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• The Colorado Chapter’s annual Rocky Mountain Regional Lacrosse Convention has become one of the nation’s premier educational events for coaches and parents. Modeled along the lines of the US Lacrosse National Convention, the Colorado event offers educational sessions, vendor opportunities and a Fan Fest gathering aimed at players.
• The Northern California (NorCal) Chapter, with nearly 13,000 members, runs a successful equipment loaner program to help facilitate the growth of new programs. The
US Lacrosse chapters will host 17 national team player clinics in 2014.
Schweiger through her education and training. She offi ciated several high school games in the spring.
"I have never allowed my deafness to stop me from doing something I want to do."
— Oregon official Ashley Schweiger, whose training was aided by an interpreter paid for by the chapter.
loaner equipment — sticks, helmets, goals — supports local programs and players participating in clinics and other sport development initiatives.
• The Oregon Chapter used money from a US Lacrosse grant to hire an interpreter for Ashley Schweiger, an aspiring women’s lacrosse offi cial who has been deaf since she was 1. Schweiger, who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis, played lacrosse in high school and for the Oregon club team. Offi ciating seemed like the natural next step. “I have never allowed my deafness to stop me from doing something I want to do,” she said in an email. The interpreter remained with
A Publication of US Lacrosse
Nearly all of the 68 chapters are involved in delivering US Lacrosse
Coaching Education Program (CEP) clinics and training to coaches, and providing support for the Offi cials Education Program. Combined, the chapters are hosting 87 CEP clinics and 17 national team
player clinics in 2014. Additionally, nearly $200,000 has been provided to support regional offi cials’ education and training.
Many chapters also host hall of fame events to recognize worthy local contributors, sponsor high school all- star games and award banquets, and organize additional fundraising events that provide resources to support the mission and work of the chapter. “The leaders of these chapters are all dedicated volunteers who love the game,” said Steve Kirr, director of regional development at US Lacrosse. “We count on them to help deliver programs and services to support local constituents. That’s no small task.” LM
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