Calgary Dinos set to open football training camp

The University of Calgary Dinos football team will take to the field this weekend as they open their 2024 training camp at McMahon Stadium.

Led by new head coach Ryan Sheahan, the team has already begun to settle into the new regime with a summer of strength and conditioning preparing them for the fall.

“The team has had a good summer of hard work — which is what was required for us to take steps forward as a program. From their efforts on the field and in the weight room, this group feels hungry, and I am impressed by the level of attendance and accountability,” said Sheahan. “It is going to be a long training camp. For some, it will be their first, so we need to be clear in our messaging and take it one step at a time, but effort is non-negotiable here.”

The two-week training camp begins Saturday with the first on-field session at McMahon Stadium at 5 p.m.

“Training camps are slightly longer in Canada West. It is really about volume control and calculated rest periods, but the most important thing is that this group needs to gel,” explained Sheahan. “There have been some new recruits roll into town and there have been some departures on the team. Each year the team takes on a different dynamic, so let’s see how quickly we can make those connections and move forward as a unified group.”

The Dinos will begin their 2024 Canada West campaign at home on Aug. 30 as they take on the Regina Rams for Kickoff XVII. Tickets are on sale at GoDinos.com/Tickets.