Amarillo Dusters to hold open tryout
February 21, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Amarillo Venom News Release
AMARILLO, TEXAS The Amarillo Dusters would like to remind everyone of the final open tryout for the Amarillo Dusters football team is this weekend.
The tryout will be on Sunday, February 24, at the North Exhibit Hall of the Amarillo Civic Center. Registration will begin at 1:00 pm. Please bring $60 cash for the registration fee.
"We saw some good talent at the last tryout and I'm looking forward to seeing the athletes that will be at this tryout," said Chris MacKeown, head coach for the Amarillo Dusters.
Participants will be tested in the 40, vertical jump, short-shuttle, and broad jump as well as position-specific drills. Players are asked to bring Astroturf shoes only, no cleats. Head Coach Chris MacKeown and his staff will conduct the workout and evaluate each prospective player.
Former West Texas A&M football player, Donald Hooks was signed at the last tryout. Five other players at the tryout were invited to training camp to compete for spots on the 2008 roster.
Training camp will open on March 7th. "We are extremely excited about the start of our 2008 season. The coaching staff has done a tremendous job recruiting talented players," said Joe Morgado, team Vice President.
Season tickets are on sale now. Call the box office at (806) 350-7277 to
reserve your seats today. For more information, visit our website at
www.dustersfootball.com The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
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