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Greyhounds Announce Second Football Try-Outs for 2007 Season

February 14, 2007 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Ohio Valley Greyhounds News Release


The Ohio Valley Greyhounds will be holding their 2nd 2007 Football Try-Outs on Saturday, February 24, 2007 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The location of the Try-outs will be at the Ohio University Eastern Campus in the Sports Center behind the Main Building. The facility is located just off I-70 - Exit 213 & US Route 40 just west of the 213 exit.

The Greyhounds, one of the most successful Indoor Football teams in the nation over the past eight years, will be holding their final Try-Outs for 2007 looking for top-notch football talent to fill a few slots on our roster for the upcoming 2007 season. New Head Coach for the Greyhounds, Ervin Bryson and his staff, will be on hand to conduct the Try-outs.

"We are looking to attract some excellent football talent from around the region at this upcoming Try-out", said Bryson. " We have a great core group of players that are returning from the 2006 season, as well as many new players that we have signed from throughout the country. However, we are still looking to fill a few slots and I know there are quality players available throughout the Ohio Valley area", continued Bryson.

To be eligible for the Try-Outs you must be 18 years of age or older. Participants in the Try-Outs will be tested for speed, strength, and football skills. There is a $30.00 try-out fee which will be refunded to any player signed to a Greyhound Contract. If you wish to Try-Out, plan to arrive at the Ohio University Eastern Sports Center by 8:45 am and bring indoor running shoes If you are interested in Trying Out, would like additional information, or would like to pre-register, simply call Coach Ervin Bryson at the Ohio Valley Greyhound office at 304-232-1918 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or his cell phone at 304-639-5671.

The Ohio Valley Greyhounds are a member of the 11 team United Indoor Football League (UIF). The Hounds franchise has earned 6 Conference Championships and 2 National titles in its first 8 years. All Home games are played in WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. The teams in the United Indoor Football League include:

- Evansville BlueCats Evansville, Indiana

- Lexington Horsemen Lexington, Kentucky

- Omaha Beef Omaha, Nebraska

- Sioux City Bandits Sioux City, Iowa

- Rock River Raptors Rockford, Illinois

- Bloomington Extreme Bloomington, Illinois

- Colorado Ice Fort Collins, Colorado

- Ohio Valley Greyhounds Wheeling, West Virginia

- Billings Outlaws Billings, Montana

- Sioux Falls Storm Sioux Falls, South Dakota

- River City Rage St. Louis, Missouri

The Greyhound's 9th season begins Friday March 24, 2007 with a Home game at WesBanco Arena with the Lexington Horsemen. Kick-off times for all Home games are at 7:00 pm.

The Greyhound organization has announced that at all home games this year, all Greyhound ticket holders will be welcome Free of Charge to attend a Collegiate or High School Indoor Lacrosse match which will take place from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at WesBanco Arena prior to each Hound home game. Lacrosse has become the fastest growing sport in the country today and like indoor football is a phenomenal spectator sport. Speed, skill, strength and toughness are just a few of the qualities that make this sport the fastest game on two feet. Indoor Lacrosse is filled with amazing passes, bruising hits, outstanding goaltending, stunning passing, and poetic grace and agility.

After the Lacrosse game ends at 5:30, fans can view the Greyhounds and the opposing team go through their warm-ups prior to kick-off. Also the Arena vestibule will feature activities for the entire family including top-notch, live entertainment from around the region, a pre-game pep rally, fun play activities for the kids, face painting for adults & children, photo-ops with Blitz the Mascot and other special guests, and lots of unannounced surprises prior to the 7:00 pm Greyhounds kick-off.

New season tickets are now on sale for all 7 home games and may be purchased by check, money order, or credit card. Season tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Wesbanco Arena Box Office - 2 Fourteenth Street - Wheeling, WV (304) 233-4470

The Greyhound office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am.to 5:00 pm and may be reached by calling (304) 232-1918 for additional information.

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