Georgia to Host 24-Hour Lacrosse Event

Shootout for Soldiers, the 24-hour lacrosse event, will return Kennesaw, GA, along with six other locations this summer.

Since its inception in 2012, Shootout for Soldiers has raised more than $4 million dollars for wounded U.S. service members and looks to further its effort this year.

For Erik Mineo Executive Director of Shootout for Soldiers, "Shootout for Soldiers is proud to return to Atlanta, GA in 2022 after a two-year break. Atlanta is a natural fit for our venue and mission to support American veterans and foster community engagement. The local Atlanta lacrosse community is eager to support and we are eager to grow the game. Our veterans need our support now more than ever and we are excited to connect with the Atlanta community.”

Shootout for Soldiers Atlanta organizer and former U.S. Marine, Brett Stevens, commented that, “We are very excited to host Shootout for Soldiers for our 5th time here in the sunny south. It’s a real privilege for the community to be able to give back through the sport of lacrosse.” Those interested in participating in the May 21 and May 22 Atlanta event can begin to register at https://shootoutforsoldiers.com/events/atlanta-2022/.

The games are open to both male and female teams of all ages, with an honorary veterans’ game as well. For additional information, visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com ABOUT SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS: Started by a group of high school students in Maryland, Shootout for Soldiers is a 24-hour lacrosse game benefiting our nation’s heroes.

The mission of Shootout for Soldiers is to use the platform of lacrosse to engage communities with their local veterans and support their healthy and successful transition into civilian life. By raising more than $5 million dollars since its inception in 2012, Shootout for Soldiers has helped provide financial, physical, and emotional support and services to United States service men and women.

To learn more, please visit www.ShootoutForSoldiers.com or follow @SFSLacrosse on Twitter.