Our Start
In early 2008, on the high school football field in Holyoke, Massachusetts,
24 women set out to change football history!
Just Another Day
To most people, that day in January was just another cold winter day. But a small group of determined women knew better. They knew that day would be a turning point.
What I Saw
As I cast my eyes over the group, my heart swelled with pride. I saw Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Wives, Women of different race, color and creed, from all walks of life, from age 18 to over 50, full of passion and the drive to make something great.
Who Were These Women?
Starting with that very first practice, they would set aside the challenges of their daily lives and commit to something bigger than themselves. These weren't just any women, you see. These were the women of the Holyoke Hurricanes,
the brand new full-contact, full-tackle football team of Western Massachusetts.
"Women playing full-tackle football?"
When our players introduce themselves to members of the Holyoke community, that's usually the first reaction. Right now, most people don't know that pro and semi-pro women's football even exists!
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It's really becoming popular
The popularity of women's football is growing at a rapid pace. The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL), one of two leagues in the US, was founded in 2000 by a group of women dedicated to making women's professional football a household name. Currently, over 30 teams and 1000 women make up the IWFL, including the Holyoke Hurricanes (a tier 2 semi-pro team).
A Secret Wish?
Here's what you might not know: many women secretly wish for the opportunity to play full-contact football. Ask a Hurricane, and she'll tell you one of two things. "I've always dreamed of playing football" or "As soon as I found out I could play football, I jumped at the chance!"
A Sponsor's Dream
When the Hurricanes tell potential sponsors who they are and what they're all about, time and time again they say; "It's incredible what you're doing here; I believe in you, Count me IN."
Sponsor The Hurricanes
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Our Team In Action!
The Holyoke Hurricanes are looking for a few good women who want to learn to play full contact football. We believe every woman from the ages of 18 to 52 can play. We have lots of fun learning and playing full contact football!
Practices are Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights. Come by and check us out.
Tuesday night from 6-8 PM at Holyoke High School starting March 3rd, 2009.
Friday night 7-8 PM at Healthtrax. They are located on 3 Weymouth Rd. in Enfield, CT.
Sunday nights practices will be at Sports World, 226 Main Street EAst Windsor CT. They will be held from 9:30 PM to 12Midnight.
For specific details, times, and/or questions, contact Coach Crow at 978-995-6248 or email to gm@holyokehurricanes.com
To our valued players and sponsors:
Since our inception in 2007 we have made great strides in promoting women's football here in Massachusetts. Although it hasn't been easy it certainly has been a rewarding experience. Just ask any of our players and sponsors.
To continue this effort we welcome your financial help. As players fulfilling a dream it certainly is a small price to pay when you consider the perks involved. We've setup personal and commercial plans to hopefully fit all budgets. Choose the one that's right for you.
Personal Sponsorship of The Hurricanes
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Are you aware that there are 2010 registered members in the IWFL (1692 players, 225 coaches, 54 athletic trainers).
The average age is 29
79% of players are between the ages of 18 and 35
In addition to tackle football, 54% of them have played 3 or more other sports since high school
Our Fans: A cross section of New Englanders, including children, families and avid Hurricane fans, attend on a regular basis.
75% of our fans are connected to an IWFL player.
72% of them are women.
66% of them are between the ages of 26 and 45.
42% of them attend games within a 50 mile radius of their homes.
55% of them attend 5 or more games per season
It's a WIN, WIN situation for you and us both!
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