Dragons set open tryout for August 20th
July 20, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New York Dragons News Release
The New York Dragons have scheduled their sixth annual open tryout for Saturday, August 20th, 2005. This event will be held at the Dragons Practice Facility at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale, NY.
There will be a registration fee of $65 for those who pay by credit card in advance and a fee of $85 for those who pay in cash at the door. Please visit www.newyorkdragons.com for the registration form. Deadline for the advance payments is August 18th at 4:00 PM and all further payments must be made in cash on the day of the tryout. The August 20th onsite registration runs from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. All participants will be required to fill out all forms, including an injury waiver.
The Dragons have held several successful open tryouts in the past with an average of at least 100 participants each year. Current Dragons Chris Anthony, Will Holder made the team as a result of their attendance and performance at the tryout. Former Dragon and 2005 All-Arena and All-Rookie DS Billy Parker, currently with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, also made the squad via the tryout last season.
The tryout will be held inside at the Dragons' practice facility at Mitchell Field and will start promptly after the registration period has ended. Participants should wear a T-shirt, gym shorts and turf sneakers. Water will be provided, but it is encouraged that participants bring their own snack. There will be a variety of drills which participants will be tested on from basic running to more advance simulated play.
Please Note:
At this time, the Dragons will not be trying out kickers. Please check back to www.newyorkdragons.com if any information about the kicking position is made available.
Advance payments must be made by credit card and no advanced walk-ins or calls will be accepted.
Advanced registered participants will be notified of their acceptance the week prior to the tryout.
If you have a highlight video, bio or any information you would like to submit, please mail it to:
New York Dragons
ATTN: Director of Player Personnel
1535 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803
Directions to the Dragons Practice Facility: (courtesy of Globall Soccer)
From New York City:
Take the Belt Pkwy East (left lane exit) continue on the Belt to the Southern State Parkway. Please watch that you do not head north on the Cross Island about 5 miles from the airport. Proceed East on the Southern State Pkwy to the Meadowbrook Pkwy North (exit 22N). Take exit M4 and follow signs to the Coliseum which will take you to Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Once on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, follow signs to Mitchell Field Parking just past the Omni Building.
From Suffolk County:
Take the LIE west to Northern State Parkway West (Exit 42). Take the Northern State to the Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31), keep right on the NSP after exit 32. Take Meadowbrook Pkwy south to exit M4W. Take the first right on the exit for Charles Lindbergh Boulevard. Once on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, follow signs to Mitchell Field Parking just past the Omni Building (first light), about 3/4 mile from Meadowbrook.
Deposits for 2006 Dragons season tickets are now being taken. Call 1-866-AFL-TIXX or visit NewYorkDragons.com for more information.
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