Missouri Western State University invites the community to the Junior Training Camp and Chiefs Camp Send-off on Sunday, Aug. 14, part of the 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health. The event will include appearances by the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders and mascot KC Wolf and the chance to win Chiefs game tickets and autographed merchandise. There will be no admission charge. Western will charge $5 per vehicle for parking.

“Sunday afternoon will be the last weekend practice of this year’s Chiefs camp, and we wanted to make it special,” said Dan Nicoson, vice president for university advancement and interim director of athletics. “We invite the community to load up their car with family and friends and come out for this event to expresses their appreciation to the Chiefs for making St. Joseph their summer home.”

The Junior Training Camp begins at 2:15 p.m. on the playing field at Spratt Memorial Stadium. The Missouri Western football team will lead boys and girls ages 8-14 through a series of stations designed to teach football-related skills in a non-contact environment with a focus on fun and safety. There is no charge. Parents must sign a consent form on site. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. inside Spratt Stadium.

The Chiefs will practice at 3 p.m. on the grass practice fields. Fans can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win Chiefs tickets and autographed merchandise, which will be awarded at the end of practice. Tickets are $5 each and will be sold inside the camp gates.

Sunday’s practice is the first scheduled practice after the Chiefs preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday night. Practices are also scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before the Chiefs break camp and return to Kansas City for the remainder of their preseason preparations. The practice schedule is subject to change. Fans should consult www.kcchiefs.com for the latest schedule information.

— MWSU Release —