For the Past Training Camp Attendees...

[Strong Arm]

I was just wondering what to expect. I'll be down later this week and am pretty excited as yes, this will be my first time down there.

I've gone to the fan fest in Charlotte before so I was just wondering will it be like that? Is it more individualized? More personal? (meaning not as many people there)

I've also read the training camp tips on both the homepage here and at the panthers site. Was just seeing what other advice, suggestions, people had for someone trying to maximize the experience.

Thanks in advance

[pantherfan82]

had man you will like training camp alot better. ive been to some of the fanfest but its alot more people and harder to meet the individual players. but still a fun day anyway.

[w280sax]

The first day and any weekend practices will be the most crowded. When I went last year to a morning weekday practice, I would estimate there were 2000 people there and I was able to stand at the fence about 10 feet from the players standing on the sidelines.

[KintnerBoy]

The first day and any weekend practices will be the most crowded. When I went last year to a morning weekday practice, I would estimate there were 2000 people there and I was able to stand at the fence about 10 feet from the players standing on the sidelines.

Really? I went last year on a Sunday and it wasn't bad crowded at all.

[Kurb]

Don't interrupt practice.

Don't get in front of kids for an autograph

It's hot.

Don't say something stupid to players. IE Great game JAKE or Hey Mr Peppermoneybags.

[mush]

I know people are excited about going now, but the truth of the matter is that if you wait and go the last week there is only a fraction of the crowd there.

In the last week of camp:

1. Kids are usually starting back to school thus no parents/kid combinations there.

2. Most everybody that has wanted to see a practice has already been to one.

3. Weekday practices require people to miss work.

Those last two days or so of practice I've seen as few as 150 people there.

[Strong Arm]

Thanks for the information everyone.

How do the morning and evening sessions differ? Do only certain players sign autographs on certain days?

[rayzor]

Thanks for the information everyone.

How do the morning and evening sessions differ? Do only certain players sign autographs on certain days?

there isn't any difference in morning v. evening practices that i have ever noticed. each practice is a bit different though. just depends on what they have to work on.

about autographs...it's just who ever feels like signing them that day. some guys are really good about it and some will never do it (kasay). if they want to they will come over to where the fans are on their way to and from practice (which is the only time that you can get them).

the practices aren't fan events. it isn't to give us a show. it's just for them but they let the fans come and watch. it isn't a PR activity for them like some of the fan events, it's work.

[Panthers_Lover]

there isn't any difference in morning v. evening practices that i have ever noticed. each practice is a bit different though. just depends on what they have to work on.

about autographs...it's just who ever feels like signing them that day. some guys are really good about it and some will never do it (kasay). if they want to they will come over to where the fans are on their way to and from practice (which is the only time that you can get them).

the practices aren't fan events. it isn't to give us a show. it's just for them but they let the fans come and watch. it isn't a PR activity for them like some of the fan events, it's work.

John Kasay used to sign more than anyone else ... used to be the last player out.

[jasonluckydog]

You need to hange your avator I have copyrights to my image.

[Strong Arm]

You need to hange your avator I have copyrights to my image.

I see I'm not the only Simpsons fan...

Thanks again for the info. I'm debating on heading down and catching the Thursday practice as well seeing as how Friday evening's practice will either be shortened or canceled...