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the market. Last spring, COVID-19 forced them to cancel, but they are looking forward to holding a socially distanced market on May 22 in the parking lot and large grassy area at Pennington Park Church in Fishers.

“Even though the crowds are bigger, it doesn’t feel like it because there’s so much room to spread out,” Fleetwood says.

Ironically, the pandemic has made their vendor list grow instead of shrink. While in the past they have averaged roughly 50 vendors, this year Fleetwood invited 75 stores to join.

“So many local businesses have suffered this year due to COVID-19, so I wanted to give these shops an opportunity to sell their merchandise,” Fleetwood says.

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Therefore, this year the Indy Mommy Market will feature both their typical fare, which includes children’s clothing, decor, toys and sign makers, as well as women’s boutiques, jewelry, candles and more. In addition, they will have sweet and savory food trucks and coffee vendors on hand.

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When she began accepting vendor applications, more than 100 people applied.

“We’ll have custom cookies, kettle corn and other goodies,” Fleetwood says.

When Rebekah Fleetwood’s oldest daughter was a baby, she felt inspired to start her own Etsy shop. She sold her creations at local craft fairs and markets where she befriended lots of different shop owners.

“I was blown away,” she says.

In addition, they always partner with three local photographers in order to showcase their work and sign new clients.

“We created this little community, and one day I got this idea in my head to start my own craft fair, but I wanted it to be geared towards kid and baby stuff,” says Fleetwood, a Westfield native who knows how much residents like to shop local.

In the spring of 2016, a month after giving birth to baby number two, Fleetwood put on her first Indy Mommy Market.

“I figured I’d start small and just include 10 or 15 shops,” Fleetwood says.

Ultimately, she whittled it down to 30 trendy shops and held the event in a church gymnasium. Once again, she underestimated the popularity of her idea when she anticipated 100 to 200 shoppers, and 600 showed. Community interest was evident, so she decided to do it again the following year.

“I wanted it to get bigger and better,” says Fleetwood, who asked her sister-in-law, Katie, and good friend, Brin, to work with her.

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“That’s a big hit since family photography is so big right now,” says Fleetwood, who has three children with her husband Jon - Lilia, 6, Graham, 4, and Hazel, 2.

What makes the market so special is the driving motivation to serve local shops. This is why they have so many repeat vendors and shoppers.

“Our main goal is not to bring in as many shoppers as we can, but rather to create a place for these shops to set up and let their items be seen,” Fleetwood says. “I want my shoppers and my shops to be happy.”

Fleetwood knows firsthand just how supportive Hamilton County moms are when it comes to shopping.

“They leave with bags and bags full of merchandise,” Fleetwood says. “They can’t carry anymore in their hands. It makes me so happy to know they are supporting local shops.”

In fact, she’s been told numerous times by shoppers that they’ve been contacted by their credit card companies after making a flurry of purchases at the market.

Fleetwood always receives rave reviews about how organized and well-run the market is. Fleetwood, a former kindergarten teacher, feels her former profession has served her well in preparing for this job.

“You really have to be organized with a bunch of crazy 5-year-olds running around,” she says with a chuckle. “I like to have all my ducks in a row.”

After the difficult year we have all endured, community members are thrilled to once again come spend their dollars at the Indy Mommy Market.

“People are telling us that they are so happy to finally have something to put on the calendar,” Fleetwood says.

Though this expanded version of the Indy Mommy Market arose out of a desire to help local vendors recover from a challenging year, Fleetwood is not opposed to keeping it this way if the response is positive.

“In the past, people have told me that

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they felt like they couldn’t come because they didn’t have kids,” says Fleetwood, who encourages everyone to bring their grandkids, aunts, friends and neighbors.

“Now they have a reason to come since we’ll be selling all these other items. Our motto has always been, ‘This is a market for your littles.’ Now it’s a market for the littles of all ages - from newborn to 100.”

The Indy Mommy Market will take place on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pennington Park Church, located at 13222 East 126th Street in Fishers. For more information, visit indymommymarket.com.

