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Training Camp Tickets
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Dr2bKay
Rookie
I think that I will still be inbetween cities on that date...If I am in Kansas...hopefully someone can help me out with 1 ticket for each tc except the last one...I will be in a wedding...
Although I will be a Wichitan, I will be at all of the training camps like I still live in Houston...
Although I will be a Wichitan, I will be at all of the training camps like I still live in Houston...
ubecool454
Veteran
I sent you a PM
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
I just sent a pre-emptive e-mail to the Texans.
Wachovia changes the rules every year, the DAY they're handing them out. ((and before Wachovia, it was still screwed up, EVERY year).
Sadly, there are only 2 dates AFTER the bar exam
Wachovia changes the rules every year, the DAY they're handing them out. ((and before Wachovia, it was still screwed up, EVERY year).
Sadly, there are only 2 dates AFTER the bar exam
Texan_Lee
Lost for now...
I just sent a pre-emptive e-mail to the Texans.
Wachovia changes the rules every year, the DAY they're handing them out. ((and before Wachovia, it was still screwed up, EVERY year).
Sadly, there are only 2 dates AFTER the bar exam
Good call!!!!
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
LMAO!! Hey, last year it wasn't just me!! Wachovia decided (unilaterally) the day of that they were only allowing each person a few tickets to TWO sessions. They said HoustonTexans.com was "mistaken."
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
The Texans have assured me that the policy is 6 per person per session, and Wachovia has NO RIGHT to REQUIRE you to fill out anything (though they may REQUEST information).
Should anyone tell you otherwise the day they go on sale, I would take the Texans phone number with you (as printing out the website did not good in past years).
Good luck and happy hunting
I'll be looking for tickets to sessions on 8-1 and later!
Should anyone tell you otherwise the day they go on sale, I would take the Texans phone number with you (as printing out the website did not good in past years).
Good luck and happy hunting
I'll be looking for tickets to sessions on 8-1 and later!
Good advise !
I had this problem last year, as the Wachovia Bank I went to here in Clear Lake wouldn't give me but 1 ticket per practice.
I dunno for sure, but seem to recall they planned some intersquad workouts/scrimmages with the Saints, but I think it's over there ?
LMAO!! Hey, last year it wasn't just me!! Wachovia decided (unilaterally) the day of that they were only allowing each person a few tickets to TWO sessions. They said HoustonTexans.com was "mistaken."
No, it wasn't just you.
I was in one Wachovia where I thought a fight was going to break out.
People were raising their voices as the Wacho.. workers refused to give the tickets out unless you handed over your life story.
It really got bad.
I don't know why they can't just smile and hand out the tickets.:mshadows:
gary
Hall of Fame
They could but they just don't want to.
HardcoreTexan
Texan4life
I just smile and put my fake name and number
Texans Pride
Veteran
Are these tickets usually gone in the first day?
It's my first season back in Houston, and the ONLY day I have to work this summer, is Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's my first season back in Houston, and the ONLY day I have to work this summer, is Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Tickets are available today, right? If I get any BS from the bank this year I'll write letters for sure. To who, I'm not sure, but I'll find out. Last year we had to go to 3 different banks and still didn't get all the tickets we wanted.
I still got to go to all of them....thanks again to Yankee for the inside info.
I still got to go to all of them....thanks again to Yankee for the inside info.
texanfan2002114
Veteran
Hey brother, here is the list of banks and how many tickets each location has for each practice.
http://assets.houstontexans.com/assets/news/tc_bank_tickets.pdf
gary
Hall of Fame
My Aunt just got some tickets and she said that she didn't have any problems. If you all need any extras PM me.Tickets are available today, right? If I get any BS from the bank this year I'll write letters for sure. To who, I'm not sure, but I'll find out. Last year we had to go to 3 different banks and still didn't get all the tickets we wanted.
I still got to go to all of them....thanks again to Yankee for the inside info.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
That's cool Gary. Thanks
BTW, I saw you there last year. If I see ya again I'll make it a point to say hello.
gary
Hall of Fame
I'd be glad to meet you.That's cool Gary. Thanks
BTW, I saw you there last year. If I see ya again I'll make it a point to say hello.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
Though we normally get as many as we can and send them to people who need them, I am out of commission this year....
So, if anyone has 2 extras for any sessions AFTER July 31st (last day of the bar exam - I think there's a session that night but I don't know if I will have the energy!!), we would be grateful
Hope everything went trouble free for everyone this year!
