BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool brand is taking the field as the proud
founding partner of the Premier Lacrosse League's Maryland
Whipsnakes during its homecoming weekend at Homewood Field in
Baltimore from August 3-4, 2024. The Whirlpool brand partnership
with the Maryland Whipsnakes expands upon the brand's three-year
partnership with the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).
Whirlpool brand is collaborating with the PLL on game day
initiatives and on-site activations for the Maryland Whipsnakes'
homecoming weekend including:
- Player meet & greets at the Whirlpool Premier Zone
Activation, where fans will have the chance to interact with PLL
players and get their autographs on PLL x Whirlpool brand autograph
cards.
- Specially designed jersey care cards by Whirlpool with every
PLL Jersey sold this season to help fans properly care for and
preserve their team jerseys.
- PLL x Whirlpool branded towels, water bottles, and game
schedule magnets for game attendees.
- Whirlpool brand will own exclusive broadcast rights for the
Whipsnakes' homecoming weekend at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
- Exclusive Whirlpool Jersey Patches on all Maryland Whipsnakes
uniforms.
- Plus, more co-branded giveaways and in-game experiences
throughout the weekend!
"Whirlpool was brilliant in helping us welcome our eight teams
to their new home cities last year. Today, we're proud to introduce
them home as the founding partner of the Maryland Whipsnakes," said
Paul Rabil, co-founder and president
of the PLL. "The enthusiasm we've seen from fans at our Homecoming
Weekends throughout the season has been remarkable – and there's no
doubt Maryland fans will show out
for the Whipsnakes this weekend."
"As a proud founding partner of the Maryland Whipsnakes, we're
bringing game day fun to Baltimore
fans," said Shannon Blakely, Vice
President of North America Brand Marketing at Whirlpool
Corporation. "Whirlpool is excited to have an expanded on-site
presence during homecoming weekend in Baltimore and to continue to grow our
successful partnership with the PLL."
In their shared mission to make lacrosse more accessible, the
two organizations will aim to expand access to clean uniforms and
equipment to youth lacrosse organizations. Together, in partnership
with ReLax Collections, the non-profit that PLL partners with to
identify schools and youth lacrosse organizations that require
support with equipment and uniforms, the two organizations plan to
help make an impact across the country.
To learn more about the Maryland Whipsnakes' season schedule,
and to purchase tickets for the 2024 season,
visit: https://premierlacrosseleague.com/teams/maryland-whipsnakes/select.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best
global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of
improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the
company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs
of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana,
Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the
company reported approximately $19
billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55
manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at
WhirlpoolCorp.com.
About the Premier Lacrosse League
The Premier Lacrosse
League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men's professional
lacrosse league in North America,
composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world.
Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor
Paul Rabil and his brother, serial
entrepreneur and investor, Mike
Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of
Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group,
Arctos Sports Partners, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group,
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and
other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed
through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2,
and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports
Business Journal and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports
by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit
www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social
media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook
(@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok
(@pll).
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