The Washington Redskins have announced that they will have a series of new initiatives in 2016 to enhance the experience for fans that will be attending training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va.
Among these enhancements is Road Trip to Richmond Travel Packages, which will offer fans a unique, family friendly opportunity to explore Richmond. Through the team’s partnerships with Richmond Region Tourism, the City of Richmond, Kings Dominion and the Science Museum; the packages offer passes to some of Richmond’s favorite attractions as well as exclusive Training Camp gear. The Redskins Richmond Passport Program also launches this year, with its primary focus being to drive guests to Richmond-area businesses with ‘Redskins Special Offers’ unique to each venue.
All of this is part of the Washington Redskins’ commitment to create a destination for families with a new line-up of special events like “Kids Day,” “Football Fiesta,” the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Annual Summer Camp and Fan Appreciation Day. There will also be the return of the event named “Jerseys Off Our Backs” on Fan Appreciation Day where players randomly select a child to receive their jersey after practice.
All of these events will all be highlighted on the schedule.
The Training Center will also feature a Redskins Stage and screen, providing fans a new view of live radio broadcasts from ESPN 950 (am), a live social media feed and highlight videos each day. The Legends Showcase will offer fans the experience of connecting with alumni and the team’s history.
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation will host weekly activities on the new Redskins Play 60 Playground and a Punt, Pass and Kick program on the field. In partnership with Good Sports, the Foundation will award $50,000 in sports equipment to a number of youth non-profits and schools. Selected organizations will be on-site to receive their items in a special ceremony on the Redskins Stage on Kids Day.
Bon Secours Health System will be onsite daily, offering a variety of health screenings as well as wellness and prevention information. The health system will conduct health screenings focused on heart disease and stroke, diabetes, women’s health, pediatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine and more. The Bon Secours Class-A-Roll, Virginia’s first mobile learning kitchen, also will be onsite from Aug. 7 – 14.
Admission at camp is free for all fans. Following practice, Redskins players and coaches usually are available to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, schedules permitting. All scheduled dates and practice times are subject to change.
For more information on the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center or the Redskins training camp, please visit www.redskins.com/trainingcamp.