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Phantoms to Hold Open Try-Out

January 6, 2006 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Palm Beach Phantoms News Release


The West Palm Beach Phantoms and the Lakeland Thunderbolts of the National Indoor Football League are conducting an open try-out for the 2006 NIFL season.

Open try-outs for the 2006 season will be held in Wellington, Florida at Athletes Advantage on Saturday January 14th. The try-out fee, payable by cash or money order is $50. All interested players must be at least 18 years old, and have completed high school eligibility.

Pre-register by calling Try-out Coordinator, Sean Benevides at (561) 792- 1551 or download the registration form at www.niflfootball.com and return with payment.

The Phantoms are a new NIFL team in 2006, while Lakeland is a second year franchise coming off a play-off berth in their inaugural season. The WPB Phantoms will be coached by Ray Berger, former Santaluces High School Head Coach. A formal press conference announcing the team is scheduled for after Christmas.

Check-in for all positions will begin at 9am on January 14th. Drills and testing will begin no later than 10am and will last until approximately 2pm. Each participant will receive a try-out t-shirt at registration.

Athletes Advantage training facility is located minutes from the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County at 11120 South Crown Way, Wellington, Florida.

Players will be evaluated in the 40-yard dash, 10 yard dash, pro agility shuttle, vertical jump, bench press, height and weight as well as various individual drills and one-on-one drills. Players need to bring workout clothes and tennis shoes or other appropriate turf shoes. No metal cleats are permitted. Players will also be asked to sign an injury/medical care waiver form before they are allowed to try out.

Players with video and highlight footage are encouraged bring copies to the try-out for both organizations

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