The Fire Wire

Published on October 5, 2005 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Louisville Fire News Release


FOOTBALL TRYOUTS... The Fire will hold their first open tryout in preparation for the 2006 season. The tryouts will take place on October 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration will begin at Noon at entrance four of Cardinal Stadium at the Fairgrounds. Everyone participating in the tryout should wear workout clothing and tennis shoes or turf shoes (no spikes). The tryout will cost $50 and participants will be tested in the 40, 5-10-5 shuttle run and position based drills. The tryout will cost $50. For more information you may call the Fire football operations office at 502-753-2545. SEASON TICKETS... With the Fire coming off of the 2005 American Conference Championship and ArenaCup appearance now is the perfect time to renew or purchase season tickets for the 2006 season in Freedom Hall. Season ticket holders will receive a 2005 American Conference Championship Polo (1 per account), 10% off of Fire merchandise and free parking for all eight home games if purchased by November 1. 2006 Ticket Packages: In the Huddle (Front Row): $320 Field Level and Overhang: $160 Touchdown (Upper sideline - lower half): $120 Field Goal (Upper sideline): $99 For seat availability reply to the Fire Wire or call 368-0009 The 2006 schedule should be available later this month.

AFL ANNOUNCES NEW TEAM... The Arena Football League announced yesterday that Kansas City will be joined the AFL for the 2006 season. The team will be stocked with former New Orleans Voodoo players. The Voodoo will be sitting out the 2006 season due to Hurricane Katrina. For the full story see the end of the Fire Wire.

WILDFIRE TRYOUTS... The Wildfire dance team will hold auditions for the 2006 season in November. The schedule is as follows (all times and locations to be determined):

November 5: Workshop/Dance Clinic

November 19: Auditions

November 21 & 22: Personal Interviews

November 30: Finalist announced

For more information on Wildfire Tryouts call April Smith 502-368-0009 or e-mail her at april@louisvillefirefootball.com.

AFL SIGNING PERIOD... The AFL's free agent signing period has begun. Several former Fire players are expected to sign AFL contracts. Check louisvillefirefootball.com for updates on Fire players.

2005 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO... If you would like to purchase the 2005 Louisville Fire season in review DVD please e-mail dvd@louisvillefirefootball.com. You can see a two minute clip of the video on the Fire's website. The DVD cost is only $10.

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