Get your game on!

Come Sail Away to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County—the premier location for your next sporting event. For over three centuries, we have been host to large and small national and international events including the Volvo Ocean Race Sailing Regattas, World Cup Lacrosse Championships, NCAA events, National and State softball and baseball tournaments, National and State soccer tournaments, ice hockey championships, and multiple AAU events. Our area provides first-rate venues and a variety of top-quality accommodations. Bring your tournament to Historic Annapolis and make your own history by becoming part of our history.

The Chesapeake Bayhawks, a professional Lacrosse team, plays their  home games in Annapolis at the United States Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

Chesapeake Bayhawks Capture Third Major League Lacrosse Championship
Balanced offense and suffocating defense was key in 13-9 defeat of Long Island

Unbridled joy!  That is the only way to describe the scene in Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon, August 22, 2010, as the Chesapeake Bayhawks celebrated capturing the Major League Lacrosse Championship. Players took turns hoisting the Steinfeld Cup while members of the coaching staff gave each other hearty bear hugs.

"I'm just so proud of the players. I think about guys like Buggs Combs, Kyle Dixon and Chris Garrity, who have been with this organization for a long time and were so hungry for a championship. Those are our leaders and I"m so happy we were able to win this for them," Chesapeake president and head coach Brendan Kelly said.

For game highlights, please visit www.thebayhawks.com.

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 World Lacrosse Championships. Congratulations to Team USA for winning the Federation of International Lacrosse Championship!  Team USA beat Canada 12-10. The MVP of the 2010 FIL World Championships was Midfielder Paul Rabil (Boston Cannons).

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Junior League of Annapolis, Inc presents The Fourth Annual Volunteers on the Run 5K Sunday September 19, 2010 beginning 8:30 AM at Quiet Waters Park, Red Maple Pavilion, Annapolis, MD.  (Rain or Shine)
Fun for runners and walkers of all ages.
Register online at www.jlannapolis.org through September 15, 2010.

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Hospice Cup XXIX Saturday September 25, 2010
Volunteers needed for various task throughout the day.
Shifts are: 
Shift 1:  9 AM - 11:30 AM. This shift takes care of Spectator Boat check-in. Volunteers will set up check-in tables, distribute Race Programs, help guest  board boat(s).
Shift 2:  12 PM - 3 PM. This shift helps in set-up of Shore party. Involves moving and placing tables, chairs, and setting up check-in area.
Shift 3:  1 PM -  5 PM. Volunteers in this shift check-in guests, greet guest as they enter the event tent, help with Wine Raffle and sell merchandise.
Shift 4:  4 PM - 8 PM. This shift takes care of guest check-in, helps with Live Auction and works to clean up check-in area as last guests enter.
Register on line at www.hospicecup.org.

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Potomac Pedalers Touring Club (PPTC) in partnership with the local cycling community, Capital Bicycle, City of Annapolis and wholeness for Humanity is hosting "Experience Annapolis Weekend".  The event consists of city tours, boat tours, walking tours,cycling eco tours and a recetion with Mayor Josh Cohen. Most rides vary in length from 20 to 66 miles on routes designed by Annapolis cycists. For registration information, including hotel accommodations, please visit www.bikepptc.org.

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Elite tournaments will host 5 soccer tournaments.
March 2010
May 2010  -   Memorial Weekend
September 2010  -  Labor Day Weekend
October 2010  -  Columbus Day Weekend
November 2010
Please contact Mike Libber. Mike Libber founder & president of Elite Tournaments, was a prolific high scholl player earning the 1993 Player of the Year Award while leading Archbishop Curley to the MIAA Championship He continued his playing career for UMBC and became coach Pete Corengi's assistant in 1999. He coached Oakland Mills High School in 2005 & 2006 and was at the helm for the Baltimore Bays' U-23 team that won the 2002 National Championship. Mike estimates the number of participants and families generates more than 1.5 million dollars to the local communiy for the weekend as they pack hotels, restaurants and attractions. Mike runs tournaments throughout the United States. His love of soccer is apparent.

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Multi-sport clinics are offered at USNA.

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Please fill out an RFP or contact Jo McNees at 410.626.2598 or jmcnees@visitannapolis.org for more information.