Pat LaFontaine, industry leaders discuss building sustainable youth sports at NU forum

By Niagara University

NHL Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and CEO of Life Sports Chris Price will lead a conversation on re-imagining 21st-century youth sports, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on the Niagara University campus.

The event is free and open to the public. It is funded by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s Cornerstone Sport Initiative. Youth sport organizations with four or more attendees will receive $100 participation grants.

The interactive discussion, presented by Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sports and Tourism Management, will focus on the future of building sustainable youth sports models that support athletes, families and communities. LaFontaine, Price and other industry leaders will discuss the national youth sports landscape and share the resources they are using/creating to build a sustainable youth sports model for the community.

Space is limited. Visit https://rb.gy/k9lvpz to reserve your spot. For more information, contact Alicia Sammarco, director of events and experiential operations, at 716-286-8279.