Sportsman Channel Features “Fishing with the Atlanta Falcons” Program Available on Atlanta’s Xfinity
OutdoorHub 10.17.11
Atlanta Falcons Pay Tribute to Wounded Military Veterans with Fishing Program
New Berlin, WI – October 17, 2011 – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman, is proud to feature the Atlanta Falcons with an exclusive segment called, “Fishing with the Falcons,” available now on Xfinity on Demand – Get Local ATL. Xfinity On Demand gives viewers the ability to watch their favorite programming and all things Atlanta in a few short clicks.
Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay, Head Coach Mike Smith, Falcons cheerleaders and former alumni, including former wide receivers Billy “White Shoes” Johnson and Michael Haynes, pay tribute to America’s wounded military. This powerful program highlights the sacrifices made by America’s wounded military. The event takes place on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
In its fourth year, this unique event affords each veteran an opportunity to be paired with a Falcon player on individual fishing boats in an attempt to compete for various prizes, such as most catches, the largest striper fish, the largest spotted bass fish and the least amount of fish caught. Not only did the veterans have a wonderful day on the water, but life-long relationships with the Falcons’ coaching staff and former players were forged.
To watch Sportsman on Demand, Atlanta Xfinity customers simply click the “On Demand” button on their remote and find “Get Local ATL.” Sportsman Channel is listed under “Sports.” “Fishing with the Falcons” is available to subscribers through December 12.
Please view this video link for a snapshot of “Fishing with the Falcons” here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeOUBso6s7Y&feature=related.
To learn more about Xfinity on Demand – Get Local ATL, visit http://getlocalatl.com.
About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore.
