Preparation for the 2009 high school football season in Belle Plaine gets a formal start on Monday, when the Plainsmen open football camp from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The camp will be held each night next week.

Formal practice begins Monday, Aug. 10, with the first three days scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Afternoon practice with full pads begins Thursday, Aug. 13, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Team members will conduct a can and bottle collection drive on Friday, Aug. 14 as a fundraiser. Anyone with pop or beer cans or bottles should contact a player prior to that day for pick-up.

The annual Buck Bowl and picture day is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21.

The Plainsmen open their season on Friday, Aug. 28 at HLV.