Ontario Women's Lacrosse

Award

• $250.00

• To maintain its prestige and value, the scholarship will not be sub-divided to provide more than one award.

• The scholarship may not necessarily be awarded every year.

Criteria: Applicants must;

• have attended an Ontario High School for one term prior to the application date

• be a graduating Grade 12 student planning to attend a Community College or University within the year

• have taken part in a lacrosse program in the current season, and indicate a desire to continue in lacrosse at some level (player, coach, umpire, convenor, etc.)

• demonstrate strong leadership

• demonstrate good character, a sense of citizenship and participation in school and community activities

• academic standings may be a consideration

Required Documentation

• an original transcript of marks

• a character reference from a principal, teacher, member of the clergy, etc.

• a letter from your lacrosse coach commenting on your leadership, participation and interest in lacrosse

Announcement

• Presentation of the OWFL Scholarship plaque will be made at an Ontario Women's Lacrosse event to be announced

This is an Ontario Lacrosse Association Award and will be presented at the OLA Luncheon during the AGM in November.

Different communities and teams require different roles to be played and contributions made by their coaches, Although qualities, characteristics and accomplishments of coaches may differ from club to club, they may be equally deserving given the context of their work. Provide a detailed description outlining the coach / coaching staff being nominated for "coach of the year" honours and the impact they have made this year

Presented in memory of John Wesley Patterson Jr., in recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of women’s field lacrosse in Ontario. Wes and Carol Patterson (Patterson/Canam Lacrosse) were longtime supporters of women’s field lacrosse in Ontario. Wes had a very strong belief in the spirit of the game, and through his words and actions, we caught a glimpse of that spirit. He made us feel excited about being a part of the game, and determined to find ways to make it better. Together, their generous support of women’s field lacrosse programs through the 80’s and 90’s ensured that the roots of the game were firmly planted from the start, providing a strong foundation for future growth.

"The Roots of the Game Award" will be presented to an individual, group or organization who/which have made a significant and lasting contribution to the grassroots and/or community development of women's field lacrosse in Ontario.

Application Date The "Roots of the Game Award" Committee will receive nominations annually from the lacrosse community by July 1st.

Required Documentation A detailed description of the contributions and impact to women’s lacrosse in Ontario

Announcement Presentation will be made at an appropriate event (ie., OWL International Provincial Championships or OLA Awards Banquet) in order to give it the greatest exposure.

Roots of the Game Committee

1. OLA Women's Field Commissioner

2. Mrs. Carol Patterson

3. Two members appointed by the OWL Executive.

In order to maintain the prestige and value of this award, it may not be presented every year