Dawgz Host Tryout
December 11, 2009 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz and Head Coach Sparky McEwen will host another open tryout on Saturday, December 12 at the Indoor Soccer Arena. This tryout will be for all positions except kickers and will be the last tryout in Oklahoma City of 2009.
Details for the tryout are as follows:
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (Offensive Linemen, Fullbacks, Defensive Linemen & Linebackers) 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs)
WHEN: December 12, 2009 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Offensive Linemen, Fullbacks, Defensive Linemen & Linebackers) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs)
WHERE: Indoor Soccer Arenas 100 N. McCormick Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Everyone who feels they have what it takes to be a professional athlete is encouraged to participate. Detailed information and pre-registration forms can be found at www.okcyarddawgz.com or by calling 405-228-3294.
"This is a very important time of the year as we prepare for what we believe will be a history making season," said Head Coach Sparky McEwen. "The main focus of our staff this off season is to compile a roster of championship caliber athletes. Our open tryouts provide us the opportunity to evaluate local talent and hopefully find that diamond in the rough."
The Yard Dawgz have signed numerous players from open tryouts in the past. In 2009, defensive back Davion Mitchell, kicker David Hendrix, and receivers Matt Fields and Geory Lewis earned roster spots. The 2008 Yard Dawgz were assigned kicker Ben Scott and wideouts Keaton Graham and Jared Smith following their performances in the tryouts held in mid-December.
The Yard Dawgz will play all their 2010 home games at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. The regular season begins in April and runs through July with playoffs in August.
Yard Dawgz season tickets are available now for the 2010 season, starting as low as $63! For additional information, please call (405) 228-3294 or visit www.okcyarddawgz.com.
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