Ontario Lacrosse Festival Kicks Off July 31st
July 29, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Toronto Rock News Release
TORONTO -The Ontario Lacrosse Festival returns to the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, ON July 31st - August 9th and will host approximately 401 teams to determine twelve National and Provincial Championships in both box and field lacrosse.
Opening ceremonies for the Festival commence on Sunday, August 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre.
Rogers Television returns to broadcast the three Nationals championship games on Saturday, August 8th where organizers expect a sold-out facility for the sixth consecutive year.
This summer the Festival welcomes four new events as part of its 10-day celebration of the game which includes the Girls Bantam Lacrosse Championship of Canada, the U19 Girls Field Lacrosse Provincials, the OLA Bantam Provincials, and the OLA Midget Provincials.
In addition to the indoor tournament competition, an outdoor Festival Fun Zone is on-site providing unique, engaging and experiential opportunities for Festival fans.
"The Ontario Lacrosse Festival is a ten-day combination of great competition and fun for the entire family," said Ontario Lacrosse Association President John Doherty.
"The OLA is once again pleased to partner with the Town of Whitby and the City of Oshawa to deliver first-class facilities for the excitement and drama of our provincial championship tournaments. On behalf of the OLA, we extend an invitation to everyone to join us at our annual celebration of the game," Doherty added.
Presenting Sponsors of the 2009 Festival are Gait Lacrosse, Harrow Sports, STX Lacrosse, Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club, Under Armour and Warrior Sports.
Visit www.ontariolacrossefestival.com for complete Festival schedules and guides.
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