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FOR THE PETS THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY MOVES TO A NEW, BIGGER FACILITY

The Humane Society for Hamilton County takes in more than 3,100 animals each year.

Through their Survivor Program, they were able to provide second chances to 1,440 animals, 574 of whom were rescued from other Indiana shelters and non-Hamilton County residents.

year, thanks to lead gifts from the Steven J. Cage Foundation, Samerian Foundation, the Hamilton County Commissioners & Council, and Dr. Mark and Vanessa Roth.

The facility, which was designed by Curran Architecture with the construction managed

by Meyer Najem, will bear the name of both the Humane Society for Hamilton County and The Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center.

“We accept animals, strays and owner surrenders 365 days a year as an openadmission shelter,” says Megan Davis, marketing communications manager with the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

In the new facility, they will expand from one cattery to four free-roaming cat rooms.

Each of those rooms attach to two patios, so workers will be able to open a door to give felines fresh air and sunshine.

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In the past, the organization operated out of an 8,000-square-foot space that they shared with the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic.

But on April 8, they officially moved into a massive new 40,000-square-foot facility in Fishers.

quiet, stress-free space.

“I have a soft spot in my heart for senior dogs,” Davis says. “They need extra love and space.”

All kennels and catteries are set up with individual, segmented HVAC systems, so if a kitty in one of the catteries gets an upper respiratory infection, staff can shut that cattery down, nurse them back to health, and keep the air from circulating through the other catteries.

“It’ll make our jobs easier when it comes to containment and treatment, but also keep the animals safer, and that’s our biggest goal,” Davis says.

“That’s a huge enrichment piece for the cats An entire half of the building is dedicated to keep them in a good head space, while they wait for their forever home,” Davis says. to intake processes, medical attention, and isolation. The new location will also separate the admission center from the adoption On the canine side, the outdoor space will center. increase significantly. Besides the outdoor runs, they will have an indoor exercise The Humane Society for Hamilton County area, five indoor meet-and-greet areas, and “In our (former) building, there were times launched its Building a Brighter Future when someone is surrendering a pet and 50 kennels (up from 15). Windows in all for Hamilton County & Hoosier Animals they have to be right next to someone who kennels will have a front and a back side, Capital Campaign in November 2018 is going through an adoption,” Davis says. so if an animal has an accident, they don’t raising the $12M needed to build the 40,000 have to sit in it. They will also have three “Having that happy feeling next to that sad, square-foot facility in Fishers within one “gray muzzle” kennels, offering senior dogs a upset feeling is a weird position to be in.

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We’ve separated the two aspects of what happens at our front desk to make that experience as painless as possible on the admissions side, and as happy as possible on the adoption side.”

The Humane Society is also expanding many of their community outreach initiatives by adding an education center that is set up with a projector, a white board, tables and chairs. Post-pandemic, they’ll be able to host birthday parties, scouting groups and school field trips.

Davis says it’s not uncommon for adoptions to rise after an educational experience.

“We’ve taken an animal into a classroom and had kids go home and tell their parents that they met a puppy, and that they’d like to get one,” Davis says. “The next day, the parents are here.”

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ways to treat an animal.

“It’s also about teaching them about serving their community, and when they’re old enough, they can volunteer, foster and donate,” says Davis, noting that she’s often seen children fundraise for animals or donate their birthday money to the Humane Society.

Pets Healing Vets is a program that pairs Hoosier veterans suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injury with shelter animals.

“We truly believe in the healing power of pets,” Davis says.

Unfortunately, cost is often a large barrier to veterans adopting a dog or cat.

family member, so we pay for all of the pet’s care for the life of the pet,” Davis says.

It’s rough when an animal comes into the Humane Society either injured, malnourished, mistreated or ill. Watching them persevere and work with staff to get better, and eventually adopted into a perfect home, is what makes Davis and her team cry happy tears. Thankfully, there are many success stories. Take Taylor, a pocket pit bull who came to the Humane Society as a puppy with a chronic cold. She kept coming down with pneumonia and getting hospitalized, but after seeing a specialist, they learned she had a severe case of doggie asthma and needed to be treated with a nebulizer twice per day.

