The 2014 Founders' Cup, the Canadian Lacrosse Association's (CLA) Junior 'B' National Championship, is set to take place August 19-24 in Halifax's historic Halifax Forum.  

Set right in the heart of Halifax, the Halifax Forum will be the home of the best junior 'B' lacrosse players in all of Canada as seven teams from across the country faceoff against one another to claim the title of National Champion.  Competing as representatives of their home member association the seven teams are the Red Deer Rampage (Alberta), the S.W.A.T. (Saskatchewan), the Blizzard (Manitoba), the Six Nations Rebels (Ontario), the Seneca WarChiefs (Iroquois Lacrosse), Team Quebec (Quebec) and Team NS (Nova Scotia).

With twenty-four games happening over the course of six days, Halifax will convert to HaliLAX becoming an epicentre for some of the best Canadian box lacrosse action this summer.  

The host team, Team Nova Scotia, looks to continue their momentum and growth from last year's fourth place finish.  They open their championship run on Tuesday against the Red Deer Rampage at 2p.m. and then take on the Manitoba Blizzard at 8p.m.  Meanwhile defending champions, the Six Nations Rebels, look to defend their title to make it four straight championship titles, opening their championship run against the S.W.A.T at 2p.m.  The event concludes Sunday August 24 with the championship gold medal game where the winner will take home the title of Canadian National Junior 'B' Lacrosse Champion.

"Lacrosse Nova Scotia is honoured to be host of the 2014 Founders' Cup," said Mike Hayes, Lacrosse Nova Scotia President.  "The Founders' Cup represents a rich history of great lacrosse being playing throughout the country and is emblematic of the founders of organized Lacrosse.  Hosting the 2014 Founders' Cup in a historic venue such as the Halifax Forum seems like a perfect fit; HaliLAX residents have the opportunity to experience what the great game of lacrosse is all about."

Tickets are still available and can be purchased as single game tickets, game day passes or full tournament passes.  Tickets and packages can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/1k7i9Jk

Prices
Single Game Tickets        Adult $10    Youth $5
Game Day Passes           Adult $20    Youth $10
Tournament Passes         Adult $80    Youth $40

Can't make it to catch the action live? The 2014 Founders' Cup has you covered!  Through partnership with Bell Aliant Community One, live coverage will be available for every game - be sure to tune in!

For more information on the event plus the full schedule, visit: http://founderscup2014.ca/index.php

About the Canadian Lacrosse Association
The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada.  The CLA mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members and leading our partners and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate.   We value health, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork.  For more details on the Canadian Lacrosse Association and the sport of lacrosse, visit www.lacrosse.ca

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For more information, contact:
Britany Gordon
CLA Events and Communication Coordinator
613-260-2028 ext. 302
britany@lacrosse.ca