Thanks to all the coaches, players, parents, fans, staff and vendors who participated in 2011 Patriot Games Lacrosse Showcase and Festival. The Tournament featured 184 teams, representing 14 states. The event was staged at our three host sites in beautiful Bucks County, PA, featuring 23 fields in total. We appreciate everyone's interest and support of the event, as well as your cooperation in connection with the modified schedule, which we implemented due to the unusually hot and humid weather that has affected our region this summer.
SPORTSMANSHIP: As expected, the competition was strong and consistent with our Honor the Game philosophy. We are grateful to all our teams and their retinue for generally adhering to high standards of play and sportsmanship on and off the field. Some teams were exceptional in that regard and deserve special mention based largely on the sportsmanship scorecards that were completed by our officials after each game, taking into account conduct on both sides of the field, including spectators. Thank you for taking sportsmanship seriously and for your role in helping to foster a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone. We believe lacrosse is a special game, we know you do too. Click here for more.
RESULTS: Scores for all games are posted on a bracket-by-bracket basis. We heard from many coaches and teams that the competition was generally outstanding, with many games decided by a goal or two, and many in overtime or Braveheart situations. We have uploaded pictures of the teams that emerged victorious in their brackets, for more click here.
PICTURES/PHOTOS: We will be posting pictures in our photo gallery over the next few weeks. If you have any exceptional shots of the team at play or at rest that you would like us to consider, please feel free to send them. Remember too that Sideline Photography took teams pictures at Herbst and Palisades and you can order them by contacting the vendor directly.
As always, a special note of thanks to Central Bucks Athletic Association for permitting us to use their wonderful Herbst Field Complex for the event, as well as to Lubertos and other adjacent property owners for making portions of their land available for off-site parking. And special thanks as well to Palisades and New Hope-Solebury School Districts and their respective boosters for allowing us to use their top notch facilities and for their enthusiastic support in general for our growing event!
On behalf of the Tournament organizers and the Bucks County Visitor's Bureau, we appreciate your participation and sportsmanship and hope you had a fun and festive time Cradling in the Cradle of Liberty!©
We look forward to seeing you again at the Patriot Games Lacrosse Showcase and Festival in July 2012. Registration for 2012 Tournament will open soon. We will notify all the teams that participated this year so you can reserve your spot. In the meantime, wear those Tournament T-shirts proudly. And like our Native American forbears, keep playing for the joy of the Creator!