Jul 31, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (top, left) takes the snap from center Nick Hardwick (center) at training camp at Chargers Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

The Chargers announced the open practices today on their website:

Training Camp Practice Schedule Open to Public

Sat.      7/28     Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Sun.     7/29     Practice 10:45-1:00 p.m.
Tues.    7/31     Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Wed.    8/1       Practice 7:15-9:30 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium
Thurs.  8/2       Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Fri.       8/3       Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Sat.      8/4       FanFest 2012, presented by Bud Light at Qualcomm Stadium, 10:00-1:00 p.m.
Mon.    8/6       Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Sat.      8/11     Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Sun.     8/12     Practice 3:45-6:00 p.m.

There will be 10 practices open to the public which include FanFast on August 4th and a night practice at Qualcomm Stadium on August 1st.

It is always a good time to head out to the practices. They are free and it is our first look at the team for the upcoming season.