2017 Green Bay Packers Training Camp: 5 Things to Know

The Green Bay Packers began their 2017 Training Camp bright and early on Thursday, July 27 at Ray Nitschke Field, right across from Lambeau Field. Now that training camp is underway, here are five things you need to know for Green Bay Packers Training Camp:

1) Know the schedule, but also know which practices are open to the public. Nothing spoils a good trip to Green Bay like a practice that's closed to the public. Here is the full schedule.

Here is the list of practices that are open to the public:

• July 27 - 8:15 a.m.
• July 28 - 8:15 a.m.
• July 29 - 8:15 a.m.
• July 31 - 8:15 a.m.
• Aug. 1 - 8:15 a.m.
• Aug. 3 - 6:15 p.m.
• Aug. 4 - 6:15 p.m.
• Aug. 5 - 6:25 p.m. (Family Night)
• Aug. 7 - 12:25 p.m.
• Aug. 8 - 11:45 a.m.
• Aug. 15 - 12:15 p.m.
• Aug. 16 - 11:45 a.m.
• Aug. 22 - 12:15 p.m.
• Aug. 23 - 11:45 a.m.
• Aug. 29 - 11:45 a.m.

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2) Where is the best place to get player autographs?

The best time and place to get autographs is right after practice when players leave Nitschke field on their way back to Lambeau Field. Most of the time, players stop and sign a few autographs for the fans who are outside waiting. Your best bet is to exit the bleachers a few minutes early and congregate around the end-zone gate near Armed Forces Drive.

Bring a sharpie or otherwise solid marker. Players are exhausted and sweaty, and a ball-point pen might not do the trick on the glossy surface of a program or roster.

One of the coolest traditions in sports is having the players ride bikes from the practice field back to Lambeau Field. According to the team, kids may line up with their bikes at the American Family Insurance DreamDrive, outside of the Oneida Nation Gate, prior to public practice each day.

It also helps to know who's on the field for 2017. Here's a look at the roster, as it stands now. It pays to know your Aaron Rodgers from your Joe Callahan, people.

3) Where do I park?

Parking is free, which is a lovely thing. There are a few spots right behind the bleachers at Nitschke Field, but most people park across S. Oneida St. at the Lambeau Field parking lot.

It's a block-and-a-half walk across one busy street that is typically controlled by local officers.

4) Can I take Photos and Videos During Practice?

Bring your smartphone, or your personal digital camera, but know that taking photos and video are regulated by team officials and security. Here is what the Packers say about taking photos and video during practice:

"Video recording devices (including cell phones as recording devices) and still cameras with lenses more than 12 inches long are prohibited at practice. Fans are welcome to use still photo camera (with lenses less than 12 inches in length) for your personal enjoyment. Commercial use of any photos taken at practice is prohibited."

5) How Do I get There?

Coming From the South on Interstate 43:

• Take I-43 north to Highway 172 west. Take 172 approximately 6 miles to the Oneida Street/Ashland Avenue exit. Turn left (west) on Pilgrim Way to Oneida Street. Turn right (north) on Oneida Street. Continue north on Oneida Street for approximately 2 miles to stadium.

Coming From the South on Highway 41:

• Take Highway 41 north to the Lombardi Exit (exit #167). Turn right (east) on Lombardi Avenue and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to stadium.

Coming From the North on Highway 41/141:

• Take 41/141 south to the Lombardi Exit (exit #167). Turn left (east) on Lombardi Avenue and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to stadium.

Coming From the West on Highway 29/32:

• Take Highway 29 east to Highway 41 south. Take 41/141 south approximately 1.5 miles to the Lombardi Exit (exit #167). Turn left (east) on Lombardi Avenue and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to stadium.

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