Maryland Takes Center Stage

The weather was perfect this weekend for an exciting and eventful array of sports around the state. From horse racing to cycling to extreme races, there was something for everyone to participate in. Here is a snapshot of why Maryland is a growing Sports destination:

Maryland will have another, as the 137^th Preakness featured the largest crowd ever. Over 120,000 people donned their snazziest outfits, partied, jammed and celebrated horse racing at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore City. The horse racing did not disappoint either. I Will Have Another narrowly defeated Bodemeister to put itself in position to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. Stay tuned to see if I Will Have Another attempts to make history at the Belmont Stakes on June 9^th.    

Weekend Events at a Glance

This weekend proves to be an exciting one in the state of Maryland. Not only are there a plethora of events going on throughout the state (see list below) but the International Canoe Federation has traveled across the pond for a technical site visit out at ASCI in Garrett County for the 2014 Canoe Slalom World Championships. Fearless leader Terry will be on site helping to guide the visit and ensure Maryland is ready for Worlds in 2014!!!  Terry will provide us with insights on the visit and the ICF’s feedback on ASCI early next week, so be sure to check back!!

Check out these upcoming events in your area:

• NCAA DI Women’s Lacrosse Championship- 1st Round (Loyola)
• Poolesville Road Race
• Leonardtown Criterium
• Tri-Rock Annapolis
• NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse Championships- 1st Round (Johns Hopkins)
• NCAA DI Women’s Lax Championships-1st Round (University of Maryland)
• NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Championship 2nd Round (Stevenson)
• NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Championship 2nd Round (Salisbury)
• NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship Round 2 (Salisbury)

So get out there and enjoy all the great sporting events happening around Maryland this weekend!

For more information on each event as well as other events in the area visit: www.marylandsports.us/events

Terps Take Trophy in Towson !!!

Energy, energy, energy.  That’s what Terry felt at the end of the short hop up 83 to Johnny U Stadium yesterday.  Because despite the 80+ degree temperature, the partisan crowd was electrified at seeing the Maryland women’s lacrosse team storm back from an initial 6 goal deficit to beat the reigning (five year) champs from Northwestern.

Just as noteworthy as the intensity of the crowd was the size — nearly 10,000 fans.  That’s the largest attendance for a women’s lacrosse event ever.

A great victory for the lady Terps and dynamite product placement for that other home team whose logo is prominent in the trophy hoist.

Stand by for the rest of the Baltimore’s lax weekend as we journey to M&T for the men’s fnal.  Weather is beautiful and fans are pumped.