
MFNERC Lacrosse Development Program
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Canada Day Lax Bash 2019 Photo Gallery
Our photos from the Canada Day Lax Bash have been updated. Please feel free to download and share. Big thanks to Stephanie Corbett and Tim Phelan for capturing some great shots of a memorable day at The Forks! https://www.youth1st.ca/2019 #laxbash #winnipeg #manitoba #canada #theforks #parkscanada #lacrosse #lacrossestick #lacrosselife #callstoaction #team88 #masrc #canadaday #indigenous #northamerica #northamericans #lacrosseteam #tworiverscup #portagelaprairie #longplain #R

A lesson for us all
This past weekend the lacrosse world erupted after National Lacrosse League star, Lyle Thompson was on the receiving end of derogatory comments made by an arena announcer at the professional level. In the game of lacrosse, the competitive spirit can run very high but there is absolutely no place for this in our game. Youth1st Lacrosse commends Lyle Thompson not only for his unbelievable talent on the floor, but also for stepping forward to speak openly, honestly, and respectf

Sandy Bay Lacrosse
This past week, Youth1st Lacrosse started up our workshops with Sandy Bay, Manitoba for the season. Great to see so many returning faces from last year and that the skills and passion for the game continue to grow. I am always impressed by the natural lacrosse talent in Sandy Bay. We hope to see athlete's from Badgers Lacrosse competing at this year's Lax Bash at The Forks and the 2020 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. #lacrosse #lacrossestick #lacrosselife #lax #ma

Lax Bash: Two Rivers Cup Trophy Presentation - Long Plain First Nation
This past week, Youth1st Lacrosse had the honour of presenting the inaugural 2018 Canada Day Lax Bash Champs with the Two Rivers Cup. Big Congratulations to Long Plain First Nation! Long Plain school has now commenced training again for this year and plan to defend their championship at this year's Lax Bash. The group is well aware that new communities are taking watch and that a new level of competition lies ahead. Big thanks to The Forks Winnipeg, Parks Canada, and all our

Pioneers of the Game: Women's Box Lacrosse - Day 1
So proud of our Women's Box Lacrosse Team who have just completed their first run! They may not know it yet but they are Pioneers of the Game in Manitoba. The spark has been lit and we are thrilled to be working with such a passionate group of talented athletes who now hold the fire. In the women's game, lacrosse is believed to give each player their wings and lift them up. Spirits were certainly soaring today! Step by step we will be working with this group to further grow t

The Forks announce new stage/field sponsor!
lacrosse development programs at The Forks

Big thanks to UManitoba for the great write up on our Canada Day Lax Bash!
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Prize 3: 2019 Manitoba Blizzard Lacrosse Season Tickets and Prize Pack
Big thanks to the Manitoba Blizzard Lacrosse franchise for donating 4 2019 Season Tickets to the Canada Day Lax Bash! For those who don't know about the Manitoba Blizzard, they are our elite Junior Lacrosse team in Manitoba who compete in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League across Canada. 2016 / 2017 League Champions, and this year are undefeated in their first 15 games! Unreal talent and a great goal for our youth to strive towards. #theforks #RoseauRiver #longplain #winnipeg

Prize 2: Traditional Lacrosse Stick
Youth1st Lacrosse will be donating a Traditional Lacrosse stick for our prize draw this Sunday for the Canada Day Lax Bash at The Forks Historic Site of Canada. Big thanks to @Traditional Lacrosse for the beautiful hand-crafted work. #theforks #roseauriver #canadaday #longplain #teammanitoba #winnipegschooldivision #traditional #lacrosse #parkscanada #manitoba #canada #youth #school #community #creatorsgame #lacrosselife #lacrossestick #respect #honour #history #recreation #s