The EPOCH North American Invitational Showcase, Presented By vineyard vines Announces Three-Day Showcase
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (January 23, 2021) – EPOCH Lacrosse, a leading manufacturer of lacrosse equipment designed to increase playability and maximize performance by utilizing world class materials and techniques, announces their launch of the 2021 EPOCH North American Showcase (NAS). The North American Showcase is a national lacrosse event that includes sponsorship by vineyard vines, the lifestyle apparel brand that has continually demonstrated their support for lacrosse.
The NAIS, three-day showcase will take place from July 19 - 21 at Philadelphia’s elite NCAA regulated turf fields, The Proving Grounds. This exclusive event is an invite only for girls and boy’s lacrosse players, classes 2022 - 2026, and requires a recommendation from a school or club lacrosse coach. Each player will receive elite, custom EPOCH gear unique to this event.
“We’re thrilled to pioneer a national event of this caliber with a partner like vineyard vines,” said James Miceli, CEO of EPOCH Lacrosse. “We are thrilled to be hosting the North American Showcase. Athletes will feel the presence of top NCAA, MCLA, PLL and top High School coaches at one showcase will give each player in attendance phenomenal exposure to the broadest span of professional and amateur lacrosse.”
This event, atypical for today’s lacrosse showcases, is designed to bring top players across the country together to learn what it takes to excel at the next level in high school, college and the pros. The showcase focuses on college recruiting, player development, and total lacrosse industry immersion.
“I’ve been to hundreds of showcases and they’re all similar,” stated Tom West, Director for EPOCH Events. “This event is for players that want to experience more at each level. Players that want to play with the best, but also learn from the best PLL, NLL players and top MCLA and NCAA coaches.”
Epoch has signed a multi-year partnership with Apex Events to help operate and promote this event. Apex Lacrosse Events is a nationally recognized event operator and marketing company with a proven track record of running quality recruiting events for high school boys and girls.
About EPOCH North American Showcase
EPOCH NAIS is an elite, invite only recruiting and professional development lacrosse event in North America. For more information, please visit our website https://www.epocheventco.com/northamericanshowcase
ABOUT vineyard vines®
A company best known for its whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logo, was founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard when brothers Shep and Ian Murray cut their ties with corporate America to start making ties that represented the Good Life. In addition to signature neckwear, vineyard vines offers a variety of clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Products are sold in over 600 specialty and department stores worldwide, through a seasonal catalog at 1.800.892.4982, online at vineyardvines.com and at over 100 freestanding stores.
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