Football Gears Up, with Camp on the Immediate Horizon

University of Arizona Athletics

TUCSON--UA football players officially report to campus Sunday for the start of fall training camp, which gets underway with evening practices the rest of the week at the university's recreation fields at Rincon Vista, South Tucson Boulevard at East 15th Street.

Arizona newcomers will under go orientation sessions in the early part of the week and the team will gather for Media Day activities Thursday.

Coach Mike Stoops and staff will culminate eight months of organization and planning with the opening of drills, which will be open to the public during the preseason portion. When school starts Monday, Aug. 23, practices will be closed.

Cats' Tentative Training Camp Schedule

Monday, Aug. 9 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15) (shorts)

Tuesday, Aug. 10 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15) (shorts)

Wednesday, Aug. 11 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15) (shells)

Thursday, Aug.12 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15) (shells)

Friday, Aug. 13 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15) (full pads)

Saturday, Aug. 14 9:05 a.m. practice, campus (ends at 10:35) (shorts)

6:45 p.m. scrimmage, Stadium (ends at 8:30) (full pads)

Monday, Aug. 16 7:45 a.m.-9:50 a.m. practice, Rincon Vista

6-8:05 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista

Tuesday, Aug. 17 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15)

Wednesday, Aug. 18 7:45 a.m.-9:50 a.m. practice, Rincon Vista

6-8:05 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista

Thursday, Aug. 19 5:45 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista (ends at 8:15)

Friday, Aug. 20 7:45 a.m.-9:50 a.m. practice, Rincon Vista

6-8:05 p.m. practice, Rincon Vista

Saturday, Aug. 21 6:30-8 p.m. Scrimmage ?- Fan Appreciation Night, Arizona Stadium

Monday, Aug. 23 Classes Begin

In-season practice schedule commences

Thursday, Aug. 26 Kickoff Luncheon, 12 noon, Doubletree Hotel

Friday, Aug. 27 Phoenix Kickoff Dinner, 6 p.m., Marriott Airport (Mike Stoops)

Saturday, Sept. 4 Season opener vs. Northern Arizona

(Schedule is subject to change. Start times for practices indicate arrival and stretch period.)