Lacrosse coming to PPL Park

FIRST-EVER COLLEGE LACROSSE EVENT PLANNED FOR PPL PARK

Pennsylvania Venue will Host Fall Brawl for a Cure on October 22^nd

Chester, Pa. (Wednesday, May 4, 2011) – Waterbucket Media, in association with PPL Park, announced today at a press conference that the venue will host the first-ever men’s college lacrosse games on Saturday, October 22^nd.  Highlighted by a double-header that will involve four college programs, the Fall Brawl for a Cure will be a day-long event with fundraising efforts being conducted to benefit cancer research.

“We’re very happy to welcome Fall Brawl for a Cure, the American Cancer Society and the Loyola, Sienna, Stony Brook and Villanova men’s lacrosse teams to the Chester Waterfront in October,” said Philadelphia Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz.  “PPL Park has already proven to be a world class soccer facility and we are excited to show that the stadium is an ideal destination for any sporting event.”

On the day of the Fall Brawl for a Cure, gates will open at 8:00 a.m. with youth games getting underway at 9:00 a.m. and being played throughout the day on the outside of the facility.  The feature portion of the event will then kick-off that afternoon as four renowned college programs participate in a double-header.  The first pairing will pit Stony Brook University against Loyola University at 3:00 p.m., followed up by Villanova University taking on Sienna College at 5:00 p.m.  Prior to the start of those final two games, various college teams will be scrimmaging during the day.

“We are looking forward to a great day of college and youth lacrosse working together to help fight cancer,” said Jim Jennings, President of Waterbucket Media.  “We think this is going to be a huge success because of the great facility at PPL Park, and we look for this to be an annual event.”  

In addition to showcasing an entertaining day of lacrosse, proceeds from this historic event will also benefit the American Cancer Society.