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VANCOUVER, B.C. March 12, 2003 – BC Lions General Manager and Head Coach, Wally Buono, today announced the 2003 BC Lions Training Camp will be held in Chilliwack at Townsend Park beginning on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, when the football club’s rookie camp opens.

“The City of Chilliwack will provide an excellent facility for the BC Lions as we prepare for our 50th Season,” said Buono.

During training camp the Lions will partner with Chilliwack Community Football for Chilliwack Community Football Day on May 31. This event is an opportunity for Chilliwack Minor Football Association coaches to shadow BC Lions coaches for the day. In addition, Lions players will host a youth football clinic for the event.

“The BC Lions generate great excitement in our community,” said Chilliwack Mayor Clint Hames. “We are excited to host the 2003 BC Lions training camp and all the community events surrounding the start of the season.”

Also during the camp, on June 1 at 1:00 p.m. the Lions will host a controlled scrimmage at Exhibition Field at The Landing in Chilliwack.

Training Camp will continue in Chilliwack until June 8. The Lions first pre-season game is at Calgary on June 3 to face the Stampeders; then the BC Lions will return home to face the Edmonton Eskimos in pre-season play on June 10 at BC Place.

The BC Lions are celebrating their 50th season in the CFL when they kick off the regular season at home on Friday, June 20. The team is offering an incredible contest for 2003 Season Ticket and Flex Pack holders. Each entry will have a chance to win a Classic 1953 Chevy 2-Door Sedan during the final game on Saturday, October 25. The BC Lions will also be asking fans for their selections for the All-Time BC Lions Dream Team. For over five decades, the only professional football team in Vancouver, has provided exciting, quality entertainment and community partnership for fans in the heart of the city. Season tickets begin at $150.00. Call 604-589-ROAR or log onto www.bclions.com.

Also visit http://www.chilliwack.com/bclions for photos from the training camp.