Wolves to hold open tryout Saturday, November 11th
Published on October 19, 2006 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
The Manchester Wolves, New Hampshire's arenafootball2 team, announced that their first open tryout for prospective players for the 2007 season will be held Saturday, Nov. 11. The one-day event will take place at the team's practice facility - Rising Stars Sportcenter ( 68 Technology Drive) in Bedford, N.H.
Registration will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on the day of the camp. The tryout will run from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
All position players are welcome to attend with the exception of kickers (a later date will be announced for kickers).
Space for the camp is limited so it is " highly recommended" that campers pre-register before Friday, Nov. 10.
To pre-register for the tryout, please call the Wolves office at 603.627.9653 or by contacting Wolves Head Coach Ben Bennett by email at arenaqb@aol.com.
"We're just looking for guys who are good football players, plain and simple," Bennett said. "It doesn't matter if you have college experience, pro experience, or anything in between, if you can play the game, then we'll take notice. You never know what kind of talent might be out there."
So far the Wolves have found over 10 players from their open tryout camps that have made it to their training camp and four players that have gone from the tryout field to Brady Sullivan Field at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The first, Ron Smalls, was signed after the Wolves first open tryout leading up to their 2005 season. Smalls (5'9",175), a defensive specialist from Morehouse, would play in all 17 games in 2005 and 10 games in 2006, collecting a total of 98.5 total tackles, two interceptions, and three forced fumbles - one for touchdown. The second, David Bailey, was signed after the Wolves second open tryout in 2005. Bailey (5'8", 170), a wide receiver/defensive back, joined the Wolves in late June after he graduated from the University of New Hampshire and played in five games in 2005 and 10 games in 2006, catching 75 balls for 816 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense while tallying 26.5 total tackles and one interception on defense. The third, Ari Confesor, opened the eyes of the Wolves brass after an excellent open tryout performance in 2005. Confesor (5'11", 175), a wide receiver from Holy Cross, would sign one year later and play seven games for the Wolves in 2006, collecting 24 receptions for 410 yards and 10 touchdowns. The fourth and most recent, Mike Abate, was signed after the Wolves first open tryout in 2005 leading up to the 2006 season. Abate (6'3", 240), a quarterback from Southern Connecticut State, made it through training camp and the first two 2006 regular season games last season before being released.
A $50 non-refundable fee is required for all pre-registered participants. Athletes who come to the event without prior notice will be charged $60. Participants should be prepared to complete any drills that are done at professional football combines or tryouts including but not limited to Short Shuttle, 40-Yard Dash, Broad Jump, One-on-One Drills and Position Drills. The tryout will be held indoors on a synthetic surface, so individuals should bring appropriate clothing and shoes and a mouthpiece. Directions to the Rising Stars facility can be found on the web at: www.nhrisingstars.com/directions.htm .
Don't miss another exciting season of Manchester Wolves football in 2007! For information on season tickets or merchandise, fans can contact the Wolves at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com.
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