Wardogs Football

Congratulations to our favorite Pro Football team, the New England Patriots, for being the AFC Champions and Super Bowl XXXVIII Champions!!! 2 Championships in 3 years!!! Nice job guys!

**********************Sentinel Family Grows************************** Woonsocket,RI Benjamin Costa has recently signed with the Woonsocket Sentinels. This 8lb. 20" baby boy was born on February 6th and has agreed to play Linebacker since his proud Daddy, Costa #59 has retired. He was born healthy and is doing well. On behalf of the whole organization, we would like to congratulate General Mangager Ruben Costa and his beautiful wife Karen for the birth of their 1st child! They'll make wonderful parents. Please wish them the best!!! Coach Tim

The team hosted a Christmas Party fundraiser under the direction of Event Chairman, Ruben Costa on December 18th at Box Seats in Woonsocket. The festivities began at 8:30pm for food, drinks, and the beginning of the silent auction. At 9:30pm, WRIK Entertainment will provided Karoake and music. This year was the 5th year the event occured and raised an incredible $3053 for the Local Charity named the Milk Fund!!! Thank you to all who made this year the most popular and successful year ever!!! This Party is Hosted Annually to raise money for a local charity called the MILK FUND. The Milk Fund is a 70yr old charity that annually raises $90,000+ in the month of December to purchase milk and baby formula to be given out to lower income working families. Last year's event raised $2,240!!! The events success is based on a $2 cover charge, raffle prizes, and a highline sports memorbilia auction!!! Sports Auction: This years items included Autographed Items such as: 1. NE Patriots Football Jerseys by Patriot Hall of Fame Member, QB Steve Grogan #14 as well as a Authentic full sized Riddel helmet. 2. Autographed Jim Craig, 1980 Gold Olympian Goalie Stick 3. 2 sets of Premium Boston Bruins Seats for upcoming games 4. 1 set of Boston Celtic Tickets 2nd Row!!! 5. Autographed Footballs: 1. NE Patriot-Kicker Extradonaire, Adam Vinatieri 2. NE Superbowl Patriot-RB Kevin Faulk 3. Patriot Hall of Fame QB, Steve Grogan #14 Russ Francis #43 of 45 signed 6. Vinatieri and Grogan Autographed Mini Helmets 7. Autograph photos by Patriots, Tedy Bruschi, Deion Branch, Vinatieri, and the Original Snow Plow Kicker, John Smith. 8. Health Club membership 9. Round of Golf for 4 people at the NE Country Club 10. 1 hr. Massage and more... Tons of raffle prizes included T-shirts, Gift Certificates, Patriots gear, etc. This was open to the public and was sponsored by the Sentinels and Box Seats. Surprise Guest...Former Patriots Superbowl Fullback...Mosi Tatupu #30 The event was aired live on ON-1240am and ON World-Wide Internet.

The Box Seats Christmas Party which benefited the Milk Fund was a huge success. We raised $3053!!! The Sentinels, under the direction of Ruben Costa, #59, co-sponsored the event. Costa, a past Milk Fund General Chairman, founded this event in 1999 making this event the 5th Annual Party. The Sentinels have been a well known organization in the community and at least 16 of the team's players and staff were present. Many players brought perspective players to the function who were impressed with the amount of community support the team receives. Business leaders and elected officials were present and the media was over-whelming. click to the above link to see the full story about the X-mas Party!!!

The Year-End Party was held Friday, November 21st at the Embassy Club Restaurant in Woonsocket. This was the largest post-season gathering ever which is testament to the fact that the Sentinels are a team on the rise. Over 40 people attended!!! The players and their guest enjoyed an Italian Buffet as well as awards and gifts. The players followed up the evening by shooting pool and sharing in some Pre-Holiday Cheer at local Sports Bars. Awards were as follows: Offensive Player of the Year: Capt. Rich Boss #13 Defensive Player of the Year: Capt. Ruben Costa #59 Special Teams Player of the Year: Kicker Mike Roch, #4 Lineman of the Year: Leon Glover #60 Veteran of the Year: Roy Dickerson #3 Rookie of the Year: John Lynch: #82 Team Player of the Year: Christian Samuel #66 Most Improved Player of the Year: Mike Williams #55 Limited edition NEFL Mini-Helmets were given To Coach Tim and Coach Derek. Announcers/ DJ's Mike Lavalee and Ron Loiselle received team warm-up suits as well as personalized autographed photos of Steve Grogan. Capt. Boss and his wife as well as Chelle Wilson received a team blanket to snuggle up with. Sammy #66 and Psycho #40 received team jackets for their fundraising efforts. Capt. Costa's wife Karen, received special recognition by being named the recipient of the 1st Annual Jack M. McCarthy Memorial Award. This Award will go out annually to the person who represents Jack's selfless personality when it comes to football and life. Despite Karen being pregant in the middle of summer, she attended all home games and coordinated ticket sales, sale of team merchandise, and finances relating to the consesssion booth and paid personnel. She also has to deal with her crazy husband which is a chore in itself. Thanks again Karen for all of your help. Also, to all of the staff, coaches, and players...thank you all for making 2003 a Team Building experience!!!