December 18 Set for Riptide First Open Tryout
December 6, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
San Diego Riptide News Release
The San Diego Riptide will host their first open tryout for the 2005 roster on December 18 at at the University of San Diego's Manchester Field. Registration begins at 9:00am for this pro-style combine. The cost of tryouts are $45 pre-registration or $50 day-of registration.
Tryouts are open to anyone over the age of 18. All positions are welcome. Athletes should bring proper workout attire, tennis shoes, and cleats.
The following drills will be conducted at tryouts:
Testing
40 yard dash
20 yard dash
5-10-5 shuttle run
Standing Long Jump
Height
Weight
Possible Bench Press
Position Work Outs
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
Route Running
Cover Skills
Basic Arena Coverages
Basic Arena Routes
1-on-1
4-on-4
Offensive/Defensive Line and
Fullback/Linebackers
Blocking Techniques
Rushing Techniques
Basic Blocking Schemes
Basic Rushing Schemes
Running Game
1-on-1
5-on-5 Rush and Pass game
Directions:
Coming from North County/Los Angeles: Take the 5 SOUTH, exit SEA WORLD DRIVE and take a LEFT, go RIGHT onto MORENA BLVD, go LEFT on NAPA ST, go LEFT on LINDA VISTA ROAD. USD will be on your left side and take a RIGHT into the USD MAIN DRIVEWAY, take a RIGHT at the STOP SIGN and follow the road uphill past the JENNY CRAIG PAVILLION and down the hill to the field.
Coming from South Bay/Mexico: Take the 805 NORTH, merge onto the 8 WEST, exit MORENA BLVD and KEEP RIGHT. USD will be on your left side and take a RIGHT into the USD MAIN DRIVEWAY, take a RIGHT at the STOP SIGN and follow the road uphill past the JENNY CRAIG PAVILLION and down the hill to the field.
Coming from East County: Take the 8 WEST and exit MORENA BLVD and KEEP RIGHT. USD will be on your left side and go RIGHT into the USD MAIN DRIVEWAY, take a RIGHT at the STOP SIGN and follow the road uphill past the JENNY CRAIG PAVILLION and down the hill to the field.
Cost for tryouts are $45 pre-registration or $50 day of registration. Amount must be paid in CASH or MONEY ORDER.
To tryout for the team, come by the Riptide offices and fill out a waiver form and tryout registration form. Mail any bio/stats/game film to:
Attn: Coach Ponder
3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite K1
San Diego, CA 92110
for more information on tryouts, you can call 619-523-0570 or email sponder@sandiegoriptide.com
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