UPDATED STATEMENT FROM LACROSSE CANADA AND WLA

Sept. 9, 2024

Joint Statement: Lacrosse Canada & Western Lacrosse Association

For Immediate Release

On September 7, 2024, the BCLA submitted an appeal to Lacrosse Canada challenging the eligibility decision for Mike Messenger and Will Malcom. Lacrosse Canada forwarded this appeal to Safe Sport, and both the BCLA and Lacrosse Canada subsequently decided to forward the appeal directly to the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) on September 9, 2024.

This afternoon, the appeal was heard by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC). Attendees included representatives from the SDRCC, Lacrosse Canada, the Western Lacrosse Association, and the BC Lacrosse Association.

After hearing from all parties, the SDRCC ruled that Mike Messenger and Will Malcom are eligible to participate in the Mann Cup effective immediately.