DENVER - INVESCO Field at Mile High and The Denver Outlaws are pleased to announce the 2009 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game Festivities that are to be held between July 15th -16th. Events include a meet and greet event at Denver's Skyline Park, Long Drive Competition benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Media Party at Hard Rock Cafe Denver, All-Star Fan Fair Day at INVESCO Field at Mile High, a Tree Planting with The Park People and the All-Star Game. Denver attackman Brendan Mundorf (UMBC), who currently leads the League in scoring, along with midfielder Brian Langtry (Hofstra), attackman Matt Brown (University of Denver) and defenseman Lee Zink (Maryland) will represent the Outlaws on the "Old School" team, while attackman Drew Westervelt (UMBC), rookie midfielder Max Seibald (Cornell), defenseman Matt Bocklett (Johns Hopkins), and two-time Defensive Player of the Week, goalie Jesse Schwartzman (Johns Hopkins) will suit up for the "Young Guns". Denver Head Coach Brian Reese and his assistant coaches Trevor Tierney and Bill Edell will coach the "Old School" team.
While the League has implemented an "East" vs. "West" format for the past two seasons, this year's game will return to the popular "Old School" vs. "Young Guns" format which was featured in the 2005 All-Star Game, which also took place in Denver. The "Young Guns" squad is comprised of players from the 2007-2009 classes, while the "Old School" squad will be made up by those players from the classes prior to and including 2006.
In addition to the game, there are several interactive events planned in and around the Denver area leading up to the Game. On Wednesday July 15th, MLL players, coaches, and staff will be at Skyline Park along the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT to teach fans about the game of lacrosse, sign autographs, shoot on a professional goalie, win tickets to the All-Star Game, and receive free samples of Monster Energy Drink.
From 2 to 4pm, join MLL All-Stars Paul Rabil (Boston), Anthony Kelly (Chicago), Kevin Leveille (Chicago), Matt Bocklet (Denver), and Ray Megill (Boston) as they take on fans in a Long Drive Competition at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. Each contestant will receive the chance to win prizes from The Denver Outlaws, Major League Lacrosse, Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, VIP sideline tickets, pre-game field passes, and more. Profits will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Fans can pre-register by contacting Colin Keys 720-258-3608 or Colin.Keys@DenverOutlaws.com or register the day of the long drive at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club.
$25 Entry = 3 drives against an All-Star and 1 ticket to the game $50 Entry = 5 drives against an All-Star and 2 tickets to the game $100 Entry = 10 drives against an All-Star and 4 tickets to the game
Hard Rock Cafe Denver will host a media party from 6-8pm. The media party will take place on the main floor of the Denver Cafe located at the 16th Street Mall and although an invite only event, fans are encouraged to watch the event from the upstairs portion of the restaurant which will be open to the public. Immediately following the event, players and coaches will remain at Hard Rock Cafe Denver and will be available for autographs and photos with fans.
On Thursday, July 16th, the All-Star Fan Fair event will begin at 4:30 p.m. MT on Sports Legends Mall outside INVESCO Field (south side of the stadium). This free event is open to anyone looking to play lacrosse with the All-Stars. Throw & catch, shoot on goal, take a dip in the dunk-tank, get autographs, take photos, play on the Warrior inflatable, and watch the Monster Energy Drink pre-game show.
During the Fan Fair event, a tree planting ceremony with Esurance, The Park People, members of the Denver Outlaws and their staff, several youth lacrosse teams and select MLL All-Stars will take place (6pm MT) on Sports Legends Mall. Fans are encouraged to come help plant trees with Esurance and the Outlaws to help make our environment a cleaner place for upcoming generations.
The 2009 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 (8pm MT) with Joe Beninati and Quint Kessenich calling the action. Halftime will include the Bud Light Skills Competition.
Tickets for the 2009 All-Star Game are on sale now. Single game tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 303-830-TIXS (8497). Group tickets can be purchased online at DenverOutlaws.com or by calling 303-OUTLAWS (688-5297).
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