Fayetteville Guard To Host Last Open Tryouts In Fayetteville On January 12, 2008

By: Press Release | WNCT
Published: January 04, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Fayetteville Guard Professional Indoor Football team will host their last open tryouts in Fayetteville on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Crown Expo Center. The Guard begins their first season in the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) in March of 2008. All home games will be played at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville North Carolina..

Registration for the January 12th tryouts begins at 8:30 a.m.

All players will be evaluated in the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle and standing broad jump. Selected players who exceed the Guard testing standards will be invited to participate in an elite workout, where players will be evaluated in drills specific to the game of Indoor Football.

Registration is $50 and is payable by cash or money order to the Fayetteville Guard. Participants will register on site the morning of open tryouts.

All participants will need to provide their own attire for the non-padded workouts. Participants will be given a Fayetteville Guard T-Shirt and a number to wear during testing, but must provide their own shoes (grass cleats and turf shoes – no track spikes allowed), shorts or tights and accessories. The Fayettville Guard is not responsible for travel or lodging expenses.

The Fayetteville Guard has invited several participants from previous tryouts to return for further evaluation. Up to 20 players will be invited to attend the Guards ’ training camp in February.

Fayetteville Guards’ Season Ticket and Sponsorship Package information for the 2008 season can be found on our website at www.fayettevilleguard.com.

The next open tryout will be held in Greensboro on January 26, 2008. For more information contact the Guard office at 910-483-4328.