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OPENING DAY FOR THE COWBOY'S IS JULY 30TH

Catch The Fun of The Dallas Cowboy's Summer Training Camp Thru August 17th

By Sharon Rosenthal, www.camarillo.macaronikid.com July 29, 2012
The Dallas Cowboys and the City of Oxnard invite fans to join them at the 2012 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard, California on Monday, July 30- Friday, August 17, 2012, 2:30pm to 5:30pm at River Ridge Playing Fields at 2101 West Vineyard Avenue.

Opening Day fun at the Training Camp includes the Kids Zone area and live performances by team mascot, Rowdy!  Live radio remotes and Internet broadcasts featuring players and coaches will be featured. The Dallas Cowboys Training Camp offers youths the opportunity to watch football players up close or participate as they train for the upcoming season. The Cowboys on Tour truck is closed indefinitely and the Hall of Fame truck did not come to Camp this year.

FAN EVENTS
Opening Day - Monday, July 30, 2012
River Ridge Playing Fields, 2101 West Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA  93036
11:30am - Parking lot opens (off Ventura Road)
12:30pm - Midway/ Dallas Cowboys Experience/ Fun Zone opens
1:30pm - Opening Ceremony and Kick Off 

THE SCHEDULE FOR TRAINING CAMP
The Cowboys training camp is open to the public. Just show up and watch The Cowboys train. This is the tentative schedule and is subject to change. For current  schedule info click HERE.
  • Monday, July 30th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Tuesday, July 31st: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Wednesday, August 1st: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Thursday, August 2nd: No practice
  • Friday, August 3rd: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Saturday, August 4th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Sunday, August 5th: 2:30 p.m. – Blue-White Scrimmage
  • Monday, August 6th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Tuesday, August 7th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Wednesday, August 8th: No practice
  • Thursday, August 9th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Friday, August 10th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Saturday, August 11th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Sunday, August 12th: TBA – Walk-Thru
  • Monday, August 13th: No practice *Preseason Game: Dallas @ Oakland*
  • Tuesday, August 14th: No practice - See below
  • Wednesday, August 15th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Thursday, August 16th: 2:30 p.m. – Practice
  • Friday, August 17th: TBA – Morning Walk-Thru / Break Camp
Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick for Kids - Tuesday, August 14, 1:00pm
Pacifica High School Stadium, 600 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
Youths dreaming of a professional football career will have the opportunity to play out their dreams as the City of Oxnard hosts the Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Contest.  Boys and girls ages 8-15 can compete for fun. Trophies will be handed out for the top three places.  Contact: 805-385-7995.

PARKING AT THE TRAINING CAMP
Parking at River Ridge Playing Fields is $10 per vehicle/ $20 over-sized.  FREE parking passes will be provided to those staying in an Oxnard hotel.  Let the front desk know that you are attending Camp when you check in.  One parking pass will be provided for each day of your stay.  

RULES AT TRAINING CAMP
  • NO Pets* (not in carriers, not on-site, and not in your vehicle as there is no shade)
  • NO Strollers
  • NO Bicycles
  • NO Backpacks
  • NO Coolers/ Ice Chests (OK in vehicle only)
  • NO Outside food
  • NO Alcohol or Tailgating
For more information go to http://www.visitoxnard.com/cowboys/

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