Oregon Lightning Football prepares for second season with open practices
Kelsey Merison
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lightning Football will begin its second week of training camp Monday with a series of open practices scheduled through April 4th. The sessions will be held at the Redmond School District Jaqua Sports Fields as the team prepares for its second Arena Football One season.
The open practices follow the team’s first round of roster cuts completed Sunday. Fans are invited to attend the sessions to meet players and observe the team’s preparations before the final roster is established.
The training site is located at 2600 NW College Way in Bend. While the fields are operated by the Redmond School District, the physical address is situated in Bend.
Chuck Jones serves as the general manager and head coach of the Oregon Lightning. Jones is currently evaluating the roster and integrating a new group of athletes brought in to address specific team needs following the recent cuts.
“Camp is going well,” Jones said. “We have a new set of players coming in this week to fill some gaps. I’m excited to put this product on the field.”
The final roster for the Oregon Lightning is scheduled to be set on Easter Sunday, April 5th.