LakePoint Sports Kicks off 2024 Champions Weekends Series with Academy Sports + Outdoors ‘March of Champions’ Weekend Presented by POMI Insurance
ATLANTA (March 7, 2024) — LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2024 Champions Weekend Series with the highly anticipated Academy Sports + Outdoors “March of Champions” weekend presented by POMI Insurance, scheduled for March 8-10, 2024. This event marks the first of six Champions Weekends of the year, promising an explosion of talent across LakePoint’s five premium venues.
With over 2.5 million guests annually, LakePoint’s dedication to delivering an unforgettable experience for its visitors shines brightly during the six sold-out Champions Weekends. Across the sprawling campus, brands and campus ambassadors eagerly await ready to delight guests with engaging activations and exciting giveaways. Sports fans will have the opportunity to catch live remote broadcasts by 680 The Fan, the leading sports station in the Southeast. The venues will be alive with music, premium food & beverage specials and the hottest deals in apparel and accessories–creating an unforgettable atmosphere for athletes, families, and fans.
The Academy Sports + Outdoors “March of Champions” weekend is set to deliver an electrifying display of talent and fan engagement across LakePoint’s five premium venues. During the three-day span, campus will buzz with tens of thousands of guests, eagerly cheering on athletes from across the nation as they gather to compete in a diverse array of tournaments and events. Whether it’s the intensity of the Prep Baseball Invitational at the Baseball Village, the fierce competition of the GA Sweet Tea Gymnastics event at the Champions Center, the adrenaline of the Pylon 7v7 tournament at the Multi-Purpose Fields, or the lively ambiance of the Lucky Charm Challenge at the Beach Pavilion, there will be ample competition and action-packed highlights for all to enjoy. The collaboration between LakePoint and Academy Sports + Outdoors for the first Champions Weekend of the series underscores a shared commitment to excellence in providing unparalleled experiences for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. The partnership solidifies LakePoint’s position as the premier destination for travel and youth sports, showcasing its state-of-the-art facilities and dedication to delivering top-notch events that attract guests nationwide.
“We are so proud to partner with brands like Academy Sports + Outdoors and POMI Insurance, as they align perfectly with our mission, vision, purpose, and values,” said Erika Wyant, Director of Marketing at LakePoint Sports. “Together, we strive to create a synergy that goes beyond competition— fostering a community where our shared values amplify the positive impact on every athlete, parent, coach, and guest on our campus. Our commitment to collaboration ensures that each moment on our campus is not just memorable, but a celebration of unity, purpose, and shared success. We invite brands to join us in shaping an environment where excellence meets values, making every competition a truly remarkable and enriching experience for all.”
For more information on LakePoint Sports and the Academy Sports + Outdoors “March of Champions” weekend, visit LakePointSports.com
About LakePoint Sports
LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, encompasses a sprawling 1,300-acre campus featuring five premium venues: the Champions Center Indoor Pavilion, the Baseball Village, the Multi-Purpose Fields Complex, the Beach Pavilion, and Terminus Wake Park. Focused on delivering excellence in the guest experience and fostering world-class partnerships, LakePoint annually hosts millions of guests from across the globe and attracts athletes to compete against the nation’s best. Leveraging influential media platforms and pioneering innovative technology, LakePoint Sports is dedicated to setting the standard in travel and youth sports.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 282 stores across 18 states. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.