The 2011 Steelers training camp at St. Vincent College begins with all players under contract reporting on Thursday, July 28, wih the first open practice taking place on Friday, July 29 at 2:55 p.m. The final Steelers training camp practice open to the public is on Wednesday, August 16.
When & Where
Morning practices at Steelers training camp are closed to the public, but afternoon and evening sessions are generally free and open to fans for watching. The only exception is the night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium (Latrobe High School) where a small admission fee is charged. Most practices (unless otherwise indicated) are held at St Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.Afternoon practices generally start at 2:55 p.m. and run to about 5 p.m. The St. Vincent campus opens at 1:30 p.m. for fans. Parking lots open at 12 noon. The schedule varies for night practices. Bad weather may cause a practice to be cancelled at the last minute without notice, but other changes/cancellations will be announced on the 2011 Steelers Training Camp site.
What to Expect
As you arrive, you'll find plenty of free parking in the lots just across Fraser Purchase Road from the main entrance to St. Vincent College. Practices are held on the grass playing fields at Saint Vincent and you'll find great views from the grassy hillsides surrounding the fields. Seating is also available in the stands at Chuck Noll Field. Visitors are welcome to bring chairs or blankets for viewing from any location outside the security fence.Snacks, sandwiches and drinks can be purchased at several locations around campus and the Book Store offers a variety of Steelers logo merchandise for sale.
What Not to Bring to Steelers Training Camp
Videotaping of Steelers workouts is not permitted and video cameras should not be brought on the campus. Alcoholic beverages, barbeque grills and pets are also not permitted on campus. Bags and coolers will be searched by security.
Autographs
There are designated areas where fans are allowed to stand and ask for autographs as the players leave practice. Many Steelers players are happy to sign items, but it is up to each individual player whether or not they will sign on a particular day. Some may ask you to wait until after they shower. There will also be a 15-minute autograph session at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 5 before the evening practice.
The Steelers Experience & Traveling Great Hall
The Steelers Experience takes place during afternoon open practice days at an adjacent field (St. Vincent baseball field) on the campus of St. Vincent College, with games and exhibits hosted by the Steelers to give fans their own taste of training camp and kids the option to test their football skills. Usually open from 1 1/2 hours before practice begins to one hour after practice ends (about 1:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m.) on open camp days. There is no Steelers Experience for the night game at St. Vincent. Alongside Steelers Experience, the traveling Coca-Cola Great Hall trailer brings fans the illustrious history of the Steelers organization as well as the opportunity to broadcast a play by play call of a great moment in Steelers history.
2011 Steelers Training Camp Schedule - Open Practices
Friday, July 29: Open practice 2:55 p.m.Saturday, July 30: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, July 31: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Monday, August 1: Players Day Off - Campus closed to public
Tuesday, August 2: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Thursday, August 4: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Friday, August 5: Night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium 7:00 p.m. (Autographs 6:45-7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 6: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, August 7: Players Day Off - Campus closed to public
Monday, August 8: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Thursday, August 11: Travel to Washington – Campus closed to public
Friday, August 12: Preseason: Steelers @ Redskins 7:30 p.m., televised on KDKA
Saturday, August 13: Players Day Off - Campus closed to public
Sunday, August 14: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Monday, August 15: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17: Team Breaks Camp (no practice)
Thursday, August 18: Preseason: Steelers vs. Eagles 8:00 p.m., televised on FOX
Saturday, August 27: Preseason: Steelers vs. Atlanta 7:30 p.m., televised on KDKA
Thursday, September 1: Steelers @ Carolina 8:00 p.m., televised on KDKA
