The Kansas City Chiefs report to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph today for the second-straight summer as the team opens its 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health with the first practice set for 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Beginning this year, some of the team’s practices will be walkthroughs instead of full practices. For full practices, players will wear helmets and full pads and will take part in contact drills. During walkthroughs players will wear only shorts and their practice jerseys, they will not wear helmets, and will not take part in any contact drills. Fans can check www.kcchiefs.com for updated information on the type of practice to expect each day. For the opening weekend only, players will be in helmets and shells and practice will be similar to an off-season OTA.

Unless otherwise noted, all outdoor training camp practices will be free of charge. MWSU will charge a $5 daily parking fee in all lots throughout the duration of training camp except for practices where admission is charged.

Training camp will be highlighted by Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Spratt Stadium. MWSU will charge a $12 admission fee on Family Fun Day with free admission for children three (3) and under. Parking is free on Family Fun Day. A special Season Ticket Holder event will be announced at a later date.

The Chiefs are scheduled to conduct two free night practices at Spratt Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7:15 p.m. In addition, MWSU will host a Training Camp Sendoff Event that will be announced at a later date.

All training camp dates, times and practices are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. Practices conducted indoors at Missouri Western State University are not open to the public. Fans are strongly encouraged to consult www.kcchiefs.com for the most up-to-date schedule information. Stay tuned for more special announcements regarding 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health.

2011 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TRAINING CAMP AND PRESEASON DATES
(All times are approximate and subject to change)

Date                    Event

Thursday, July 28       Team arrives at Missouri Western – St. Joseph, Mo.

Friday, July 29         Training Camp Practice Begins – Practice 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 30       Practice 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31         Practice 3:30 p.m.

Monday, August 1        Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2       No Practice

Wednesday, August 3     Walkthrough 9:45 a.m.  /  Night Practice 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 4      Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Friday, August 5        Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 6      Family Fun Day 1:30 p.m.  /  Admission charge ($12)

Sunday, August 7        No Practice

Monday, August 8        Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9       Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10    Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Night Practice 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 11     No Practice

Friday, August 12       Kansas City vs. Tampa Bay – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 13     No Practice

Sunday, August 14       Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Monday, August 15       Walkthrough 10:55 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16      Walkthrough 10:50 a.m.  /  Practice 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17    Final Training Camp Practice at MWSU – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 18     No practice – Team Departs Missouri Western

Friday, August 19       Kansas City at Baltimore – M&T Bank Stadium – 6:30 p.m. (CT)

Saturday, August 20     Training Camp Resumes – Kansas City, Mo.  (Closed to Public)

Friday, August 26       Kansas City vs. St. Louis – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 1   Kansas City at Green Bay – Lambeau Field – 7:00 p.m.

— Chiefs Media Relations —