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Smith River Sports Complex hosts Youth Lacrosse Tournament

The Smith River Sports Complex (SRSC) will be hosting the Cardinal Cup Youth Lacrosse Tournament this weekend, Sat., June 27, and Sun., June 28th.

Playing in this tournament will be U-11, U-13, U-15, and two high school divisions. On Saturday, games will start at 9 a.m., and will conclude with the last set of games starting at 5 p.m. On Sunday, games will also begin at 9 a.m., and by 11 a.m. all placement games will be underway. By noon on Sunday, multiple championships games will begin; with all competition ending by 2 p.m. Twenty-six teams have signed on to play in this tournament. Teams from Roanoke, Charlottesville, Salem, and Northern Virginia will be in attendance, accompanied by teams from Asheville, Greensboro, Pfafftown, and Durham, North Carolina, among others.

"We have had very positive feedback from our past tournaments and quite a few teams have attended more than one of our events,” said tournament director Kathy Goldsmith. "Coaches and parents love the location and the amenities of the Smith River Sports Complex.  The fields are easily accessible and the grounds are perfect for socializing between games."

"We are pleased to once again play host to the Cardinal Cup Lacrosse Tournament.  This is the 5th Cardinal Cup summer event hosted here at SRSC and the 8th overall in the Cardinal Cup series.  We have built a great relationship with the staff of this event and we look forward to continuing that relationship.  Also, this is great opportunity for our local lacrosse players and anyone who may be interested in the sport to come out and watch some quality competition,” said Billy Russo, SRSC Director of Operations.

Admission to the games will be free for all ages.

For further questions, please contact Billy Russo, Director of Operations at (276) 638-5200, ext. 3 or brusso@SmithRiverSportsComplex.com.