Less than a week from the first camp practice.....

[Samuel L. Jackson]

Noob question: are there weekend practices, and are they worth going to? I don't think I'm going to be able to take a day off from work during the week.

There are usually 2 on Saturdays and 1 on Sunday (If I remember correctly)... You can check the practice schedule on the team's site though to be sure...

I've been to weekday and weekend practices, and they are pretty much the same...

[rayzor]

I WANT to go... But at this point, I don't know that I feel comfortable leaving my preggers wife at home...

It is a 4 hour (at least) trip for me, so I'd be looking at least spending one night if I were to go... I'd even consider 2 nights...

I'm still pretty undecided...

take her with you. i took mine to a couple (of course we were living down there at the time) and she went into labor a couple days later.

[tattoorhino]

I will be there with bells on. I know right?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

they are usually worth going to...just more crowded. that only really matters if you want autographs. for the most part the crowds won't be a factor unless they are practicing on the far field where there is only a really small place for fans to stand.

There are usually 2 on Saturdays and 1 on Sunday (If I remember correctly)... You can check the practice schedule on the team's site though to be sure...

I've been to weekday and weekend practices, and they are pretty much the same...

Thanks guys. I don't care at all about the autographs, so I'll probably try to hit up a Saturday practice and make a day out of it.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

Thanks guys. I don't care at all about the autographs, so I'll probably try to hit up a Saturday practice and make a day out of it.

Just remember to get there earlier to pick out the spot you want... it gets crowded...

rayzor... Not an option... lol... The heat is already making her miserable enough, and that TC camp is like standing on the surface of the sun itself...

[Panthro]

I may go to fanfest. If they are lucky.

[rayzor]

I will be there with bells on. I know right?

whoa! are you back in the huddle now?

[tattoorhino]

Taking it slow, but maybe.

[Panthers_Lover]

Practice schedule:

Thursday, July 29

9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 30

3 p.m.

Saturday, July 31

9 a.m.

6:30 p.m. -- Gibbs Stadium. Back to Football party 4:30-6:30, and resuming after practice; Gibbs Stadium plaza. Band, TopCats, Sir Purr, food and beverages (including beer) available for purchase. Junior Training Camp, 3:30-6:30 p.m., intramural fields (near Gibbs)

Sunday, Aug. 1

3 p.m. -- Family Fun Day. Enjoy the Kids Combine, Military Experience and more activities for the whole family. The Kids Combine promotes the NFL's Play 60 youth fitness initiative through a variety of interactive football drills. The South Carolina National Guard will help fans experience the military with hands-on displays. Activities begin at 2 p.m.; practice at 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2

9 a.m.

6:30 p.m. -- Stay on the hill after the evening practice and watch a football movie on the big screen under the stars. See "Radio." Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. "Radio" is based on the story of T.L. Hanna High School (Anderson, S.C.) football coach Harold Jones and James "Radio" Kennedy, who will be in attendance for a meet and greet prior to the showing of the movie.

Tuesday, Aug. 3

3 p.m. - T-Shirt Tuesdays - Players will toss T-shirts into the crowd along the autograph zone after practice.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

9 a.m.

3 p.m. - Snyder Field

Thursday, Aug. 5

3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 6

9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 9

9 a.m.

6:30 p.m. - Stay on the hill after the evening practice and watch a football movie on the big screen under the stars. See "The Blind Side". Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. "The Blind Side" is about Baltimore Ravens tackle Michael Oher, who was a high school and college teammate of Panthers rookie defensive end Greg Hardy.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 - T-Shirt Tuesdays - Players will toss T-shirts into the crowd along the autograph zone after practice.

Saturday, Aug. 14

9 a.m.

6:30 p.m. - Tailgate Party - Come early and tailgate at Gibbs Stadium Plaza from 4:30-6:30 p.m. before the Panthers practice. Have some of the best barbecue and ribs in the Upstate while listening to music performed by a local favorite bluegrass band. Admission is free.

Sunday, Aug. 15

3 p.m. -- Family Fun Day (see description above)

Monday, Aug. 16

9 a.m.

3 p.m. - Snyder Field

Tuesday, Aug. 17

3 p.m. -- T-shirt Tuesday (see description above)

Panther Pals program for children ages 6-13 will be held at these practices:

July 29 -- 9 a.m.

July 30 -- 3 p.m.

July 31 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 1 -- 3 p.m.

Aug. 2 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 3 -- 3 p.m.

Aug. 4 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 5 -- 3 p.m.

Aug. 6 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 9 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 10 -- 3 p.m.

Aug. 14 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 15 -- 3 p.m.

Aug. 16 -- 9 a.m.

Aug. 17 -- 3 p.m.

Panther Pals offers children between the ages of six and 13 an opportunity to watch part of practice from field level and then spend time with a player afterwards. Kids can register to be a Panther Pal at the welcome tent located outside the entrance to the practice fields. Five names will be randomly chosen about 30 minutes before the end of practice. The children selected will receive a Panther Pal T-shirt and will be escorted to a special area to watch the conclusion of practice.

(Schedules subject to change without notice.)

See the Panthers Web site for other training camp details -- http://www.panthers.com/schedule/training-camp/practice-schedule.html

If you have questions about Panther Pals or the Back to Football Party, ask me here, PM me or email me at [email protected].

[Samuel L. Jackson]

Taking it slow, but maybe.

You'll probably be cool if you stay out of the Tinderbox... What happened with the Biggest Loser thing? I missed it if you updated...

[rayzor]

Just remember to get there earlier to pick out the spot you want... it gets crowded...

rayzor... Not an option... lol... The heat is already making her miserable enough, and that TC camp is like standing on the surface of the sun itself...

yeah, she was pretty miserable but she was a trooper. her ankles swelled up to the size of grapefruit. i almost felt bad about her being there but it was her idea. i'm thinking it may have seeded up the process. we were expecting the baby to some two weeks early (based on her families history and the fact that she is a tiny thing anyway) but the baby came three weeks early.

[rayzor]

Taking it slow, but maybe.

cool. it would be good to have you back around in here.

[tattoorhino]

No tinderbox for sure and after 3 interviews they went with someone else but I am down 75 pounds since then and still have alot to go. Thanks Rayzor.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

No tinderbox for sure and after 3 interviews they went with someone else but I am down 75 pounds since then and still have alot to go. Thanks Rayzor.

Nice job man! Welcome back... I'm sure I'll piss you off at some point in the future, but just remember I mean all of what I say some of the time, and some of what I say all of the time...