Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Spitfires Announce 2009 Training Camp Schedule

Memorial Cup Champs to Play Blue-White Game in Leamington

Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that the team will open its annual training camp on Friday, August 28th, 2009 at the WFCU Centre. Returning players and new prospects will engage in a three-day camp to determine the Spitfires roster for the 2009-2010 season.

The schedule of events for camp is as follows. Fans are encouraged to enter through Gate 2 of the WFCU Centre to attend the practices and games:

*Friday, August 28
Practice - Team Red Game - Team White vs. Team Blue
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.

Practice - Team White Game – Team Red vs. Team Blue
3:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, August 29
Practice – Team Blue Game – Team Red vs. Team White

9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – Practice (players TBA)
4:00 p.m. – Inter-Camp Scrimmage (players TBA)

*Please note that rosters for Team Red, White and Blue will be released as the camp commences.

The 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions will also play their annual Blue-White Game on Sunday, August 30th at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex, Heinz Rink (249 Sherk St. in Leamington). Game time is set for 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per fan, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Southpoint Minor Hockey.

Fans attending the Blue-White Game will have the opportunity to win a Windsor Spitfire Team Autographed Jersey and to take pictures with the Memorial Cup. Selected Spitfire players will also be available to sign autographs for fans at the game.

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