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New England's NFL Team Preps for the 2008 Season

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

Tom Brady Signs Autographs at New England Patriots Training Camp 2006

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots signs autographs following the first summer training camp practice on July 28, 2006 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

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Jul 10 2008
Can New England's NFL team shake off a disappointing end to a near-perfect season and come back to win its fourth Super Bowl this decade? Time will tell, but if you can hardly wait for the season to start, here's something you should know. The New England Patriots Training Camp 2008 opens July 24, and you can get in on the experience! The Patriots train for the upcoming football season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Patriots fans are invited to take part in the Patriots Experience and to watch the team practice.

What is the Patriots Experience? It's a free, interactive football theme park that is open to the public during Training Camp, which runs through August 14. Football fans of all ages will enjoy the interactive football games; chances to test their passing, kicking and other football skills; plus music, cheerleader appearances and more fun surprises.

Plan to get to Gillette Stadium early in the day. The on-site Patriots pro shop is open on all days that Training Camp is in session so that you can search for great gifts and souvenirs, and you can watch your favorite team members in action during one or two scheduled practices each day. Admission to practice is also free. Check the Patriots Web site for daily training camp schedule information, or call the Training Camp Hotline at 508-549-0001 for the current day's schedule.

If you're planning to travel to Gillette Stadium, you'll find directions online at the team's Web site. Parking is free. There are plenty of hotels near Gillette Stadium if you plan to stay for more than a day.

Looking for more information on New England's team? The team's official Internet home has the regular and pre-season schedules, news and more. Also check out Patriots Football Weekly online for news and commentary. And, if you can't get to the pro shop at training camp, order your New England Patriots official team merchandise at the on-line pro shop.

Go Team!

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