The Seahawks open training camp Friday in Renton and the team, as well as thousands of 12’s are expected to make their way to Renton to watch the NFC Champs get back to work.
All 14 dates at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center sold out this summer in minutes, with more than 34,000 fans registering for camp.
This year’s camp runs from July 31-Aug. 19. Practices start at 10 a.m. every day, except Saturday, Aug. 8, when it begins at 1 p.m.
Fans may not park at the VMAC. All transportation to and from camp is through a bus that leaves from in front of the Pro Shop at The Landing. Guests will receive transportation transfers and training camp passes upon check-in at the Seahawks Training Camp Guest Services location, near the parking garage and movie theater.
Due to limited parking opportunities at The Landing, the Seahawks are recommending that training camp guests use carpool and mass transit options.
All attendees will check in at the Sea-hawks Training Camp presented by Bing Parking and Transportation Center across from the Seahawks Pro Shop to confirm registration. Children 15 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and children 2 years old or younger will not need to register.
Be sure to print your transportation voucher as it will be scanned at the check-in center at The Landing.
Buses will begin boarding one hour prior to the beginning of practice. The last bus to the VMAC leaves about 45 minutes after practice starts. Buses will begin boarding at the conclusion of practice for the return trip to The Landing. Buses will also leave every 30 minutes for early practice departures.
Seahawks merchandise will be available on-site at the Sports Authority Retail Tent, near the main entrance to the VMAC. The Metropolitan Grill will also be on-site each day with a selection of food available for purchase including breakfast sandwiches, pulled pork and corn fresh off the grill. Fan favorites like kettle corn, shaved ice and Starbucks iced coffee will also be available.
Small coolers are permitted, but are subject to search. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited.
Still cameras with lenses less than 12 inches and no flash attachments will be allowed during camp, but videotaping, live-streaming and blogging during practice are prohibited. Weapons, noisemakers and pets are also prohibited.
Blankets, binoculars, lawn chairs, strollers and umbrellas are all permitted at camp.
An announcement on further fan activities is expected this week. Visit www.rentonreporter.com for the latest.
