SPARKS, Md. — The USA Lacrosse Spring Premiere, scheduled for Jan. 4-6 in Auburndale, Fla., has been canceled due to concerns related to COVID-19.

The event was to be a key training opportunity for the U.S. women’s national team before this summer’s world championship, highlighted by an exhibition game on Jan. 5 against England.

The decision was made by USA Lacrosse after consulting with members of the team and medical staff about issues related to the recent spike in the number of positive cases in various parts of the country, limited testing resources, the potential for quarantine situations in the event of a positive test and other factors.

“We were looking forward to this opportunity to compete, but the health and safety of our players and staff comes first,” said Skip Lichtfuss, director of national teams and high performance for USA Lacrosse. 

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USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, leads the U.S. National Teams Program and establishes universal standards. With nearly 400,000 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.