August 2022 Recreation & Culture Guide

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People in Sport LOLA DIGOUT-FORD

Lola Digout-Ford is an 18-year-old Indigenous rugby player and a member of the Lytton First Nation band (Lytton, B.C.). She has played competitive rugby (7's and 15's) for the last three years, playing with the Westisle Composite High School team, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute's (LCI) senior varsity team, Lethbridge Rugby Club, and the Alberta Rugby Club's - South Team. This past season, she was awarded the AllStar Award for her position as Scrumhalf, presented by the Southern Alberta High School Rugby League (SAHSRL). In addition to that honour, she also received the Most Valuable Player Award presented by the LCI SV Girls Rugby Team. Lola desires to continue working hard and improve her rugby skills, such as attending the University of Lethbridge's Pronghorn's ID Camps and their High School Prep camp. Her goal is to play rugby at the university level.

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Although rugby is her passion, Lola enjoys playing soccer, swimming and anything outdoors. She also volunteers with her local community, such as the Angel Tree Christmas campaign and the Children of St. Martha's School.

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