The State Of Our Sport
Monday, October 05, 2009 10:39 AM
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Posted by: Palopu on October 5 2009 6:15 PMOur National Sport is Lacrosse.
Posted by: editor on October 5 2009 8:15 PMclarification : our national SUMMER sport is lacrosse, our national WINTER sport is hockey:
In 1994, Bill C-212 was introduced to officially declare hockey as Canada's national sport. Opposition came from supporters of lacrosse who wanted to recognize the traditional and cultural significance of this sport. Consequently, Bill C-212 was amended to recognize both sports. Thus, on May 12, 1994, Canada's National Sport Act (Bill C-212) became law, reading: "To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport".
In 1994, Bill C-212 was introduced to officially declare hockey as Canada's national sport. Opposition came from supporters of lacrosse who wanted to recognize the traditional and cultural significance of this sport. Consequently, Bill C-212 was amended to recognize both sports. Thus, on May 12, 1994, Canada's National Sport Act (Bill C-212) became law, reading: "To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport".
Posted by: EatsBushesShoots&Leaves on October 6 2009 10:28 AMScrew hockey.
