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Okanagan lacrosse club contemplates fold

Vernon Tigers need more skilled, experienced players, or team could drop from Thompson Okanagan four-team league

The four-team Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League is in danger of being reduced to three clubs.

The Vernon Tigers have posted on social media that the team is on the brink of folding.

"So far, we have 10 runners and two goalies fully committed to the season," said the team. "Another 10-ish runners that can be part-time. At the moment, this is not enough players to keep the team alive."

A rally call for experienced, skilled players was put out on social media, and shared by players, fans, and other senior lacrosse teams around the province.

"If we are to keep our team alive and compete we just can’t accept new players to the game," said the Tigers. "Having said that, we would be happy to have anyone on our practice roster should we have a team this year to continue to grow the game we love.

"If you know of any players willing to join the team let us know. We are looking for experienced skilled players only."

Any player interested is asked to send a direct message to the Tigers via their Facebook page.

Last season, the Armstrong Shamrocks beat the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Raiders in the league championship, and Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ went on to win the Senior C provincials that they hosted.

The Kamloops Rattlers round out the Okanagan League, and the Tigers said Kamloops "should be improved with many skilled rookies moving up from the dominant Venom team (Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League)."

"Our league is very skilled and plays above our Senior C designation," said the Vernon club, who stated a decision on the team's future will come in the next few weeks.

"Thank you to all the players, families, supporters and volunteers that have kept lacrosse alive in Vernon these last six years. Hopefully we can keep it going."

There is drop-in lacrosse for players interested on Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at Armstrong's Hassen Arena. There are a few sessions remaining.

 

 



Roger Knox

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