March 23, 2020
Blackhawk Nation,
This is the update I did not want to provide. As a Board of Directors, we have come to that decision point about this Spring Season for Blackhawk Lacrosse. Due to Governor Northam’s decision to close schools through the remainder of the academic year and Hanover County Parks and Rec following suit to continue to keep the park system closed for group reservations, we have no choice but to cancel our Spring Season. We will remain vigilant to find new opportunities in the coming months to provide Lacrosse related activities. We are discussing the possibility of offering something this summer, so stay tuned for more details.
With this announcement, the question will arise about refunds. We stand ready to provide refunds for the registration fee for the 2020 Spring Season. For those not desiring a registration refund, we will transfer the registration money to our No Player left Behind Fund that assists people experiencing financial hardship to afford player registration. This fund provides many players in our community the opportunity to play at a partial and full scholarship (depending on need). To expedite the process, we have provided a brief response form that we ask you to fill out declaring your desire. Simply indicate if you want a refund or if you would rather the money be placed in the No Player Left Behind Fund. Due to our fiscal year limitations, we cannot carry over any credits for future seasons. Please give us 30 days from the date you submit your request to process your refund.
LAX from Home! Yes, the Lax From Home challenge is still on and participation is growing. This week is the Stick Trick Challenge. Stay tuned every week for new challenges and new prizes including new lacrosse sticks, swag, local area restaurant gift certificates, and much more. Want to know more about Lax From Home visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BlackhawkLAX/ and/or follow us on Instagram @Blackhawklacrosseclub.
We know how hard this has been on so many within our community. We are grateful for each one of you who make it worth trying all we can to provide a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere for our young athletes to grow in lacrosse make positive memories. We are thankful to our coaches who season after season commit their time and energy to our kids. Stay tuned for more details about future opportunities as we seek to provide an outlet during this very strange and stressful time.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Shane Roberson
President
