SaberCats Set to Open Training Camp on Saturday
Friday March 1, 2013
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose SaberCats announced today that the team will begin its 2013 training camp this coming weekend, three weeks prior to the team’s regular season opener on March 23 at San Antonio against the defending Central Division Champion Talons.
The SaberCats will gather for team meetings and physicals tomorrow, Friday, March 1 before heading to the field for their first practice of the season on Saturday, March 2. The first practice in full pads for the SaberCats will take place on Monday, March 4.
Thursday, March 7 marks the first time San Jose will take to the field in a preseason event against the Chicago Rush at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif. at 6 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets for just $5 by heading to ticketmaster.com. This will provide the SaberCats coaching staff with their first live look at the 2013 edition of the team, with all of their new acquisitions; including quarterback Aaron Garcia, defensive lineman Justin Warren as well as defensive backs Clevan Thomas, Ken Fontenette, JC Neal, just to name a few.
Following the Stockton preseason event, the SaberCats will continue with their practices in preparation for the 2013 season with the final roster selection taking place on Saturday, March 16.
Owner/Head Coach Darren Arbet and SaberCats players will be available to members of the media following the conclusion of practice. As a courtesy, media members who plan to attend practice are asked to notify the SaberCats in advance by contacting PR and Media Relations Manager Jordan Stepp at j.stepp@thesanjosesabercats.com.
Please see below for a list of key dates leading up to the start of the 2013 season.
Date Event
Fri., March 1 Players report for physicals and team meetings
Sat., March 2 First day of training camp
Mon., March 4 First practice with pads
Wed., March 6 Joint practice at Santa Teresa high school in San Jose with the Chicago Rush
Thurs., March 7 Preseason Event vs. Chicago Rush at 6 p.m. at the Stockton Arena
Sat., March 9 First roster cuts (28 players)
Sat., March 16 Final roster cuts (24 players)
Fri., March 22 Travel to San Antonio
Sat., March 23 San Jose SaberCats @ San Antonio Talons at 5:30 p.m. PT at the AlamoDome
ABOUT THE SAN JOSE SABERCATS
The ArenaBowl XVI, XVIII and XXI champion San Jose SaberCats, are approaching their 17th Arena Football League season. San Jose opens their 2013 season on the road against the San Antonio Talons on Saturday, March 23. Fans can log on to thesanjosesabercats.com, call 408-673-3400 and follow the SaberCats on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@SJSaberCats) for all of the latest news and information on the team. Please contact the front office at the above phone number for information on 2013 Season Ticket Packages.
