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preation & Convocation Center 212 * Albany, New York * 12222 Phone 518-442-DANE (3263) * Fax 518-442-3031
Contact: Brian DePasquale
(518) 442-3072
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 7, 2000
TICKETS FOR GIANTS TRAINING CAMP EVENTS ON SALE MONDAY
Intrasquad Scrimmage and Meet the Giants Fan Party Highlight Festivities
ALBANY, N.Y. — The University at Albany announced today that ticket sales for New York
Giants training camp events begin on Monday, June 12. The Intrasquad Scrimmage and
Barbecue (July 29) and Meet the Giants Fan Party (August 2) tickets are available, as well as
parking decals for all practice sessions.
Tickets for the Scrimmage/Barbecue and Fan Party events can be purchased through the
University's Athletic Ticket Office in the Recreation and Convocation Center. Phone orders only
will be taken through July 5, at 518-442-3919. UAlbany’s ticket office is open Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., beginning June 12.
The Scrimmage Day Barbecue on Saturday, July 29 begins at 12 noon under a tent in
the west end zone of University Field. The price is $35.00 per person, and includes a reserved
seat for the scrimmage and a picnic menu. Individual intrasquad scrimmage tickets (price
6 includes parking) are also available. Reserved seating is $10.00, and general admission is
$8.00.
p.m. at University Gymnasium on campus. The cost is $50.00 for adults and $25.00 for youth
(16 and under). Proceeds benefit the Capital District Student Scholarship Fund sponsored by
the New York Giants, Albany Times-Union, and the University at Albany. Fans have an
opportunity to meet Giants players and coaches, obtain autographs, join in a prize raffle, and
participate in activities and contests. Food and beverage stations, along with music, will be
provided.
Giants Training Camp parking decals (non-transferable) for all practice sessions are
priced at $10.00. The daily parking fee is $5.00. Dutch Quad Lot will again be used as the
primary parking facility for the public.
The Meet the Giants Fan Party is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2 from 5:00-7:30
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CAMP NOTES: Media Day for Giants Training Camp is slated for Friday, July 21 at a site to be
determined on campus ... UAlbany is the Giants Training Camp site for the fifth consecutive
summer ... the Giants Training Camp practice schedule can be accessed through the
University’s athletic web site (www.albany.edu/sports/giants.html) ... the first practice
sessions will be held on Saturday, July 22, while training camp ends on Thursday, August 17 ...
the web site, updated on a daily basis, provides dates and times for all practices and special
events, and lists the 2000 Giants preseason and regular season schedule ...
