By Hamilton County Tourism Staff
Westfield will be a sea of blue this summer when the 2018 Colts Training Camp, presented by Verizon and sponsored in part by Bud Light, invades Grand Park Sports Campus July 25 – Aug. 18.
Colts Nation is invited to attend this fan-based training camp and cheer on their favorite players as they prepare for the season.
Here are the top five reasons fans should be excited for Colts Training Camp.
1. Colts Up Close
It’s a new era for Indianapolis Colts football with Head Coach Frank Reich, a new training camp location and Andrew Luck’s return to the gridiron. Fans are invited to experience training camp for the first time since 2016 to watch practice, hi-five their favorite players and cheer on the boys in blue.
2. Touchdown Trail
Follow the signs along the Monon Trail from 146th Street north to Grand Park. Collect stickers at each stop, fill up the passport and you can attend a special celebration party at Grand Park July 15 from 2-5 p.m. Pick up the passports at Centier Bank on Indiana 32 when available. Find more details here.
3. Colts City
Training camp will be at Grand Park for the next 10 years, and Colts Nation can expect a fan-focused experience. Colts City is a family-friendly activity zone open each day practice is open to the public. The area includes a Play 60 Zone, inflatables, 40-yard dash, Colts in Motion traveling museum, Colts Pro Shop and more.
4. Themed Days
Football is the focus, but there are many exciting events and themed days throughout training camp. Mark your calendar for Camp Kickoff, Kids Day, BBQ Bash Night, Sunrise Yoga, Community Day and more. Click here for the full schedule.
5. Ravens Joint Camp
Prior to the Aug. 20 preseason game, the Baltimore Ravens will join the Colts for a joint practice Aug. 17 and 18. This is just your chance to see not one, but two NFL teams scrimmage and practice together.
Volunteers Needed
Do you live in Central Indiana? More than 500 volunteers are needed to help make the inaugural Colts Training Camp a success. Click here to learn about the opportunities and sign up.