Malcolm Butler football camp filling up fast
Published 12:20 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Registration for the Inaugural Malcolm Butler Football Camp has gone as expected, fast. The camp was announced a few weeks ago and children and parents have expressed interest.
Applications have been filled out and returned to Vicksburg High School at a steady rate.
Rufus Armstrong was filling out his application Monday afternoon and said his child is excited and has been screaming “Butler, Butler, Butler,” since hearing the announcement.
Armstrong is happy about the camp and said it is something parents should get their kids involved with.
He said seeing someone from the community on a level like Butler’s is amazing.
“It’s good to see someone from Vicksburg giving back to the community,” Armstrong said.
“It’s a lot that goes on but people just don’t know about it.”
Armstrong himself was unaware of the camp until his wife woke him up to fill out the registration form.
The biggest thing Armstrong wants his son to learn from the camp is discipline. He said discipline goes a long way and you have to learn how to take orders. he also hopes his son becomes more active after attending the camp.
Although Armstrong has never met Butler, he is grateful for this opportunity.
“I just want to say thank you for everything he has done in the community,” Armstrong said.
Cynthia Bell decided to put together the event the moment she saw Butler catch the goal line interception in the Super Bowl.
As of Monday afternoon 132 people have signed their children up for the camp. Bell said there are people from Jackson, Clinton and Natchez signed up as well. The majority of the applications have been from children in Vicksburg.
“This event is made for the children,” Bell said. “It’s about bridging professional football and giving something back for the kids.”
She said it the camp will provide a safe environment and security will be on hand. Bell wants children and parents to arrive to VHS by 7:30 a.m. on July 18, so events can start on time. Please have children dressed in gym shorts and in tennis shoes or cleats.