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Destroyers to hold open tryout in Akron

November 18, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League announced today plans to host a one-day open tryout for prospective players to be held in Akron, Ohio at the Athletics Field House, the official indoor practice facility of the University of Akron's football program, on Saturday, December 4. The workout will start promptly at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Field House.

"The open workout is a great opportunity for us to evaluate some quality athletes and find out more about a variety of players that we might want to take a closer look at," said Head Coach and General Manager Chris Spielman. "Some great players have emerged from open tryouts and we hope to find that special player who can help us win football games."

All Destroyers football candidates should come dressed in non-contact football attire and are encouraged to wear the appropriate shoes for running on FieldTurf. There will be no helmets or shoulder pads in the workout. Potential players will go through various non-contact drills such as a 40-yard dash, short shuttle as well as position-specific drills.

Cost for the tryout is $65 per person by pre-registering online at www.ColumbusDestroyers.com. All Pre-registration forms must be faxed to Matt Tremblay at (614) 246-3538 or dropped off at the Destroyers' front office in Nationwide Arena by 5 p.m. on December 1. Players may also register on the day of the tryout at the Athletics Field House in Akron at $75 per person. All payments are to be made, cash only, at the door. For more information, please call (614) 246-3530.

Columbus Destroyers season tickets for the 2005 season are now available by calling (614) 246-HITS or by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com. The Destroyers will host a three-day mini-camp for skill-positioned players from December 13-15 at the Columbus FieldHouse before main camp begins in January. The Destroyers open the 2005 season on Friday, January 28, hosting the expansion Nashville Kats at Nationwide Arena with kickoff set for 7 p.m.



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