Peace Arch News – posted Thursday, March 31, 2022
Nick Greenizan

The Semiahmoo Rock Minor Lacrosse Association is set to open its 2022 season with a splash next month, by hosting a pair of B.C. Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse League teams for a game in White Rock.

On April 9, 7 p.m. at Centennial Arena, the Burnaby Lakers and Port Coquitlam Saints will square off against one another, and will serve as the highlight of what the association has now dubbed Randy Ellis Lacrosse Days, in honour of the former association president who passed away suddenly in 2019 during a Tough Mudder race in Las Vegas.

Ellis was a longtime coach and executive with Semiahmoo Rock lacrosse, and he had previously served in an executive capacity for the White Rock-South Surrey Titans football association.

Prior to the game, a ceremonial face-off and ‘in memoriam’ tribute will be held.

“We are super excited to host this junior ‘A’ lacrosse game and have high-level lacrosse being played in Semiahmoo,” said association president Colin Snyder.

“We have dedicated the opening of our lacrosse season to Randy Ellis… We tragically lost Randy over two years ago and to be honest, we are still recovering.

“Randy was a huge part of lacrosse in Semiahmoo.”

Admission to the game is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. A beer garden and food will also be available, the association notes.

Update: April 6, 2022

Terrific News! Our featured event, Jr A Burnaby Lakers vs PoCo Saints, 7pm Saturday April 9 is now SOLD OUT.  Tickets purchased via etransfer may be collected at the will-call table starting at 5:30pm at the entrance to Centennial Arena. Remember to bring your ID confirming your ticket purchases.

We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend for a terrific start to our 2022 Semiahmoo Rock Lacrosse season!

 

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