Illinois High School Shrine Game

Bloomington, IL – The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois have selected Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University for the 2012 Illinois High School Shrine Game. Kick-off of the 38th annual game is scheduled for Saturday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. The game originated in Bloomington in 1975 and was later moved to Peoria Public Schools Stadium. Eighty-eight (88) of the state’s best football players participate in this all-star game to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. More information about scheduled events along with rosters can be found at www.ilshrinegame.com.

Representatives from the Illinois Coaches Association and the five (5) Shrine Temples in Illinois [Mohammed (Peoria), Medinah (Chicago), Tebala (Rockford), Ansar (Springfield), and Ainad (East St. Louis)] have partnered to bring back and better showcase the event in Bloomington utilizing the newly renovated facilities on IWU’s campus. The goal is to generate more excitement , better awareness of the Shrine’s mission amongst the young men, and help make this a Signature Event for the Shriners of Illinois.