Seahawks | Scrimmage, junior camp scheduled for Aug. 2

The Seahawks' annual intrasquad scrimmage is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. at Qwest Field.

The scrimmage will last about 90 minutes. Tickets go on sale today beginning at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster outlets in the local area or on the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices are $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17 and free for children 5 and under.

Proceeds from the scrimmage will benefit "Play It Smart" programs at Rainier Beach and Clover Park high schools.

Before the scrimmage, the team will host a two-hour Gatorade junior football camp for kids ages 8 to 14 starting at 8 a.m. Participants will work with local high-school coaches to learn fundamentals, techniques and skills. Registration for the camp must be done through www.seahawks.com, and all participants will be admitted to the scrimmage for free.

The Seahawks' first official training-camp practice is July 25 at team headquarters in Kirkland. Camp finishes Aug. 21. Practices in Kirkland are not open to the public.

José Miguel Romero: 206-464-2409 or jromero@seattletimes.com