Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League will host its first and only local tryout for the upcoming 2003 season on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The tryout will be held at the Rampage's practice facility, The Soccer Spot, which is located at 3701 32nd Street SE in Kentwood, Mich. Registration, which carries a $50 fee (no checks accepted), begins at 10 a.m. and the tryout will run from 12 to 4 p.m. Cleats or turf shoes are required for the synthetic surface.

The tryout will feature complete combine drills, including the 40-yard dash, shuttle run, broad jump and bench press. In addition, each player will be evaluated in drills specific to position. For more information on the tryout, contact the Rampage player personnel department at (616) 975-7708 ext. 13.

WHAT: First and only local Rampage tryout for the upcoming 2003 season.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the tryout runs from 12 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: The Soccer Spot - 3701 32nd Street SE in Kentwood, Mich.

After opening the 2003 season with back-to-back road contests, the Rampage kick off their home schedule with a 3 p.m. NBC affair against the New York Dragons on Sunday, Feb. 16. Full season and mini-plan ticket packages are currently available by calling the Rampage office at 1-888-595-4878.