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]]> Washington Redskins - defense It’s only July, but time for football. The 2008 Washington Redskins Training Camp is open  in suburban Ashburn, Virginia and fans Skins are welcome. And it’s free.

Watch the players warm-up, exercise, practice, and scrimmages from the sidelines. And stick around afterwards and you might get an autograph of your favorite Redskin. 

Washingotn Redskins Marching BandOn Saturday, the Skins will play an intra-squad scrimmage as well as host their Fan Appreciation Day. Look for performances by the Redskin’s Marching Band, the Redskins Cheerleaders, autographed memorabilia and Redskins give-aways, and an address by head Coach Jim Zorn.

Washington Redskins Cheerleader Washington Redskins 2008 Training Camp
Redskins Park
21300 Redskin Park Drive
Ashburn, VA   (map it)
703-726-7411 for schedule updates

Dates and Times

  • Thursday, July 24 – 8:30 a.m. – Open practice
  • Friday, July 25 – 8:30 a.m. – Open practice
  • Saturday, July 26 12:15 – 3:45 p.m. – Scrimmage and Fan Appreciation Day
  • Sunday, July 27 8:30 a.m. – Open practice
  • Monday, July 28 – 8:30 a.m. – Open practice

Tickets – FREE, but you must request an invitation online, in advance.

Parking – Free. The parking lot opens 90 minutes before the practice, gates 60 minutes before.

Images – defense, cheerleader, band – Scott Ableman (again)  

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]]> It’s time for the NFL Draft and you can watch the Redskins participate live on the JumboTron at FedExField. Plus, you can tour the Skin’s locker room, get on the field and test your passing and kicking skills, and see the 2007 Redskins Cheerleaders.

NFL Draft

Head coach Joe Gibbs is expected to helicopter into FedEx Field as well as several Skins players and former players should be on hand to sign to autographs.

Redskins Offence Redskin Cheerleader 2 Redskins

Here’s a little known fact about the Washington Redskins – the team was originally called The Braves and were the NFL franchise in Boston. They played at Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox), for 4 years before moving to Washington, DC in 1937.

FedEx FieldWashington Redskins Draft Day Party
FedExField, Gate A
Lottsford Road and Fedex Way
Landover, MD

Date and Time – Saturday, April 28, doors open at 11:00 a.m. Event ends at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets – Admission is free, but advanced reservations are required and your invite must be presented for admission.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Morgan Boulevard Station – Blue line, then a one-mile walk.

Driving Directions - click here

Parking – free at the stadium

Photo credits: Flickr
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