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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 27, 2016 Contact: Kathy Savage 772-559-8423 Indian River Lacrosse Association ..where the growth, recognition, and development of lacrosse is used as a means to encourage sportsmanship, character, self-confidence, leadership and responsibility. www.irlax.org IRLAX TO HOST THE SUNSHINE STATE GAMES FALL LACROSSE CLASSIC FOR THE SECOND YEAR! VERO BEACH — The Indian River Lacrosse Association (IRLAX) announced today that it will once again host The Sunshine State Games Fall Lacrosse Tournament on November 5th and 6th. The Dick Bird South County Park will be home to the two day tournament and will draw teams from across the state. This facility, through a unique partnership with county government and dedicated volunteers opened in August 2013, and has become a second home to hundreds of children with a passion for not only lacrosse but many youth recreational sports. "Last year we hosted the Sunshine State Fall Classic Tournament and we received high praise from the tournament organizers, officials and visiting teams. They were very happy with our facility and our hospitality," says IRLAX Board Member Bobby Bird. "Team Maverick, Indian River County's travel boys' club team, and Stickbenders, the travel girls' club team, are putting our lacrosse teams on the map by winning numerous statewide tournaments," says Coach and IRLAX Board Member Rip Pratt. Sun Devils, the boys recreational league, starts with teaching the fundamentals of the game to children as young as 5 through middle school, and plays competitive games against teams from Viera to Boca. IRLAX President Brian Connelly warns, "A hotel room might be tough to come by next weekend as an estimated 60 teams from all over the state will converge upon Vero Beach providing a significant economic boost to local businesses. Having a facility for our children to play right in their own back yard is something we are thrilled about and proud to be able to provide." The Board Members of IRLAX and local coaches work diligently to promote the growth and development of lacrosse to all student athletes regardless of financial means. The organization raises funds to not only maintain the fields but to provide equipment and/or financial help to cover registration fees so that any child in Indian River County may play lacrosse. For more information, or to become a member or sponsor of IRLAX, please visit www.irlax.org. The tournament is free and open to the public. The fields are located at 800 20th Avenue S.W., Vero Beach. For more information or to schedule an interview with coaches or players, contact Rip Pratt at (772) 532-4258.