First 4 Tournament This Weekend in So Cal

[pistol pete]

UCSB vs CSU

Um yeah, probably the biggest showcase ever for MDIA teams.
Is anyone excited?
Is anyone going to attend?
Is there any buzz out for this event?
Have we seen this matchup too many times already to get pumped?
Are we going to see anything special?

[PolyLax]

I know the Home Depot Center is a massive venue and everything, but I have to wonder why these games are being played in the LA area. Of the metro areas, LA has the weakest lax scene. Does anyone know why SF or SD weren't chosen to host this?

[laxmom]

Huge contingency of UCSB fans travelling from the SF area to see their team win! :mrgreen:

[JHBYU33]

I know the Home Depot Center is a massive venue and everything, but I have to wonder why these games are being played in the LA area. Of the metro areas, LA has the weakest lax scene. Does anyone know why SF or SD weren't chosen to host this?

It was just announced that LA is going to get a MLL team, so they must be doing something right with lacrosse

[TrojanLaxman5]

Here's a bulletin I just recieved about the First four and the teams' practice schedules this week:

Special Bulletin: PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL LACROSSE ENTHUSIASTS

Subject: First 4 Lacrosse Teams in Orange County

The lacrosse teams of the First 4 Invitational will be practicing in Orange County. The practice itinerary of each team is as follows:

Wednesday: Notre Dame at Peninsula Park, Newport Beach from 2-5pm.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?fo ... code=92661

Thursday: Georgetown at Peninsula Park, Newport Beach from 2-5pm.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?fo ... code=92661


Thursday & Friday: Syracuse at Chapman University, Chapman Stadium 6-8pm
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?fo ... a&zipcode=

Saturday: All teams at the First 4 Event

Sunday: North Carolina TBD. Details to follow.

[Homebrew]

pistol pete,
Let us be clear that this event is not a tournament but a one day showcase.

[TrojanLaxman5]

More info, high school and MDIA game times:

"In addition, prior to the First 4's dual main event, there are several
preliminary competitions featuring several top-ranked local high schools and
select college clubs as well, including UC Santa Barbara and Colorado State
University - a rematch of last year's MDIA national championship game -- on
The Home Depot Center track at 3 p.m. Admission to the UCSB-CSU contest is free.

Also, a special high school schedule, featuring eight of the top Southern
and Northern California high schools teams, will take place as follows:
Coronado/St. Ignatius (2 p.m. on the turf); Torrey Pines/Monte Vista
Danville (1 p.m. on the track); La Costa Canyon/Berkeley (Noon on the turf);
and Malibu/Foothill (11 a.m. on the track). Admission to these high school
contests are free as well."