Four sporting events are sharing the spotlight in Erie this weekend. The weekend will begin with the Millcreek Summer Sizzler Baseball Tournament followed by the start of the 2024 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship, the GAA Midwest Finals and the Presque Isle Triathlon. 

The Millcreek Legion Post #773 Baseball Club will be hosting the 22nd Edition of the Millcreek Summer Sizzler baseball tournament on Friday, August 2.

More than 32 teams from Eastern Ohio, Western New York and Pennsylvania will take the field from 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, August 4. 

The 2024 World Jr. Lacrosse Championship is being hosted by International Indoor Junior Lacrosse. The games will take place at the Erie Insurance Arena Saturday, August 3 through August 8. The event will feature some of the top junior lacrosse players from Australia, Canada, Poland, Scotland and the U.S. 

Additionally, the Midwest Gaelic Athletic Association (Midwest GAA) Finals will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the Erie Sports Center. 

Teams from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan will compete in Camogie, Gaelic Football, Ladies Gaelic Football and Hurling. 

Finally, the 22nd Annual Presque Isle Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 3. All proceeds from the event will benefit Presque Isle State Park. 

“The Presque Isle Partnership looks forward to welcoming athletes to the 22nd Annual Presque Isle Triathlon,” said Race Director, Lauren Eckendorf. “The event showcases our beautiful peninsula by taking athletes on a swim, bike, run tour of the park. The Presque Isle Triathlon features a flat, fast race that attracts seasoned triathletes and first-times. We have a diverse field and are excited for each athlete to step up to the starting line on August 3.”

More information on the events can be found on the Erie Sports Commission's website.