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The Pittsburgh Steelers officially kick off the 2014 season when the team reports to training camp on Friday, July 25 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. This will be the 49th year the Steelers will train at Saint Vincent College. The Steelers 2014 Training Camp is presented by Xfinity.
Following are a few notes about the Steelers 2014 Training Camp:
- Fifteen open practices to the public, including two evening sessions
- A new interactive "Play 60 Fun Zone" for children in grades 1-12
- Two joint practice sessions with the Buffalo Bills (August 13-14)
- The first practice open to the public is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at 2:55 p.m.
- The first practice in pads is slated for Monday, July 28 at 2:55 p.m.
- Annual night practice at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium set for Friday, August 1
- The Steelers and Bills will participate in joint practice sessions on Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14. Wednesday's practice will begin at 2:55 p.m. and the two teams will return to the field the following evening at 5:30 p.m. to mark the last scheduled Steelers training camp practice open to the public.
- The team's 2014 training camp will break on Saturday, August 16
The Steelers will debut a "Play 60 Fun Zone" for children in grades 1-12 to participate in at the team's 2014 training camp. The "Play 60 Fun Zone" will include fun and exciting football-themed activities for 60 minutes each day the Steelers hold practice (3:30-4:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. on August 14). Children will be able to register for the "Play 60 Fun Zone" once campus opens and is limited to the first 200 registrants.
The Steelers will host a youth football team each day at practice, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. The teams will take part in a 30-minute on-field training session with a coach and form a tunnel for Steelers players as the team approaches the practice field.
For all practices at Saint Vincent College, fans can enjoy numerous activities on campus, including:
- Steelers Merchandise Tent (12-6 p.m.)
- Steelers Social Media Tent (12-6 p.m.)
- FedEx Traveling Great Hall (12-6 p.m.)
- UPMC Steelers Experience, the team's interactive theme park (12-6 p.m. and 2-8 p.m. on August 14)
During the Steelers night practice on Friday, August 1, the team will host a food drive to benefit the Westmoreland County Food Bank, collecting non-perishable food donations. Giant Eagle has pledged again this year to match the number of pounds collected at the drive, and donations will double as a result. Please visit www.westmorelandfoodbank.org for more information.
Fans can purchase tickets to the Steelers August 1 night practice at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium at the Greater Latrobe Athletic Office, the Latrobe Newsstand and the Latrobe Parks and Recreation office. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for senior citizens (children five and under are free). Any questions can be referred to the Greater Latrobe Athletic Department: 724-539-4236.
All fans are asked to use the following driving directions when visiting Steelers training camp.
From Pittsburgh: Follow I-376 East to Monroeville and take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 East. Get off at Irwin (Exit 67, the first exit) and merge onto Route 30 East. Continue on Route 30 for approximately 17 miles. Turn left on to Beatty County Road. Follow Beatty County Road to Brouwers Drive. Turn Right on Brouwers Drive and follow the road to on-campus parking lots.
From points East:Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 West, to exit 75 (old exit 8) New Stanton. Take Route 119 North to Route 30 East. Follow Route 30 East to Saint Vincent Drive. Turn left on Saint Vincent Drive, and take the first left turn on to Brouwers Drive and follow road to on-campus parking lots.
From points North: Take I-79 south to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at gate 28 (old gate 3) Cranberry/Raymond P. Shafer Highway. Take I-76 east to exit 67 (old exit 7) Irwin and merge onto Route 30 East. Continue on Route 30 for approximately 17 miles. Turn left on to Beatty County Road. Follow Beatty County Road to Brouwers Drive. Turn Right on Brouwers Drive and follow the road to on-campus parking lots.
From Baltimore, Washington and points south: Take Interstate 70 west to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at gate 161 (old gate 12) Breezewood. Proceed on I-76 west to exit 75 (old exit 8) New Stanton. Take Route 119 North to Route 30 East. Follow Route 30 East to Saint Vincent Drive. Turn left on Saint Vincent Drive, and take the first left turn on to Brouwers Drive and follow road to on-campus parking lots.
Handicapped Parking (from all directions): Follow above directions to U.S. Route 30. Follow Route 30 to Saint Vincent Drive (at traffic signal). Turn on to Saint Vincent Drive and continue straight. Follow signs for handicapped parking.
The main camp office number is (724) 805-1490.
Following is the Steelers' schedule for training camp practices and The UPMC Steelers Experience.
2014 Schedule
All practices begin at 2:55 PM unless noted
Date | Practice | Location |
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Friday, July 25 | All players report by 4 p.m. | Saint Vincent College |
Saturday, July 26 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Sunday, July 27 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Monday, July 28 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Tuesday, July 29 | Players Day Off - no Steelers' practice | |
Wednesday, July 30 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Thursday, July 31 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Friday, August 1 | 7 p.m. Night Practice at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium (Latrobe Steelers Fan Fest 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) | Latrobe Memorial Stadium |
Saturday, August 2 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Sunday, August 3 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Monday, August 4 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Tuesday, August 5 | Players Day off - No Steelers' Practice | |
Wednesday, August 6 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Thursday, August 7 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Friday, August 8 | No Steelers' Practice - Team Travels | |
Saturday, August 9 | First Preseason Game at N.Y. Giants (7:30 p.m., KDKA-TV) | MetLife Stadium |
Sunday, August 10 | Players Day Off – No Steelers' Practice | |
Monday, August 11 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Tuesday, August 12 | 2:55 p.m. and open to public (UPMC Steelers Experience, 12-6 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Wednesday, August 13 | 2:55 p.m. joint practice with Buffalo Bills, open to public (UPMC Steelers Eperience, 12-6 p.m. | Saint Vincent College |
Thursday, August 14 | 5:30 p.m. evening practice at Saint Vincent College with Buffalo Bills, open to public (UPMC Steeelers Experience 2:30-8:30 p.m.) | Saint Vincent College |
Friday, August 15 | No Steelers' Practice | |
Saturday, August 16 | Camp Breaks - Second Preseason Game vs. Buffalo Bills (7:30 p.m., KDKA-TV) | Heinz Field |
Thursday, August 21 | Third Preseason Game at Philadelphia Eagles (7:30 p.m., KDKA-TV) | Lincoln Financial Field |
Thursday, August 28 | Fourth Preseason Game vs. Carolina Panthers (7:30 p.m., KDKA-TV) | Heinz Field |