On Saturday, September 7, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition (PCSFN), along with the National Fitness Foundation, will co-host the One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration on the JFK Hockey Fields on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This one-day event will honor the sport of lacrosse by highlighting the game’s origins in America’s Native communities. While lacrosse’s popularity has exploded worldwide, its foundational principles - including respect, endurance, teamwork, and inclusivity - remain the same no matter where it’s played.
Honored guests will include representatives from Tribal communities throughout the United States, as well as professional athletes who will teach attendees about the game through conversations and hands-on skills clinics. While there will be plenty of physical activity, the event will also spotlight nutrition and culture with opportunities to learn more about Indigenous foods and ingredients at the Native Health Hub!
Volunteers are needed for everything from Set-Up/Clean-Up, Native Hub, Water Stations, Lost & Found, First Aid (Healthcare background required), registration support, and even photography!
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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Ensuring all young people have the ability to access to quality opportunities to be physically active, eat nutritious foods, and experience mental health, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or ability.
The National Fitness Foundation (NFF) proudly leads national programs and initiatives to prepare children for a lifetime of health and fitness. The NFF was congressionally chartered as a private nonprofit on December 22, 2010, when President Obama signed the "National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act". The NFF serves as the official nonprofit for the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition, supporting the Council's mandate to "promote healthy eating and physical activity for all people, regardless of background or ability".
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