So, if anyone has 2 extras for any sessions AFTER July 31st (last day of the bar exam - I think there's a session that night but I don't know if I will have the energy!!), we would be grateful
Hope everything went trouble free for everyone this year!
Looks like that's a partial list of locations - whatever they consider "North."
fwiw, I walked into the Clear Lake Wachovia (Bay Area at El Camino) at 9:20 am and walked out at 9:22 with all the tickets I needed. No hassle. I even asked the lady as I was about to leave "what, no financial health checkup required this year?" She just smiled.
TexansLucky13
53d Signal Batt
I walked into the Wachovia on 2920, filled out a little form and got 2 tickets to all 7 practices. She probably would have given me more if I had asked for them.
I won't be attending all the practices... probably only two or three... so any of you guys who still need some come the start of training camp, I may be able to hook you up. Right now I just need to decide which camps we will go to, then I will get back on here and let you know.
I won't be attending all the practices... probably only two or three... so any of you guys who still need some come the start of training camp, I may be able to hook you up. Right now I just need to decide which camps we will go to, then I will get back on here and let you know.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
That's funny.
I reckon the Texans oorganization reamed them a new one after last years fiasco.
BTW, here's a new list with the South included.
http://assets.houstontexans.com/assets/news/wachovia_locations3.pdf
Texan_Bill
Hall of Fame
Don't throw stuff at me...
But I just went to two banks and got 6 tickets per session, for a total of 12 tickets per session! All you have to do is be nice!
It also helps to already have an account with them...
*chunks beer cans, bottles, tomatoes at Shaft*
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Are you going to any practices? Maybe we could hook up for a beer or several. There's a Marcos (I think) close to the complex we have gone to on occasion for a frosty beverage and to cool down.
I usually go with a sports bud of mine. Ironically, his name is Bill.
Looks like locations 7, 9 & 46 in the "South Region" for you GMa!!That's funny.
I reckon the Texans oorganization reamed them a new one after last years fiasco.
BTW, here's a new list with the South included.
http://assets.houstontexans.com/assets/news/wachovia_locations3.pdf
Shaft75
All Pro
Why I 'oughta...
Shaft75
All Pro
Don't throw stuff at me...
But I just went to two banks and got 6 tickets per session, for a total of 12 tickets per session! All you have to do is be nice!
It also helps to already have an account with them...
And due to gas prices...
I will offer any of my 120 training camp tickets for 1 beeellion dollars.
gary
Hall of Fame
You should have gotten 6 tickets for each practice. Let me know what you need.I walked into the Wachovia on 2920, filled out a little form and got 2 tickets to all 7 practices. She probably would have given me more if I had asked for them.
I won't be attending all the practices... probably only two or three... so any of you guys who still need some come the start of training camp, I may be able to hook you up. Right now I just need to decide which camps we will go to, then I will get back on here and let you know.
BullPenPhotos
Moderator
Hopefully I can work with people on here...But my job kept me from getting out for these tickets...
Hopefully I can get a ticket from someone to get pictures of the practices..
Hopefully I can get a ticket from someone to get pictures of the practices..
I must have just missed you, as I went into that bank location at 'bout 9:05 and back out with all of my tickets, even after having a nice conversation with a helpful and friendly Wachovia employee.
Unlike past years (especially the first few years), there was no line whatsoever. I dunno, does that mean interest in the Texans is now at an all-time low ?
The only times I remember standing in lines for training camp tickets is when they used to do it at Foleys Ticketmaster locations. The last three years, I've gone to Wachovia's in Clear Lake, Seabrook, and Pasadena and haven't encountered any lines. But I didn't get there as the doors opened either. The crowds are probably spread out more because there are so many Wachovia locations. I don't really pay attention to how this is being promoted outside the websites, but I can't recall hearing training camp ticket giveaways discussed on radio or tv that much, if at all. I don't take a newspaper so I don't know if there have been ads or whatnot. I have no doubt the bleachers and endzones will be full though - they always are.
Also, I think as people experience tc, they realize quickly that it's not for wimps and some may not come back, especially for the day sessions - which most of them are this year. It's hot as hell out there and it doesn't take you long to melt if you're not dressed for the occasion or otherwise prepared. I typically advise against black t-shirts and polyester stretch pants and high heels - toting 3 month old babies in strollers - or drinking 95 beers in the parking lot and then running up and down the sideline trying to get everyone in the bleachers to do the wave when there's 100 degree + heat indices.
