WHERE: Legacy Park, 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ 85212 – Fieldhouse B
WHEN: Saturday, April 2 (8 a.m. – 10 p.m. approximately)
Sunday, April 3 (8 a.m. – k3 p.m. approximately)
WHAT: Legacy Sports USA, Legacy Cares and USA Volleyball (Arizona Region) are partnering to host a memorial volleyball tournament at Legacy Park in honor of Alexa Cruz. The tournament will feature close to 100 teams from across the country ages 10U – 18U.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM LEGACY OF LOVE WILL BENEFIT THE TRAGEDY RELIEF FUND FOR THE FAMILIES.
WHY: Alexa was killed in a car accident on Feb. 3, 2022, while driving to an upcoming volleyball tournament in Austin, Texas (Lone Star National Qualifier). Severe weather cancelled flights so Alexa, her parents and two other families rented an SUV to make the drive to Austin. The car hit black ice and lost control, crashing into a truck. Alexa died at the scene, while her Venom Volleyball teammates Vanessa Ramirez and Gabby Romero were injured and taken to the hospital, along with Alexa’s mom.
A member of the Venom Red 18s, Alexa was a 17-year-old junior at Cesar Chavez High School.
Individual donations can be made by contacting Austin Jack with Legacy Cares –Austin@LegacyCaresinc.com.
ABOUT Legacy Park
Legacy Park, a 320-acre world class family sports and entertainment complex, fulfills the mission of Legacy Cares. The one-of-a-kind complex features a 5,000 seat Outdoor Stadium, 2,800 seat Indoor Arena, (35) Soccer/Lacrosse/Football Fields, (57) Indoor Volleyball Courts, (8) Baseball and Softball fields, (20) Basketball Courts, (41) Pickleball Courts, (12) Beach Volleyball Courts, Obstacle Course Racing Park, (22) Futsal Courts, Gymnastics Center, Dance Studio, Cheer Center, Sports Performance Center, Family Fitness Center, Wellness & Fitness Center, esports Center, Kids Play Center, two zip lines, 2.7 acre Tixr Yard for concerts and events, The G.O.A.T Sports Bar and Restaurant, and so much more. With numerous playing fields, Legacy Park powered by Legacy Sports USA serves as a major hub for professional, club and recreation competition at various levels of expertise and proficiency. The Park expands beyond sports. The team at Legacy Park will create festivals, signature experiences and live concerts that feature national touring acts. The Park will create a thriving entertainment destination in Mesa and the Greater Phoenix region.
ABOUT LEGACY SPORTS USA
Legacy Sports USA is the organization behind Legacy Park, initially the vision of Randy J. Miller, Chairman of Legacy Sports USA, Chad J. Miller, CEO of Legacy Sports USA, and Olympic gold medalist Dan O’Brien, Director of Performance Training at Legacy Park. Legacy Sports USA is dedicated to hosting premiere tournament events for youth sports and offering opportunities for athletes of all ages and at all levels to develop skills and enjoy training and competition.
Legacy Park also includes outdoor and indoor team athletic facilities geared to high-energy entertainment, sports venues, and a multi-purpose arena and outdoor amphitheater for live events, family shows, exhibitions, and conventions. For more information visit www.LegacySportsUSA.com.
ABOUT LEGACY CARES
Legacy Cares is a 501c3 non-profit organization (#84-3520422) provides athletes and non-athletes alike of all ages, economic backgrounds and levels of athletic proficiency, the opportunity to participate in sports while fostering the enjoyment and camaraderie of teamwork and perseverance, key components in athletic competition and lifetime success. Its mission is to provide families a safe, friendly, high-quality environment in which to experience different sporting, artistic, educational, and entertainment amenities. Legacy Cares serves the community by providing opportunities to explore, learn and develop new and existing skills and to extract untapped abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle. All contributions to Legacy Cares are tax deductible. For more information visit https://legacysportsusa.com/legacy-cares/.
Media Contacts:
Ryan Woodcock
Woody@LegacySportsUSA.com, (480) 766-1221