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Miami Dolphin fans will have 20 opportunities to take a peek at the 2008 team. Veteran players will report for
the Dolphins’ initial training camp under first-year Head Coach Tony Sparano on Friday, July 25. Practice sessions
will open the following day, and will mark the first of 20 which are opened to Dol-Fans this summer. All practices
will be held at the team’s Nova Southeastern University training facility in Davie, Fla. The last open practice for
the general public is on Thursday, August 14. Most morning sessions when the Dolphins have two practices will begin
at 9:00 a.m., while afternoon workouts on those days commence primarily at 5:00 p.m. Practices that are held on days
with only a single workout begin at 2:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free at all Dolphins training camp practices.
It’s time to dust off those old jerseys and make sure all of your Miami Dolphin fan gear is in order. Check your
cameras and get a fresh supply of batteries and anything else your going to need while out at training camp. What to
expect out at practice, you will see the pros with news cameras and the photographers running around taking lots of
pictures but don’t get worried. The pros have a limited time schedule while out at practice and you will have ample
time to get some great shots of your favorite team and players. The Miami Dolphins have a pro shop on the premises to
get shirts, shorts and anything else you may want or desire. Don’t forget to pick up a miniature football or helmet to
get an autograph for that special dol-fan in your house.
It’s really hot out at training camp because the bleachers face due east and the sun is unforgiving. Bring plenty
of sunscreen and refreshments are available from the snack bar on the premises. The players have two off days, Aug. 3
and Aug. 10, which are both Sundays. Seating at the team’s facility will be available for the first 2,000 fans in the
bleachers, located on the west side of the practice facility. Parking is available at the Nova Southeastern University
Medical School garage, located near the intersection of University Drive and S.W. 30th Street, between Griffin Road and
I-595. Access to this garage is off University Drive and S.W. 30th Street. Practice times are subject to change, and the
most updated information can be obtained by calling the Dolphins practice hotline at (954) 452-7004.
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