On Saturday morning, October 16, Viewpoint Athletics, in collaboration with Viewpoint’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Life, presented their first “Diversity in Sports: The Developmental Years'' event. Designed to expand the way that we message and understand diversity and inclusion in all walks of life, the event was a big hit with both students and staff. 

Aiden W. ’22 said, “I genuinely think that it was one of the best events Viewpoint has ever had. We were able to connect with our fellow classmates regardless of race, gender, and identity and just go out and play hockey together. Playing hockey with legends like Luc Robitaille and Daryl Evans was so much fun. I really hope Viewpoint can continue to do these types of events because I know every single person there had an amazing time.”

Students (and adults!) played hockey with NHL Hall of Famer/LA Kings President Luc Robitaille, Kings Radio Analyst/NHL alum Daryl Evans, and LA Kings “always energetic” alum Derrick Armstrong.  Inside the Carlton Family Theatre, Robitaille offered lessons on the importance of inclusion in sports and in life, followed by interactive Q&A sessions. He and his wife, Stacia, started our partner foundation, Echoes of Hope, in 2007 and have since helped thousands of at-risk and emancipated foster youth and children of all ages by “providing the resources, love, and support they so richly deserve.”

“I thought the event was super fun. Very informative about the skills required to play ice hockey. Plus, to be able to get in the ring and play a few rounds of the sport was amazing. The discussion about how diversity and inclusion was intertwined within the LA Kings sports team was also good to hear. Also, one of the favorites of the morning was the burger food truck! Overall it was a good day!” - Amir Baylock  

“I can think of no better representation of the “Diversity in Sports” ideal than seeing our students playing street hockey last Saturday morning. No thought given to gender, race or religion, just pure enjoyment.” - Patrick Moyal

We are grateful to Luc and his organizations for spending quality time with our students and staff - this, on a game day! Their work speaks for itself. We are honored to be a partner.