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DI Video Highlights Now Available

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Special thanks to one of our players in our league who provided us with some highlights of the DI Championship game and posted them on youtube.
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OLA Admendments a Must Read before the OLA AGM

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If you have not already looked at all the amendments that have been proposed currently on the OLA website I have prepared asummary just listing the proposed changes The majority of the admendments deal with player movements and size of the roster these are important Issues and due consideration should be given prior to the votes when perhaps it is too late.

2009 PROPOSED OLA RULES & REGULATIONS AMENDMENT FORM

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
MR5.01(b)
A player over the age of sixteen (16) may not be signed by a Junior team from outside his own residential boundaries per the residence rule, unless accompanied by a release signed by the authorized officials of his residence Junior team. (See Regulation R6.12)
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
Housekeeping to correspond with R6.12(a)

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: R6.13(b)
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.13(b)
A Midget age player may not play on a Major or Senior team.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
To clarify that no Midget age player may play on a Senior team even if he is signed with a Junior team that is affiliated to that Senior team.

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: Change MR5.02 to MR5.02(a) and add: MR5.02(b) NEW
NEW
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
MR5.02(b)
A Midget age player may not play on a Major or Senior team.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
To correspond with R6.13(b)

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: R6.14(d)
ROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.14(d)
Junior players who are going to be reclassified to a lower category Junior team, must be released by the Junior team holding the player’s playing rights, and reclassified prior to June 15th of the current playing season.
Note: Players being released after this date will be ineligible to move to the lower Junior team in that season.
Note: The higher level team retains the player’s rights for their category, (at no cost, if the player returns).

REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
This will clarify the reclassification rule and allow for all three categories of Junior.

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: R6.20(c)
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.20(c)
Un-drafted players, of any age, whose Junior rights belong to a Junior team by residence, may not be signed to a higher category Junior team without the agreement of the team holding the player’s rights. If the Junior team holding the player’s rights agrees to allow the player the
opportunity to move up to play at the higher level fees will be paid to the lower category team in the following amounts: $300.00 in the first year (which, if the player is a graduating Midget, would be split and half ($150.00) paid to the Minor organization) and $300.00 in each of his followingyears of eligibility, to be paid annually, prior to the first game of the season.
NOTE: Teams may only lose a maximum of two players in one season and only one goaltender in
five years (drafted or un-drafted), except by mutual agreement of both parties.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
This is to clarify that the rule includes players throughout their entire five years of eligibility.

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Doug Luey
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: NEW R6.35(c)
PRESENTLY READS:
NEW
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.35(c): If a resident player in a centre with two junior teams is traded by the higher category team, the player’s rights will be retained by that lower category team.
Note: Non-resident players, who have previously played for the lower category team, would also be covered under this rule.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
To clarify, that the higher category’s is not able to trade away the lower category’s rights to a
player.

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Dave Vernon
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: R6.14(e) NEW
PRESENTLY READS:
NEW
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.14(e)
Players being released conditionally to another team must first have been signed to a card with the releasing team or the release becomes unconditional.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
Clarification as to who retains the rights of players being released, but who have not previously
played in the League

SIGNATURE OF CLUB PRESIDENT/ZONE DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER: Dave Vernon
ARTICLE TO BE AMENDED: R6.14(b)
PROPOSED CHANGE TO READ (EXACT WORDING OF PROPOSED ARTICLE):
R6.14(b)
Up to July 15th, Junior players released prior to July 2nd may resign with the same team, or if that team has its limit of twenty-three signed, the player may sign with the next nearest team which has
fewer than the permitted number signed, and for which he is eligible. All players being signed to a new team under this rule would remain the property of that team. The player could not be released or traded back the following year.
Note: Players released prior to June 1st would be exempted from this rule and would be eligible to return to their previous team in the following season, if released conditionally.
REASON FOR SUGGESTING CHANGE:
This would allow surplus players to be released conditionally up to June 1st without becoming caught up in the ‘no return’ policy. The following season, they could return to their residence team to tryout again. They would still have the option of signing or being released again.

Proposed by: Mike Hancock, Halton Hills Jr B
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
R6.09
No Junior to Major team shall have more than twenty-five players signed and registered at any one time. When the maximum number of players has been signed, one must be released and his certificate returned to the LeagueRegistrar before an additional player may be signed and approved.
Reason for suggesting change:
This rule would allow Junior teams to sign the same number of players as all other levels of lacrosse. This also brings the Junior roster size in line with the numbers for the CLA rosters for national championships. This would also greatly reduce the need for Junior teams to sign players to lower category affiliated clubs IE Jr B and Jr A teams signing players to Intermediate cards.

Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner Mary M Sticca
Article to be Amended: MR7.02(c)
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
MR7.02(c)
Clubs must gather ALL their “Provincial Team Roster” forms and submit forms electronically toOntario Lacrosse Promotions Director (refer OLA Directory ) no later than July 1st. Any club that fails to do so will be fined $50.00. If entering more than one team in any group, you must
denote the number of the team. (eg. #1, #2 etc.) Prior to the Championship Tournament or playoff concerned, a club may chose to move a player from a lower rated team to a higher rated team, but under no circumstances may a player be moved from a higher rated team to a lower rated team.
Definition Note: After July 2nd no further player movement is allowed. (Refer also to MR2.01)
Above rule does not apply to any club’s play in a National Tournament or National Championship.
Reason for suggesting change:
Process needs to be stream lined. The current practice of submitting forms to the Zone Directors is adding an additional step to the process.

Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner_Mary M Sticca
Article to be Amended: MR2.01
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
MR2.01
No team may have more than twenty-five (25) players registered for competition.

Reason for suggesting change:
This change is only to remove the date. Currently no more than 25 players may be rostered to a team, that remains unchanged. The date of July 2nd has allowed centers to hold on to more than 25 players. At July 2nd surplus players are then cut, leaving them without a place to play. This change will allow those registered players the opportunity to go to their next closest center to play.

Signature of Junior “A” Commissioner: Dean McLeod
Article to be Amended: B13.02(b)
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
Matters that affect only Major, Senior or Junior teams will be voted upon by those delegates in good standing from Major, Senior and Junior teams plus Governors and Life Members. Matters that affect only Minor Associations will be voted upon only by those delegates in good standing
from Minor Associations plus Governors and Life Members.
Reason for suggesting change:
We feel that only the delegates should vote on constitutional items that effect their respective level of lacrosse.

Signature of Junior “A” Commissioner: Dean McLeod
Article to be Amended: R6.23(e)
2009 PROPOSED OLA RULES & REGULATIONS AMENDMENT FORM
VOTING OUTCOME
□ CARRIED □ DEFEATED □ AMENDED □ WITHDRAWN
Date: September 27, 2009
Proposed by: Junior “A” Council
Signature of Junior “A” Commissioner
Article to be Amended: R6.38(b)
Presently Reads:
Having drafted a player, the drafting team must advise the player and his former team by registered mail within fourteen days, with a copy to the O.L.A. office and the league commissioner. If contact is not made in this way, the draft of that player is cancelled and the player reverts to being a member of the team for which he has signed in the previous year. The information package, prepared by the O.L.A., regarding the player’s rights and options (R.47) must accompany this notice of draft. Once a player’s name appears in the minutes of a Junior “A” meeting as having been
drafted, then the team from which he was drafted is considered to have lost that player fordrafting purposes, unless not approved by the Commissioner as per R6.38(b). Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article): Having drafted a player, the drafting team must advise the player and his former team by registered mail within fourteen days, with a copy to the O.L.A. office and the league commissioner. If contact is not made in this way, the draft of that player is cancelled and the player reverts to being a member of the team for which he has signed in the previous
year. The information package, prepared by the O.L.A., regarding the player’s rights and options must accompany this notice of draft.
Once a player’s name appears in the minutes of a Junior “A” meeting as having been drafted, then the team from which he was drafted is considered to have lost that player for drafting purposes, unless not approved by the Commissioner as per R6.38(b).
Reason for suggesting change:
Housekeeping.

Signature of Junior “A” Commissioner: Dean McLeod
Article to be Amended: R6.47
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
Delete.
Reason for suggesting change:
Delete as this is not being administered. Covered under R6.38(b)

Proposed by: Mary M Sticca OLA VP Promotion
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner Mary M Sticca
Article to be Amended: C-IV C 4.00
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
ARTICLE C-IV
C4.00
The Corporation composed of all clubs and minor associations shall foster and promote the game of lacrosse by officially recognizing Lacrosse Week across the Province of Ontario. Lacrosse
Week shall commence the Friday prior to the long weekend in August and run for 10 full days, coinciding with the Ontario Lacrosse Festival, .
Reason for suggesting change:
The Ontario Lacrosse Festival is the largest youth lacrosse event in the World, we need to co ordinate Lacrosse Week with this event.

