Presented by Riddell and AIG, the six-stop 2018 USA Football Protection Tour makes for a memorable experience for boys and girls who play football, are thinking about it or just enjoy the sport.

The free three-hour on-field event for kids ages 5 to 14 teaches football fundamentals, provides a helmet fitting by a Riddell expert and includes NFL players, cheerleaders, mascots and more.

Here's a look at this year's Protection Tour events:

Buffalo

The Protection Tour's biggest crowd of the year came to New Era Field, home of the Buffalo Bills, who had former safety Aaron Williams as an on-field coach for the attendees.

Yesterday we made our last stop on the #ProtectionTour in Buffalo.

Here was a glimpse into the fun which the kids had at the @buffalobills stadium!#USAFootball pic.twitter.com/ItiD4s8AVJ

— USA Football (@usafootball) August 4, 2018

We had a wonderful last stop in Buffalo for our #ProtectionTour!!!

Thank you @buffalobills for being such gracious hosts!#USAFootball pic.twitter.com/SduBmG9lXa

— USA Football (@usafootball) August 3, 2018

Chicago

A total of 185 kids came to Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois, home of the Chicago Bears' indoor practice facility.

We had an incredible and successful #ProtectionTour in Chicago! 🐻

Big thank you to the @ChicagoBears, @RiddellSports and @AIGinsurance for making it possible!#USAFootball pic.twitter.com/RpsfHnqYVh

— USA Football (@usafootball) July 21, 2018

The @usafootball #ProtectionTour came to the Walter Payton Center at Halas Hall this past weekend where nearly 200 kids along w/ their parents learned the fundamentals of football. pic.twitter.com/XWrwbUeV4r

— Bears Outreach (@BearsOutreach) July 24, 2018

 

Tampa, Florida

An enthusiastic 225 participants showed up at One Buc Place on Saturday for a day full of football and fun.

The smiles say it all 😁, #ProtectionTour with the @Bucs was a success!

Thanks to all who came out! 🤸 pic.twitter.com/QpwNLwHicN

— USA Football (@usafootball) July 14, 2018

Tackle Tube helped players improve their tackling.

The best way to learn tackling techniques is with @TackleTubeUSA!

The next generation of players were able to get hands on experience with the tubes at the #ProtectionTour in Tampa this morning!#USAFootball pic.twitter.com/62CetfgU85

— USA Football (@usafootball) July 14, 2018

Seattle

A total of 177 young football players and their families showed up at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington.

We've landed in Seattle for the 3rd stop on our #ProtectionTour ✈️
Thanks to @TheSeaGals for greeting our athletes!

Follow us on Instagram for more live coverage: https://t.co/UTlaNn0rqn pic.twitter.com/dZGSoQ4kr2

— USA Football (@usafootball) June 23, 2018

👀's on the 🏈#ProtectionTour | @RiddellSports | @AIGinsurance pic.twitter.com/Tlr0ZwCUmY

— USA Football (@usafootball) June 24, 2018

Denver

A crowd of 244 kids came to the Denver Broncos' UCHealth Training Center in Englewood, Colorado, as wide receiver Jordan Leslie worked out with and coached players on the field.

What it’s all about. #BeAChampion pic.twitter.com/QD5UYbqr8i

— Broncos Off Field (@BroncosOffField) June 21, 2018

.@Broncos WR @jles9 showing off his perfect technique at #ProtectionTour! 💪@RiddellSports | @AIGinsurance | @TackleTubeUSA pic.twitter.com/IQejvkBElp

— USA Football (@usafootball) June 21, 2018

Los Angeles

The Protection Tour got under way on June 9, as the Los Angeles Chargers hosted 185 young athletes at the HOAG Performance Center in Costa Mesa, California.

The @usafootball Protection Tour at the #Chargers practice facility is kicking off! 🇺🇸🏈⚡️#ProtectWhatMattersMost pic.twitter.com/QKXio03Qeh

— Chargers Community (@ChargersCR) June 16, 2018

The event featured Chargers rookie running back and 2014 U.S. National Team alum Justin Jackson.

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Chargers defensive end Darius Philon also joined in the activities:

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