Knighthawks to Host No Boundaries Lacrosse Clinic
Published on February 22, 2014 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release
The Rochester Knighthawks have partnered with the Rochester Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse and No Boundaries Lacrosse to host an adaptive lacrosse clinic at The Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 5 th .
"The Greater Rochester Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse is very excited to be partnering with the Rochester Knighthawks and No Boundaries Lacrosse to offer a clinic for those with disabilities who are interested in playing lacrosse," said Nate Snyder, who is the President of the Rochester Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse. "This clinic was brought to the attention of our board by a local lacrosse parent and board member Julie Boglione, who has been the driving force behind organizing this event. The board wholeheartedly agreed to support the clinic through both financial means and providing volunteers to coordinate the event."
The clinic, which will be held prior to the Knighthawks game against the Minnesota Swarm, will allow kids with mental, health and physical disabilities to experience the game of lacrosse. The one-hour event will run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and is open to all skill levels for kids in grades K-12.
"The mission of our Owner Curt Styres is to grow the game of lacrosse. Hosting No Boundaries Lacrosse is another example of his commitment to introducing the sport to kids in the Rochester community," said Knighthawks President Lewis Staats. "We are excited and honored to be one of the first organizations to host this unique event."
The clinic is free and each participant, along with two guests, will receive a ticket to the game. Additional tickets can be purchased for a discounted rate of just $10. Equipment will be available for players to borrow and try out.
"A major focus of the National Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse is to continue the growth of diversity in the sport. Commonly, diversity is defined by race, but we are looking to expand that idea to offer opportunities to everyone that is interested in playing lacrosse, including those with disabilities," said Snyder. "Our board would like to thank the Knighthawks for donating the floor time at The Blue Cross Arena as well as the tickets to the game that evening. The Knighthawks have been a strong supporter of our chapter's mission to expand the opportunities for local individuals to play lacrosse. This is just another example of them giving back to the community."
No Boundaries Lacrosse was started in Shakopee, Minn. by Tami Theis and Heather Pierson with the mission of introducing lacrosse to kids who have either physical or mental disabilities. The idea was spawned from a conversation with Tami's daughter Grace, who wanted to play lacrosse like her brother and sister. The 9-year-old is a cancer survivor with Down syndrome.
Thus the concept was born of No Boundaries Lacrosse, with the mission that "no one should be limited to what they can do. Lacrosse is constantly growing in the United States and around the world, and we want to share our love for the game with you."
Tami and Heather are excited to attend the event in Rochester, which is the third of its kind in the United States. To attend, each child must be accompanied by at least one parent. Players can register at www.formstack.com/forms/knighthawks-no_boundaries. Players also need to bring a Doctor's Waiver and Parent's Waiver, which will be included in the confirmation email.
For information on the local clinic, please email Julie Boglione at jboglione@gmail.com. For further details on No Boundaries Lacrosse, please go online to www.noboundarieslacrosse.com.
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