Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Cleveland Gladiators Set Open Player Tryout Date

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Gladiators are pleased to announce the team will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the team's practice facility - Multiplex Events & Sports Center located at The WORD CHURCH in Warrensville, Heights, Ohio.

Registration for the open player tryout begins at 11:30 a.m. with the workout beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. The Multiplex is located at 18909 South Miles Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio, 44128. All participants must be 18 years of age or older.

The cost of participating in the open player tryout is $65 pre-registered and $75 for registering the day of the event. To pre-register, interested participants must pay by credit card by visiting www.clevelandgladiators.com and completing the appropriate form. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m. Cash or money order will be the only accepted payment the day of the tryout. Both fees are non-refundable.

Gladiators Head Coach MIKE WILPOLT and his staff will be evaluating all players in attendance.

Players will be tested in the 40-yard dash, short shuttle and 225-pound bench press. In addition, players will be evaluated in a variety of one-on-one position skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

** To be considered for pre-registration, the Gladiators must receive payment and the online form by Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m.

** The open player tryout will be conducted on Astroturf and field turf, so participants are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear (NO SPIKES).

** Only water will be provided

** A trainer will be on hand for emergencies only - not for player taping.

** There is no full-contact, thus, no need for shoulder pads

** Kickers will not be evaluated during this tryout.

For more information, please contact the Cleveland Gladiators Football Operations Department at 216.662.9823 or email at media@clevelandgladiators.com

Don't miss all the hard-hitting action of the Arena Football League as the Gladiators look to bring an ArenaBowl Championship to Cleveland in 2009. Season ticket packages for the 2009 season are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting the Gladiators at 216.685.9000. Fans can also visit www.clevelandgladiators.com.

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