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  ShareSport NS's Support 4 Sport 2020 Award Winners2020-06-27
 Congratulations to all LNS Support 4 Sport Award Winners for 2020! We are very pleased and proud of all those recognized. Read More for details on each.Our Lacrosse Nova Scotia 2020 Award winners are very worthy of this recognition:
Volunteer of the Year-Steve Brown, President, Wolves Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse ~ Steve Brown
Steve’s dedication to the sport of lacrosse dates back more than 40 years. His hard work promoting the sport was particularly evident in 2019 when the Wolves Lacrosse Club saw their spring registration numbers balloon to more than 200 players — a new best for the club. Steve is president of the Wolves and his endless hours of volunteering and vision have made the club what it is today. Their 8U age group alone had an exceptional number of first time and returning players (60 plus), attracted by a quality program.
Official of the Year-Morgan Faircloth
Lacrosse ~ Morgan Faircloth
Morgan is a dedicated box lacrosse official, always striving for improvement. In her fifth year of officiating, Morgan is a Level 3 official who works games in the Metro Minor Lacrosse League (MMLL) at all age categories, male and female games. Her commitment to perfecting her game-management skills is also shown through her willingness to learn from senior officials and travel outside the Halifax region to help referee. Morgan was accepted as a referee for female box nationals last summer in B.C where she officiated the 14U bronze medal game and the 16U gold medal game.
Coach of the Year-Kristen Fortune, Team NS U19 Women's Field Team
Lacrosse ~ Kristen Fortune
Kristen has thrown herself into developing and growing female field lacrosse. She showcased her lacrosse coaching skills as the 2019 head coach for Nova Scotia’s U19 field lacrosse team and also as a coach for the Bluenose Field Lacrosse League. In short order, Kristen shaped the U19 provincial team into a cohesive unit that had a great showing at the Canadian Lacrosse Association nationals in Peterborough, Ont. Players praised Kristen for her level-headed approach and outstanding communication skills.
Team of the Year-Team NS Peewee Boys Box Team
Lacrosse ~ Box Lacrosse Team NS Peewee Boys
Head Coach-Mark Anderson, Assistant Coaches Ian Higgens, Ben MacKay and Jon Goguen Manager-John Fry
The Nova Scotia peewee boys team attended the Canadian Lacrosse Association’s Box Lacrosse National Championships. Team Nova Scotia played well through the round robin and advanced to the bronze medal game for this age category. The boys placed fourth overall in the tournament, which was the best showing for a young team from LNS.“It was an honour and a treat to be a part of the 2019 team,” said one of the coaches.
Junior Female Athlete of the Year-Georgia Davis, Team NS Midget Female Box Team
Lacrosse ~ Georgia Davis
Georgia plays both female box lacrosse and women’s field lacrosse at the club level and for Team Nova Scotia. She’s a versatile, skilled player with a positive attitude that makes her very coachable. Another strength is the quiet example she sets for her teammates. This quality was on display at the CLA’s midget female box nationals when Georgia consistently built up other players on her team during the tough going.
Senior Male Athlete of the Year-Zac Carrigan, Wolves Lacrosse Jr A Team
Lacrosse ~ Zac Carrigan
Zac, who plays with the Sportwheels Wolves junior A team, is the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League’s top scorer and offensive MVP. He broke the ECJLL single-season record for points by a player from Nova Scotia. The league features the highest level of competition in the Maritimes for players ages 17 to 21. Zac plays field lacrosse in the U.S. during the school year. He also helps with development sessions and coaching for Lacrosse Nova Scotia female teams.
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