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Rattlers Offer Fans a Football Fix

February 8, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


Though Super Bowl XLI is now in the past, gridiron action is far from gone as football's next season kicks off today with the start of the Arizona Rattlers 2007 training camp. Fans needing their football fix need wait no longer as Rattlers practices are open to the public as well as media. All sessions - except the team's Media Day on Feb. 15 - will be held at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Competition for the Rattlers' regular season roster will be fierce as the team's training camp lineup features players from the nation's top colleges, last year's Rattlers playoff squad and teams in the AFL, CFL, NFL Europe and NFL experience.

"We've got some new guys I'm excited about in conjunction with the guys we have coming back," said Defensive Coordinator Michael Church. "You're always excited about a new year because it's another chance to win an ArenaBowl championship."

2007 Training Camp Schedule:

Feb. 8, 9: 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Feb. 10: 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 12, 13: 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Feb. 14: TBD

Feb. 15: Media Day, 10:30 a.m. (to be held at the U.S. Airways Center)

Feb. 16: TBD

Feb. 17: 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (practice to be held outside)

Feb. 21: TBD

Feb. 22, 23: 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Feb. 24: 8:30 a.m.

Parking is available in the main lot directly in front of the building at no cost except on days when another event is being held at the Coliseum. Fans will have the opportunity to ask for autographs and talk with players following each practice session.

The Rattlers will kick off their 16th season of Arena Football on March 3 when they take on the Georgia Force at the U.S. Airways Center. Season tickets, group tickets and premium single game tickets can be purchased by calling 602-379-2333. Single game tickets are currently on sale through azrattlers.com, ticketmaster.com and the U.S. Airways Center Box Office.

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