AnthemLights Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 So my kiddos have gotten into football big time this past year. We don't have a team of our own so we latched onto the Seahawks as "our" team. I would love to be able to take them to a game next year, but I think it would cost too much for your family. I read online about a training camp that is open to fans and thought how cool that would be. But I can't find much about it on the internet. Only that it's very limited, you have to reserve tickets which sell out insanely fast, and that there is an $8 shuttle fee. Does anyone know more about this? What is the cost of the ticket? Is it worth going? Has anyone here ever done this or know more about it? Thanks for any additional information. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 It's probably a little different for all the teams. We used to have the Cardinals training camp in our town and it was really neat for the locals! A lot more interaction with the players, either on the sidelines after practice as they pass by, or other times that were scheduled for autographs and such. Good memories! I'd say if you can afford that, you may have a good chance at some live interaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hey, thanks for replying. I found an online contact form to email them questions directly. I might do that. It would be pretty awesome to have them be right in our hometown, but as it is we would have to drive 8 hours. :driving: Maybe it is a crazy idea. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I live minutes from the training camp. I've never done it but I've seen the long lines of fans waiting for the shuttle buses (which seem very well organized, btw). They have a really good FAQ that outlines the procedure for the camp. http://trainingcamp.seahawks.com/guidelines.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've never done it but I have a lot of friends who do it. Here's the link for this year. http://trainingcamp.seahawks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 You'll need to be online right when this years tickets go on sale. I think it's free besides the transportation costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I live minutes from the training camp. I've never done it but I've seen the long lines of fans waiting for the shuttle buses (which seem very well organized, btw). They have a really good FAQ that outlines the procedure for the camp. http://trainingcamp.seahawks.com/guidelines.html NOT FAIR!!! My children would turn green with envy. It would be a very long drive for us, so I am trying to figure out if it is worth it. I'm thinking it could be a really neat birthday experience for my oldest son. If it works out. You'll need to be online right when this years tickets go on sale. I think it's free besides the transportation costs. That's one of the big questions I had. I guess I couldn't believe that it would be free and thought I must be missing something. I've never done it but I have a lot of friends who do it. Here's the link for this year. http://trainingcamp.seahawks.com Thanks for the link. I had seen it but didn't see anything about the cost other than the shuttle fee. I also really wish I could talk to someone who has been there. If we do go are we just going to be one of tens of thousands way up on some bleachers barely able to see or would we maybe, just maybe be able to interact with the players. Maybe get an autograph or something like that. If so, it would be more than worth it. I guess what I am saying is that I don't want to make a huge deal, raise a ton of expectations, drive 8 hours and then have a disappointing experience. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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happi duck Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 For another team, we had a great experience! We had some player interaction and an autograph but we also had a sign made for that player. I think there was a roped off "lane" where players hung out and chatted. Hopefully other teams do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 ... I guess what I am saying is that I don't want to make a huge deal, raise a ton of expectations, drive 8 hours and then have a disappointing experience. Thanks everyone. When we went we didn't make it a big deal. Just seeing NFL players practicing is worthwhile. Everything else was just a bonus. We only had a two hour drive. With an eight hour drive I'm assuming that means a night at a hotel? If so that is part of the fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 NOT FAIR!!! My children would turn green with envy. It would be a very long drive for us, so I am trying to figure out if it is worth it. I'm thinking it could be a really neat birthday experience for my oldest son. If it works out. That's one of the big questions I had. I guess I couldn't believe that it would be free and thought I must be missing something. Thanks for the link. I had seen it but didn't see anything about the cost other than the shuttle fee. I also really wish I could talk to someone who has been there. If we do go are we just going to be one of tens of thousands way up on some bleachers barely able to see or would we maybe, just maybe be able to interact with the players. Maybe get an autograph or something like that. If so, it would be more than worth it. I guess what I am saying is that I don't want to make a huge deal, raise a ton of expectations, drive 8 hours and then have a disappointing experience. Thanks everyone. I don't know how many people exactly but it's not a super huge event. It's not in a stadium or anything like that. Just a big warehouse type building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) It sells out fast. shuttle is school buses from the shopping area. No parking on site for visitors. It's outside by the lake. We too live 5 min away, but it sold out when I tried this year. Edited January 1, 2017 by tess in the burbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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