LIONS TO OPEN TRAINING CAMP AT ALLEN PARK TO GENERAL PUBLIC

Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions will open three days of training camp practice sessions to the general public Friday, August 3, Monday, August 6 and

Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions will open three days of training camp practice sessions to the general public Friday, August 3, Monday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 7 at the team’s Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park.

Public practices at the training facility in Allen Park will be limited to the first 500 fans per session.

“The experience with our season ticket holders out here at training camp has been extremely successful from many aspects,” said Lions Executive Vice President and COO Tom Lewand. “Our players and Coach Marinelli have been energized by the atmosphere created during the past week and the enthusiasm of the fans. We wanted to extend this opportunity to the general public this year to continue evaluating even greater opportunities in the future.”

Additionally, fans can attend the Lions’ public practice at Ford Field Saturday, August 4.

In the event of inclement weather, practices will be moved indoors and closed to the general public.

Rules & Regulations:DETROIT LIONS OPEN PRACTICE AT FORD FIELD
The Detroit Lions will hold an open practice at Ford Field on Saturday, August 4, 2007. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The Lions practice is free to the public – no ticket is necessary for entry. Fans can enter Ford Field at Gate A or Gate G. Practice will begin at 5 p.m. and will last until approximately 6:30 p.m.

• The Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility is located at 222 Republic Drive, Allen Park, MIÂ 48101.
• Parking is available in LOT 2 on Republic Drive. Parking for guests with disabilities will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
• Gates will open one half hour prior to each team practice. Gates will open at 8:05 a.m. for the 8:35 a.m. session (lasts until approximately 10:40 a.m.) and at 4 p.m. for the 4:30 p.m. session (lasts until approximately 6 p.m.).
• Early arrival is recommended. While there is plenty of standing room available, bleacher seating is limited.

• On days with two practice sessions, the gates will close shortly following the conclusion of practices and fans will be limited to watching only one practice session. Re-entry is not permitted.
• Please note that all personal belongings will be subject to inspection upon entry to the facility.
• Items Not Permitted: cell phones; professional cameras or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm or above; video cameras; food, beverage or coolers; lawn chairs or blankets; umbrellas.
• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Food and beverage will be available for purchase, and The Roar & More Team Store will have merchandise available for purchase.
• With time permitting, players may be available for autographs at the conclusion of practice.
• Please dress for the weather as this event is held outdoors. Sunscreen is strongly recommended! Please call 313-262-2626 for further weather condition information.

• Following practice, Ford Field will broadcast former Lions TE Charlie Sanders’ 2007 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on the video boards.
• Fans can also shop in The Roar & More team store for the new 2007 Lions Training Camp and Sideline gear, along with other Officially Licensed Detroit Lions Merchandise.
• Parking will be available in the Ford Field Parking Deck on St. Antoine St. for $6.00 until 6 p.m. or until the deck is full.
• Autographs will not be available at the public practice.