Redskins training camp begins: What you need to know

What can you bring, where you can park, and other things you should know.

July 25, 2013; 6:00 AM • by RVANews staff

Where is it?

Bon Secours Training Center is located at 2401 W. Leigh Street, behind the Science Museum of Virginia.

When can I go?

Training camp runs from July 25th – August 16th. Both morning and afternoon practices are open to the public and are FREE. Coaches and players will be available for autographs and photos following practices, time permitting.

Here’s the full summer schedule:

July 25 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
July 26 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
July 27 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
July 29 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
July 30 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
July 31 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
August 1 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
August 2 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
August 3 • Fan Appreciation Day begins at 12:00 PM
August 5 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM.
August 6 • Walk-through at 10:00 AM and practice at 3:20 PM
August 10 • Practice begins at 1:00 PM
August 13 • Practice begins at 12:40 PM
August 14 • Practice begins at 12:40 PM
August 15 • Practice begins at 12:40 PM
August 16 • Practice begins at 9:45 AM

Where do I park?

Here are the three locations, available from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, along with their number of available spaces:

840 Hermitage • 120
2200 W. Broad St. • 220
The Diamond parking facility • 1,975

Also, fans may go online and reserve parking in advance.

On Fan Appreciation Day, the City expects upward of 25,000 attendees. In addition to the three parking lots listed above, the City has secured additional parking locations for fans on that day. Here they are with their corresponding number of spaces:

C.F. Sauer’s employee lots at 901 E. Hermitage • 70
VCU lots at 609 N. Bowe Street & 1101 W. Broad Street • 3,500
1500 Lombardy Street (on VUU campus) • 750

Shuttle service will be provided from both the VCU and VUU lots on Fan Appreciation Day.

What can I bring?

Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as there are no bleachers available. You can also bring coolers with food and drinks. However, fans may not bring alcohol and glass bottles. There will be food and beverages available for purchase on-site.

Fans may not bring video cameras or animals (except for certified guide dogs).

Is there anything else?

In addition to watching the Redskins practice and hobnobbing with the players, there will also be team merchandise for sale as well as youth fitness obstacle courses, interactive tents, and giveaways.

And for you out-of-towners, here’s a great resource of locations and restaurants to include in your trip.

Hail!

photo by Anne Aurelia Lewis