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The Fastest Game on Two Feet |
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End of Season Banquet |
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On Thursday, July 2/09 the Sarnia In Motion Pacers held their banquet at
Huron Oakes. Once everyone had completed eating their steak dinner
and dessert it was time for the reason for gathering - handing out the
hardware. It began with club president Brian Matthews giving his thanks to "a whole pile of people" beginning with the young man who stepped up as G.M. for the 2009 season -- Ken Barrett. High praise was given to the crew who worked the penalty box area as they were touted as the best crew to work with by the referees who visited Sarnia this season. Thanks went out to the many volunteers who helped to make the club a first-class organization - including live anthem singers Jubilation and Sydney Kennedy. Next up was this year's captain Chris Theoret who was very brief but gave heartfelt thanks to all those who put in time and effort this season. Then the fun began as numbers were called and door prizes given out. Brian then introduced head coach John Dark who would emcee the presenting of the awards. Here's who present what to whom: |
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Those who were graduating from the Junior ranks were given a Pacers watch. That list included: Adam Cobb, Mike Giroux, Jamie Surman, Bobby Smith and captain Chris Theoret. Ken Barrett spoke briefly about being a first year GM at such a high level and thanked his staff who were each given a small gift of thanks. He concluded with thanking all those who gave of their time this season - and for some that meant working on items late in 2008. John Dark had some "final words" to impart and acknowledged what most already knew - he would not be returning to coach the Pacers next season. He began with thanking those players who would not be returning next season - for what they did for the team this year and in years past. He encouraged them to give back to lacrosse and indicated that the minor system is frequently looking for help and even the team they are leaving could use extra hands. To those who are eligible to return, he told them that they are good enough to have finished higher but that they needed to strive for consistency - that it is about effort, heart and desire. He reminded the boys that the coaches are there for them and concluded by thanking all those who have contributed to the organization during his years with the team. Brian closed out the evening, thanking everyone for coming and giving a special thanks to John and Annette Dark for all their hard work. |