New Orleans Saints 2015 Training Camp Schedule
By John Hendrix
The New Orleans Saints have released their schedule for this year’s training camp. A total of 34 practices will be open to the public at The Greenbrier facilities in West Virginia and Saints headquarters on Airline Drive in Metairie, LA.
The New Orleans Saints players and coaches will report to The Greenbrier on Wednesday, July 29, and will begin practicing on Thursday.
Here’s a list of the Saints schedule for practices, locations, and times for fans. Note: Those on the FanSided mobile app may need to launch article in their regular browser to view the table.
Major highlights:
- Friday, August 7 – Black and gold scrimmage
- Wednesday, August 19 – Saints and Patriots joint practice
- Thursday, August 20 – Saints and Patriots joint practice
The Saints organization encourages fans to attend, and it’s a great opportunity to meet some of the new players, take pictures, and ultimately get autographs. As a reminder, be sure to familiarize yourself with some of the policies and FYIs. If a practice is moved indoors due to inclement weather or any other factors, then they will be closed to the public.
"Practice updates and special events: Media and fan alerts, updates and schedule changes will be made daily on www.neworleanssaints.com once training camp starts or by clicking on to Twitter (@Saints) or Facebook. Please note that, in the event of inclement weather (including rain, thunderstorms and extreme heat) practices in Metairie will be moved indoors and will be closed to the public. Practices at The Greenbrier also may be cancelled or closed to the public in the event of inclement weather. Practice times and field locations are subject to change with little or no advance warning at the discretion of the football operations staff. Updates are promptly available on the club’s digital media platforms.Player Autographs: Following each practice, Saints players will sign autographs for fans. Available players will sign autographs if weather, time and other circumstances permit. Please note, however that autographs are not guaranteed. Still Photos and Video: Fans are welcome to take photos of the players during training camp. However, video is prohibited. Saints staff may request at any time that you cease using those devices.Hand-Wanding/Prohibited Items: Fans are advised to arrive early as they will be checked via hand-wanding and all bags will be checked by security. Backpacks, video cameras, oversized handbags, outside food and beverage, pets and any other items deemed unacceptable by the New Orleans Saints are prohibited. At the Greenbrier practices, fans are hand-wanded at the parking siteConcessions: Food beverages and merchandise are available for purchase. Drink and food from the outside are not allowed on the premises.Restrooms: Restrooms are available at all training camp locations."
Having personally attended some of these events, I’d encourage everyone that is able to attend the sessions. You won’t be disappointed!