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  by Pierre Filion pierrefilion@bell.net The coming days will be very interesting and crucial for the future of lacrosse and of Lacrosse Canada. The firing of the Executive Director (Terry Raynor) and the resignation of two ‘’heavyweights’’ on the Board of Directors ( Brad Cann and Alan Preyra) are important matters. The se events might not seem to concern team operators in New Brunswick or Manitoba, who, at this time, are raising money to get their teams off the ground but, at the end of the day, they will be affected. Lacrosse will be affected by the president’s decision to resign or to remain in his position. This might not concern club operators in Québec or Saskatchewan, who, at this time, are trying to make sure they have enough players to field teams in different leagues but, at the end of the day, they will be affected. Because Lacrosse Canada’s leadership issues affect everyone in the game. Everyone might not pay attention but everyone if affected. Lacrosse Canada wi...

b y Pierre Filion pierrefilion@bell.net The firing of Lacrosse Canada’s Executive Director a few days ago could be a great opportunity for change at the National Association. Not just a change in ‘’top staff’’ but mostly a change in attitude and in the nature of relationship with the Provincial Associations and the members. Many will tend to look at the causes of the firing and at the elements which have led the Board of Directors to fire its top man. Juicy details will come out and, obviously, distasteful rumors will fly around and distract many from what could be an opportunity for change. The ball is in the Board of Directors’ court. They have a unique opportunity to redirect Lacrosse Canada into the world of real democratic associations who place the members at the center of their concern. Here is a serious look at what th e Board of Directors c an do to reestablish the Association’s credibility which has been shattered by the top man’s firing. All the changes indica...