(Tradition Lives Box Lacrosse Tournament)

By Alessia Proietti

May 20-23, 2022

Tradition Lives lacrosse tournament back in Red Deer for 30th anniversary

May 19, 2022 | 4:40 PM

The “Tradition Lives” Box Lacrosse Tournament is back this May long weekend and is celebrating its 30^th anniversary.

After a two-year pause, the tradition hosted by the Red Deer Lacrosse Association will be held from May 20-23, 2022.

“I am most excited about seeing these kids get to play in a normal environment and to enjoy a tournament. Unfortunately through the pandemic we’ve had to put a lot of things on pause and these kids are ready,” said Amy Sissons, Tournament Chair. “I’m excited for these kids to finally have a little bit of normalcy.”

From Tyke (U8) to Midget divisions (U16), 42 teams are confirmed to be joining from across Western Canada, like Fort St. John, British Columbia, and Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan.

The tournament will be held at three different locations in Red Deer: the Collicutt Centre (3031 30 Avenue), the Kinsmen Community Arenas (5 McIntosh Ave) and downtown’s Kinex Arena (4725 A – 43 Street).

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Apart from the competition, other activities will also be taking place at the event such as raffles, a 50/50 and other draws, as well as the Hardest Shot Competition for guests to play.

Vendors will also be setting up stations at various arenas selling products like t-shirts and lacrosse equipment, a food truck will available, and the Team Alex Suicide Prevention Society will be bringing awareness to players of older age.

Sissons also gave a shout-out to all the local businesses that sponsored the event. She says without their donations, the tournament would not be the same.

The “Tradition Lives” Tournament is the longest running tournament in Alberta’s lacrosse history, beginning in 1992.

“I think it’s huge that these families have continuously volunteered their time for the last 31 years to continue for this organization to be successful,” said Sissons. “All of this takes place for the kids so that they can enjoy it and fall in love with the sport.”

Lacrosse became Canada’s national summer sport in 1994.

Although the female divisions were cancelled this tournament due to a lack of registration, Sissons confirmed teams will mix boys and girls for the tournament.