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Fans Can Watch Charger Workouts Beginning Saturday
Ten training camp sessions will be open to the public as the Bolts prepare for the new season.
The San Diego Chargers will open training camp workouts to the public on Saturday at Chargers Park in Murphy Canyon with a full-pads practice from 4-6 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m.
Coach Norv Turner and the Chargers, winners of four of the last five AFC West titles, will have a total of 10 practices open to the public, including a special night practice at Qualcomm Stadium on Wednesday and FanFest 2011 at the stadium on Saturday, Aug. 6.
For all open weekend practices, fan parking will be available on Murphy Canyon Road and in the Kearny Mesa Business Center, located just south of Chargers Park. During weekday practices, parking is available only on Murphy Canyon Road. Gates will open one hour before the start of practice.
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Fans interested in season tickets or group tickets can visit the Chargers sales booth during any camp session which is open to the public or by calling 1-877-Chargers or visiting Chargers.com.
The Chargers Team Store will be open for all public practices, selling team merchandise and apparel at Chargers Park. There will be a concession stand selling hot and cold food, water and soft drinks, and there will be visits from the Chargers Girls.
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Bleacher seating will be available at Chargers Park, however fans are welcome to bring folding chairs to sit on the pavement surrounding the practice fields. Coolers with food, water and soft drinks also are permitted, however smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed at Chargers Park at any time. Fans may also bring cameras, but video cameras and long-lens cameras are not allowed.
Here is a schedule of open training camp practices and preseason games before the end of camp on Aug. 22:
Saturday: Practice 4-6 p.m
Sunday: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Monday: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday: Practice 6:30-9:25 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium
Aug. 5: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 6: 10 a.m. to noon FanFest 2011 at Qualcomm
Aug. 8: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 9: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 11: Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 5 p.m. at Qualcomm
Aug. 13: Practice 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 21: Chargers at Dallas Cowboys, 5 p.m. at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Aug. 22: Camp breaks
—Chargers news release
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