“We wanted to be able to give those veterans “No one wanted to adopt her because of a chance to heal with an animal that can her condition, so she sat here for more become an emotional support as well as a

than a year, but then it happened - the thing I’ve seen happen many times,” Davis says.

“Someone walked in the door, pointed to Taylor and said, ‘That’s my dog. She’s the one I want.’ ” Taylor’s now living her best life and enjoying what it feels like to live in a home with a loving family.

“That is what it’s all about,” Davis says.

The new address for the Humane Society for Hamilton County will be 10501 Hague Road in Fishers. For more information, visit hamiltonhumane.com. To make a donation, visit Brighterfuturewishlist.com.

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The pandemic has offered us ample time for self-reflection, and many of our “normal” behaviors have changed. We now routinely wear masks, social distance, and spend countless hours staring at our faces on computer screens.

“We have heard from a ton of people saying that they didn’t love what they were seeing during their online meetings, and they wanted to do something about it,” says Dr. Jaime Harper, obesity medicine physician and Master injector at SHarper Surgery, Spa & Salt Lounge.

The practice’s team has worked together for four years at their Avon location, and in January opened a new state-of-theart facility in Fishers that offers plastic surgery options for breast, body and face, as well as a medical spa that features body contouring, injectables, skin rejuvenation and wellness. SHarper provides a wide range of noninvasive, minimally invasive, and surgical options for patients.

“Some people may be intimidated by the term ‘medical spa,’ or they’re scared of plastic surgery, but our team is made up of working moms who share the same issues and concerns as our patients,” Dr. Jaime says. “We invite you to come in, share your concerns and we’ll discuss all the options available.”

During the consultation appointment, a member of the team will go over the patient’s aesthetic goals, assess their anatomy, and have a discussion about realistic expectations regarding what can be done. They’ll also discuss cost in a completely transparent manner, without any hidden fees or charges.

depending on the patient’s needs and concerns, including Kybella, a nonsurgical injectable technique used to target fat beneath the chin. While a patient may come in seeking a face-lift, after consulting with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Stanley Harper they may find that another option makes more sense.

“We know that everyone has a beauty budget, and we’ll work with you to stay within it,” says Dr. Jaime, who also promises that the practice will strive to never make clients wait for services.

“We’re able to look at you and objectively assess what you may, or may not, need to achieve your desired results.” Dr. Jaime says.

“You can sometimes get a similar result with a noninvasive treatment that requires zero downtime.”

“I’m not going to quote you for a service and then ask you to wait for months to get it done,” Dr. Jaime says. “When you want to have something done, you want to do it right away, not six weeks down the road.

We strive to accommodate Botox, filler and facial treatments within a week, if not that very same day!”

Take the jawline/double chin - an area many people are concerned with. Because SHarper is both a plastic surgery practice and a medical spa, the team can offer a variety of options.

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Dr. Jaime Harper originally trained in emergency medicine before becoming board-certified in obesity medicine, and then becoming a Master injector. Her husband, Dr. Stanley Harper is a board-certified plastic surgeon - the only one in Fishers.

“While there are other ‘cosmetic surgeons’ in the area, he’s the only true American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon in Fishers,” Dr. Jaime says, noting that her husband specializes in tummy tucks, breast surgeries and eye surgeries.

“Patients fly in from all over the country for him to operate on them,” says Office Manager, Amanda Loyd. “We’ve had patients from Boston, California, and Texas fly to Indianapolis for his surgeries. His tummy tucks and mommy makeovers are

“ Some people may be intimidated by the term ‘medical spa,’ or they’re scared of plastic surgery, but our team is made up of working moms who share the same issues and concerns as our patients.”

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among his most popular procedures.”

The practice has been responsible for success stories of all kinds. Dr. Jaime recently helped a patient who was selfconscious about her thin lips.

“We built up her lips and when she saw them, she became very emotional because she was so excited,” Dr. Jaime says.

protocols and beforeand-after pictures are being shared throughout the country.”

