WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD — Following twenty-six years of sustained growth and organizational excellence, Elite Tournaments has selected BASE Sports Group (BASE) as its exclusive sponsorship agency. 

The landmark agreement represents a significant step in the evolution of Elite Tournaments’ commercial portfolio, combining their massive national event footprint with BASE’s deeply rooted expertise in brand partnerships. By aligning their operations, the two organizations will introduce forward-thinking brands to the hundreds of thousands of youth athletes, parents, and community members who participate in Elite events annually. 

Founded in 2000, Elite Tournaments has built an unrivaled reputation for operational excellence and premium tournament experiences. The organization’s portfolio features some of the largest and most prestigious competitive youth sports events in the United States. Elite’s extensive track record includes: 

• An unmatched soccer footprint of over 1,100 youth soccer events produced for top-tier clubs, leagues, international teams, and professional organizations. 
• Expansion into the lacrosse market in 2020 managing more than 40 major high-value lacrosse events
• Exclusive partnerships with the Girls Academy League (GA), Development Player League (DPL), Elite Academy League (EA League), and the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). 
• National reach with operations spanning across more than 30 states.

For brand marketers, Elite Tournaments’ portfolio offers access to a highly engaged youth sports audience, including athletes, parents, coaches, teams, clubs, and spectators who travel to and participate in premier soccer and lacrosse events throughout the year.

“We have spent twenty-six years building world-class events that athletes and families trust,” said Michael Libber, Owner and President of Elite Tournaments. “As we continue to expand our footprint nationally, we recognized the opportunity to bring in a partner that truly understands how to connect brands with our community in a meaningful way. What BASE has built in youth sports sponsorship is exactly what we were looking for, and we are confident they will help us create even better experiences for the players and families who make our events special.” 

BASE Sports Group will leverage its extensive industry experience and strategic network to identify, cultivate, and measure custom sponsorship opportunities across Elite’s portfolio. Partnerships secured through this agreement will benefit from BASE’s refined commercial approach, giving brand managers a clear understanding of performance and impact.

“Elite Tournaments has grown into one of the most respected names in youth soccer and lacrosse,” said Mark Dvoroznak, Co-Founder and CEO of BASE Sports Group. “The families who attend Elite events year after year represent one of the most engaged audiences in youth sports. We are proud to represent Elite Tournaments and look forward to creating partnership opportunities that enhance the experience for athletes and families alike.” 

By joining BASE’s rapidly expanding network of premier youth sports organizations, Elite Tournaments opens a powerful channel for brands seeking authentic, high-impact community engagement across the United States. Brand marketers looking to capitalize on these sponsorship opportunities can request profiles and package details by contacting [email protected]. 

About Elite Tournaments

Elite Tournaments is a premier youth sports event management company with more than 26 years of experience delivering high-quality tournament experiences for athletes, coaches, clubs, and families nationwide. Since its founding, Elite Tournaments has managed more than 1,100 youth soccer events and expanded its event footprint across more than 30 states, supporting competitive opportunities for teams at every level.

With a proven track record that includes thousands of teams and more than one million athletes served, Elite Tournaments is known for its organization, communication, and attention to detail and remains committed to creating professionally managed events that provide meaningful competition, memorable experiences, and lasting value for athletes, families, clubs, and partner organizations. Learn more at elitetournaments.com.

About BASE Sports Group

BASE Sports Group is a professional sponsorship sales agency dedicated to youth and community sports. BASE was founded in 2021 to bring a sophisticated and measured approach to commercial partnerships in this sports sector. BASE’s leadership team touts 30 years of experience in the youth sports and partnership industry. BASE has secured partnerships with leading brands such as Papa John’s, PRIME Hydration, US Army, DUDE Wipes, College Ave Student Loans, Floyd’s Barbershop, and Hard Rock Cafe. These brands trust BASE to engage families across more than 20 sports in over 40 states, accessing a total network of more than 25 million consumers. Learn more at basesportsgroup.com.