Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops

Outlaws founder Casey Navrot said the all-girls camp seem to be a hit, thanks in part to Evans, who won the NCAA Division One Field Lacrosse Championship in 2019.

“There is not a lot of female-only programming in the Interior,” said Navrot, noting the club was launched last year. “Lacrosse isn’t big enough. So, any opportunity, people want it. We’re trying to bring together more of the community so we can compete down on the Coast.”

CFJC popped by the camp on Tuesday.

Amaya, 11, said she was increasing her toughness and stamina. Nine-year-old Emi was enjoying passing and having fun. Rhett, 8, was learning to roll the ball and shoot. Jennifer, 11, was working on cradling.

“I love lacrosse and I felt like this camp would give me more of a skillset,” said Zoey, 12. “Now that there is a team, I think it is going to grow and grow and grow.”

Evans said parents should be aware of the possibilities for their daughters through field lacrosse, including international travel with national teams, professional playing opportunities and NCAA scholarships.

“The growth of the sport, especially in the states, has been really big,” said Evans, noting lacrosse skills are transferrable to many other sports. “Now, with the WLL [Women’s Lacrosse League] program that’s joined with the PLL [Premier Lacrosse League], the professional men’s league, there’s been a lot more eyes.”

Learn more about the Outlaws online at interiorlacrosse.com.

“You get bruises and stuff, but you get into it and you’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh. This is the best thing in the world,’” Zoey said. “It’s so much fun.”

by Marty Hastings

Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops

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