BEREA, Ohio -- The 2015 Cleveland Browns Training Camp kicks off Thursday with the first of 11 free public practices at the team's facility in Berea.
Browns fans collected all free tickets available to the 11 open sessions by July 22, more than one week prior to the team's first training camp practice on Thursday. The Dawg Pound also cleared the registration capacity of 60,000 free tickets for the Orange & Brown Scrimmage at Ohio Stadium on Monday, June 22, the first day they became available to the public following an exclusive season ticket member pre-registration from June 16-19.
Fans who have registered to attend camp are encouraged to visit www.ClevelandBrowns.com and the Browns Mobile App for daily updates, including weather notifications lists and additional information for each practice.
When arriving with their ticket, fans can enter the Browns training facility through the Beech Street entrance, with gates opening one hour before each session starts. Browns membership services representatives will also be available to all visitors inside and outside the complex to assist fans.
Parking is available on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University, near the intersection of Beech Street and Bagley Road.
Not including Family Day, the Browns' 13 open training camp practices in 2014 set the third-highest combined attendance since 2005 with a total of 43,740 fans who represented 40 states, plus Washington, D.C. Attendance for 12 of those sessions eclipsed 3,000, while only 11 practices surpassed that mark from 2005-2013.
When the Browns host their intrasquad scrimmage on Ohio State University's campus, it will mark the second time in as many years that the team's highest-attended training camp event has extended outside of Cleveland, allowing fans from across the state to experience live Browns competition. Last year's Family Day attracted 20,673 fans to InfoCision Stadium in Akron, marking back-to-back years the event's attendance surpassed 20,000.
Cleveland Browns Training Camp is presented by Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers and in association with University Hospitals and Discount Drug Mart.
Browns fans may call Browns membership services (440-891-5050) for more information on registration and practice times. Details are also available at www.ClevelandBrowns.com, on Twitter by messaging @BrownsFanSquad or e-mailing tickets@ClevelandBrowns.com.
Fan engagement at 2015 Cleveland Browns training camp:
Cleveland Browns player and alumni autographs
Select Browns players will sign autographs following each training camp session. Browns alumni will also be available on Aug. 1.
Annual Cleveland Browns Blood Drive (Aug. 1)
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Browns will be supporting the Northeast Ohio community through First and Ten by hosting the Annual Cleveland Browns Blood Drive, in association with Cuyahoga Community College, hosted at 12 sites across northern Ohio to benefit the American Red Cross. Browns alumni will be on site at select locations, where fans who donate will receive a commemorative Browns First and Ten T-shirt (while supplies last) and also have the chance to win Browns memorabilia and preseason tickets. The Cleveland Browns First and Ten campaign was established in 2014 to inspire fans to volunteer in and help their communities throughout the world by giving back for at least 10 hours each year. For more information, visit www.ClevelandBrowns.com/community.
First and Ten
On the east side of the facility, Browns fans can commit to #give10 through First and Ten, the club's signature global community platform based on volunteering. When pledging at training camp, participants will have the special opportunity to sign the First and Ten Banner, as well as receive limited Browns #give10 orange wristbands to be unified with others through volunteering. The Cleveland Browns First and Ten campaign was established in 2014 to inspire fans to volunteer in and help their communities throughout the world by giving back for at least 10 hours each year. Through First and Ten, the Browns are the only NFL club to promote a long-term volunteering program that unifies the team and its entire fan base, with the goal of impacting every individual's city across the globe, as well as the franchise's local community. The Dawg Pound pledged more than 500,000 hours of volunteering to help their communities, with Browns players contributing more than 900 hours of community service in Northeast Ohio. For the latest community updates, follow @BrownsGiveBack.
Cleveland Browns Foundation and Shoes and Clothes for Kids Back to School Campaign (July 30-31)
For the eighth consecutive year, the Cleveland Browns Foundation and Shoes and Clothes for Kids have partnered for the Back to School Campaign to raise awareness of kids' needs for new shoes and clothes in the Greater Cleveland area, with the goal of increasing donations to provide children shoes, clothing and learning supplies as they return to school. Of the 44 percent of children living in poverty in the Greater Cleveland area, many are unable to afford the items necessary to begin the school year, while others are also unable to attend school at all due to financial restrictions. Volunteers will be at camp entrances July 30-31 to collect new school supplies and monetary donations to support the initiative. Monetary donations are encouraged as SC4K's relationships allow a $5 donation to provide $75 - $100 worth of supplies. The Cleveland Browns Foundation is dedicated to a solution-based, holistic approach to ensure Northeast Ohio youth receive the development and education they need as a foundation for independence and success.
