The New West Hyack football program has two events planned for May – an evening for grownups and a big day for the kids.
On May 4 they are hosting their sixth annual Hyack Football Comedy Night at Lafflines Comedy Club at the Columbia Theatre.
Supporters of the program, for $25, will enjoy a night of laughs with Steve Gillespie headlining the event. The annual night has become a staple in the club’s fundraising.
Tickets can be bought online at www.thecolumbia.ca, by email at [email protected] or at the door.
The program also has a fun day on-field planned for kids ages six to 13 at the fourth annual Travis Lulay-Cody Husband Football Camp on May 13.
For $20, attendees get instruction from the B.C. Lions’ Lulay and Husband as well as other members of the Lions, and Hyack football coaches, while receiving a T-shirt and lunch from Subway. Because the event falls on Mother’s Day, moms who bring their kids to the camp have an opportunity to win prizes. All proceeds go to KidSport New West.
“We always get a couple hundred people (at the comedy night), the acts are very good and people always have a good time,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji.
The combination of Lulay and Husband has been a great dynamic for the kids’ camp. Husband’s participation at the Mercer field event is extra special, since he is a product of the Hyack program, said Lalji.
“(Husband) is our one guy in the CFL, and we’re really proud of his accomplishments. … (Lulay and Husband) will be coaching. Their names aren’t just on it. Last year Travis was right in there coaching the entire day.”
