The Lacrosse Blog

Camaraderie and the smell of sweat

Now that the playoffs are on, I get to the arena a little earlier than usual, so I can secure a parking spot. I don't have to worry about my seat so much because, for the past two seasons, I've been sitting in pretty much the same spot.

I picked the spot last year because it was close enough to the Bellies' bench to allow me to see the players' reactions, hear the coaches' comments, and smell the players' sweat. But an added benefit to this location is the two loyal fans that sit behind me. Both are former Salmonbellies. The older guy (76) played on the old wooden floor--when it was still new! He also played with the Senior Bs for a few years, and coached lacrosse as well. The younger guy (mid 40s) went through to the juniors. I love hanging out with these two--I hear about strategy, about technique, and about the good ol' days with broken noses and wooden sticks--"none of these Tupperware sticks."

So, in addition to having my seat saved for me, I come home with a lot of stories and a few teasers. Tonight's teaser was about my very own neighbourhood, Sapperton. I'm sure I'll hear the rest of the story soon.

posted by Barbara K. Adamski @ 11:08 PM