Photos by Chris Stone

With temps in the 90s, a practice at Chargers Park exclusively for season-ticket-holders was a challenge for even the diehards Wednesday. The stands were full not long after the 3 p.m. start, but half-empty by 4:30.

Players cooled off in ice baths after the Wednesday afternoon practice.
Players cooled off in ice baths after the Wednesday afternoon practice.

Players were hydrating constantly, and soaking in ice baths afterward.

Fans still warmed to the experience.

“I love that they do this,” a six-year ticketholder told Chargers.com. “It makes us feel like we’re special. To come out and watch a guy like D.J. Fluker in action, I think he’s one of the best draft choices we’ve had in a while and he’s got (Philip) Rivers’ back. So I’m very excited for the season and to be here.”

Coach Mike McCoy told the team site: “We’ve had a great turnout from Day One here, which is outstanding. It needs to continue that way the rest of camp. The players feed off it and it’s a lot nicer out here when we have a lot of fans supporting everybody, cheering for the big plays and listening to all the great music selections.”

The Chargers put attendance at 1,300 as they promoted FanFest Saturday at Quacomm Stadium.

Parking and admission are free at all training camp practices at Chargers Park — 4020 Murphy Canyon Rd. — and these sessions remain:

  • July 31 9:20-11:30 a.m. Chargers Park
  • Aug. 4 2:50-5:00 p.m. Chargers Park
  • Aug. 9 9:20-11:30 a.m. Chargers Park
  • Aug. 11 2:50-5:00 p.m. Chargers Park
  • Aug. 12 9:20-11:30 a.m. Chargers Park
Charger Quarterback Philip Rivers gets ready to throw a pass.
King Dunlap cooled off in ice baths after the Wednesday afternoon practice.
Tackle D. J. Fluker heads for the clubhouse after signing autographs.
Wide Receiver Brelan Chancellor makes a one handed catch.
Fans posed for photos with Charger Girls before Wednesday’s practice.
Players stretch before Wednesday’s practice.
Chargers Head CoachMike McCoy cools off after the practice.
Malcolm Floyd, back after a neck injury, smiles as he completes a pass.
Newly acquired Brandon Flowers, No 26, plays defense.
Brelan Chancellor catches a ball during drills.
Punter Mike Scifres stretches out at the beginning of practice.
Tight End Antonio Gates responds to enthusiastic fans.
Wide receiver Javontee Herndon runs out a play after a catch.
Fans watch the action along a fence at Chargers Park. Photo credit: Chris Stone
Running Back Danny Woodhead makes a catch.
A fan takes a selfie with Malcolm Floyd.
Wide receiver Dontrelle Inman makes a catch during drills.
Running back Donald Brown makes a catch.
Danny Woodhead runs a drill.
Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers pauses during the hot afternoon practice.