July 9, 2001

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Patriot League office will be relocating its headquarters to Center Valley, Pa. The League has been in its Bethlehem facility since it was founded in 1989.

The new League location will allow easier access for visitors, and give the office staff ample meeting space as well as the opportunity to conduct in-house meetings with the various constituent groups the League serves. The new office location will be:

Patriot League

3773 Corporate Parkway, Suite 190

Center Valley, PA 18034

610-289-1950 phone, 610-289-1951 administrative fax, 610-289-1952 media relations fax

"The Patriot League is extremely excited to be moving to a new office space, allowing for better services to the membership while enhancing the workplace environment," said Carolyn Schlie Femovich, Patriot League Executive Director.

The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are academically representative of their class, is in its second decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education. The Patriot League began as a successful Division I-AA football conference in 1986. Full League members include American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy. Associate members include Fairfield (field hockey), Fordham (football), Georgetown (football), Hobart (men's lacrosse), Towson (football), Ursinus (field hockey) and Villanova (women's lacrosse). These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our country.