“The Federation of International Lacrosse is pleased to partner again with the City of Coquitlam, the organizing committee, and the Canadian Lacrosse Association to stage a FIL world event,” FIL president Sue Redfern said in a press released issued by the CLA. “FIL is actively evolving its world events and is confident that the host committee, under the leadership of Mr. Cliff Pascas, will again conduct an event that FIL and the international lacrosse community will be proud of.”
“We are delighted to host this world class event and welcome the best men’s lacrosse teams to British Columbia,” said Pascas, chair of the CLA bid committee.
Joey Harris, president of the CLA, said the organization is confident the local volunteer group will help “deliver a world-class event.”
“We look forward to welcoming the international lacrosse community to beautiful Coquitlam in 2022 and showcasing Canada's national summer sport to the world,” Harris said.