowling Challenge.

Click here to see Austin YNN coverage of the 2011 NFL Alumni Bowling Challenge.

Click here to learn more about the Neighborhood Longhorns Program.

Thursday, May 10 - Lexus of Austin Caring for Kids Banquet
Lakeway Resort & Spa

Guests are invited to rub elbows with NFL Alumni legends and participate in silent and live auctions. The evening will conclude with golfers “drafting” their NFL Alumni team captains for the golf tournament the following morning.

Friday, May 11 – KB Home NFL Alumni Golf Classic
The Hills of Lakeway Signature Course

Four-person teams, captained by a former NFL player, compete in a scramble format with adjusted handicapping. The top four teams then advance to a playoff using an alternate shot format to win a trip to the 2013 NFL Alumni Super Bowl of Golf (SBOG). Each year, all winning teams from NFL Alumni tournaments around the nation receive all-expense paid invitations to the championship playoff, held at a warm-weather resort the following spring. Past Super Bowl of Golf Tournaments have been played at exclusive courses, including Makena Resort, South Course in Maui and Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Center for Child Protection, Travis County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, which is the first stop for children during child abuse investigations.

Pictured is the 2011 winning team (Left to Right): Kwame Cavil (player), Joe Bendetti, Mike Qualls, Rex Engelhardt, and Boyd Sheffield. There were a total of 34 teams in the tournament, with players such as Raul Allegre, Walt Garrison, William Graham, Dan Neil, Howard Carson, Roosevelt Leaks, John Haines, Al Matthews, Matt Anderson, Brad Kasell, Donny Anderson, Bob Yates, Ray Woodard, Gale Gilbert, Kerry Cash, Johnnie Walker, and Phil Branch.

The 8th Annual Klays for Kids Challenge was held Friday, October 14 at the Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, TX 78724 - 512.272.4707).

8AM Registration/Breakfast * 9:30AM Shoot

Ammo (12 & 20-gauge) is included.

This annual event features a team skeet-shooting competition, fish-fry, great raffles and door prizes, and the chance to shoot with NFL greats including: Dan Neil, Broncos 1997-2004; John Haines, Vikings 1984/Colts 1986-1988; Doug English, Lions 1975-1985; Stephen Braggs, Browns 1987-91/Dolphins 1992-93; Roosevelt Leaks, Colts 1975-79/Bills 1980-83; Jerry Sisemore, Eagles 1973-85; and more.

Pictured above is the 2011 winning team (L to R): Labor Finders Team 1 (Score 174) -Butch Roberson, Lew Curatolo, NFL Alumni John Haines, Chris Wilhelm and Tom Mack.

Click here to see News 8 Austin coverage of the 2010 Klays for Kids Event.

Click here to see News 8 Austin coverage of the 2009 Klays for Kids Event.

Event Feedback
“It was our pleasure; thanks for all the work that goes into this event along with all of the dedicated volunteers and supporters - we look forward to next year’s Klays for Kids.” R. Greg Smith (Sponsor/Participant)

“We had a great time supporting a worthwhile cause!” Mark Bordas - Director, Corporate Representative, Anheuser-Busch Government Affairs. (Sponsor/Participant)

The event proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County. If you have questions about registration or like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@nflaaustin.org.

Each year, we raffle a trip for two (accommodations and flights included) to the NFL Super Bowl. There are only 200 tickets ($100/each) sold and the drawing is held live in Austin. The 2010 drawing took place on Monday, December 20 at Doc’s during the Monday Night Football watch party hosted by Erin Hogan from the Bud Light Morning Rush on 104.9 FM The Horn. Details for the 2012 raffle drawing will be announced soon. Proceeds from the raffle benefit local non-profits.

Tickets are first come-first served AND THEY GO FAST!

Please note, this raffle is for Texas Residents Only. To learn more or to purchase tickets for the 2011 Super Bowl Raffle, please contact us at info@nflaaustin.org.