BOULDER, Colo. – The Ultimate Players Association (UPA) recently announced that Buffalo, NY will host the UPA High School
Eastern Ultimate Championships at the Lakeview Road Recreation Area on May 15-16, 2010.
The UPA High School Eastern Championships features the top high school Open and Girls’ Ultimate teams from states east of the
Mississippi. The tournament began in conjunction with the UPA High School Western Championships in 2005.
“We’re looking forward to bringing this event to the Northeast, where high school Ultimate is thriving,” said Will Deaver, Director of
Championships for the UPA. “The field site is great, and the Buffalo community is very excited about putting on a great tournament.”
"We look forward to welcoming the athletes, families and fans to Buffalo," said Pete Harvey, Manager for Sport Development, Buffalo
Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We will provide a first class venue and experience in a community that has a history of
hosting successful athletic events."
"The entire Western New York Ultimate Community is thrilled to be hosting the 2010 UPA High School Eastern Championships"
added Tournament Director, Kevin Jacobs. “This is a great opportunity to promote development of high school Ultimate in Western
New York, while raising awareness of our rapidly growing sport."
“We look at the Ultimate Players Association High School Eastern Championships as an excellent opportunity to showcase our city
to out-of-town athletes and families,” said Drew Cerza, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This event
continues to strengthen Buffalo’s brand as a leader in hosting amateur athletics and niche sports. At the same time, this event will
bring in significant tourism dollars for Buffalo and the surrounding area.”
The tournament will take place the weekend after the High School Western Ultimate Championships, which will be held on May 8-9,
2010 in Seattle, WA.
The 2010 UPA High School Eastern Ultimate Championships will take place May 15-16 at the Lakeview Road Recreation Area in
Buffalo, NY. There is no charge for spectators to view the action. For more information on the 2010 UPA High School Eastern
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