STURGIS - The Sturgis Lacrosse organization is happy to announce that another season of lacrosse has kicked off with the first practice.
“I am excited to announce that the snow is going away on the lacrosse field, and we will be beginning practice and we have 100 players registered to play.” said Kristen Peterson, representative from the organization. Practice times are Mondays and Wednesdays at the Sturgis Composite School grounds on the lacrosse field. Players who are registered are from Sturgis, Preeceville, Canora, Yorkton, Norquay, Invermay and Langenburg.
Coaches for the season are, Frazer Will (U7), Lisa Serdachny (U9), James Johnson and Conrad Peterson (U11), Riley Erickson and Shae Peterson (U13), Shae Peterson and Conrad Peterson (U15), and Shae Peterson, Conrad Peterson ad Bo Babiuk (U17-U20). Nicole Korpusik and Kristen Peterson will be instructing the girl teams that have over 30 players registered. Craig Folk and Cory Babiuk are assisting in coaching both girls teams.
Upcoming tournaments scheduled that the teams will be participating in are: Yorkton, May 26-28; Sturgis home tournament, June 3; and Saskatoon, June 10-11. Provincials will be held in Saskatoon on June 10-11 for U11 and U13 teams. Provincials for U15, U17 and U20 teams will be held in Regina on June 16-18.
“I am excited for the season to get started and to see the fields filled with players. Thank you to all the coaches who are offering their time to coach. Our club does not run without you! We are always welcoming of new people wanting to learn, so if anyone is interested just let one of us know,” concluded Peterson.
Executive members for Sturgis Lacrosse are: Conrad Peterson, president; Craig Folk, vice-president; Jean Babiuk, treasurer and Kristen Peterson, secretary and registrar.
