For Immediate Release
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Calgary, AB – ELEV8 Lacrosse is proud to announce their partnership with the National Lacrosse League’s Calgary Roughnecks, as the presenting sponsor of the ELEV8 CLASSROOM Lacrosse program for the 2018 – 2019 school year.
As presenting sponsor of the ELEV8 CLASSROOM Lacrosse program, the Calgary Roughnecks will champion and support the grassroots program which introduces lacrosse to students. The Roughnecks will fund visits to twenty schools in the Calgary and Rockyview school districts focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game of lacrosse. In addition, the Calgary Roughnecks have generously donated two free home game tickets to every student who participates in the program during the 2018 – 2019 school year.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome the Calgary Roughnecks as a presenting sponsor of the ELEV8 CLASSROOM Lacrosse program,” said Geoff Snider, Founder and CEO of ELEV8 Lacrosse Inc. “We look forward to working with the Roughnecks this year and extend our sincere appreciation of their support of grassroots lacrosse in our community which clearly puts the emphasis on our shared vision for growth.”
“The Calgary Roughnecks are fortunate to partner with ELEV8 Lacrosse as the presenting sponsor of the CLASSROOM Lacrosse program, led by Roughnecks Alumni, Geoff Snider,” said Roughnecks Vice President and Alternate Governor Mike Moore. “The partnership is a terrific opportunity to introduce youth to this great game at the grassroots level. It makes it even more special knowing that one of our former players is at the forefront of such an important initiative in our community”
ELEV8 CLASSROOM Lacrosse is a uniquely pioneering Canadian program that primarily focuses on the growth of grassroots lacrosse. The ELEV8 CLASSROOOM Lacrosse program introduces and demonstrates the sport of lacrosse to students while educating students on the history of the sport in Canada and North America. ELEV8 Lacrosse’s professional coaching staff, whom have NLL, MLL, NCAA, and International playing and coaching experience lead the program.
For more information or to register your school please contact info@elev8lacrosse.com or phone 403.479.4307.
About ELEV8 Lacrosse
ELEV8 Lacrosse is a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative and integrated lacrosse education founded by Geoff Snider in 2007. ELEV8 is aimed to develop and provide the highest level of instruction for the growing sports of field and box lacrosse for Canadian student-athletes. Since its inception, ELEV8 has broadened its scope to include grassroots implementation; CLASSROOM Lacrosse, Elite box lacrosse, Women’s Hybrid Elite Training, and Elite field lacrosse development, coaching mentorship, as well as NCAA recruiting and guidance for student-athletes and families.
About the Calgary Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks, now in their 18th season, are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and are part of the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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For Information contact:
Geoff Snider Kelsey McCay
Founder and CEO, ELEV8 Lacrosse Inc. Communications Coordinator
(403) 479-4307 (403) 651-8220
