The Pittsburgh Steelers officially kick off the 2011 season when the team reports to training camp Thursday, July 28, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. This will be the 46th year the Steelers will train at Saint Vincent College and the 45th season that the team's entire training camp has taken place in Latrobe.
The first official practice will take place Friday, July 29. The first practice open to the public is scheduled for that afternoon at 2:55 p.m. Only the afternoon practices are open to the public.
The Steelers open their preseason schedule on Friday, Aug. 12 at FedEx Field against the Washington Redskins. The Steelers will then host back-to-back games at Heinz Field, entertaining the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 18 and the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, Aug. 27. The Steelers conclude the preseason with a matchup at the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Sept. 1. All games will be televised on KDKA-TV (channel 2) except for the Eagles contest, which will be a nationally televised broadcast on FOX (locally WPGH-TV, channel 53).
All fans are asked to use the following driving directions when visiting Steelers training camp. The directions are also available on the official Steelers website at www.steelers.com.
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.Â
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.
CAMP MEDIA CONTACTS: *The Steelers media relations staff will be present at camp to assist in media requests. The camp PR office is located in *Benedict Hall. The main media relations telephone number at Saint Vincent is (724) 805-1142 and the main camp office number is (724) 805-1490.Â
During afternoon practices, fans can enjoy The UPMC Steelers Experience, the team's interactive theme park. The UPMC Steelers Experience runs from 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. when there are afternoon practices at St. Vincent College.
Following is the Steelers' schedule for training camp practices. All practice times and dates are subject to change. Updates will be posted on the Steelers' website, www.steelers.com.
Steelers 2011 Training Camp Schedule
CAMP SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGEÂ Â Â Â
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DAY |
DATE |
PRACTICE SCHEDULE |
Thursday |
July 28 |
Rookies and Veterans report by 3 p.m. |
Friday |
July 29 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Saturday |
July 30 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Sunday |
July 31 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Monday |
Aug.1 |
Players Day Off – campus closed to public |
Tuesday |
Aug. 2 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Wednesday |
Aug. 3 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Thursday |
Aug. 4 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Friday |
Aug. 5 |
7 p.m.Practice at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium |
Saturday |
Aug. 6 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Sunday |
Aug. 7 |
Players Day Off – campus closed to public |
Monday |
Aug. 8 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Tuesday         |
Aug. 9 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Wednesday |
Aug. 10 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Thursday |
Aug. 11 |
Travel to Washington – campus closed |
Friday |
Aug. 12 |
Steelers at Washington (7:30 p.m., KDKA) |
Saturday |
Aug. 13 |
Players Day Off – campus closed to public |
Sunday |
Aug. 14 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Monday |
Aug. 15 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Tuesday |
Aug. 16 |
2:55 p.m. and open to public |
Wednesday |
Aug. 17 |
Break Camp; closed to public |
Thursday |
Aug. 18 |
Steelers vs. Philadelphia (8 p.m., FOX/WPGH) |
Saturday |
Aug. 27 |
Steelers vs. Atlanta (7:30 p.m., KDKA) |
Thursday |
Sept. 1 |
Steelers at Carolina (8 p.m., KDKA) |