CLA BOARD ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF THREE NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS

CLA BOARD ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF THREE  NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS - PDF
 
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Lacrosse Association's Board of Directors have accepted the resignation of three members of its National Team Program - Dean French, Chairman;Dave Huntley, Director, Men's Field Lacrosse; and Johnny Mouradian, Director, Box Lacrosse - effective immediately.
 
These individuals tendered their resignation to the Board in writing on October 22, 2017, and the decision to accept itwas made during the Board's meeting on November 17, 2017.
 
"We would like to sincerely thank Dean, Dave and Johnny for the time and energy they have given to the National Team Program over the years," said Joey Harris,President, Canadian Lacrosse Association."The international success on the floor and the field was due in no sma II part to the leadership of these individuals."
 
Positive results on the playing field are one of many priorities that a National Team Program must focus on to be deemed successful.
 
"As the governing body for all aspects of the sport of lacrosse in Canada, we have determined that to enhance lacrosse in our country we needed to create a model that better integrates our National Team Program with all other aspects of our sport," stated Harris.
 
Off the playing field is where the CLA and this group disagreed and the differences are irreconcilable.
 
"We will take this as an opportunity to enhance the National Team Program, building off the elements that are already in place, to ensure that we meet our Sport Canada funding criteria and remain fiscally transparent and responsible to our members," added Harris.
 
All inquiries or requests for comment on this matter should be directed to Joey Harris, President, Canadian Lacrosse Association.
 
About the Canadian Lacrosse Association
Founded in 1867, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 10 Member Associations representing nearly 80,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. The CLA's mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners,and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. We strive to accomplish this while adhering to our core values of health, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork. The CLA oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation ofTeam Canada at all international events sanctioned by the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). The CLA is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - New Balance Athletics, Warrior Sports, Westjet, and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation. For more information on Canadian Lacrosse Association and the sport of lacrosse, visit our website at www.lacrosse.ca and follow us on Facebook and Twitter .