DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University football team will host its sixth-annual Youth Day on Friday, April 19 from 4:30-5:45 p.m., inside Drake Stadium, for kids in elementary school grades.

The popular event takes place one day before the annual Blue & White Game on Saturday 1 p.m. Saturday's game is open to the public and there is no admission charge.

Youth Day is an event that was introduced by head coach Chris Creighton in his first season at Drake is to give area children an opportunity to visit with the Bulldogs' players while enjoying football-related fun and games.

Kids will have the opportunity to come down onto the field and experience the joy of participating in a safe, fun environment, while receiving football instruction. In previous years, Drake players have enjoyed the event as much as the kids, constantly interacting, laughing and encouraging those in attendance.

For questions about Drake Football Youth Day please contact assistant coach Rick Fox at (515) 271-3832 or rick.fox@drake.edu.