Prospective B.C. Angels will given a chance to spread their wings and fly Friday night when the Lingerie Football League team holds its first tryouts in Richmonds Sportstown Sports Complex on No. 5 Road from 6-8 p.m.
The controversial league, which will play out of Abbotsford, features seven women per side in shoulder pads, knee pads, hockey-style helmets and lingerie.
North Vancouvers Kate Marshall is still intent on trying out, although she now has some reservations.
Now that Ive learned youre not getting paid in the league, I wonder what the level of commitment is, said the 23-year-old Monday.
But Marshall is still interested in the LFL.
Trying out cant hurt, said the all-around athlete, who was the captain of her high school rugby team and also played soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football.
Depending on if I make the team or not, thats when Im going to step back and really decide whether I want to play on the team or not, she said.
Marshall is not overly concerned about the controversial side of the league.
All my friends are really supportive. They think its pretty hilarious. I havent had anything negative from my friends.
Players will be selected after going through agility and football drills at Fridays Open Tryout Football Combine that will include tests such as a 40-yard dash, receiving, tackling and passing. Forty will be picked.
That group will move on to the Angels mini-camp in May and 30 will be selected for the training camp in June. Just 20 players will be selected for the final roster.
In addition to players, the league is also looking for coaches and has started interviewing prospective candidates. Anyone interested in leading the Angels can send their resumes to [email protected].
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