It’s just nine weeks until Carlton will kick off its campaign for 2014 in a showdown against Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.

While Round 1 will no doubt be here before we know it, there’s plenty to look forward to along the way.

In addition to the NAB Challenge, fans will have the chance to see the Blues in action in a series of open training sessions, intra-club and practise matches, as well as at this year’s community camp in Gippsland.

Here’s a summary of what’s on in the weeks ahead:

4-5 Feb:         Community camp in Gippsland
15 Feb:          NAB Challenge v North Melbourne in Ballarat, 4.40pm
16 Feb:          Carlton Family Day Visy Park, 11am-2pm
24 Feb:          NAB Challenge v Adelaide at Etihad Stadium, 7.10pm
1 Mar:            Intra-club match Visy Park, 8-10am
7 Mar:            Practise match v Western Bulldogs at Visy Park, 10am

*Please note training times are subject to change and players may not be available to sign autographs at all open training sessions. Details of designated autograph opportunities will be published on the Carlton website.