SNEAK PEEK: Redskins/Bon Secours Training Camp

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones to join Redskins' Larry Michael at the grand opening of the new Redskins' training facility this coming Monday.  Also expected to appear for the celebration is former Redskin quarterback Joe Theismann.    

The training center is located at 2401 West Leigh Street in  Richmond, just behind the Children's Museum, and boasts two full-size natural grass fields, a natural grass drill field, spectator areas, locker rooms and a high-tech training room.

The facility will also serve as a year-round resource for the community when camp is not in session.

The year-round Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center will bring an estimated $40 million investment to Richmond and hundreds of new jobs. The three-week training camp is expected to attract more than 100,000 fans and bring tourism opportunities to Richmond, an estimated economic impact of $8.5 million annually.




Redskins/Bon Secours Training Camp.  Photo/ UrbanRVA Magazine.

Training camp opens July 25th for the Washington Redskins and is scheduled to feature 17 days of practice to accommodate fans, leading up to the August 3rd Fan Appreciation Day.  [Tickets]

For more info on schedule and times, visit, www.redskins.com.




Marcus Williams, an invitee to the opening, shows off his gift bag - complete with  
Redskins mini helmet, seat cushion, rally rag and cup holder.  Photo/UrbanRVA Magazine.



New to Bon Secours?   Here's a brief claim of their work.

Bon Secours Virginia provides good help to thousands of Virginians through a network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities across the Commonwealth. The not-for-profit health system employs about 12,000 people, including nearly 300 physicians as part of the Bon Secours Medical Group.

 

The fourth largest and only faith-based health system in Virginia, Bon Secours Virginia offers a full range of services, including cardiac, women’s, children’s, orthopaedics, oncology, neurosciences and surgery at seven award-winning hospitals. Bon Secours Richmond is comprised of St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.Bon Secours Hampton Roads is comprised of Maryview Medical Center, DePaul Medical Center and Mary Immaculate Hospital.