Steamwheelers Report to Camp Today
March 17, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â The Quad City Steamwheelers 2004 Fifth Anniversary season will begin to take shape tonight, when the players report for their first team briefing of the year.
All 32 players reporting to training camp must attend the briefing tonight at the Clarion Hotel in Davenport with Steamwheelers coaches and staff.
Players will begin arriving at 5:30 p.m. with the briefing beginning promptly at 6 p.m. The briefing is open to local media, who wish to interview incoming players and/or coaches.
"I'm excited about getting going," said Steamwheelers coach Rich Ingold. "I am quite encouraged about the guys we are bringing to camp."
The first practice of the year will be tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. at the Max Sports Complex, formerly Marycrest College Events Center, in Davenport.
About Arena Football League
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-longest running football league in U.S. history, is in its 18th season. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. The Austin Wranglers join the Philadelphia Soul and New Orleans VooDoo as the three expansion teams added for the 2004 season. At least two more teams will be added in each of the next two seasons. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.
Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the âWheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.
The Steamwheelers are gearing up for their Fifth Anniversary season as one of the charter members of the league. Season tickets are currently on sale starting as low as $54. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
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