What should I expect at training camp

bridaman51 · 08-02-2004, 08:27 AM

Okay I live kinda far away from training camp (about 4 hours) I live in South West Virginia. I am planning on taking a half day of work on weds the 11th and catch the 4:30 practice. It would be completely unredskin of me if I did not atleast catch one of Joe Gibbs training camp. But I do want to have a good experience and would love to get some autographs and good views of the field. So my question is does anyone who has already been to training camp have any tips?

MTK · 08-02-2004, 09:35 AM

Get there as early as you can, bring water and dress appropriately for the heat.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 08-02-2004, 09:41 AM

Get there as early as possible to get the best seats. You can get a pretty good view if you get there early, but if you don't it can be a pain trying to jockey for a good view.

Also, bring a beach chair or you're feet will hurt.

Bring a SMALL cooler with water, they are charging $3 for soda and $3 for water.

Bring a camera with a ZOOM lens. I brought my digital with its crappy zoom and I was screwed.

That Guy · 08-02-2004, 10:17 AM

sunglasses and a visor are pretty important... a chair is kinda a hindrance, only bring it if you can't stand up for 3 hours... 40-50-40 yard lines are the best view... when i went gibbs came down to talk to the crowd around the 50 yard line and signed some stuff there. You definately want at least a couple bottles of water, the weather here has been hot and extremely humid.

backrow · 08-02-2004, 01:46 PM

A cool wet, towel around your neck, or a Frozen Icepack in your shorts might help! It is not only hot, but muggy here in SE Va., and Reston is only a couple of degrees cooler than here. If there is shade, stay as near it as possible.

Take in lots of water, or refreshments.

Redskins_P · 08-02-2004, 01:50 PM

One word bridaman51 : GATORADE.

Make sure you have plenty fluids. It's very hot!

Riggo44 · 08-02-2004, 01:58 PM

Bring a camera with a ZOOM lens. I brought my digital with its crappy zoom and I was screwed.[/QUOTE] That's funny!!

Thanks for the tip!!

bridaman51 · 08-02-2004, 06:53 PM

bridaman51 · 08-02-2004, 06:54 PM

What time should I plan on getting there for the 4:30 practice on wedsnday the 11?

That Guy · 08-03-2004, 12:19 AM

depends on how good of seats you want... I showed up 75 minutes early to the 31st and got right up to the mesh barrier... The 11th should have less people, but people can be very hard to predict

08-02-2004, 08:27 AM	#1
bridaman51 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roanoke Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 335	What should I expect at training camp Okay I live kinda far away from training camp (about 4 hours) I live in South West Virginia. I am planning on taking a half day of work on weds the 11th and catch the 4:30 practice. It would be completely unredskin of me if I did not atleast catch one of Joe Gibbs training camp. But I do want to have a good experience and would love to get some autographs and good views of the field. So my question is does anyone who has already been to training camp have any tips?

08-02-2004, 01:46 PM	#5
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	A cool towel! A cool wet, towel around your neck, or a Frozen Icepack in your shorts might help! It is not only hot, but muggy here in SE Va., and Reston is only a couple of degrees cooler than here. If there is shade, stay as near it as possible. Take in lots of water, or refreshments. __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

08-02-2004, 01:58 PM	#7
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Bring a camera with a ZOOM lens. I brought my digital with its crappy zoom and I was screwed.[/QUOTE] That's funny!! Thanks for the tip!! __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

08-02-2004, 09:35 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Get there as early as you can, bring water and dress appropriately for the heat.

08-02-2004, 09:41 AM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Get there as early as possible to get the best seats. You can get a pretty good view if you get there early, but if you don't it can be a pain trying to jockey for a good view. Also, bring a beach chair or you're feet will hurt. Bring a SMALL cooler with water, they are charging $3 for soda and $3 for water. Bring a camera with a ZOOM lens. I brought my digital with its crappy zoom and I was screwed.

08-02-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	sunglasses and a visor are pretty important... a chair is kinda a hindrance, only bring it if you can't stand up for 3 hours... 40-50-40 yard lines are the best view... when i went gibbs came down to talk to the crowd around the 50 yard line and signed some stuff there. You definately want at least a couple bottles of water, the weather here has been hot and extremely humid.

08-02-2004, 01:50 PM	#6
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	One word bridaman51 : GATORADE. Make sure you have plenty fluids. It's very hot!

08-02-2004, 06:53 PM	#8
bridaman51 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roanoke Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 335

08-02-2004, 06:54 PM	#9
bridaman51 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roanoke Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 335	What time should I plan on getting there for the 4:30 practice on wedsnday the 11?

08-03-2004, 12:19 AM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	depends on how good of seats you want... I showed up 75 minutes early to the 31st and got right up to the mesh barrier... The 11th should have less people, but people can be very hard to predict

What should I expect at training camp

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