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Barnstormers Training Camp Headed Back to Oskaloosa

February 27, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES, IA. - Iowa Barnstormers General Manager John Pettit along with Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Mike Hohensee unveiled detailed plans today regarding the team's 2013 training camp. For the second straight season, the Barnstormers will be holding their 2 week training camp about an hour south of Des Moines in Oskaloosa, Iowa. All team practices will be held on the campus of William Penn University at the state of the art Penn Activities Center. Training Camp officially opens this Saturday, March 2 when 35 players from around the country will attempt to land a spot on the Barnstormers 2013 roster.

In addition to practices, the Barnstormers will be involved in many community events throughout the Oskaloosa area ranging from meet and greet dinners to visits at local schools and hospitals. The first major community event will take place on Sunday March 3rd when the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce will hold a kickoff party at the Penn Central Mall. The event will be held in the Center Courtyard area and begins at 5:00pm and is open to the public. Barnstormers players, coaches and members of the dance team will be on hand from 5:30-6:30 to meet and greet fans and sign autographs.

A year ago, the Barnstormers were seeking a place to hold their training camp. When members of the William Penn Staff along with town officials heard the news, it became a very easy decision. "We felt that it was very important to create an atmosphere where our player s could bond quickly as a team. Taking our camp on the road to Oskaloosa allowed us to accomplish just that. The facilities at William Penn are top notch and the community support was outstanding. Coming back for year number two was the easiest decision we ever made." Stated Hohensee

Practices will take place daily and are open to the general public and all media. The team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage on Friday, March 8 at 8:00am. A complete schedule of practices dates and times is listed below. A full training camp roster will be released later this week, prior to the first team practice on Saturday.

Season tickets for the 2013 Barnstormers season remain on sale now starting at just $99.00 per seat. Don't miss a minute of the action this season! Barnstormers 5-game Pigskin Packages are also available. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, April 5. For more information call the Barnstormers at (515) 633-2255 or log onto www.theiowabarnstormers.com.



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