Steelers 2009 Training Camp Information
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Steelers 2009 Training Camp Schedule
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**July 31 ** |
<td>**<span>Aug. 1
Practice
</span><span>2:55 P.M.</span>**</td>
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**<span>Aug. </span><span>2
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M.</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. </span><span>3
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M.</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 4</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 5</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 6</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td>**<span style="color: #0000ff"><span>Aug. </span>7</span>**</td></tr></span><span>
**Night Practice
7 p.m.
Latrobe H.S.**</span></span>
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**<span>Aug. 8</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
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**<span>Aug. 9</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 10</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 11</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td>**<span style="color: #ff0000"><span>Aug. </span><span>12
No Open
Practice</span></span>**</td>
<td> **<span style="color: #ff0000"><span>Aug. 1</span><span>3</span></span>**<br> **<span style="color: #ff0000">**<span>Steelers
vs Cardinals
8:00 p.m.</span>**</span>**</td>
<td>**<span style="color: #ff0000">**Aug. **</span>14
No Practice
Off Day**</td>
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**<span>Aug. 15</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
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<td> **<span>Aug. 16</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 17</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 18</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 19</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td> **<span>Aug. 20</span><span>
Practice </span>**<br> **<span>2:55 P.M</span>**</td>
<td>**<span style="color: #ff0000">Aug. 21
**Team
Breaks Camp
No Practice**</span>**</td>
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Dates in red - no campus access Dates in blue - practice is off-campus but open for a small fee
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2009 Steelers Training Camp Practice Schedule
Normal Schedule: Parking lots open at noon. Campus opens at 1:30 p.m. and practice is at 2:55. Steelers Experience opens at 1:30 p.m. and closes one hour after practice at St. Vincent College. Campus closes one hour after the end of practice. All times are subject to change. The schedule changes for night practices.
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](http://www.steelers.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=111298)Daily updates regarding the Steelers practice schedule will be available on this page. Please be sure to check the schedule on a regular basis for any changes.
Please keep in mind that there might be changes to the practice schedule or cancellation of practice because of weather conditions. Unfortunately sometimes those changes occur shortly before practice is scheduled to take place and we are unable to announce the change.
Latrobe, PA Weather Updates
There is no admission charge for practices at St. Vincent College. For practice at the high school field there is a small admission fee.
Training Camp Fast Facts:
Dates:Players report July 31. First open day of practice is Saturday, August 1. Last public day of open practice is August 20.
Practice Time: Practices normally start about 2:55 but are subject to change without notice.
Location:St. Vincent College is the home to Steelers. The campus opens at 1:30 p.m. for fans. Campus is cleared one hour after practice ends. The schedule varies for night practice. This is subject to change and campus can close earlier without notice.
Steelers Experience: The Steelers Experience normally runs from 1:30 pm to 6:00 when there is a 2:55 p.m. practice. The schedule varies based on practice time. Please note the experience is subject to close due to the weather. There is no Steelers Experiene for night practices.
Restrictions: There is no videotaping of practice permitted. Video cameras should not be brought on campus. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on campus. Bags and coolers will be searched by security. No pets are permitted on campus.
Handicapped Access: Training camp is handicapped accessible. There is a handicap dropoff area as well as handicap seating. A government issued placard is required. To access the handicapped parking area take Route 30 to St. Vincent Drive and follow signs.
DIRECTIONS TO SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE (from Pittsburgh): Follow I-376 East to Monroeville. Proceed approximately 12-13 miles to the Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance and enter the Turnpike traveling east. Take Irwin Exit 67 (the first exit - old exit 7) and merge onto Route 30 East. Continue on Route 30 for approximately 17 miles. Turn left on to Beatty County Road. Follow Beatty County Road to Brouwers Drive. Turn Right on Brouwers Drive and follow the road to on-campus parking lots.
From Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New Jersey and points east: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 West, to exit 91 (old exit 9) Donegal. Turn left onto PA Route 31 East, 1/4 mile to left turn at PA Route 711 North, 14 miles to left turn at U.S. Route 30 West, 10 miles to right turn at Saint Vincent Drive (at traffic signal). Take the first left turn on to Brouwers Drive and follow road to on-campus parking lots.
From Erie, Buffalo and points north: Take Interstate 79 south to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at gate 28 (old gate 3) Cranberry/Perry Highway Take I-76 east to exit 67 (old exit 7) Irwin. Turn right onto U.S. Route 30 East and follow for approximately 17 miles. Turn left on to Beatty County Road. Follow Beatty County Road to Brouwers Drive. Turn Right on Brouwers Drive and follow the road to on-campus parking lots.
From Baltimore, Washington and points south: Take Interstate 70 west to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at gate 161 (old gate 12) Breezewood, proceed on I-76 west to exit 91 (old exit 9) Donegal. Turn left onto PA Route 31 East, 1/4 mile to left turn at PA Route 711 North, 14 miles to left turn at U.S. Route 30 West, 10 miles to right turn at Saint Vincent Drive (at traffic signal). Take the first left turn on to Brouwers Drive and follow road to on-campus parking lots.
Handicapped Parking (from all directions): Follow above directions to U.S. Route 30. Follow Route 30 to Saint Vincent Drive (at traffic signal). Turn on to Saint Vincent Drive and continue straight. Follow signs for handicapped parking.
**Directions to Latrobe Memorial Stadium – August 7
**From Route 30 - Follow directions to Saint Vincent College and proceed east on Route 30 (past the St. Vincent College entrance). Take Route 981. At the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, make a left at the traffic light onto Route 981 North. Proceed through 2 traffic lights as you will cross a bridge over Loyalhanna Creek. At the third traffic light, make a right onto Jefferson Street. Go straight through one stop sign and at the second stop sign, make a right onto Chestnut Street. Latrobe Memorial Stadium will be on your right on Chestnut Street.
From Route 22 - Take the Route 981 South exit from Route 22 East. Proceed approximately 8 miles until you come across the first traffic light. Make a right at light onto Latrobe/Derry Road. Proceed straight through 2 additional traffic lights. At the next traffic light, make a left onto Jefferson Street. Proceed straight through one traffic light and one stop sign. At the next stop sign, make a right onto Chestnut Street. Latrobe Memorial Stadium is on our right on Chestnut Street.
During the Steelers night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 7, the Westmoreland County Food Bank will collect non-perishable food and household items. Giant Eagle will match the donation on a per-round basis. Fans unable to attend the practice can still participate through the virtual food drive by visiting www.westmorelandfoodbank.org.
Steelers Merchandise
The Steelers merchandise tent is open whenever the Steelers have practice at St. Vincent College. The tent is located near the entrance to campus, across from the parking lots.
Steelers Experience At Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers will operate their "UPMC Steelers Experience" at training camp again this year. The Experience will be open on days when the Steelers have an afternoon practice at St. Vincent College, where training camp takes place.
The traveling Coca-Cola Great Hall also will be featured at training camp near the practice field. This trailer is the touring version of the Coca-Cola Great Hall which can be seen at the stadium on game days as well as other events at Heinz Field. Inside the Coca-Cola Great Hall trailer, fans of all ages can experience the storied history of the Steelers organization as well as an opportunity to broadcast a play by play call (You Make The Call) of a great moment in Steelers history. In addition, fans can try their luck on the prize wheel to win various team related merchandise.
Autographs:
The best time to obtain autographs from the players is after practice and it's at the players discretion as to whether or not they sign on a particular day. There are areas designated for fans to stand to obtain the autographs. There is no formal setting for player autographs on a daily basis.
Directions: To search for directions on any online map search, look for St. Vincent College on Frazier Purchase Road in Latrobe, Pa.
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