After a five-year hiatus, junior lacrosse is coming back to the North Island.
This spring, the Campbell River Junior B Ravens will be competing against four other Island communities in the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League (PNWJLL) for the upcoming 2017 season.
Head coach Reg Elgie and assistant Mac Maier have begun dry-land training with an enthusiastic group of young men from the Campbell River and Comox Valley areas. The North Island has consistently produced exceptional lacrosse players through their respective minor associations. Now these talented young men have an opportunity to continue playing the sport they love in front of their hometown fans. Over the next few weeks, Elgie and Maier will be working with and evaluating these 17- to 21-year-olds before determining the roster for the May 1 season opener.
Box lacrosse is defined by skill, speed and contact. It is a fast-paced, high-energy game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you’re a fan who has enjoyed junior lacrosse in the past we hope to see you back. If you’ve never been to a game, consider coming out and supporting these athletes as they play ‘the fastest game on two feet.’
You will not find more entertaining fun for the $5 cost of admission anywhere. Minor players who wear team jerseys get in free.
Contact Liz Billings, general manager, at (250) 204-4126 if you are between 17 and 21, and want to be a part of this team or if you have any questions.
Junior lacrosse in the North Island is once again ready to soar — Raven style!