Broncos training camp schedule, tips for fans

Posted on: 5:30 am, July 26, 2012, by Will C. Holden, updated on: 01:24pm, August 9, 2012

Peyton Manning will lead the Broncos into training camp beginning July 26.

DENVER — The Denver Broncos begin training camp Thursday, with their first of 17 public practices slated to begin at Dove Valley around 8:50 a.m.

Typically the team’s 8:50-11:30 a.m. practices and 2:20-5 p.m. practices are available to the public. The team’s annual Spring Scrimmage will be held on Aug. 4. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the scrimmage will begin at 5 p.m.

Below are three tips for our Chris Jose about how to make your training camp experience an enjoyable one. Below that, you can find the complete training camp schedule, as well as regulations from the team on everything from parking to camera use to concessions.

1) Come early: Practice doesn’t start until 8:50 a.m., but the first fans will be allowed in an hour before. Usually, people will line up well before 7:50 a.m. to be the first inside.

2) Best view: If you want a good look at all of the practice activities, near the 50-yard line is where you’ll have the best luck. It might also be a good idea to bring blanket with you because chairs are not allowed.

3) Autographs: Players will be designated by position group (WRs, DLs, DBs, etc.) to sign autographs for fans after each practice open to the public. All autographs will take place by the guest seating area located on the west end of the practice fields.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Date	Day	Morning Practice	Afternoon/Evening Practice
7/26	Thursday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
7/27	Friday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
7/28	Saturday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
7/29	Sunday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
7/30	Monday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
7/31	Tuesday	-	-
8/1	Wednesday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
8/2	Thursday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
8/3	Friday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
8/4	Saturday	-	Scrimmage: 3:30-6:05 p.m. (Sports Authority Field)
8/5	Sunday	-	-
8/6	Monday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
8/7	Tuesday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
8/8	Wednesday	8:50-11:00 a.m.	-
8/9	Thursday	Game: Denver at Chicago – 6:30 p.m.
8/10	Friday	-	-
8/11	Saturday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
8/12	Sunday	-	-
8/13	Monday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
8/14	Tuesday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
8/15	Wednesday	-	2:20-5 p.m.
8/16	Thursday	8:50-11:30 a.m.	6-7:20 p.m. (Walkthrough/Media Only)
8/17	Friday	8:50-11:00 a.m.	Break Camp

TEAM REGULATIONS

Admission: Practices are free and open to the public for viewing beginning on Thursday, July 26. Gates for public practices will open one hour before the session begins.

Fan Parking: Parking at the Broncos’ facility is located on the west side of the practice fields and is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because space is limited, please arrive early. The parking area is open one hour before the start of each practice.

General Seating: There will be no bleachers at the Broncos’ 2012 training camp, but fans will be able to view the practices from selected areas that will be marked clearly on site. Fans will primarily be seated along the west end of the practice fields.

Lawn Chairs: Lawn chairs will not be allowed at training camp.

Bag Policy: Soft-sided bags no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” will be permitted at training camp.

Cameras: Fans are welcome to use still cameras during Broncos’ 2012 training camp, but video cameras will not be permitted. Only members of the media will be allowed to bring cameras with professional lenses and tripods to training camp. Any detachable lenses longer than the length of a credit card will not be permitted on camp premises.

Food and Beverages: Food concessions will not be sold during training camp, but non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on site. Food and non-alcoholic beverage items will be permitted in small individual quantities.

Umbrellas: Umbrellas of any size will not be permitted inside the Broncos’ training facility. Please bring sufficient wet weather attire if necessary.

Team Store: The Broncos’ team store will be temporarily relocated adjacent to the practice fields during training camp. This area will be clearly marked. An additional retail trailer will be located in the fan parking lot.

ADA: Admission to the Denver Broncos’ 2012 training camp will be ADA accessible along with ADA parking accessible at the East side lot entrance off Potomac street.