A local minor sports association has been lauded for its efforts in improving the game of lacrosse.
The 91原创 Field Lacrosse Association received the Leon Hall Merit Award as the field lacrosse association of the year.
They received the honour at the B.C. Lacrosse Association鈥檚 annual general meeting Oct. 14-16 in Whistler.
The award is presented to associations which strive to foster and promote the ideals of the BCLA and endeavor to improve, promote and develop all facets of the game within the community while co-operating with all governing bodies and recognizing the primary importance of the betterment of lacrosse.
In addition to that, 91原创 Field Lacrosse president Jason Kump and Laurie Pearson, the team manager liaison/co-ordinator for the 91原创 Minor Lacrosse Association each received a BCLA President鈥檚 Award.
The award promotes and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and is given to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to lacrosse within their organizations.
And Western Lacrosse Association 91原创 Thunder head coach Rod Jensen, who guided the team to its first-ever Mann Cup appearance, won the John Cavallin Merit Award as top senior coach.
