Press Release

Inaugural Chocolatetown Shootout to be Held in Hershey, PA- Friday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 25th, 2004

The “Sweetest Place on Earth” to be the Site of Premier Youth Lacrosse Tourney (Boy’s U-11, U-13, U-15 & U-17)- Offering Superb Facilities, Great Teams & Minutes to Hershey Park- A Guaranteed Fun Time for All!

Hershey, PA, February 24, 2004: This tournament is based upon simple concepts- a great organization lead by several lacrosse luminaries- John Gagliardi- multiple time All-Pro & All American & Kevin Finneran- 8 Time World Champion, great facilities- including over a dozen fields and, a great time after the games- enjoying the eight roller coasters and other rides at nearby Hershey Park. A fun time will be had by all!!!!

“We are very excited to be able to offer youth lacrosse teams access to such wonderful facilities- where great lacrosse & a great time will go hand in hand,” said Tourney Organizer John Gagliardi. “We conducted an extensive search to find a venue that we felt would provide convenient access to the hotbeds of youth lacrosse while offering the players and their families a multitude of post game entertainment options. We have a passion for lacrosse that’s matched by our organizational skills. We’re listening to the needs of the youth lacrosse players”, said Tourney Organizer Kevin Finneran. “Our goal with this effort is to give each player the best services possible- providing a high level of competition as well as the opportunity to receive instruction from some of lacrosse’s luminaries.”  said Tourney Organizer Michael Ryan

There are quite a few teams already enrolled including: Team No Limit, Long Island Metro, Jericho and the Long Island Pride Lacrosse Clubs. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. As there will only be 16 teams per level it is expected that the tourney field will fill up quickly- so Sign Up Today! On-line enrollment is currently available for Boy’s U-11, U-13, U-15 & U-17 teams on the Tourney Website: www.chocolatetownshootout.com for questions please e-mail: info@chocolatetownshootout.com