Chargers fans in businesses and schools throughout Southern California have a chance to win a player visit to their office or a $10,000 grant for fitness equipment for their school by showing their team spirit during the nationwide NFL Back to Football Fridaycelebration on Friday,

September 10.

During Back to Football Friday, Chargers fans can break out their favorite team gear, face paint and party garb to show their excitement for the return of Chargers football. Starting now and continuing through Kickoff weekend (September 9-12), the Chargers and NFL along with the United Way are teaming up to celebrate the start of the season. Fans are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to their team by planning a unique Back to Football Fridayevent in the workplace or at school, all to support youth health and wellness.

Whether they’re planning a pep rally or wearing their favorite team jersey or shirt to school or work, fans can show their passion in any creative way on September 10, and enter for the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes.

Schools can enter the Back to Football Friday contest atwww.NFLRUSH.com/BackToFootball. They will be asked to submit photos of their Back to Football Friday event and answer brief essay questions for the chance to win a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 grant for fitness equipment at their school and a visit from an NFL player this fall. Thirty-four winning schools will be selected as “NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools,” one in each of the 32 NFL markets, and two at-large winners.  Through the contest, schools can cheer on their favorite teams, while supporting the health and wellness of children in their community.

Fans also can take their team loyalties to work on September 10, wearing their favorite team jerseys or gear or planning a special office event to celebrate the return of football season. Working with United Way, the NFL is offering companies the chance to show their NFL passion and win a Back to Footballcelebration and player visit at their office. Companies can register to take part at United Way’s special Back to Footballwebsite,www.UnitedWay.org/BackToFootball. Many NFL sponsors are planning Back to Football Friday celebrations for their employees.

As a supporter of Back to Football Friday, Dick’s Sporting Goods is providing special offers at retail for NFL fans who participate in a celebration, as well as a $500 gift certificate to each of the “NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools.”  NFL retail partner Old Navy also will integrate special Back to Footballthemes and sections within its stores and national promotion in the days leading up to the start of the NFL season.

Designed to tackle childhood obesity, NFL PLAY 60 brings together the NFL’s long-standing commitment to health and fitness with partner organizations like United Way.  Since the program was launched in 2007, the NFL has committed more than $200 million to youth health and fitness through programming, grants, and media time for PSAs.