2012 Training Camp Schedule Announced

The Florida Everblades announced Monday the team’s 2012 training camp practice schedule. Training camp opens on Friday, September 28. The team’s first practice will take place at 2:45 p.m. on that day.

Practices will vary on location each day, but will be held in the main rink, or in the green rink on the recreation side of Germain Arena. Practices are open to the public. All members of the media may have access to Everblades players and coaches at the conclusion of each practice session.

The following is a complete schedule for all practice and on-ice sessions (schedule is subject to change):

Friday, September 282:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Rec. Side/Green Rink)

Saturday, September 2912:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (Rec. Side/Green Rink)

Sunday, September 301:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Rec. Side/Green Rink)

Monday, October 110:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, October 210:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, October 310:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 410:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, October 510:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. Preseason game vs. Orlando, Germain Arena

Saturday, October 610:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. Preseason game vs. Orlando, Germain Arena

Sunday, October 7Day Off, No on ice sessions

Monday, October 810:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 910:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, October 1010:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 1110:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

**Opening weekend against Orlando takes place on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. The Everblades will practice on both of these days from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.**

Opening night is slated for Friday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Everblades will raise their championship banner prior to the game. The first 2,500 fans will receive an Everblades Championship Mini-Banner.

The two teams meet again the following day on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. The first 5,000 fans to enter the arena for the Saturday game, will receive an Everblades Magnet schedule courtesy of Jack's Cleaning Services

Individual games tickets for preseason and opening weekend are currently on sale! Stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com

Season ticket packages are currently available, starting at $380 per seat for all 36 home games. Partial-season packages start as low as $150, and offer a flexible option for fans. For more information on all available packages, call the Everblades office at 239-948-7825, or learn more here.