Girls lacrosse taking off in Manitoba; new league to host nationals
Global News
One year after its formation, Manitoba's first lacrosse league for teenage girls is preparing to host the nationals as the sport takes off across the province.
An enthusiastic group of teenage girls are hoping to leave a legacy in the Manitoba lacrosse world as the sport gains traction among among girls across the province.
According to Manitoba Lacrosse, 26 girls were registered to play in 2019. This year, the number is over 400. Furthermore, twice as many girls also tried out for the provincial team this year compared to last year.
“It’s been a big sport in other parts of the country but for Manitoba, it tells people the local community that this is the real deal,” Matt Mason, executive director of Manitoba Lacrosse said. “It’s a game they can play and an opportunity they can have. Hopefully it inspires a lot of young girls to start playing the sport.”
Most athletes only have the chance to play lacrosse in high school but last year The Herd was created. It’s the province’s first girls-only lacrosse league offering year-round training in both in box and field lacrosse.
“I enjoy all the opportunities it has given me and all the people are so nice. The coaches are super helpful too,” lacrosse player Ella Shore said.
Only one year after the launch of The Herd, the organization is already hosting nationals over the August long weekend, the Jenny Kyle Cup.
“I think it’s going to be very fun cause our friends and family can come watch and I think it’s going to influence a lot of kids to maybe even try the sport,” player Payton Cvetkovic said.
The team is looking to improve upon last year’s performance at the nationals.
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