In addition, the practice is one of the first in Indiana to use InMode Evoke, a noninvasive facial remodeling treatment that Dr. Jaime calls a “game changer for treating double chins and jowls on the face. It works to tighten skin and reduce fat.”

The SHarper team consists of five experienced aestheticians and laser technicians and a nurse in addition to Dr. Stanley and Dr. Jaime Harper. These providers offer microneedling, facials, body sculpting and other noninvasive options.

The staff truly works as a team, so if a patient is seeing an aesthetician and has a question “Evoke has no down time to it, which is about something medical, they can get that unbelievable when you see the results you question answered. get,” Dr. Jaime adds.

The practice utilizes state-of-the-art technology, including the Morpheus8, a device that incorporates radiofrequency microneedling to send energy deep into the skin to fractionally reshape and contour parts of the face by stimulating collagen - creating a more youthful appearance by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and tightening the skin.

“Morpheus8 is one of our most popular treatments,” Dr. Jaime says. “In fact, our

The SHarper Spa location offers the first and only salt lounge available in Fishers. In addition to the Himalayan salt blocks featured, SHarper spa’s salt is piped in through a special device called a halogenerator to help with respiratory and skin issues.

“The salt lounge is helpful if you have a cough, throat irritation or allergies,” Dr. Jaime says.

“It’s also good for your skin, and it’s a soothing experience, especially after a hectic day.”

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Besides monthly discounts, the company offers 10% off all services with a membership.

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FISHERS CARES

CITY-WIDE INITIATIVE SEEKS TO ELIMINATE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL ILLNESS Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Eli Beaverson

About six years ago, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and City Council Member Todd Zimmerman had an important discussion about the stigma surrounding mental health issues. They realized that a city-wide initiative, now known as the StigmaFreeFishers campaign, directed toward combating such stigmas, would be well worth the effort on a city-wide scale.

One major component of that campaign is Fishers Cares, the city’s latest structured effort to combat mental and emotional problems, and the stigma that can surround them.

“We wanted to get faith-based groups, non-faith groups, nonprofits and other businesses in our community together

for Fishers Cares,” Zimmerman explains.

“We’re trying to cross denominations and get people of all walks of life to come together and talk about the stigma of things like mental illness, anxiety and depression.

We need to get people to somehow start talking about their experiences so they realize they’re not alone.”

During a preliminary Fishers Cares brainstorming session in 2019, Zimmerman discussed ideas on how to structure a program to directly help those in need.

Representatives from more than 40 local organizations and nonprofits showed up.

Fishers Cares was officially launched and provides anyone in the community with an opportunity to schedule an appointment on the official StigmaFreeFishers website and meet at one of several Fishers locations with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes to MAY 2021

one hour.

“You can sign up online,” Zimmerman says.

“You can just meet someone or talk online and get away from whatever your situation is - basically anything that’s not a 9-1-1 situation, or a situation where you need licensed therapy,” Zimmerman says. “It’s a first line of defense. You’ll have someone to be a listening ear and allow you to talk about what’s bothering you or stressing you out.”

Anyone interested in participating can simply provide their name and basic contact information on the Fishers Cares website, such as an email address, to schedule an appointment. No personal information is collected or filed with the city.

“This is really the first step in a broader approach of trying to get the community to

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rally around each other and trust each other, so we don’t see as many tragedies - if we can avoid one suicide or one home situation that gets out of control from stress, that’s what this is designed for,” Zimmerman adds.

Every Fishers Cares volunteer undergoes a basic training program known as Mental Health First Aid, and Zimmerman says that while volunteers aren’t offering professional help, they can be a simple sounding board for those who need to discuss issues, problems or stressful situations.

“If someone has cancer that doesn’t generally ostracize that person, but if someone has a mental health crisis, then sometimes the tendency is to keep that person at an arm’s length,” Zimmerman says. “Every human being has some sort of anxiety, so at that ground level we should be able to have conversations without ostracizing people.”

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Zimmerman stresses that all local entities are welcome to participate in Fishers Cares, including faith-based and non-faith organizations alike.

