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Arena Football Open Tryouts Coming To Jacksonville

December 21, 2009 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Jacksonville Sharks News Release


Jacksonville, FL - The Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football 1 (AF1) league announce the first open tryout for prospective players to be held on January 8th . The tryouts will begin at 8:00 am and continue through the day until all players have been evaluated thoroughly by Head Coach Les Moss and the Sharks coaching staff.

The tryouts will be a combination of drills including the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, and various position-specific drills. The coaching staff will be evaluating each potential Shark during the exercises. The open tryout is for any person who still has a dream of lacing up their pads and winning a championship.

The tryouts will be held January 8th at Plantation Park, located at 3060 Racetrack Rd, St. Johns, FL 32259. Registration will begin at 8 am with the combine starting at 9 am. The coaching staff will remain until all players have been evaluated.

To become a Jacksonville Shark, bring a completed tryout packet - found at jaxsharks.com - to the tryout along with $80 cash or money order (no checks or credit cards will be accepted). There will be no need for pads or helmets as most drills will be non-contact. Coach Moss recommends bringing both cleats and turf or running shoes, as the tryout will be held on field turf. Please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

This is a chance to showcase your talents before a veteran coaching staff. Do you have what it takes to be a Jacksonville Shark?

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Arena Football 1 (AF1) league. All home games will be played at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Season tickets for the inaugural season of the Jacksonville Sharks are now available for as low as $45. To reserve your seats or for more information please call (904) 621-0700.

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