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Premier Lacrosse League and Summit Lacrosse Ventures Launch Inaugural PLL Opening Weekend Classic

January 9, 2023 - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) News Release


LOS ANGELES - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster has announced a partnership with Summit Lacrosse Ventures (SLV) to launch a new youth lacrosse tournament as part of the PLL's opening weekend in Albany, NY: the PLL Opening Weekend Classic.

The PLL Opening Weekend Classic is an 88-team tournament for boys grades first through eighth taking place on the fields adjacent to Casey Stadium at UAlbany where the PLL's opening professional games of the 2023 season will take place. Designed to be an immersive experience for youth players, all registered teams will play two competitive games and receive tickets to the PLL games later that day. Participating teams have the opportunity to purchase tiered access to PLL opening weekend events like pre-game field walks, scoreboard shoutouts, and more.

"The PLL is proud to partner with Kevin, Ashley and the incredible team at Summit Lacrosse Ventures to build the Opening Weekend Classic," said Danny Passovoy, Director of Ticket Sales & Fan Experience at the PLL. "Our goal from day one has been to focus on the player experience as we build the future of professional lacrosse. We can't wait for everyone to see what we have planned."

"We are extremely excited to partner with the PLL to host the Opening Weekend Classic" said Kevin Leveille, Brand & Event Director for Summit Lacrosse Ventures. "Our focus has always been on experience and value. As a native of the Albany area and former professional lacrosse player of 11 years, the opportunity to deliver even morevalue to an already special lacrosse weekend in New York is a perfect fit. I can't wait for Opening Weekend."

For information on how to register for the Opening Weekend Classic, please contact Kevin Leveille at kleveille@summitlacrosseventures.comor visit www.summitlacrosseventures.com/owc

The 2023 PLL season will include 14 tour stops from June to September. For more information about the 2023 PLL season, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/schedule.


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