10 players honored as champs of NFL Punt Pass Kick Finals

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10 players honored as champs of NFL Punt Pass Kick Finals

Ten young athletes among a field of 40 national finalists from acro s the United States posted champion finishes in the James Hurst Jersey NFL PUNT, PASS KICK National Finals today in Seattle.Finalists competed separately in five age divisions at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. The top scorer in each group was crowned national champion. The 10 national champions were recognized for their achievement live during Fox Network's telecast of the NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the and . All 40 finalists were provided airfare, hotel accommodations and tickets to - game. Marquez Callaway Jersey Competitors launched two punts, two pa ses and two kicks with scores based on distance and accuracy (in feet). The best score from each activity was tabulated to determine the athlete's total. Youngsters advanced to the national finals through local, sectional and team championship competitions held throughout the NFL regular season. The top four scorers in each age group from acro s the country qualified as national finalists.Established in 1961, the NFL Punt, Pa s Kick program is managed by USA Football, the sport's national governing body. NFL New Orleans Saints Jersey It is one of the nation's largest gra sroots sports skills competitions. NFL stars -- including current quarterback and quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Dan Marino -- competed in the Punt, Pa s Kick program as youngsters. Erik Mccoy Jersey "USA Football and the NFL congratulate all 40 national finalists and our 10 national champions in particular," USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck said. "The enthusiasm of today's participants exudes the same energy as those of more than 50 years ago, marking another fun and exciting finish for all involved in Punt, Pa s Kick."Finalists are listed along with the NFL teams that hosted their regional competition: Boys 6-7Girls 6-7Boys 8-9Girls 8-9Boys 10-11Girls 10-11Boys 12-13Girls Morten Andersen Jersey 12-13Boys 14-15Girls 14-15
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