VooDoo to Hold Open Tryout February 7
January 6, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The New Orleans VooDoo will hold its second open tryout in New Orleans on Saturday, February 7, at Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park.
The New Orleans VooDoo will host an open tryout on Saturday, February 7 at Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park.
Registration will begin at 9 AM with the tryout starting at 10 AM. The registration fee will be $80 CASH ONLY and will be due on the day of the tryout. The tryout will consist of the 40-yard dash, short shuttle, broad jump, individual drills, and 1 on 1's. The workouts will be conducted on artificial turf fields, so participants are encouraged to wear cleats. Kickers ARE included in the open tryout.
Head Coach Dean Cokinos will conduct the workouts and evaluate the players.
"We are really looking forward to our second open tryout in New Orleans. We had great success at our first one at Pan American Stadium back in November. The goal is to fill our final roster spots for training camp that will begin in early March. This will be a tremendous opportunity to find some quality players that are seeking the chance to play in the Arena Football League."
Prospective players need to pre-register for the open tryout and may do so by downloading the tryout application and sending the completed forms to the VooDoo Football Operations Department via fax, at (318) - 224 - 2771, or via email to tryouts@aflvoodoo.com. The registration form is available for download at www.aflvoodoo.com on the Home Page.
For any questions regarding the open tryout please call 888-277-5526 ext.132.
New Orleans VooDoo Football Tryout:
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: Registration is at 9 a.m.
Where: Tad Gormley Stadium
Surface: Field Turf (proper shoes required)
Fee: $80.00 (cash only)
Drills: 40-yard dash, 20-yard short shuttle, etc.
Additional Information:
- There are no hotel arrangements being provided.
- There is no full contact and therefore no need for shoulder pads.
- Appropriate dress consists of workout clothes and shoes suited for Astro turf and Field turf
- No refunds provided for any reason
- Tryout will be conducted rain or shine
- Please send any game film and player bios to playerpersonnel@aflvoodoo.com
Or by mail to
ATTN: Player Personnel
5728 Plauche St. Ste B
New Orleans, LA 70123
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