A guide to Steelers training camp
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Where: Saint Vincent College, Route 30, Latrobe, the Steelers' 46th summer at the school which has undergone many changes to its campus the past few years, including roads in, out and around.
Getting there: From Pittsburgh, take the Parkway East to the Monroeville interchange on the Turnpike. Go east to the Irwin exchange (No. 67). Take Route 30 East 17 miles to the entrance to Saint Vincent College and follow the signs. ... From Route 70, exit at New Stanton and take 119 North to Route 30, then head east. From Harrisburg and points East, take the Turnpike to exit 91, Donegal. Turn left onto PA Route 31 East, 1/4 mile to left turn at PA Route 711 North, 14 miles to left turn at U.S. Route 30 West, 10 miles to right turn at Saint Vincent. ... From Erie and points North, take I-79 South to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, head east and follow directions from Pittsburgh. ... By air, the Westmoreland County Airport is across Route 30 from the campus. ... By rail, Amtrak (800-872-7245) offers passenger service with stops in Latrobe.
Parking: Plenty of free parking at designated areas near the practice fields. Handicapped parking is also available.
Practices: Afternoon practices are free and open to the public from 2:55 to 5 p.m. All practices are scheduled for Saint Vincent College, except for one night practice, Aug. 5 at Latrobe Stadium. Weather and other unforeseen can alter the practice schedule, and any changes will be noted on Post-Gazette.com.
Getting around: Campus opens to fans 90 minutes before the start of an open practice. There are restricted areas. An information booth is near the field, and campus security can answer questions.
Where to watch: The team practices on four fields situated in a natural amphitheater. Fans can watch from the hillsides or along a fence that rings the fields. There is bleacher seating at Chuck Noll Field that overlooks the main areas. Also, there are handicap accessible areas.
What to bring: Blanket, lawn chair, binoculars, sunglasses, iPod, sunblock, food, kids, soft drinks, water, snacks, still camera, friends, pen, autograph book, Terrible Towel.
Refreshments: There are snack bars outside, and at the college's indoor facility. Fans can also bring in refreshments.
Souvenirs: A merchandise trailer inside the Steelers Experience on the hill above the practice fields will sell just about anything you want. Various souvenirs, merchandise and exclusive training camp items are also sold on campus and at the college bookstore.
First Published July 28, 2011 12:00 am
