‘Tis the season for gingerbread men, hot cocoa, holiday games, pictures with Santa, prizes, music and more! The Nease girls lacrosse team has come together to create a fun-filled family holiday event this Saturday, Dec. 7, at Nease High School, 10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra. Doors open at 9 a.m. Tickets are sold at the door for $8 per guest. All proceeds go directly to the lacrosse fundraising campaign.
This is the first year that the girls’ lacrosse team has organized a community event of this size, but this year’s event comes with a twist: Santa will make an appearance and take pictures with children. There is much more, too! Kids will be able to decorate gingerbread cookies, enjoy hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles, play holiday games like a snowball toss, enjoy holiday-themed face painting, make ornaments and win prizes.
The Nease girls’ lacrosse team relies on fundraising and donations to play each season. Fueled by the desire to support each other and ensure each player has access to the team, the girls began fundraising earlier this year. The costs can be prohibitive for some players and fundraising allows all the girls the opportunity to participate.
On team spirit, Coach Melissa Fifield says her girls play hard, but also have fun together.
“The Nease High School girls’ lacrosse program has built a team of athletes who truly support each other and have a strong focus on both player and team success,” she said. “These talented young ladies have been working hard both on and off the field and the holiday community event is sure to be a fun, memorable day for families.”
Businesses interested in donating in support of Nease girls’ lacrosse can reach out to Kellyann Erskine at kellyannerskine@gmail.com.
