The Philadelphia Eagles are holding their first 2015 training camp practice open to the public today on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Here's a quick post on what you need to know if you plan on attending.
Start Time and Parking
Practices begin at 12:00 noon ET. Parking opens at 9 AM before HeadHouse Plaza and inner stadium gates open at 10 AM. Parking is FREE and available in lots near the stadium area. Practice ends some time around 2:00 PM or so.
Ticket Information
No tickets necessary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Training Camp Coverage
If you're not attending today's practice, don't worry: Bleeding Green Nation will have full coverage of Eagles training camp as always. Stay tuned to the site and follow both me (@BrandonGowton) and Patrick Wall (@ByPatrickWall) on Twitter. BGN writers Mark Saltveit (@taoish) and Ben Natan (@BenNatanFS) will also be there.
Eagles Alumni Day
"The first Open Practice of Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp marks the unofficial start of the 2015 football season! This practice will also be the celebration of our annual Eagles Alumni Day, where we honor the legends of the franchise before the start of practice."
Fan Activities
Pads go on for the first time in front of #EaglesNation. Arrive early for free family fun: http://t.co/789i1BWWAC pic.twitter.com/QgFJEZ5KXR
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 4, 2015
Alumni Autograph Signings - Eagles alumni will be signing autographs on HeadHouse Plaza and on the main concourse throughout the day.
Free Junior Cheer Practices - Eagles Cheerleaders will teach young Eagles fans the newest gameday cheers and dances to get them ready for the 2015 season. Free Jr. Cheer Practices start at 11:00 AM on HeadHouse Plaza.
USA Football Tackling Demo - USA Football certified coaches will be on HeadHouse Plaza at 11:30 AM for a live demonstration of the safest football techniques.
Kids Games & Activities - Inflatables and a Rock Climbing Wall, Free Face Painting, Eagles Scavenger Hunt