Zimmerman hopes the Fishers Cares program becomes one of many local initiatives that help to strip mental illness of what he says is an unnecessary stigma.

“We’re not focused on one particular type of group to get involved, whether that be one type of faith-based group or another,” he says. “This is about meeting wherever you can - a cafe, a church, a mosque or wherever - and having a talk.”

“We really want people to sign up and be leaders by not being afraid to meet up with someone for coffee and just talk,” he says.

“There’s nothing wrong with that. The problem with successful communities is we tend to hide things behind closed doors, and that can spill over into ugly situations.”

According to Zimmerman, in 2014 there were 151 immediate police detentions in Fishers.

“An immediate detention is where an officer goes to a home and is forced to temporarily detain an individual at risk of hurting themselves or others,” he says. “Back in 2015 when we first started thinking about StigmaFreeFishers, that was one of the things we looked hard at and wanted to change.”

During the pandemic, much of the Fishers Cares program moved to online appointments. For additional details and updates on StigmaFreeFishers and the Fishers Cares program, visit stigmafreefishers.com, which includes an appointment scheduling page and you can also visit fisherscares.com. To learn more about volunteering for Fishers Cares, contact Todd Zimmerman at zimmermant@fishers.in.us.

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Fast-casual restaurant Chicken Salad Chick, located in Fishers District, brings healthy food options and southern hospitality to the area. Well-established in the southeast and southwest, company leaders felt Indiana was a perfect fit for expansion.

“Founder Stacy Brown, now a franchise partner, was the original Chicken Salad Chick,” Magee says. “At the time she started it, she was a recently divorced single mom looking for a way to make a living. She had the idea of making and selling the perfect chicken salad. Then she realized everyone has different ideas about what should be in chicken salad. She added other flavors and named them after her friends and family.”

“Chicken Salad Chick was founded in 2008 in Auburn, Alabama,” says Marianna Magee, director of marketing. “We now have 180 restaurants in 17 states. Fishers joins our most recent location at West 86th Street. We are also planning to open future Indianapolis-area locations in Glendale and Greenwood. Fishers is a popular suburb and such a great community with a large number of families. There are windows to filter the light in, and a lovely, large dining room to sit with family and friends. It’s like walking into someone’s home.”

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More than 12 varieties of chicken salad are offered, ranging from savory to sweet. All are made fresh and in-house every day. The Classic Carol, with chicken, celery, mayonnaise and secret seasoning, is the base for each variation.

Fancy Nancy and Cranberry Kelli are fruity and nutty, while Jalapeño Holly and Buffalo Barclay spice it up.

Other menu items include fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and desserts. Macaroni and cheese, pimento cheese and egg salad are popular for carryout. Sandwiches include turkey pesto and a chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato. There is

a catering menu as well.

“The average price for an individual order is around $8.50,” Magee says. “Our most popular is a chicken salad scoop or sandwich with the addition of another scoop, side or cup of soup. Every meal comes with a little butter-cream cookie.

It’s just a great way to finish a meal and we feel everyone needs a little sweet.”

Patrons can download Chicken Salad Chick’s Craving Credits application to their phone. It is available through the App Store or Google Play. Program participants earn one point for every dollar spent. Rewards include complimentary food items, special discounts and gear.

“We heard a lot about Hoosier hospitality,” Magee says. “It fits right in with southern hospitality.”

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ new chief equity and inclusion officer position is a perfect fit for Rosalie Nataki Pettigrew. As a resident of Fishers, an educator with 23 years of experience, and the mother of children currently enrolled in the district, Pettigrew brings her expertise and knowledge to the role. Throughout her career, she has been committed to providing a welcoming environment for all.

Before assuming her current position in mid-January, Pettigrew served as dean of curriculum and instruction at Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, a tuition-free charter middle school. Before that, she worked as both an English teacher and administrator. Since beginning her career in rural South Carolina, she has pursued her own educational growth and is currently working toward a Ph.D. “I earned my postgraduate degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University,” she says. “I concentrated on diversity, equity and ethnicity while working on my education specialist, districtlevel leadership degree. I’ve always continued my professional development by seeking out knowledge regarding equity in education. My dissertation will concentrate on parental involvement with African-American middle school boys, with a focus on looking at achievement gaps.”

