CALGARY – The two-time defending Canada West champion University of Calgary Dinos will begin their quest for another trip to the Vanier Cup when their 2010 fall training camp, presented by KPMG, opens on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Led by BLG Award and Hec Crighton Trophy winner Erik Glavic at quarterback, the Dinos return virtually all of what was the top offence in CIS football last season. Head coach Blake Nill, entering his fifth season at the helm of the program, takes over a young defence in 2010.

The Dinos will go through their paces at McMahon Stadium, with two-a-day practices running from Aug. 21 through the 27th. Calgary takes on the University of Alberta Golden Bears in non-conference action on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Hellard Field, Shouldice Park. Kickoff goes at 7 p.m.

Calgary opens its 47th season of Canada West football on Saturday, Sept. 4 in a rematch of last year's classic Hardy Cup game against the Saskatchewan Huskies, 7 p.m. at McMahon Stadium.

Season tickets for 2010 Dinos Football are available for just $25 at all Calgary Co-op customer service locations until Aug. 31.

2010 DINOS FOOTBALL CAMP presented by KPMG
WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Aug. 17
Players report – medicals, positional meetings. No media availability.

Wednesday, Aug. 18
1:30 p.m.    Media Conference at Spolumbo's Deli (9 Ave. SE) – Coach Nill and players will be available to discuss the 2010 season.

Thursday, Aug. 19 – Friday, Aug. 20
Meetings. No media availability.

Saturday, Aug. 21-Friday, Aug. 27
9:30-11 a.m.    Practice #1, McMahon Stadium – turf Aug. 21 & 27; grass Aug. 22-26 (weather permitting*)
11-11:30 a.m.    Media availability
6-8 p.m.    Practice #2, McMahon Stadium
8-8:30 p.m.    Media availability

Saturday, Aug. 28
7 p.m.        Non-conference game: Dinos vs. Alberta, Hellard Field, Shouldice Park

*on days with inclement weather in the morning, practices scheduled on the McMahon grass field will be moved to the University of Calgary practice fields.

FULL 2010 DINOS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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