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Arizona Rattlers to Hold Open Tryout

August 10, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX -- The Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League will hold a free agent tryout camp on Saturday, Sept. 30 at US Airways Center on the Rattlers' playing field.

The tryout, which fans are invited to attend, will begin with registration at 11 a.m. for quarterbacks, wide receiver/defensive backs and specialists, who will participate at noon.

Offensive/defensive linemen and fullback/linebackers will register at 2 p.m. and participate at 3 p.m.

The session for kickers, will be on Sunday, October 1 with registration at 7:45 a.m. and a workout starting at 8:30 a.m.

US Airways Center is located at 201 E. Jefferson Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85004. Parking is free to all tryout participants. The parking garage entrance is on the west side of the building.

The tryout will be conducted on artificial turf. Therefore, each participant should bring proper shoes. A $75 registration fee will be charged (cash or money order only) and a waiver release form will need to be signed during registration.

Pre-registration is highly recommended and those that do will save $25 off the registration fee. To pre-register, prospective players should contact JT Thompson at 602-514-8301 and provide: name, height, weight, position, playing experience, telephone number.

Rattler season tickets for the 2007 campaign are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 602-514-TDTD or online at www.azrattlers.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

-- You are only considered pre-registered after the team has received $50 fee

-- Checks will not be accepted on day of tryout

-- There is no full contact and therefore no need for shoulder pads

-- Water and snack will be provided

-- A Rattler trainer will be on hand for emergencies, but not for player taping

-- There are no refunds for missed workouts

-- Testing will be conducted in bench, short shuttle and 40

-- Kickers will be tested for accuracy, distance and hang time



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