Huskies
History
On
the Field
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The
Edmonton Huskies Football Club was formed in 1947 as the
Edmonton Athletic Association and commenced play in the
four-team Alberta Junior Football League. In 1952, the Edmonton
Oilers and the Edmonton Wildcats were the two sponsors of
the Edmonton Football Association, until the Oilers became
the Edmonton Huskies in 1954.
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"The
Legacy Under the Bridge "
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The Huskies now play in the six-team Prairie Football Conference,
consisting of the Huskies, Edmonton Wildcats, Calgary Colts,
Regina Prairie Thunder, Saskatoon Hilltops, and Winnipeg
Rifles. The Canadian Junior Football League is represented
by 20 teams and competes annually for the national title
known as the Canadian Bowl
The
Huskies colors of black and gold were adopted in 1954. After
a number of variations over the years, the club in 1995
went back to the colors and style of uniform worn by the
Huskies of the 1962, 63, 64 era where the Huskies were national
champions.
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"The
original Huskie Building" - circa 1954
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Off the Field
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As
a non-profit organization, the Edmonton Huskies rely heavily
on the support of the Edmonton community in a number of ways.
In addition to corporate sponsorships, private donations and
player registration fees, the club also calls upon players,
parents and executive to work a variety of events to keep
the club economically sound.
Bingos, casinos and the popular 50-50 at all Edmonton Eskimo
home games are the main sources of revenue that allow the
Huskies to compete at this high level of competitive football.
100% commitment is required of all members of the organization
in these fundraising activities all year long.
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The
Huskies are highly in involved in developing their players
scholastically as well as physically. Any player attending
a post secondary institution while on the roster of the Huskies
is automatically eligible for a number of scholarships. The
only requirements are an acceptable grade point average and
a player in good standing, meaning that they have taken part
in all functions as a player as well as off the field fund
raising activities. With these types of programs the Edmonton
Huskies Football Club are dedicated building a player, both
of strong mind and character.
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For
the Edmonton Huskies the results off the field are as important
to the successes on the field. With the continued support
of an active executive, alumni, and parent support group,
the Huskies will assuredly continue to produce top quality
athletes and valuable members of the Edmonton community.
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.Canadian Championships
.The
Huskies have a long and proud history of Canadian Championships
to their credit. Championships were won
.in 1962,
1963, 1964, 2004 & 2005. Team
photos and banners from these years will be posted soon.
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