The Carolina Panthers 2009 training camp will be August 2-20 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. All training camp practices are free and open to the public with each practice session lasting between 90 minutes and two hours. Please be aware that practice times and lengths are subject to change without notice.
Panthers Party 2009
Celebrate the start of training camp with Panthers Party 2009 on Monday, Aug. 3 from 6-9 p.m. Festivities will include performances by the TopCats and Sir Purr, contests, giveaways and more with the Panthers practicing at 6:40 p.m. Admission and parking for the event are free.
Panther Pals
Panther Pals offers children between the ages of six and 13 a special opportunity to watch part of select morning practices from field level and then spend time with a player or small group of players after practice. Each day's experience is unique and dependent on player schedules and availability as determined by the Panthers.
Children can register for their chance to be a Panther Pal at the Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau/Team Spartanburg tent at the morning practice on August 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 14. The tent is located outside the main gate to the practice fields. Five names will be randomly chosen about 30 minutes before the end of the practice session. The children selected will receive a Panther Pal T-shirt and will be escorted to a special area to watch the conclusion of practice.
Beat the Heat
To keep athletes safe and performing at their best when playing or practicing during the hot summer months, Gatorade and the NFL have joined forces to educate athletes, coaches and parents about heat-related illness and the importance of hydration. The Beat the Heat program is built on communicating heat-illness prevention and treatment techniques, including the four downs of heat safety.