Renton Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Seahawks Fans as Training Camp Starts

There's Renton Mayor Denis Law declaring last week that August was "Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month."

There's also the 12th man flags billowing high above Renton City Hall and several other city buildings.

If you hadn't already guessed, training camp for the Seattle Seahawks starts Thursday, July 25 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, and the city is clearly rolling out the welcome mat for the expected 25,000 fans who will attend the camp this month.

According to a city update Wednesday, “Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans” banners will proudly tout fan spirit, and local businesses, organizations and fans will display Training Camp 2013 cheer cards. 

Fans can download cheer cards from the city’s website at rentonwa.gov. Everyone is being asked to wear blue and green colors and put on their “12” buttons during training camp to show their support. Businesses are also encouraged to use their own reader boards to celebrate Seahawks Training Camp 2013 in Renton.

“We are really excited to welcome fans from all over the region to Seahawks Training Camp in Renton,” said Law. “As you cheer the Seahawks and enjoy training camp I encourage you to spend time in Renton and take advantage of all that we have here–great shopping, fabulous restaurants, beautiful parks, and fun recreation activities.”

The fifth annual training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC), the Seattle Seahawks’ headquarters and training facility in Renton, starts on July 25 and includes practices through August 14. The Landing in Renton will serve as the parking and transportation center.