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Some of the best tickets for upcoming Rams games are going for more than $1,000 each, but you can see the Rams in person Saturday for free.

The Los Angeles Rams will begin training camp at UC Irvine with the first of 16 practices at Crawford Field open to the public, another milestone in the return of the NFL to the region after a 21- year absence.

The practice is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., with gates opening at 2 p.m. Limited bleacher seating will be provided around the practice field. Admission is free.

Following the practice, defensive linemen will sign autographs for fans 14 and younger who receive a Rams token, which will be distributed at random throughout the practice. Fans are asked to be polite when seeking autographs.

Players in other position groups will sign autographs following other practices open to the public.

A Rams Fan Activation Area will be in operation during training camp, which includes the Fan Combine Challenge, which gives fans the opportunity to test their skills in the standing broad jump, the vertical jump and shuttle run.

Fans sharing a photo of their statistics qualify for a free Rams shirt, with 24 photos shown at more than 100 24 Hour Fitness clubs in the Los Angeles area.

Children ages 5-14 can register for the opportunity to participate in the Rams Rookies program. The selected participants will receive a Rams Rookies shirt and have the chance to be paired with a player during the post-practice autograph signings.

Following the signing, the participants are able to get autographs of their own and can help their paired player carry his equipment off the field.

Sodas, candy, hot dogs, nachos and other items will be available for purchase in the Fan Activation Area, where there will also be a large merchandise trailer.

Only small bags are permitted during practices. All people and bags may be subject to inspection.

Fans may bring still cameras, but flash photography and video cameras are not allowed.

Coolers, outside food and beverages are not permitted. Other prohibited items are glass containers, noise makers, loud radios, large signs and inappropriate attire.

No weapons of any kind are allowed, regardless of persons with concealed carry handgun permits.

Pets are not allowed. The only exception is service animals for those with disabilities.

Parking will be available for $10 in the Mesa Parking Structure, next to the Bren Events Center. Parking for oversized vehicles is $20. A parking pass for the entire training camp is $140 and $280 for oversized vehicles.

Fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes online in advance at parking.uci.edu/rams.

The Rams will hold a scrimmage at the Los Angeles Coliseum next Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m.

The training camp marks the start of the Rams 50th season in Southern California. They played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from 1946-79 and what was then known as Anaheim Stadium from 1980-94, before moving in 1995 to St. Louis, where they played through the 2015 season.

The Rams held their first Southern California training camp at Compton College.

Here are the days and start times for the Rams practices at UC Irvine that are open to the public and players who will be signing autographs afterward:

— Saturday, 3:30 p.m., defensive linemen;

— Sunday, 3:30 p.m., offensive linemen;

— Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., defensive backs;

— Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., quarterbacks and tight ends;

— Friday, 3:30 p.m., running backs and receivers;

— Aug. 8, 3:30 p.m., linebackers and special teams;

— Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m., defensive linemen;

— Aug. 11, 10 a.m., offensive linemen;

— Aug. 15, 4:30 p.m., defensive linemen;

— Aug. 16, 3:30 p.m., quarterbacks and tight ends;

— Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m., running backs and receivers;

— Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m., linebackers and special teams;

— Aug. 22, 4:30 p.m., defensive linemen;

— Aug. 23, 3:30 p.m., defensive backs;

— Aug. 24, 3:30 p.m., quarterbacks and tight ends; and

— Aug. 25, 4:30 p.m., entire team.

Practice times and autograph sessions are subject to change without notice due to weather or football-related matters.

More information on the training camp is available at therams.com/ramscamp.

— City News Service

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