Spring training is right around the corner which means the Drumheller Titans will soon be strapping on their helmets, cleats, pants and shoulder pads in preparation for the upcoming football season.
“Theres a lot going on this year,” said Ken Fournier, head coach for the Drumheller Titans.
“As far as spring training goes this year, it’s more or less just to bring the young guys up and get them introduced to our system.”
Fournier has a lot in store for the team this year as they will have to spend some time going over the American rules before they embark on their trip to Honolulu in August.
“We also need to get ready to go for fall because it’s going to be tight with only being allowed to practice so many days before we leave to Hawaii,” said Fournier.
“Spring training could go until early June this year,” he added.
So far the Titans have several tournaments planned for the spring, including a tournament in Okotoks on May 4.
“During the first tournament we’ll be missing seven of our top players, so that’ll give the young guys a chance to step up,” said Fournier.
The team this year looks promising as the roster has quickly began to fill up for spring training.
“We only graduated seven from last year and we’re going to bring up more than that, so we expect around the 40 mark for the spring,” said Fournier.
Equipment checkout will be on the 23rd and 24th of April with the first on-field practices taking place on the 25th and 26th.
Two hour practices will resume over the next several weeks from Monday to Friday beginning at 4 p.m.
