UNVEILING OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF LACROSSE EXHIBITION AT MCCORD MUSEUM
Canadian Lacrosse Association – MONTREAL — A unique exhibition on the history of lacrosse will be unveiled during a media conference at the McCord Museum on Friday, June 16. This one-of-a-kind collection of photos and artifacts will be on display at the museum from June 16-18, 2017 as part of the 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse Celebration. Representatives from the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame will be on hand to share brief statements and provide attendees with additional information on the exhibition. We invite members of the media to join us for photo and interview opportunities afterwards.
The 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse Celebration is a once-in-a-lifetime festival of activities that will help honour and celebrate the history and cultural significance of Canada’s national summer sport, lacrosse. Between June 16-18, 2017, the city of Montreal will host a variety of educational and cultural activities, including a re-enacted game featuring the McGill University men’s lacrosse team, authentic equipment, a historical display of lacrosse artifacts, a series of lectures from lacrosse authors and academics, and box and field lacrosse tournaments for athletes of all ages. This event is being organized by the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation, with help from the Canadian Lacrosse Association and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and is made possible thanks to contributions from the Government of Canada.
Date Friday, June 16
Time 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Location McCord Museum
690 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC, H3A 1E9
Speakers David Lancaster (Chairman, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame)
Jim Burke (Chairman, Canadian Lacrosse Foundation)
Jim Calder (Event Manager, 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse Celebration)
Geoff Snider (Athlete/Coach, Team Canada Lacrosse)
If you are interested in attending this media conference, please kindly confirm your attendance with Alain Brouillette (alain@lacrosse.ca).
Alain Brouillette
Communications and Marketing Coordinator | Coordonnateur de communications et marketing
Canadian Lacrosse Association | Association canadienne de crosse
Phone/Téléphone: 613-260-2028 x302
Email/Courriel: alain@lacrosse.ca