Cleveland Browns Mom's Clinic
On Saturday, Aug. 22, the team will host the Cleveland Browns Moms Clinic, an interactive and educational forum designed to educate mothers about how the game is being played safer and better than ever before. Participants will learn about CDC-approved concussion recognition and response protocols; proper equipment fitting; Heads Up tackling; Heads Up blocking; heat emergency preparedness and hydration; and sudden cardiac arrest, as well as hear directly from medical experts. The program also allows participants an opportunity to interact with other moms from around the sport. The event is one of a series of Football Safety Clinics for moms around the NFL, working directly with the Cleveland Browns and USA Football to improve the game of football. Browns head team physician Dr. James Voos and Dr. Weiss Kelly from University Hospitals will be addressing the group. Registration is available at www.Clevelandbrowns.com/community.
The Centers for Families and Children 2,000 Days Pledge (July 30, Aug. 4 and Aug. 15)
The Cleveland Browns Foundation proudly continues its partnership with The Centers for Families and Children's 2,000 Days Pledge, which strives to boost children's development prior to kindergarten by improving learning experiences, parent-teacher partnerships and primary school selection. The Foundation supports the 2,000 Days initiative as advocates for childhood development and education through proactive solutions, including early-learning techniques. Families can stop by the tent to sign up and take the 2,000 Days Pledge on July 30, Aug. 4 and Aug. 15.
Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers
Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers, the presenting partner of 2015 Cleveland Browns Training Camp, will provide a football toss to test fans' quarterback skills, as well as display six new Ford vehicles. One Ford vehicle onsite will be a customized Browns F150 truck, which will be part of an enter-to-win contest for fans over 18-years old.
University Hospitals
Throughout camp, University Hospitals, an associate partner for 2015 Cleveland Browns Training Camp, will welcome Browns fans by hosting a kids' obstacle course, exercise activities, a prize wheel and a photo booth. To open camp, University Hospitals will also provide 3,000 t-shirts to fans during the first open session on July 30.
Discount Drug Mart (July 31 and Aug. 6)
As an associate partner of 2015 Cleveland Browns Training Camp, Discount Drug Mart will give away prizes such as key chains, footballs, lunch boxes, gift cards and more on July 31 and Aug. 6.
Value City Furniture Easy Pass
By presenting a ticket and the Value City Furniture Easy Pass, Browns fans and their guests can gain early access (15 mins.) to a practice session. Guests can sign up to enter training camp before the crowd by visiting www.ClevelandBrowns.com/vcfeasypass. Limited passes are available for each practice.
Aramark and food and beverage offerings
During camp, Aramark will serve fans tasty food and beverage options, including breakfast items and stadium fare at fan-friendly prices. Additionally, multiple Cleveland-area food trucks will be on site this year to provide guests diverse dining choices.
FanDuel
When visiting the FanDuel booth on the east side of the complex, Browns fans will have the opportunity to win special access during their visit to training camp and to sign up their fantasy teams for the Browns' first Cleveland Browns Draft Party. FanDuel will also offer souvenirs to all fans who download the daily fantasy company's mobile app.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will attend select dates as part of a partnership with the Browns to celebrate "Dawg Pound Days at the Hall of Fame: Honoring the 16 Browns Legends." The booth will feature photo opportunities with the official Haggar Gold Jacket from Paul Warfield. Browns fans will also receive a special admission rate of $16 to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame from Aug. 16-Sept. 16 by presenting their training camp ticket in Canton.
Aquafina cooling station
When Browns fans are looking to relax, they can visit Aquafina cooling station, located on the compound's south fence, to rest in the shade with a pleasant mist.
ESPN 850 WKNR and 92.3 The Fan WKRK
ESPN 850 WKNR and 92.3 The Fan, the Cleveland Browns flagship radio stations, will broadcast live during all practices from the northwest corner of the Browns facility. ESPN 850 WKNR's team will be on site with Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers, while 92.3 The Fan's team will provide various giveaways and test Browns fans' athletic ability in select Combine drills during training camp.
CollegeAdvantage
During select training camp sessions, CollegeAdvantage will present autograph cards so that all members of the Dawg Pound can look to get autographs from their favorite Browns players.
Papa John's pizza delivery (Aug. 5 and Aug. 11)
Papa John's will visit Browns Training Camp on Aug. 5 and Aug. 11, when fans can enjoy a free slice of pizza.
