Sensational atmosphere at the largest lacrosse event in Austria
In 2010, the Austrian Lacrosse open took place for the sixth time and it was a huge success. Under the motto “Life is too short to play normal sports!” the Vienna Monarchs organized a tournament in a class of its own. The weekend from 14 to 16 of May was a big sport spectacle.
12 men teams and 6 women teams
Even though the event caused a sensation in the European lacrosse country the year before, the standards for this year were set even higher. 12 men teams and 6 ladies teams devoted themselves to the fastest sport on two legs. The tournament included teams from Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Slovenia and Great Britain. Since there are a lot of international teams, the level of the tournament rises year after year. The growing number of participants of more than 200 players emphasizes the perfect organization as well as the international famosity and popularity of lacrosse events.
Party-Feeling
There was also a great ambiance off the field – namely at the ALO parties. They began with the welcome party at the “Segelstrand”. The first game day which took place the next day ended with a great bbq on the field. Hard to top was the ALO player’s party in the ALLiN club. With its awesome beats and great lacrosse-pics the people celebrated until early morning hours.
Champions
In 2010, the women of the Hamburg Warriors won. In an exciting final they could prevail against the women of the Prague team. The Vienna Lady Monarchs reached the 5th place. The men of the Austrian national team could scramble a victory against the men from Prague. The Vienna Monarchs men team did also well and landed the 6th place.
