Storm Training Camp to be Held at Skyway Park
TAMPA, FL (Tampa Bay Storm Press Release) – The Tampa Bay Storm open training camp Saturday, March 2 at Skyway Park (3901 George Road, Tampa) in preparation for the 2013 Arena Football League season, announced the team.
“As a staff we have been hard at work preparing for the season,” said head coach Dave Ewart. “We have set the bar high as an organization and we are excited to get to work with the players.”
Players report on Friday, March 1 for physicals and meetings at Florida Hospital (2600 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544), with the first practice starting at 4:00 PM the following day, Saturday, March 2 at Skyway Park. The first two days (Saturday and Sunday) will be non-contact with Monday, March 4 the first day players will wear pads. Most days will consist of two sessions on the field, a practice in the morning and a walk-thru session in the afternoon.
The training camp roster consists of 35 players, plus invitees, who will compete for 24 spots on the opening roster. Final rosters are must be turned into the League office by 5:00 PM CT on Saturday, March 16.
All but one day of training camp will take place at Skyway Park. On Friday, March 8, the team will head over to Orlando and spend the day practicing with the Predators at the Citrus Bowl. The first practice of the regular season is Monday, March 18.
Upcoming Tampa Bay Storm Training Camp Practice Schedule
Date Location Time
Saturday – 3/2 Skyway 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday – 3/3 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday – 3/4 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday – 3/5 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday – 3/6 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday – 3/7 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday – 3/8 Orlando (Citrus Bowl) 9:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday – 3/9 No Practice Off Day for Players – 28 Man Roster Due
Sunday – 3/10 Skyway 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM;
Monday – 3/11 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday – 3/12 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday – 3/13 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday – 3/14 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday – 3/15 Skyway 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday – 3/16 No Practice Final Roster due 5:00 PM CST
