Allstate All-Access Weekend

Up Close with Your New Falcons

Fans will have a unique opportunity in the midst of Russell Falcons Training Camp to get a behind-the-scenes, all-access view of the new-look Atlanta Falcons. Allstate All-Access Weekend includes two events that are sure to bring family fun and player-fan interaction to the Atlanta community. Both are free to the public.

Falcons Friday Night Lights
Aug. 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Mill Creek High School (directions)

The first demonstration of its kind, Falcons Friday Night Lights will feature a live scrimmage between the Falcons offense and defense. Head Coach Mike Smith has developed a scoring system to allow the defense to tally points in a game atmosphere.

'We've done demonstration for fans at alternate venues in the past," director of event marketing Roddy White said. "This is going to be a live scrimmage. It's offense against defense."

White said the team has added other special features to allow fans to "feel and hear the scrimmage" including:

Field microphones to record the action
Microphones inside offensive and defensive players' helmets
Coach microphones

The scrimmage will begin around 7:15 p.m., followed by a 15-minute autograph session and a fireworks display from the baseball fields at Mill Creek High School.

Roam the Dome
Aug. 2, 2008 at noon
The Georgia Dome (more information)

Similar to Allstate Midtown Touchdown, Roam the Dome will feature on-field drills. But this time, fans will see the team in a newly-renovated Georgia Dome. At Roam the Dome, fans will experience a simulated game including a performance of the National Anthem, a coin toss and player introductions.

"At the conclusion of the simulated game we will have an autograph session featuring the entire roster," White said.

Fans can also take tours of the Dome including stops at the visitors' locker room, coaches' booths and press box.

After the simulated game, fans can participate in skills games on the field with players.

NOTE: Stay tuned to AtlantaFalcons.com prior to Allstate All-Access weekend for more details on autograph sessions and parking at the Georgia Dome. Both events are free and open to the public.

RELATED LINKS:

PRESS RELEASE: Read the Allstate All-Access Weekend press release
FALCONCAST: Roddy White talks about Allstate All-Access Weekend
MILL CREEK: More on Mill Creek High School
THE DOME: Complete info on the Home of the Falcons