Lacrosse was the game and Leroy Arena was the location on July 10. The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre offered local youth the change to experience the game of lacrosse as part of its Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program.

Approximately ten participants learned about the history and tradition of the sport before they hit the field to learn rules and techniques. With the arrival of the Saskatchewan Rush and the popularity of the Saskatoon Swat, the sport of lacrosse has gained popularity in the province, and the participant showed strong interest and took to the game immediately. 

Brody Johb, one of the SWIS workers, coordinated the event along with instructors from Prince Albert. Johb explains, "We began by talking about the history of lacrosse and where it originated. Then the kids got to try out different skills like cradling the ball, shooting and passing. Then we worked up to a game."

Instructor Tanner Fetch has an extensive background in the sport, including time spent playing with the Irish National Team and numerous stints with North American based lacrosse teams. The goaltender has also been a broadcaster and colour commentator covering National Lacrosse League (NLL) games. He is currently a lacrosse analyst for the Bleacher Report. 

Fetch brought his encyclopedic knowledge of the sport to the students, explaining that the game was originally developed by North American First Nations and played as a type of "war" game. The matches would span miles of physical territory and could take days. The ultimate goal of the original game was for a player to strike a pole with the ball, a sort of "capture the flag" maneuver that denoted victory. The game was progressively refined, mostly by European adopters, to more closely resemble the game we know today.

The participants' enthusiasm for the game was evident according to Johb. "They loved it. Those who were there said that they were very tired. Even talking to some a day after, and they were still sore." In spite of the physical demands of the sport, it was something they'd be prepared to take on again. 

The Leroy arena with its concrete floor proved to be the perfect venue for the day. Goodies for the nutrition break were supplied by the Leroy Credit Union.

The next big event for the SWIS summer group is a trip to the Batoche Historic Site to learn about Saskatchewan History and First Nations and Metis Culture.