SPARKS, Md. – Atlas Restaurant Group will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Post-Ceremony Reception and the USA Lacrosse Alumni Reception. Both events will take place in Baltimore on Jan. 11, 2025 with the alumni reception event at the Waterfront Hotel in Fells Point and the Hall of Fame reception at The Choptank in Fells Point.
The Waterfront Hotel and The Choptank are among the Atlas Restaurant Group’s more than 50 properties spread across five states.
“These two events are a celebration of the history of the game and the best to have participated in it,” said Will Blake, VP of Corporate Partnerships for USA Lacrosse. “This partnership is an important piece of our hometown strategy to highlight lacrosse in Baltimore. There’s no one better for this than the Atlas Restaurant Group with Alex Smith’s close ties to USA Lacrosse as a supporter and former national team player. There’s more to come with USA Lacrosse and the Atlas Restaurant Group.”
“Our sponsorship with USA Lacrosse for these hallmark events is a testament to our deep connection to Baltimore,” said Alex Smith, Founder and President of Atlas Restaurant Group. “I am proud to support the legacy of the game while celebrating the individuals who have shaped its history. We’re honored to host these events at our Baltimore properties and contribute to the continued growth and recognition of lacrosse in our hometown.”
This year’s National Lacrosse Hall of Fame will recognize eight luminaries in the sport – Carol Cantele, John Grant Jr., Kristen Kjellman Marshall, Brodie Merrill, Patti Klecha-Porter, Paul Rabil, Betsy Meng Ramsey, and Vin LoBello (posthumous). Established in 1957, over 450 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, which is located at USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md.
Tickets for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which includes access to the post-ceremony reception at The Choptank, are now on sale.
The alumni reception will bring together past men’s and women’s national team players along with current and past USA Lacrosse board and foundation members. The U.S. National Team Program has been the most successful in international competition over several decades, winning a total of 36 world championships conducted by World Lacrosse and its predecessors. Smith played on the 2010 U.S. men’s team which won gold in Manchester, England.
About Atlas Restaurant Group
Atlas Restaurant Group is a Baltimore-based lifestyle hospitality group founded in 2012 by President and CEO, Alexander Smith, with uncompromising effort to deliver authentic cuisine from around the world. Atlas currently operates over 50 concepts across Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, employing over 3,000 people nationwide. Each Atlas concept redefines the traditional dining experience – consistently delivering the highest integrity product, impeccable service and an unparalleled entertainment experience.
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About USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse leads the U.S. National Teams Program and establishes universal standards. With more than 425,000 members across the country, USA Lacrosse unites the community of players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders. Working together, we inspire participation, enrich the athlete experience, and support the growth of the sport.
