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Bring Canada's National Summer Sport Into Your Classroom

Turnkey, curriculum-aligned lacrosse experiences for grades Kindergarten to Grade 12 that build skills, confidence, and character, right in your school gym.

In 1992, ELEV8 founder Geoff Snider was introduced to the sport of Lacrosse at Captain John Palliser Elementary School in his 5th grade gym class, taught by Mrs. Grant. At that moment, Geoff fell in love with the sport of Lacrosse and registered with the Crowchild Lacrosse Association the following Spring. This introduction to the sport initiated a very dynamic athletic career, contrasting both lacrosse and hockey as Geoff grew up. Following suit was younger brother, and ELEV8 VP of Operations and Player Development, Bob Snider. Together, they have combined for 5 Minto Cups, 1 MLL Title, 2 World Championships, and the creation and growth of Canada’s leading lacrosse development company.

What is CLASSROOM LACROSSE?

CLASSROOM Lacrosse is an in-school program that brings professional lacrosse instruction, age-appropriate equipment, and values-based coaching directly to your students. ELEV8’s coaches lead every session so teachers can participate, observe, or co-teach without needing lacrosse experience.

Students learn the fundamentals of Canada’s national summer sport—passing, catching, movement, and team play—through high-energy games that emphasize inclusion and fun. Along the way, they practice communication, resilience, and respect for others on and off the floor.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Grade levels: Kindergarten to Grade 12 (customizable by school)

Session length: 30–60 minutes per class (customizable by school)

Capacity: Up to 30 students per session (ask about larger class sizes)

Formats: Minimum Two-day residency, or multi-day residencies

Location: Delivered on-site at your school indoors or outdoors weather permitting.

Equipment: All lacrosse sticks, balls, and cones provided

Outcomes for Students

Learn about the history and cultural significance of lacrosse in Canada.

Increase physical literacy and movement confidence.

Experience a new sport in a safe, fun, non-intimidating environment.

Practice leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Outcomes for TEACHERS

Curriculum-aligned activities that fit PE, wellness, and leadership goals.

Fully planned and delivered sessions, no prep or lacrosse expertise required.

Professional, insured coaches with elite playing and coaching backgrounds.

Flexible formats to fit timetables, gym access, and budgets.

SAFETY, QUALITY, AND VALUES

ELEV8 Lacrosse was founded to deliver the highest level of instruction in both field and box lacrosse, led by some of the most decorated players and coaches in the world. CLASSROOM Lacrosse extends that expertise into schools in a way that is age-appropriate, safe, and accessible.

Coaches with National Lacrosse League, NCAA, and international experience.

Emphasis on accountability, leadership, and citizenship in every session.

Thoughtful progressions and modified equipment for safe, inclusive play.

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READY TO BRING LACROSSE TO YOUR SCHOOL?

Contact our CLASSROOM Lacrosse team to check out dates and build a customized program that fits your school’s schedule.

HOW TO BOOK

CONTACT OUR TEAM

Tyler Sceviour

ELEV8 CLASSROOM LACROSSE® COORDINATOR

Email: tsceviour@elev8lacrosse.com

Geoff Snider

Founder and CEO

Phone: 403-479-4307

SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATES

Our team is pleased to design a schedule that fits your bell times. A minimum of two day residency is required.

Please provide the following details:

1. Your Preferred Dates

2. Grades that will be participating in the residency.

3. Total number of Classes.

4. Size of Classes (Max 30 students, please inquire for larger class sizes).

5. Booking contact details, email, phone number.

COST

Effective September 1, 2025

$625 + GST per day

1. Minimum two-day booking is required.

2. Please inquire for class sizes larger than 30.

3. Mileage and additional charges may apply for schools outside Calgary City Limits.

4. Credit Card payments are subject to processing fees.

RESIDENCY REQUEST FORM

Upon successful submission of your request form ELEV8® Lacrosse will contact you to confirm dates, subject to availability.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tyler Sceviour, CLASSROOM Lacrosse® Coordinator at tsceviour@elev8lacrosse.com or info@elev8lacrosse.com or 403-479-4307.

Program Director

Geoff Snider

Founder and CEO, ELEV8® Lacrosse

Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame

9 Years NLL Veteran

NLL Record Holder

2X NLL All-Star MVP

3X World Champion

5X NLL All-Star

INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE

Bob Snider

ELEV8 VP and Director of Player Development,
Calgary Roughnecks, Player Development Coordinator,
11-Year NLL Veteran,
2019 NLL Champion
NLL Record Holder

Dan Taylor

ELEV8 VP and Director of Player Development,
Calgary Roughnecks, Player Development Coordinator,
11-Year NLL Veteran,
2019 NLL Champion
NLL Record Holder

Jake Gillis

ELEV8 Alumni and Coach
2022 NLL Entry Draftee, Calgary Roughnecks
Long Island University, NCAA Division I

Lukas Olsson

ELEV8 Alumni and Coach
2025 NLL Entry Draftee, Calgary Roughnecks
Nanaimo Timberman, WLA
University of Richmond, NCAA Division I

Matthew Colebrook

ELEV8 Alumni and Coach
2025 NLL Entry Draftee, Calgary Roughnecks
ELEV8 Alumni and Coach
2025 NLL Entry Draftee, Calgary Roughnecks

OriGINS and HISTORY OF LACROSSE

Lacrosse was started by the Native Americans and was originally known as stickball. The game was initially played in the St. Lawrence Valley area by the Algonquian tribe and they were followed by other tribes in the eastern half of North America, and around the western Great Lakes.

