Coyotes to hold open tryout in Bay Area

Published on December 28, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Central Valley Coyotes News Release


FRESNO -- The Central Valley Coyotes of the arenafootball2 league will be holding their second free agent combine on Saturday, January 15 at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, CA. The combine will be open to all athletes looking to earn a spot on the Coyotes 2005 training camp roster.

The daylong session will begin with registration at 8 a.m.

Coyote head coach Fred Biletnikoff Jr. and his staff will be on hand to evaluate players.

Sequoia High School is located at 1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City, Calif. 94062. The open tryout will be the Coyotes' second of three this year.

The tryout will be conducted on natural grass. Therefore, each participant should be mindful of wearing the proper shoes and attire. A $60 registration fee will be charged and a waiver release form will need to be signed during registration.

Pre-registration is highly recommended and those that do will save ten dollars off the registration fee. Prospective players should provide: name, height, weight, position, playing experience, telephone number and address, and mail a $50 check or money order to: Central Valley Coyotes, 970 Van Ness St., Fresno, Calif. 93721.

In addition, please send any player biographies and/or game film to Coyote coach Fred Biletnikoff Jr. at the above address. Registration forms can also be picked up at the Coyotes office.

The Coyote's will kick off their 2005 af2 season on the road in Bakersfield on April 2. Their first home game will be on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. against the Arkansas Twisters. Fifty dollar deposits for 2005 Coyote season tickets, which include eight games played at Selland Arena, are now being accepted at 559-263-9780.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

-- Checks will not be accepted on day of tryout

-- Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. sharp

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

-- Only water will be provided

-- A 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

-- Tryout will last four to six hours



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