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Barnstormers to Host Free Agent Camp on December 18

November 16, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers announced today that the club will be hold their 4th annual free agent camp and open tryout on Saturday, December 18 at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. The tryout is open to any athlete age 18 and over interested in playing for the Iowa Barnstormers during the 2011 Arena Football League season.

The free agent camp will be under the direction of Barnstormers Head Coach John Gregory and his staff. The camp will be divided into two sessions. Registration for Kickers only will begin at 8:30a.m. with the tryout beginning at 9:00a.m. Registration for all position players will begin at 10:00a.m. with the camp starting promptly at 11:00a.m.

The Barnstormers have had success finding impact players each year at their annual free agent tryout. "I am always impressed with the quality of players that show up at our camp," said Gregory, who noted that past walk-ons have included WR Dusty Kain (2008), DB Jordan Davis (2009) and current Barnstormers LB Deion Hightower (2010). "I encourage any athlete who believes they have what it takes to be a professional football player to follow their dreams and give it their best shot."

Team officials noted this will be Barnstormers only local free agent camp prior to the 2011 season and that the coaching staff anticipates extending multiple invitations to the official Iowa Barnstormers Pre-Season Training Camp, which is currently slated to begin in late February.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register by visiting the Iowa Barnstormers' home page at www.theiowabarnstormers.com and following the instructions on the Free Agent Camp link. Participants can also call the Barnstormers' front office for details at (515) 633-2255.



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