The school district has officially approved the addition of a modified girls lacrosse program. Knowing that these students will finally have the same opportunities as their peers is a profound relief. We should take this moment to appreciate how persistence creates tangible change for our community.
August 24, 2016
Final supporters
Playing lacrosse is an amazing experience and an incredible opportunity for young student-athletes. In addition to improved physical health, participation in sports plays a positive role in youth development, including improved academic achievement, higher self-esteem, and fewer behavioral problems. Playing organized sports builds the five “C’s” in our youths - competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring - which are critical components of positive youth development. The many facets of playing a team sport - the discipline of training, learning teamwork, following the leadership of coaches and captains, learning to win (and lose) - provide lifelong skills for our young athletes.
At the high school level, lacrosse continues to be the fastest-growing sport in the nation. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, from 2009 to 2014, a total of 551 schools added boys’ programs and 556 schools added girls’ programs. That resulted in a growth rate of 27.8% for boys’ lacrosse and 31.2% for girls’ lacrosse. No other sport had a growth rate above 10%.
But the 7-9 grade girls that attend Massena Central school are being left behind. Canton, Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, and recently Potsdam all offer girls modified lacrosse. Our Massena Central boys have the opportunity to play at the modified level. Shouldn't the girls be given the same opportunity?
Let’s give the 7-9 grade girls of Massena Central the opportunity they deserve to participate in the fastest growing sport in America. Let’s give our young women a chance to further develop their personal and athletic skills.
If you agree with these goals please support this petition to add a modified girls lacrosse program to Massena Central School and then forward to anyone else who, in your opinion, might share these goals.
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Reached 100 supporters
June 16, 2016
24 Comments
Our girls need a support system, just like the boys have. For girls, the venue is wide open with lacrosse. We need to support our girls and give them all the opportunities that we can
These girls deserve a chance to play like teams in the area in stead of having to travel to play whoever they can set up a game with!
As a woman who began her lacrosse career at the modified level and went onto win the NYS Championship in 2001 which led to a scholarship to attend LeMoyne College as a DI Women's Lacrosse NCAA, it is clear that the opportunity to begin playing lacrosse at the modified level shaped my future and the ability to attend college. Aside from that I continue to give back to my alumni at Baldwinsville with annual alumni donations. It would be devastating to the the future of the deserving girls in your community and the future of Massena Central if you were not to afford the opportunity beginning with Modified Girls Lacrosse. MCS is worth it. The girls are worth it. Don't deny them. Please approve MASSENA MODIFIED WOMEN's LACROSSE. - Ashlyn Maguire, Former NACAA DI Women's Lacrosse Athlete
Our girls deserve this opportunity, They work hard and look forward to playing throughout the time they spend in school. Let's make this possible.
The girls deserve the same opportunities. Our son had the privilege of playing modified boys lacrosse. We would love our daughter to be afforded the same opportunity.
A modified program would be a great addition
So happy to see rhis petition!!!!
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The school district has officially approved the addition of a modified girls lacrosse program. Knowing that these students will finally have the same opportunities as their peers is a profound relief. We should take this moment to appreciate how persistence creates tangible change for our community.
August 24, 2016
Final supporters
Playing lacrosse is an amazing experience and an incredible opportunity for young student-athletes. In addition to improved physical health, participation in sports plays a positive role in youth development, including improved academic achievement, higher self-esteem, and fewer behavioral problems. Playing organized sports builds the five “C’s” in our youths - competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring - which are critical components of positive youth development. The many facets of playing a team sport - the discipline of training, learning teamwork, following the leadership of coaches and captains, learning to win (and lose) - provide lifelong skills for our young athletes.
At the high school level, lacrosse continues to be the fastest-growing sport in the nation. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, from 2009 to 2014, a total of 551 schools added boys’ programs and 556 schools added girls’ programs. That resulted in a growth rate of 27.8% for boys’ lacrosse and 31.2% for girls’ lacrosse. No other sport had a growth rate above 10%.
But the 7-9 grade girls that attend Massena Central school are being left behind. Canton, Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, and recently Potsdam all offer girls modified lacrosse. Our Massena Central boys have the opportunity to play at the modified level. Shouldn't the girls be given the same opportunity?
Let’s give the 7-9 grade girls of Massena Central the opportunity they deserve to participate in the fastest growing sport in America. Let’s give our young women a chance to further develop their personal and athletic skills.
If you agree with these goals please support this petition to add a modified girls lacrosse program to Massena Central School and then forward to anyone else who, in your opinion, might share these goals.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 16, 2016
24 Comments
It will give the younger girls more time to develop at a high level of coaching.
Our girls need a support system, just like the boys have. For girls, the venue is wide open with lacrosse. We need to support our girls and give them all the opportunities that we can
These girls deserve a chance to play like teams in the area in stead of having to travel to play whoever they can set up a game with!
As a woman who began her lacrosse career at the modified level and went onto win the NYS Championship in 2001 which led to a scholarship to attend LeMoyne College as a DI Women's Lacrosse NCAA, it is clear that the opportunity to begin playing lacrosse at the modified level shaped my future and the ability to attend college. Aside from that I continue to give back to my alumni at Baldwinsville with annual alumni donations. It would be devastating to the the future of the deserving girls in your community and the future of Massena Central if you were not to afford the opportunity beginning with Modified Girls Lacrosse. MCS is worth it. The girls are worth it. Don't deny them. Please approve MASSENA MODIFIED WOMEN's LACROSSE. - Ashlyn Maguire, Former NACAA DI Women's Lacrosse Athlete
Our girls deserve this opportunity, They work hard and look forward to playing throughout the time they spend in school. Let's make this possible.
The girls deserve the same opportunities. Our son had the privilege of playing modified boys lacrosse. We would love our daughter to be afforded the same opportunity.
A modified program would be a great addition
So happy to see rhis petition!!!!
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It will give the younger girls more time to develop at a high level of coaching.