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"Off
the Corner, Onto the Field", is the motto of the Christopher
Arnold Athletic Association. The corner is the place to "hang",
a bland place of non-progression. The field is an exciting
evolving place of dynamics and achievement. The corner is the place to
watch the world go by. The field is the place where the
world turns.
Chris Arnold AA was formed by a small group of former students, athletes
and teachers from Darby Township. Recognizing the decline of and absence
of many social and recreational activities, CAAA members wanted to find
a way to bridge this void. These individuals were further motivated by
a developing medical situation. One of Darby Township's citizen-athletes
had developed a life threatening disease.
Christoper Arnold was star athlete at Darby Township High School, as well
as in college. He later reached the professional football level. The news
of his illness struck a nerve among his friends within the community.
It was in his honor that the Christoper Arnold Athletic Association was
named.
Through
community support we were able to form intra-community soccer, softball,
and little league baseball. However, it is our football program that has
proven to be our greatest success. It began with flag football and developed
into an independent traveling contact team. In 1998 CAAA entered 3 teams
known as the Darby Township Eagles into the Liberty Conference of the
the Pop Warner Football Association. By 2000 the Eagles had fielded 5
cheerleading and football teams and had captured 4 conference & 2
league championships.
Today the Chris Arnold Athletic Association and the Eagles are continuing
to move around, over and through the obstacles that arise during growth
and progress. We will be successful as long as we continue to expand and
interact with Darby Township's young citizens and introduce them to new
horizons.
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