Great Clips hair styling (Aug. 2, Aug. 9 and Aug. 10)
Browns fans can visit Great Clips' styling station on Aug. 2, Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 to receive a special look, dazzling their hair with spay-paint colors for a $1 donation. All proceeds support Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT).
Cleveland Browns membership and guest services
Cleveland Browns membership and guest services staff will be stationed alongside the south fence to answer fans' questions. Season ticket members can also swipe their 2015 Season Ticket Member Benefit Cards, which was included in their ticket packages, to be entered for a chance to win exclusive Browns experiences. Fans can also contact the group by tweeting @BrownsFanSquad or e-mailing tickets@ClevelandBrowns.com.
Browns Backers Worldwide
Guests can join Browns Backers Worldwide, one of the largest organized fan clubs in all professional sports, by visiting the group's station on the east side of the complex. All fans can check out the club's modernized website throughout the year by visiting http://fans.clevelandbrowns.com/.
Browns merchandise
Throughout camp, Browns fans can purchase new team gear at multiple on-site locations to prepare for the 2015 season.
Browns Puppy Petting Area
One select dates, the Dawg Pound will have the opportunity to meet local animals in need of homes in the puppy petting area. Information will be available on pet adoption, including for several of the animals on site.
Browns 2015 training camp schedule:
DATE TIME (EDT) DATE TIME (EDT)
Thursday, July 30 9:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, July 31 9:30 a.m.-noon
Saturday, Aug. 1 9:30 a.m.-noon
Sunday, Aug. 2 9:30 a.m.-noon
Monday, Aug. 3 No practice
Tuesday, Aug. 4 9:30 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, Aug. 5 9:30 a.m.-noon
Thursday, Aug. 6 9:30 a.m.-noon
Friday, Aug. 7** Orange & Brown Scrimmage 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 No practice
Sunday, Aug. 9 10:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m
Monday, Aug. 10 9:30 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, Aug. 11 9:30 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, Aug. 12 No practice
Thursday, Aug. 13 P1: Redskins at Browns 8 p.m., WEWS
Friday, Aug. 14 No practice
Saturday, Aug. 15 10:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 Practice closed
Aug. 17-18 Joint practices with Bills, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
Wednesday, Aug. 19 No practice
Thursday, Aug. 20 P3: Bills at Browns 8 p.m. ESPN/WKYC
Friday, Aug. 21 No practice
Aug. 22-24 Practices closed
*All practice dates and times are approximate and subject to change. All public practices are subject to weather conditions. Practices moved into the field house will be closed to the public for space reasons.
**The Browns will host the Orange & Brown Scrimmage at Ohio Stadium.
CLEVELAND BROWNS 2015 TRAINING CAMP PROHIBITED/ALLOWED ITEMS*
• Smoking is prohibited.
• Weapons, noisemakers, animals and aerosol cans are prohibited.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Plastic bottles and boxed liquids are permitted. Cans and glass are prohibited.
• Soft-case coolers are permitted. Hard-plastic coolers are prohibited.
• Cameras are permitted but must not interfere with another fan's enjoyment of practice. The images reproduced may not be used commercially. Commercial video equipment is prohibited.
• Umbrellas, strollers, purses, fanny packs, backpacks, and diaper bags are permitted but are subject to inspection.
• Portable folding chairs and lawn chairs are permitted but are subject to inspection.
*Subject to change at team's discretion.
DIRECTIONS FOR FAN PARKING
From the North to Cleveland Browns Training Facility
Take I-71 South (Columbus) to Bagley Road exit #235
Turn right onto Bagley Road
Continue on Bagley Road to Beech Street on right
Parking available at Baldwin-Wallace
From the South to Cleveland Browns Training Facility
Take I-71 North (Cleveland) to Bagley Road exit #235
Turn left onto Bagley Road
Continue on Bagley Road to Beech Street on right
Parking available at Baldwin-Wallace
From the East to Cleveland Browns Training Facility
Take I-480 West (Toledo) to I-71 South (Columbus)
Continue on I-71 South to Bagley Road exit #235
Turn right onto Bagley Road
Continue on Bagley Road to Beech Street on right
Parking available at Baldwin-Wallace
From the West to Cleveland Browns Training Facility
Take I-480 East (Youngstown) to I-71 South (Columbus)
Continue on I-71 South to Bagley Road exit #235
Turn right onto Bagley Road
Continue on Bagley Road to Beech Street on right
Parking available at Baldwin-Wallace
Handicap Parking: Handicap-accessible parking is located at the Berea training facility. Parking and entry for those with a proper handicap tag will be available near the Browns training facility entrance at 76 Lou Groza Blvd.
