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Since our beginnings, STX has been committed to growing the game of lacrosse on every level. We are 100% dedicated to providing the best gear in the game to players of all ages and skill levels. And, we continue to introduce the fastest game on two feet to thousands of new lacrosse players every year. We do this through STX teams, camps and tournaments and also through other events showcasing lacrosse to support local and national charitable organizations.
Just a few of the many programs started and/or made possible by STX are:
Believe in Tomorrow (formerly the Grant-a-Wish Foundation)
STX is a major sponsor of the believe in Tomorrow Youth Lacrosse Tournament for girls and boys with participating teams from the east and west coasts as well as international youth teams from Canada. The Believe in Tomorrow tournament provides 2 days of games in June including lacrosse skills clinics run by STX Celebrity players and an STX fan zone. Tournament proceeds from Believe in Tomorrow go directly to improve the quality of life for critically ill children and their families. Believe in Tomorrow serves over 38,000 children each year.
Special Olympics
STX is a donor to the Special Olympics providing prizes and funding for the athletes competing in the Maryland Special Olympics.
U.S. Lacrosse BRIDGE Program
STX is a major, and founding sponsor of the BRIDGE Program at U.S. Lacrosse. STX provides sticks and protective equipment for young players in 12 participating states in the U.S. This program is dedicated to expanding the sport in non–traditional & underserved communities to embody diversity of players, coaches, officials and supporters.
U. S. Lacrosse Youth Equipment Grant Program
STX is a major, and founding sponsor of this U.S. Lacrosse Program. STX provides a team’s worth of complete sticks and protective gear to 5 teams annually. The 2005 recipients of STX youth grants went to youth and high school teams Jacksonville NC, Charleston WV, Lehigh Acres FL, Wayne NJ and Carmel IN. The teams designated for grants demonstrate financial need and/or reside in U.S. regions where lacrosse opportunities are limited or non-existent (with-in the USA). This program also works in conjunction with the BRIDGE program to assist underserved communities.
U.S. Lacrosse New Start Program
STX is a major, and founding, sponsor of this developmental assistance program. STX works with U.S. Lacrosse to offer a one-time team equipment discount through a retailer of choice.
Tewaaraton Foundation
STX was the inaugural lacrosse sponsor of the Tewaaraton Trophy when it was established and awarded for the first time in 2001. STX has also contributed to the annual award presentation and banquet. The Tewaaraton Trophy is given to the top male and female varsity collegiate lacrosse players in the U.S. Jen Adams received the award in 2001 and Kyle Harrison was the male player recipient in 2005.
Lacrosse for Leukemia Tournament
STX is a founding sponsor of this annual fall tournament in Baltimore. The Lacrosse for Leukemia Tournament brings together a mix of 10 Division I and III men’s college lacrosse teams that compete in round robin games on the first Saturday in October. The tournament proceeds go towards research and funding to find a cure for Leukemia & Lymphoma.
Kugluktuk Grizzlies and Team Nunuvat
STX provided this Arctic Circle team with equipment and uniforms for their competition in the Canadian Nationals. This team is from Kugluktuk, Nunuvat territory in Northern Canada, just 10 miles from the Arctic Circle where the sport of lacrosse is a powerful vehicle for addressing social issues and school attendance among teenagers. Check out this link to see this incredible story of the power of lacrosse. (link to video)
Bilderback Day
STX is the major sponsor of Bilderback Day and the “Bildy” scholarship award. Held annually in June, this tournament includes boys and girls youth team contests and High School All-Star games played through out Anne Arundel County, Maryland. STX sponsors a fan zone and a skills clinic given by STX celebrities such as Tom Marechek, Gary Gait, Kyle Harrison and Kevin Boland. STX also presents men’s and women’s Division I coaches to come and speak to the players about lacrosse, life and the keys to success as a student athlete.
Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament (Garden City, NY)
STX sponsors this youth boys and girls weekend of games in June. STX supports a fan zone of lacrosse skills stations and entertainment for the players and families. The proceeds benefit the Andy Foundation which provides audiovisual equipment for the Cancer Center for Children at Winthrop Hospital and the Miracle Foundation Building at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Conney Tournament
STX sponsors this one day youth tournament for boys and girls competition in July. The profits from this tournament benefit the youth leagues of Connecticut.
BraveHeart lacrosse Tournament (Sacramento, CA)
STX is a sponsor of The Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association “Braveheart” tournament for youth boys and girls teams. This weekend in May each year decides which teams move on to the NCJLA Championships.
Genesee Valley Fall Brawl
STX is a major sponsor of the College Division I and III Men’s Fall Ball preview. This tournament allows for 16 Division I teams to compete on the 3rd Saturday of October and the Div III Men’s teams to compete on the 4th Sunday in October. This is a round robin style tournament so that college teams have a chance to preview their new players. Tournament proceeds go to the Hereford youth lacrosse leagues of Maryland.
IA Club Championships
STX is a major sponsor of the Intercollegiate Associates Championships held every May. STX enables college club programs around the country, that are not varsity teams but follow similar guidelines, to compete in the same location for a national title. The competition includes men’s and women’s club teams throughout the United States. A total of 16 A level men’s teams, 8 B level men’s teams and 16 women’s teams compete.
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