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2003 Under-19 World Championships • Hosted by US Lacrosse Results page US Lacrosse will host the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) and International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) Under-19 World Championships June 26-July 5, 2003, at Towson (Md.) University. The event will mark the first time the men's and women's U-19 world championships are conducted jointly. US Lacrosse has appointed Ryan McClernan chair of the 2003 Under-19 World Championships Committee, and Beth Reisinger as event coordinator. Information on donating to and sponsoring the 2003 U.S. men's and women's U-19 teams is available by clicking here. Information on sponsoring the 2003 U-19 World Championships event is available in PDF format by clicking here. The fifth men's tournament will feature: Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Iroquois, Japan, South Korea, the U.S. and Wales. The third women's tournament will include: Australia, Canada, England, Japan, Scotland, the U.S. and Wales. Team Sponsorship Opportunities • Event Sponsorship Information (PDF) • Event News • Tickets and Venue Information • Games Schedule • Event History • Links to Participating Nations • Hotels • Air Travel • What To Do in Baltimore Event News
Towson Stadium, fresh off a $31.5 million upgrade, is one of the finest lacrosse facilities in the world. The recent renovations included the addition of a state-of-the-art press box, permanent seating on both sides of the field, and a new field house containing office space and locker rooms. Seating capacity has been expanded to 11,198. An eight-lane track surrounds the Astro Turf 12 playing surface. Prohibited Items: You are not allowed to bring backpacks, bottles, coolers, large purses, picnic baskets and/or live animals into Towson Stadium!
The 2003 U-19 World Championships schedule features 50 games over 10 days, beginning with a Canada/England showdown on the men's side Thursday evening, June 28, and culminating in the women's and men's finals Saturday evening, July 5. The schedule is available in PDF format by clicking here. The U-19 World Championships began as an ILF event in 1988 in Adelaide, Australia. The event was held every four years before switching to 1999. The U.S. has won each of the previous four championships. The IFWLA began its U-19 championship in 1995 in Haverford, Pa. Australia and the U.S. have each won one title.
Australia • Canada (men's) (women's) • England • Germany • Iroquois Nation WST Sports is handling team and spectator housing and hotel accomodations. Phone 410.923.2070 or toll free 1.888.529.9898, or fax 410.987.2529. You also may email WST Sports at lacrosse@wstsports.com. WST Sports is open Monday—Friday, 9 a.m.—5 p.m. EST. For air travel arrangements, contact Beaumont Martin at the US Lacrosse travel partner, Roland Park Travel, by phone at 410.433.9300, fax at 410.433.1580, or email at lacrosse@rolandparktravel.com. Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County and is home to numerous restaurants, shops, and the Towson Town Center mall. Towson University is just 10 miles north of downtown Baltimore, which features the Inner Harbor and historic neighborhoods such as Canton, Federal Hill and Fells Point. From the Inner Harbor, you're a quick walk or a water taxi ride away from attractions like the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center and Oriole Park at Camden Yards. For more information on “Charm City,” visit the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association web site at http://www.baltimore.org. Page last updated 5/7/03 |
2003 U-19 World Championships Links 2003 U.S. Men's U-19 Team Info 2003 U.S. Women's U-19 Team Info 2003 U.S. U-19 Team Sponsorship Opportunities 2003 U.S. Men's U-19 Team Sponsors 2003 U.S. Women's U-19 Team Sponsors 2003 U-19 Event Sponsorship Information (PDF) ILF and IFWLA U-19 Championship Policies (PDF) International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Organizations (IFWLA) Towson University official web site Towson University athletics official web site Adobe Acrobat Reader free copy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
