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On Sunday, June 23, for example, 11 teams joined together to play in the U7/U9 Debbie Cooper Memorial Jamboree.
That box lacrosse tournament was held in honour of Debbie Cooper, whose longtime volunteer efforts formed an invaluable contribution to promoting and supporting the sport.
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But the tournament was not a one-off.
The sport is experiencing significant growth these days after seeing a drop in registrations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization currently has about 400 players registered for Spring Box Lacrosse and another 225 registered for Fall Field Lacrosse.
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And, although the sport has historically been played primarily by boys, thatB次元官网网址檚 changing too.
From July 30 to August 2, Juan De Fuca Lacrosse will be hosting an all-girls lacrosse summer camp for children born between 2012 and 2019. ItB次元官网网址檒l take place at the Juan de Fuca Velodrome field. The cost is $175 for the week, and both new and existing players are welcome to come out and develop new skills.
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Dr. Dawn Ranns, and her husband Adam Ranns, the current president and former JDF alumni, reside in the West Shore and are dedicated to growing the sport of Lacrosse.
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She added that Juan de Fuca female field lacrosse is inviting new and returning players to participate in the sport this Fall.
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