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Steelers Training Camp Guide,
St. Vincent's College, Latrobe, PA
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Sports Illustrated has called Steelers Training Camp at St. Vincent's
College in Latrobe, PA the most picturesque camp in the NFL. The Steelers begin their 74th season and defense of their Super Bowl title on Sunday, July 31st with the opening of training camp at St.Vincent's College in Latrobe, PA. The Steelers training camp has been held at St. Vincent's since 1967.
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Training Camp Information:
- Open practices
- Prohibited Items
- Steelers Experience
- Night Practice at Latrobe Municipal Stadium
- Gatorade Junior Training Camp
The Steelers have published a printable training camp guide with tentative daily schedules, full training camp rosters and maps of the St. Vincent College Campus.
The St. Vincent Campus will be open to fans approximately 90 minutes prior to the start of practice.
Open Practices:
Generally, only Pittsburgh Steelers afternoon practice sessions are open to the public. The first open practice session is on Sunday, July 30 at 1PM. Generally, the afternoon practice session will occur at 3PM on all other days except for:- Wednesday, August 2. 7PM Night practice at Latrobe Municipal Stadium
- Saturday, August 5, 12:30PM Practice
- Wednesday, August 9, 6PM Night practice
- Friday-Sunday, 8/11-8/13 NO PRACTICES
- Friday-Sunday, 8/18-8/20 NO PRACTICES
Prohibited Items:
Fans will not be allowed to bring alcohol or video cameras. Still photography is permitted.Steelers Experience:
The Steelers offer their fans the chance to participate in the Steelers Experience each day beginning 1 hour before practice until 3 hours after the start of practice.The Steelers Experience is the Steelers traveling interactice theme park. Fans can participate in the Touchdown Run, KidsZone, Bungee Run, Look LIke A Steeler, Obstacle Course and see Steeler memorabilia in the traveling Coca-Cola Great Hall.
Night Practice at Latrobe Municipal Stadium:
On Wdenesday August 2nd, The practice at Latrobe Stadium will begin at approximately 7:05 p.m. and will be preceded by a 15-minute autograph session, beginning at 6:45 p.m.Admission for the practice at Latrobe Stadium is $3 for adults 18-65 and $1 for children under 18 and senior citizens. Children under 12 will be admitted for free if accompanied by a parent. Tickets will be sold at the gate. Proceeds benefit the Greater Latrobe School District Athletic Program.
Gatorade Junior Training Camp:
On August 2 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, 3-5 PM. The Steelers will host a free football clinic for the first 250 fans aged 7-14. All participants will receive a free Gatorade Squirt Bottle, a Steelers Decal and Super Bowl XL Photograph.Latrobe, PA, Information:
Latrobe, located 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is the home of Arnold Palmer, the former home of Rolling Rock Beer, and since 1967, the site of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.
The childhood home of Fred Rogers, Latrobe also claims to be the site of the first professional football game ever played and the home of the 1st banana split.
Getting There:
Driving Directions:
Follow I-76, The Pennsylvania
Turnpike to Exit 67 - Irwin (Old exit 7)
and follow signs for Route 30 East. Continue on Route 30 for
approximately 18 miles. As you come down a long hill just before getting to Latrobe, you will see a sign on the right (at a stop light) for St. Vincent College . Turn left at the sign and the road will lead to the Saint Vincent campus.
If you get to the traffic light with Arnold Palmer Airport on your immediate right, you have gone too far. Make a "U" turn at the light and follow the road to the first light and the entrance to Saint Vincent will be on your right.
Parking is free on the St. Vincent's campus.
By Airplane:
Arnold Palmer Airport in Latrobe, PA is served Northwest Airlines via their Detroit hub.
Pittsburgh International Airport is 60 miles from Latrobe and served by major US Airlines.
DiSalvo's Steelers Train To Training Camp
DiSalvo's Restaurant in Latrobe offers the "Steelers Train To Training Camp." Ride the 7:20 AM Amtrak Train directly to DiSalvo's Restaurant in Latrobe. Arrive by 10 AM to linger over a breakfast buffet. A shuttler bus takes you over to Steeler Training Camp with a box lunch and returns you to the train station in time to catch the 5:40 back to Pittsburgh. The breakfast buffet, box lunch and training camp shuttle are $30. Amtrak fares to Latrobe from Pittsburgh $16 round trip, $8 for children under 14.
