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Snakes to open Training Camp October 17

October 4, 2006 - SPHL (SPHL)
Columbus Cottonmouths News Release


Columbus, Ga. - The Columbus Cottonmouths have announced their 2006-07 training camp schedule which is set to begin Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Cottonmouths have approximately 24 players scheduled to attend camp, 12 of which are returning members from last year's team.

Prior to training camp, on Oct. 10, several players will head to Auburn, Ala. to take part in the TigerFit Program. TigerFit is a health and fitness assessment conducted by Dr. Peter Grandjean in Auburn University's Department of Health and Human Performance.

"I want to show my players something of the high caliber of Auburn University and their athletic program," Bechard said. "I want them to see the fitness level they need to be at to compete, and where they need to be to take their game to the next level."

On Oct. 17, the Snakes will officially open training camp with a 10 a.m. skating session followed by a 4 p.m. scrimmage. Opening day of camp will be followed by morning skating sessions on Oct. 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26.

The Snakes will host an exhibition game against the Florida Seals Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the game will be $5 and general admission seating, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish foundation is a charitable organization which strives to grant wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Aside from the exhibition game, all practice sessions and scrimmages are free and open to the public.

"Training camp has been extended over the past couple of years, but time is still of the essence." Bechard said. "We only have two days to skate before the exhibition game, so the exhibition game will be very important in evaluating some of the younger guys coming in. Everyone should be ready to compete."

Individual game tickets go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 9. Season tickets and flex plans are available now. The Snakes open the 2006-07 season at home against the PeeDee Cyclones Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets or additional information, contact us at (706) 571-0086, or visit our website at www.cottonmouths.com.



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