MARYLAND STATE POLICE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL POLICE SOCCER TOURNAMENT

EVENT BENEFITS AREA CHARITIES INCLUDING FIRST SERGEANT TOBIN TRIEBEL MEMORIAL FUND

(Frederick, MD) – The Maryland State Police is proud to announce it will host an international police indoor soccer tournament that will bring police officers to Frederick County from all across the nation and more than seven foreign countries in an effort to raise money for area charities, including the memorial fund for a state trooper killed while off duty who was well-known for his civic activities.

On April 4th and 5th, the Maryland State Police will host the 14th annual Washington, D.C. Area Police “Stop the Violence” Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Tournament at the Linganore High School in Ijamsville, Md. More than 300 law enforcement athletes will compete in a weekend tournament competition that is expected to draw hundreds of supporters and spectators.

Teams scheduled to participate are from NYPD, LAPD, and police departments in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Montgomery and Howard counties, the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Customs. The Maryland State Police will have multiple teams, including an all-women’s team and a team from the Aviation Command.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tobin Triebel Memorial Fund and the Washington DC Area Police Soccer Teams “Kids With Cops” program. First Sergeant Tobin Triebel was a trooper/flight paramedic with the State Police for more than 13 years before being struck and killed while jogging in November 2008. Triebel was an active community volunteer, especially in youth sports programs in the Frederick area. “Kids With Cops” is a community outreach program in which police officers assist underprivileged children and teaches them the game of soccer.

WHAT: ‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’ FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

WHEN: APRIL 4-5, 2009

WHERE: LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL AT OAKDALE 5850 EAGLEHEAD DRIVE, IJAMSVILLE, MD 21754


CONTACT: Sgt. Jim Oman, U.S. Secret Service
Tournament Chairman 301-257-4872 CONTACT: Mr. Gregory Shipley
Office of Media Communications & Marketing
410-653-4236 (Office) 410-653-4200 (through Headquarters Duty Officer)