Also, I think as people experience tc, they realize quickly that it's not for wimps and some may not come back, especially for the day sessions - which most of them are this year. It's hot as hell out there and it doesn't take you long to melt if you're not dressed for the occasion or otherwise prepared. I typically advise against black t-shirts and polyester stretch pants and high heels - toting 3 month old babies in strollers - or drinking 95 beers in the parking lot and then running up and down the sideline trying to get everyone in the bleachers to do the wave when there's 100 degree + heat indices.
Kaiser Toro
Native Mod
To piggyback on aj's point. I went last year for a day session and wore my Texans Jersey as I normally do (a heavy material blue one) and it was brutal. I will be wearing something light - in fabric and color - next time around.
I had a very serious incident with the Texas heat years ago, but even to this day I don't mess with it. Therefor I regret we are now down to just one evening TC session open to the fans, because one little pop-up T-Storm on that evening leaves us with nothing but TCs during the days to attend.
But I really like the TC, actually more than the games in some ways. I'm all about the football and the specticle and color of an inperson NFL Sunday is secondary to the game itself for me. There's few things about football I enjoy more than watching the one-on-one drills, especially between the big-boys, the 300 lb DLinemen vs. 300lb OLineman. That's what football is all about for me !
Many teams have their TC away from home and I wish the Texans would move summer TC out of town and out of state to a local which has a climate with more hospitible summer-time weather. I'd gladly pay for airfare and motel accomodations to watch several days of practice in reasonably comfortable weather if there was good access to the action.
But I really like the TC, actually more than the games in some ways. I'm all about the football and the specticle and color of an inperson NFL Sunday is secondary to the game itself for me. There's few things about football I enjoy more than watching the one-on-one drills, especially between the big-boys, the 300 lb DLinemen vs. 300lb OLineman. That's what football is all about for me !
Many teams have their TC away from home and I wish the Texans would move summer TC out of town and out of state to a local which has a climate with more hospitible summer-time weather. I'd gladly pay for airfare and motel accomodations to watch several days of practice in reasonably comfortable weather if there was good access to the action.
Having attended Oilers training camps in San Antonio, San Angelo and San Marcos, I'm forever grateful that the Texans have training camp here at home.
It can be pretty damm hot in most places in the US in late July (thinking Korey Stringer in Minnesota), so as long as precautions are taken, I think the good of having camp at home far outweighs the bad. I've talked to coaches about this and they agree to a man.
It can be pretty damm hot in most places in the US in late July (thinking Korey Stringer in Minnesota), so as long as precautions are taken, I think the good of having camp at home far outweighs the bad. I've talked to coaches about this and they agree to a man.
Ironic you should mention Stringer in this conversation. I had the same medical event that he did, but obviously with a different outcome. The other thing is I visited Minnesota once: on a weekend in the summer of 2001, which of course was when he died up there.
I remember 2 things in particular about Minneapolis. Its a very impressive, very beautiful city and I couldn't get over how hot & humid it was that weekend. I could of closed my eyes and imagined I was in Houston. Who would have thunk it ?
But I said I'd like summer TC out of town AND out of state. And while there's certainly no guarantee the summertime weather would be cool & pleasant anyplace, we are guaranteed to have miserable, crappy weather here in Texas in July-August.
There's a thread about this in another section of the website, about the question of the toll the weather might take on some of the players and contribute to possible injuries/physical-conditioning. How about a kid like Alan Brink from Eugene, Oregon ? They don't even have AC up that way in a lot of places. Yea that's it I vote for Texans 2009 TC in Oregon.
I remember 2 things in particular about Minneapolis. Its a very impressive, very beautiful city and I couldn't get over how hot & humid it was that weekend. I could of closed my eyes and imagined I was in Houston. Who would have thunk it ?
But I said I'd like summer TC out of town AND out of state. And while there's certainly no guarantee the summertime weather would be cool & pleasant anyplace, we are guaranteed to have miserable, crappy weather here in Texas in July-August.
There's a thread about this in another section of the website, about the question of the toll the weather might take on some of the players and contribute to possible injuries/physical-conditioning. How about a kid like Alan Brink from Eugene, Oregon ? They don't even have AC up that way in a lot of places. Yea that's it I vote for Texans 2009 TC in Oregon.
Bull Pen 1
All Pro
Hopefully you'r joking about the Texans doing training camp out of town. How many people are you willing to pay airfare and motel accomodations for. I rather spend my money on an away game.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
LOL, of course the year they get it right I'm not able to go :-P