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“As an educator, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to teachers and administrators about topics relating to poverty and culturally responsive teaching,” Pettigrew continues. “I knew of the chief equity and inclusion officer position vacancy because I have children in the school district. Friends said, ‘Why don’t you take your talents to where your kids are?’ As a parent and educator, I feel strongly in the importance of equity in education and I can see it manifest through my own children.”

The position requires involvement with schools throughout the district. Pettigrew will work closely with the equity coaches in all buildings. Each elementary, intermediate and junior high school has at least two coaches on-site, while the high schools have at least twice that amount.

“It has been a welcoming experience, not just at the central office, but with the principals and equity coaches,” Pettigrew says.

“Individuals have reached out saying, ‘We want to work with you and try new things.’ I have been in several buildings and have had meetings with principals via Zoom.”

Pettigrew has a few initiatives planned for the next school year.

She would like to set a 21-day Equity Challenge with staff and any community members who would like to participate. Another program she hopes to introduce is the concept of Healing Circles, during which participants listen to each other without interruption within an atmosphere of kindness and respect. The goal is to give students, and not only adults, a chance to talk and be heard.

“All kids need a place where they can be themselves,” Pettigrew says. “It takes community stakeholders, staff, parents, and all of us together to collectively be part of the solution. We need to have uncomfortable conversations about race, ethnicity and gender. One person alone can’t move mountains. We have the capacity and the power to change.”

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in Fishers for the past three years and the association awarded the boys league the tournament to join them for the 2021 season.

While most of us didn’t grow up watching lacrosse, it’s now the fastest growing sport in the country and this month, it’s descending upon Fishers in a big way.

“We always get compliments from other teams over how nice of a facility we have in Fishers,” says Mudsock Girls Lacrosse President, Marsha Lee. “Having both the girls’ and boys’ partner together gives our leagues the opportunity to showcase ourselves and our great city.”

Mudsock Girls and Boys Lacrosse will co-host the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association State Tournament for the first time together on May 22 and 23. Athletes in 5th through 8th grade will flock to Consistent with the community-based approach offered by all Cyntheanne Park from cities across the state. Tournament play will Mudsock Youth Athletics leagues, the lacrosse board positions are filled begin on all five fields by 9 a.m. with championship games kicking by volunteer groups who will also oversee all tournament logistics. off in the late afternoon. The IYLA Girl’s Tournament has been held

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“I got involved with Mudsock Boys Lacrosse three years ago as my son started in the program,” says Mudsock Boys Lacrosse President, Sean Downey. “My first experience coaching was at the 10U age group and I was able to translate my experience coaching youth baseball and basketball into coaching lacrosse. As a parent who never picked up a lacrosse stick as a kid, I would tell other parents in the same situation to give lacrosse a try with your child. It is a very exciting sport with many different positions that can fit your child’s skill level.”

For Lee, it’s a family affair too. Her husband has coached for three years and she joined the board at the same time, serving as president for the past two years.

“I became president because I think it is important for girls to see women in leadership roles, especially in girls’ sports,” Lee says.

Athletes who play softball, baseball, basketball, hockey, or football have already developed skills that translate well into lacrosse, but anyone can pick up the sport for the first time, including older athletes.

“My daughter went to a free Try-It Day hosted by Mudsock Girl’s Lacrosse when she was in 4th grade,” Lee adds. “Immediately after the Try-It event, we signed her up for the season and went straight to Play It Again Sports to buy her a lacrosse stick and goggles.”

While all safety protocols must be followed, the public is invited to attend the IYLA Tournament, and a small gate fee will be charged to enter. Fishers’ residents can attend for free.

Registration (K-8th grade) for the spring lacrosse season takes place in January 2022 and the leagues will host a Try-It Day for all age groups this upcoming fall at Brooks School Park. Visit myathletics. com for more information about the leagues and tournament.

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