Ottawa Redblacks hold open practice for fans ahead of 2025 season opener

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2 days ago

The Ottawa Redblacks hosted its annual Fan Fest Sunday at TD Place with an open practice for all to enjoy.
Fans were to meet their favourite Redblacks players ahead of the season, get an autograph and grab a photo.
Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra says these open practices are important for the team and exciting for everyone.
'The start of every year is exciting… This is going to be a great year ahead. We're really excited,' Sciarra said.
'As much as we're a football team, we're a part of the community as well. We want to be accessible to the fans.'
Fans were out in full support, saying there's nothing like being able to interact with the players.
Nathalie and Alexis Daze say they come to games every year, but are happy to attend their first game practice and meet the players.
'I like the new one, Geno Lewis. I watched him when he was with Montreal, and he's great. He's a great player that can help the Redblacks to a Grey Cup,' says Alexis Daze, attending game practice for the first time.
'It feels good. It's good to see a famous person and talk to them,' said Voon Briere, another fan attending the event for the first time
Even the players get a kick out of a day like this.
'It's bigger than just the football team. The fans are a part of how we win on game day. To be involved with them and for them to be involved with us, it means a lot,' said Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton.
The team is getting ready for their season opener in Saskatchewan on Thursday.