Latrobe
Lodging:
Wingate
Inn 3970 Route 30, Latrobe PA Mountain View Inn 1001 Village Drive, Greensburg, PA
Comfort Inn Greensburg 132 Nature Park Road, Greensburg
Holiday Inn Express Greensburg, 5064 Route 30 East, Greensburg
Super 8 Motel Greensburg, Route 30, Greensburg
Latrobe
Area Restaurants:
Dino's Sports Lounge. Route 30
East, Latrobe. 724.539.2566
DiSalvos Station.
325 McKinley Avenue, Latrobe. 724.539.0500
Carol
and Dave's Road House. 3705 Route 711 North, Ligonier.
724.238.2296
Red
Star Brewery and Grille. 101 Ehalt Street, Greensburg.
724.850.7245
Eat 'N Park. 520
Mountain Laurel Plaza, Latrobe (Route 30) 724.532.1966
Westmoreland
Mall. Route 30 Greensburg. Has many famil- friendly quick
service and sit-down options at this regional shopping mall.
Latrobe Area Attractions:
Idlewild and SoakZone - Route 30, Ligonier. Voted the #2 Best Kids Park in the world in 2005 and #4 Best Family Park in the world in 2004 by Amusement Today, Idlewild has been a summer time destination in Western Pennsylvania since 1878. Rides and Attractions include Mr. Rogers Trolley, Storeybook Forest and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Trolley Ride. www.idlewild.com
Fort Ligonier - Route 30, Ligonier. Fort Ligonier is a reconstructed 1758 French and Indian War Era British Fort. www.fortligonier.org
The Laural Highlands - Outdoor Adventure awaits in the Laurel Highlands. Hiking, white water rafting, mountain biking all within easy driving distance of Latrobe.
PNC Park -- Site of this summer's All-Star Game and home of Pittsburgh's oldest "Professional" sports franchise, PNC Park has been called America's Best Major League Ballpark by ESPN. During training camp the Pittsburgh Pirates homestands include games against the San Francisco Giants (7/28-7/31), the Atlanta Braves (8/1-8/3), the NL Central leading St. Louis Cardinals (7/11-7/13), and the Milwaukee Brewers. Find Pirates Tickets on StubHub.
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2006 Schedule
Preseason:
8/25 @ Eagles 8:00 PM
8/31 PANTHERS 7:30 PM
Regular Season
9/7 DOLPHINS 8:30 PM
9/19 @ Jaguars 8:30 PM
9/24 BENGALS 1:00PM
10/1 Bye Week
10/8 @ Chargers 8:15 PM
10/15 CHIEFS 4:15 PM
10/22 @ Falcons 1:00 PM
10/29 @ Raiders 4:15 PM
11/5 BRONCOS 4:15 PM
11/12 SAINTS 1:00 PM
11/19 @ Browns 1:00 PM
11/26 @ Ravens 1:00 PM
12/3 BUCCANEERS 1:00 PM
12/7 BROWNS 8:00 PM
12/17 @ Panthers 1:00 PM
12/24 RAVENS 1:00 PM
12/31 @ Bengals 1:00 PM
8/12
@ Cardinals 4:05 PM
8/19 VIKINGS
8:00 PM8/25 @ Eagles 8:00 PM
8/31 PANTHERS 7:30 PM
Regular Season
9/7 DOLPHINS 8:30 PM
9/19 @ Jaguars 8:30 PM
9/24 BENGALS 1:00PM
10/1 Bye Week
10/8 @ Chargers 8:15 PM
10/15 CHIEFS 4:15 PM
10/22 @ Falcons 1:00 PM
10/29 @ Raiders 4:15 PM
11/5 BRONCOS 4:15 PM
11/12 SAINTS 1:00 PM
11/19 @ Browns 1:00 PM
11/26 @ Ravens 1:00 PM
12/3 BUCCANEERS 1:00 PM
12/7 BROWNS 8:00 PM
12/17 @ Panthers 1:00 PM
12/24 RAVENS 1:00 PM
12/31 @ Bengals 1:00 PM
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