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CityLax’s Annual Gala — taking place Wednesday, May 6 at the New York Athletic Club from 6pm - 9pm— is more than a celebration. It is the single most important night of the year for our mission.

As our largest fundraiser, the Gala fuels everything we do. The energy in the room translates directly into opportunity across New York City. Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, and every paddle raised helps ensure that CityLax's programs remain completely free for underserved youth in all five boroughs.

 

Because of this event, thousands of student-athletes are introduced to lacrosse, receive equipment, coaching, mentorship, and access to teams that would otherwise be out of reach. The Gala powers our Discover Lacrosse, Winter Clinics, Summer Camps, and Open Play programming, while also supporting our PSAL team grants. Our Gala provides year-round support that removes financial barriers and replaces them with possibility and opportunity.

On May 6, we don’t just gather to celebrate — we gather to invest in the next generation of leaders. When we come together at the New York Athletic Club, we are opening doors, expanding access, and changing lives through the game we love -- lacrosse!

HONOREES

Adam Doneger - CityLax Hall of Fame
Brittany Brown - Ed McGuinn Humanitarian Award

Billy Nguyen - Gavril Pasternak Volunteerism Award

Single Ticket Options

All tickets include entry to the Gala, food, and drinks. 
 

Adult Ticket - $275 each. 

Young Professional Ticket - $150 (ages 18-35).

Youth Ticket - $75 each (ages 17 & under)

Early Bird Special Adult Ticket - $225 each (through April 15. 2026)

​​Group Ticket Options 

*All Group Tick Packages will receive early access at the Gala to a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests (TBD). Option to add on youth tickets at $75/ticket with early access to the meet and greet as well. Open bar will be open for early access

Gold Partner - $5,000

Table for 10 includes premium reserved seating for your group, full access to the Gala program, and an elevated guest experience throughout the evening.  Signage on table representing your organization • 1 full page add in the Gala Program. Special Gala Gift for your organization

Silver Partner - $3,500 

5 person cocktail table.  Signage on table representing your organization. Half page ad in Gala Program. Special Gala Gift for your organization

 

Bronze Partner - $2,500

10 tickets to Gala. Special Gala Gift for your organization

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Partner for the Gala: $25,000.00

Be a part of the CityLax-USA Lacrosse Initiative to Grow the Urban Game in NYC Middle Schools Help build a true “urban community” of school-based lacrosse in each of the five (5) boroughs. Underwrite the innovative USA Lacrosse/CityLax curriculum designed for middle school lacrosse development in small spaces. Five (5) Schools in each borough need to be equipped and supported for physical education, after school intramurals, and then intra-school team lacrosse.
Package includes: 

  • Two (2) tables of 10 with organization recognition signage on table in Premium location for Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • Inclusion in the Gala Program with 1 Full Page Ad (Inside Front or Back Cover)

  • Emcee Thank You during the live programming

  • Gala Sponsor Recognition (if commitment and any applicable logo is received by April 19th)

  • Recognition on CityLax Website and on all social media channels (over 20,000 followers)

  • Stand-alone email correspondence to CityLax database (over 12,000) each quarter (4x) from May 2026 to May 2027.

  • Early access at the Gala a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests (TBD)

Supporting Partner - 3 Year Endowment for a College Scholarship Award: $15,000.00

Help our student-athletes succeed in launching their college careers by funding a new scholarship award that will be named in your honor for the next three years. Each year for three years, two $2,500 awards will support two graduating high school seniors (one boy and one girl). The awards will be used to cover costs of tuition, course materials, and/or school-based room and board for their first year in college.

Package includes: 

  • One (1) table of 10 with organization recognition signage on table in Premium location for Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • Inclusion in the Gala Program with one (1) Full Page Ad

  • Emcee Thank You during the live programming

  • Gala Sponsor Recognition (if commitment and any applicable logo is received by April 19th)

  • Recognition on CityLax Website and on all social media channels (over 20,000 followers)

  • Stand-alone email correspondence to CityLax database (over 12,000) 2x between May 2026 to May 2027.

  • Early access at the Gala to a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests (TBD)

  • Award Luncheon & Opportunity to Meet Your Sponsored Student-Athletes

School Team Support Packages $10,000 

Start Up Funds for a Public Middle School Program. Provide sticks, protective equipment, uniforms, and other necessities to start a new, afterschool, middle school program in one of the five (5) boroughs.

Package Includes: 

  • One (1) table of 10 with organization recognition signage on table in secondary location for Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • Gift Package from CityLax

  • Inclusion in Gala Program with a Full-Page Ad (April 19th cut off for artwork)

  • Early access at the Gala to a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests (TBD)

  • One (1) stand-alone email correspondence to CityLax database (over 12,000) between May 2026 and December 2026 (Date TBD)

Partner with Two (2) School Teams: $6,000

Provide 2 teams with an assistant coach or essential lacrosse equipment/needs (sticks, balls, goals, transportation) for a season. Package Includes:

  • One (1) table of 10 with organization recognition signage on table in Secondary location for Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • Gift Package from CityLax

  • Inclusion in Gala Program with 1/2 Page Ad (April 19th cut off for artwork)

  • Early access at the Gala to a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests

  • One (1) shared email correspondence to CityLax database (over 12,000) between May 2026 to December 2026 (Date TBD)

Send a Team to Summer Camp: $4,000

Cover the cost of insurance, goals, pinnies, healthy snacks and coaches for our student- athletes to attend our free summer camp Package Includes:

  • 6 Adult Tickets plus Hall of Fame Ceremony Seating

  • Gift Package from CityLax

  • Early access at the Gala to a meet and greet with lacrosse special guests (TBD)

Program Ad Opportunities

Communicate your support in print, i.e. offer a special message from an organization, for an honoree or offer a personal tribute for someone special or in memoriam. The FINAL DEADLINE for final ad copy and artwork will be April 19th (about 3 weeks before the Gala on May 6th).

  • Full Page Ad- $1,000 -includes four (4) Tickets to the Gala

  • Half Page Ad- $500- includes two (2) Tickets to the Gala

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