Wisconsin Semipro Football  

Shorewood, WI (March 17, 2009) – Monarchs semi-professional football team, a second year franchise in the Ironman Football League (IFL), announces that the team will relocate to Shorewood, WI for their 2009 season. The Monarchs will host their home games at the Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Dr., in Shorewood, WI.

As a new franchise team to the IFL in 2008, the Monarchs were based out of St. Francis and played their home games at the Milwaukee Sports Complex, in Franklin Milwaukee. After discussions with the IFL league and the Athletic Department at Shorewood High School, the Monarchs are excited to about solidifying a new home at Shorewood’s newly renovated stadium.

“We are appreciative of the opportunity to bring our team to Shorewood and are excited to get involved in the community,” said Chris Hill, General Manager.

The Monarchs are owned and operated by a board of IFL veterans who have a mission to bring their knowledge and love of the game to the field, the motto of the team is simple “To strive for superiority, in football and in the community, with an undying love for the game.”

“We hope to present a team that the Shorewood community can be proud of and support. We have a number of returning veterans to the team along with some fresh talent to the league and know we will present a challenging competitor in the 2009 IFL season.” said Brett Oliver, team co-owner.

The Monarchs kick off their season with an away game, on Sunday, May 31st, hosted by the Milwaukee Venom at the Milwaukee Sports Complex, in Franklin, WI. The team will host their first home game at the new Shorewood High School Stadium on Saturday, June 13th against the Wauwatosa Spartans, at 7:00 PM.