The Kelowna Raiders Senior Lacrosse team recently completed their regular season and are now headed to the playoffs. How well do you know this local team that looks to inspire youth to get involved in lacrosse? Get to know them better by checking out these player profiles!
Don't miss the Raiders' playoff games either! Their first playoff series, with rivals the Kamloops Rattlers, begins this Sunday, July 24th at Memorial Arena. The team will then travel to Kamloops on Tuesday for game two, and if necessary, will return for game three at Memorial Arena on Thursday, July 28th!
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Because it is a fast-paced contact team sport and it's Canada's national sport.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Lots of memorable moments! Winning 2 provincial championships with Kelowna Minor Lacrosse, multiple championships with the Kelowna SR Raiders, and playing in the BC Summer Games.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
It's a great way to increase hand-eye coordination, cardio, physical activity but most importantly it's fun.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Winning the 2011 Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League championship, as well as back to back Shaw Cups in 2012 and 2013.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Anyone can play lacrosse. Your age or size doesn't matter, there is a job for everyone. It's also a great way for younger athletes to remain active while being in a team atmosphere.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
I'd have to say being back with the team. First day back after 8 years of no lacrosse, what a feeling. Stepping out onto the court with some new faces (brothers). Dominating the court as a Kelowna Raider has never been so rewarding. Playing in my younger days with Kelowna Kodiaks, staying fit and limber,and most important team camaraderie. Being able to contribute to that is a great feeling, it's a bonus doing what you love to do. Playing lacrosse is a purely amazing feeling all around. It's a great joy learning and evolving in every aspect of the game. Shout out!
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Community, team sport, keeping you fit and in shape. I recommend this sport to everyone, as it is our National sport. Most of all it's good fun all around!
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Despite losing in 6, competing in a Mann Cup. And if a moment can be a year, my second year of junior, when we won 5 of our last 6 regular season games to finish 6 and 18, enabling us to squeak into the playoffs then make a deep run. The most fun year I've had playing sports.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
So their family and friends don't have to put up watching baseball or soccer.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Being named Jr. B Provincial All-Star in 2013.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a wonderful resource that can be used to make friends, learn new life skills, and participate in physical activity. Physical literacy is important for growth, and I believe lacrosse could help young athletes become more physically literate.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Winning the championship my first year playing with the Raiders.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a great sport for honing an athlete's hand-eye coordination as well as improving their endurance. If hockey players want to stay sharp in the off-season, lacrosse is the best choice for continuing to develop similar skills.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
All of the goals I score in my dreams are pretty great!
But being back part of a team after being away from lacrosse and pursuing golf, it is awesome being part of a group sport again after doing something on my own for so many years. It's great to be back playing lacrosse for sure.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
It's an amazing and fast sport. Kids can bring a stick and a ball anywhere and practice all sorts of skills. And with the fast nature of the sport, help keep kids in great shape as they're growing up.
Also like any team sport, it helps develop relationships with others and make great friends that will last forever.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
2 years straight being the Thompson Okanagan Champs and going to provincial playing against the best of the best!
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
It's a great physical sport. If you like physical activities, play lacrosse to keep in great shape.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Being a part of 4 Shaw Cup championship teams.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Lacrosse is the national summer sport of Canada. It's the fastest game on two feet and it develops agility, hand-eye coordination, speed, and stamina. And its a lot of fun!
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Winning 4 straight Shaw Cups and receiving the awards for defensive MVP and Mr. Rutland.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
It is a fast paced, physical sport that promotes teamwork, and discipline. It's also a ton of fun!
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Being an Assistant Coach with the German National Team and placing 2nd at the European Championships.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
My last year of junior lacrosse was the most memorable to me. There was a great group of guys on the team who were very talented. Everyone loved to have fun and play the sport.
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
Lacrosse is one of the most fun sports I have had the chance to play. It's a great sport that builds teamwork and athleticism.
What has been the most memorable moment of your lacrosse career to date?
Winning championships with the boys!!
Why should young athletes try out lacrosse?
It is a great game that will help develop work ethic, hand-eye,and teamwork.
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