The Native American games were seen as major events, which took place over several days.They were played over huge open areas between villages and the goals, which might be trees or other natural features, were anything from 500 yards to several miles apart. Any number of players were involved. Some estimates have mentioned between 100 and 100,000 players participating in a game at any one time. The rules were very simple, the ball was not to be touched by a player’s hand and there were no boundaries. The ball was tossed into the air to indicate the start of the game and players raced to be the first to catch it.

Origin and History of Lacrosse – courtesy of World Lacrosse

CLASSROOM LACROSSE® CATERS to your SCHOOL schedule

CLASSROOM Lacrosse® is fully customizable and can be catered to fit your school and
schedule to maximize the experience for students.

Minimum two dates required per booking.

TAKING THE HIGHER GROUND

Want to take your students’ learning a step further?

Ignite curiosity and reinforce curricula by engaging in a FREE virtual field trip with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame before or after your Classroom Lacrosse residency!

Students will learn the story and legacy of one of the best lacrosse players of all time – Hall of Famer Gaylord Powless, a talented Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations Reserve.

Open to students in Grades 4 and higher.

To learn more, or to book your FREE virtual field trip, click HERE. Click HERE for Alberta curriculum outcomes.

Testimonials

This is my second time working with ELEV8 lacrosse, and it will definitely not be my last…we have already booked for next school year!! The instructors effectively modified their approach to teaching students skills and engaged ALL of our students from grade 1 to 6. Our staff and students loved the program!

Leanne Vieweger

Sunalta School CBE

The ELEV8 Lacrosse Classroom program was integrated as part of our Sports Performance program. The coaches combined a variety of skill activities that could be differentiated for any level and ability. The progression that each activity took made for a seamless transition into game scenarios. The ELEV8 Coaching staff made every effort to interact with each individual student, providing meaningful feedback to improve their personal technique. We are thrilled to provide our students with an opportunity to work directly with elite athletes!

Amanda Dennis

Delta West School - Charter

I just wanted to take a quick moment to follow up and let you know we absolutely loved having Coach Seth for the last 2 days come out and work with our students. It was great to have your developmentally appropriate programming into our school. It was a great addition to what we currently provide for our students here. The games and activities that Seth played with our students were well organized and they had fun while learning something new. I also appreciated that the equipment was the appropriate size for our students. Seth treated all of our students with respect and demonstrated patience throughout the time here with us. He connected well with our staff and students and was kind. Very professional.

Nadeen Halls

Physical Education & Wellness, CBE

Having the ELEV8 team come in to our school and expose our students and staff to Canada's national sport has been an excellent. The coaching staff are well-organized, engaging, and dedicated. Their clear expertise of not only the game, but of coaching children and youth, has been very beneficial. ELEV8 has worked across our system, in countless schools, getting sticks into the hands of students. The energy and enthusiasm radiating from your gymnasium during this residency will prove it is money well spent!

Aubrey Fletcher

Marlborough School CBE

We had ELEV8 come in and instruct to our Grade 6-9 students. Our instructor, Dan, we extremely professional, well prepared, engaging, and had a solid pedagogical foundation. We were extremely pleased with ELEV8. We would recommend them to any school.

Darren Perizzolo

Monsignor JJ O'Brien CSSD

Geoff and Bob Snider | Legacy Award Winners

May. 13, 2019

For their leadership both on and off the lacrosse field and their commitment to student athletes, Geoff and Bob Snider are the latest recipients of the CBE Legacy Award.

These two brothers are known as athletes, coaches and mentors, as well as entrepreneurs. They have dedicated their lives to the sport of lacrosse and giving back to their community.

They were first introduced to lacrosse as part of their physical education classes at Captain John Palliser School. Their passion for the sport started at a young age and led them on to play competitively, and then eventually professionally.

Both Geoff and Bob were able to combine their athletic and academic achievements. They each earned sports scholarships to play NCAA lacrosse in the United States after graduating from Sir Winston Churchill High School.

The brothers have also been both teammates and rivals in the National Lacrosse League. They have played for the Calgary Roughnecks. Geoff retired in 2016 and Bob is still with the team today.

In 2007, Geoff founded Elev8 Lacrosse to provide a high level of instruction to young athletes in the growing sports of both field and box lacrosse.

With his brother coaching, the two have produced a series of creative and integrated programs spanning the life cycle of the sport. This starts with training at the grassroots introductory level and moves to camps, clinics and tech sessions, and then all the way to elite club programs and coaching mentorship.

Geoff and Bob are able to use their experience and expertise to help student athletes and their families though the NCAA recruiting process. Earlier this year, Elev8 Lacrosse celebrated the acceptance of their 100th athlete from the program to an NCAA school. Through the brothers’ guidance and leadership, more young people have the opportunity to combine their love of the sport with further academic pursuits.

They are also able to share their experiences growing up with the sport with a new generation of Calgary students. Since 2015, the Elev8 Classroom Program has introduced lacrosse to more than 70,000 students in the Calgary area. These students have the basic skills to play the game within a week of working with the students.

Geoff says this reminds him of his own experience of holding a lacrosse stick for the first time in Grade 5. That moment changed his life, and now he has come full circle in CBE schools offering his passion and expertise through the classroom lacrosse program.

The brothers have said they try to convey the core values of education, family, commitment, respect, integrity, accountability, and a balanced perspective in sport and community. They encourage student athletes to follow their lead in the pursuit of individual potential, and to strive for excellence in both a team environment and as citizens in the community.

About the CBE Legacy Award

The CBE Legacy Award celebrates public education in Calgary, and the individuals who have contributed to our communities. In every corner of the city, across the country and beyond, our alumni have made a lasting impact.

Public education makes a difference in our communities, our country and our world. Legacy Award recipients embody the work of the public education system and represent the legacy of the CBE: preparing students for life, work and inspiring life-long learning.