Proposed by: Marion Ladouceur, OLA VP Minor Box
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner___________________
Article to be Amended:
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
The Corporation will permit movement of players from the next lower age category team in the
same organization in the following sequence:

FROM: A to A (5 players)
A to B (3 players)
No movement permitted from:
A to C or A to D
FROM: B to A (5 players)
B to B (5 players)
B to C (3 players)
No movement permitted from
B to D
FROM: C to A (5 players)
C to B (5 players)
C to C (5 players)
C to D (3 players)
FROM: D to A (5 players)
D to B (5 players)
D to C (5 players)
D to D (5 players)
FROM: E to A (5 players)
E to B (5 players)
E to C (5 players)
E to D (5 players)
E to E (5 players)
NOTE 1:
Members of a minor box lacrosse provincial championship team, whose name appears on thegame sheet for the deciding provincial championship game (and win the game) will not be eligible to participate in any other minor box lacrosse provincial championship tournament in the current
year.
NOTE 2:
If the next lower age category shall cover an age difference of more than two years, prior approval
of the OLA shall be required prior to participation.
Reason for suggesting change: To include new E divisions.

Proposed by: Marion Ladouceur, OLA VP Minor Box
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner___________________
Article to be Amended:
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
MR1.09
There will be an entry fee of $550.00 per team to attend Provincial Championships held during the Lacrosse Festival. This fee, together with the duly completed and signed declaration form (of intent to participate in the Provincial Championships) must be received in the OLA office on or before June 15th of the current year. MR1.09(b)
There will be an entry fee of $450.00 per team to attend Provincial Championships, not part of the Lacrosse Festival. The fee, which will cover all costs (gate fees for spectators, awards, referees,
balls, administration, etc.) together with the duly completed and signed declaration form (of intent to participate in the Provincial Championships) must be received in the O.L.A. office on or before
June 15th of the current year. The O.L.A. will then forward $200.00 per team entered (which represents gate fees), to the hosting association, within 14 days of completed event.
NOTE: Host Gate Fee may be withheld in whole or in part if the Host Association fails to meet all
of it’s hosting responsibilities as outlined by the OLA and the OLA Hosting Guidelines.
EXCEPTION: Teams entered in Provincial “A” Qualifiers. Fees for this group will be determined
annually.
Reason for suggesting change: Declaring teams earlier will allow Provincial scheduling to be done more efficiently.

Proposed by: Marion Ladouceur, OLA VP Minor Box
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner___________________
Article to be Amended: MR7.02(a)
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
MR7.02(a)
In order to participate in the O.L.A. Provincial Championships, the Corporation shall rate all clubs and place them into categories (e.g. – A,B,C,D) in the following manner: The OLA – V.P. Administration and/or the Ratings Coordinator will distribute the preliminary ratings
list at the Semi Annual Meeting.
NOTE: All teams will be required to play a minimum of ten (10) games by July 2nd to justify their ratings. These games may include, Zone play, tournament and/or approved interlocking zone
games, (house league games not included) This enables Zone Directors, Ratings Coordinator andratings appeal committee to have factual criteria on which to base ratings and/or appeals. Teams entered at the “A” level are exempted. Under no circumstances will associations be allowed to rate themselves without following the aforementioned criteria.
At the Annual January Minor Council Meeting, the O.L.A. Rating coordinator will meet with
Zone Directors to set final ratings meeting dates for each individual Zone.
Final rating appeals meeting will be held on the first Sunday in July with the committee consisting of OLA VP Administration and/or OLA Ratings Coordinator, the Zone Directors, and the Zone
Rating Coordinators. Immediately following this meeting, Zone Directors will advise each association of their ratings. The Committee reserves the right to re-categorize a team or teams based on the appeal process. All appeals of team(s) ratings must be submitted by and with
signature of the Club President, in writing, three (3) days prior to the meeting, accompanied by a non-refundable one hundred ($100.00) dollar appeal fee payable to the O.L.A..
The finalized provincial ratings will be posted on the website no later than the first Wednesday in
July following the final ratings appeal meeting.
MR7.02(b)
Any club, having entered more than one team in any division and which later finds it necessary to
withdraw one (or more) team(s) in that division must withdraw its lowest rated team(s) first.
Reason for suggesting change: The dates change on an annual basis.

Proposed by: Windsor Jr. B
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner
Mike Soulliere
Article to be Amended:R 7.01 (a)
Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
R 7.01 (a) Major or Senior, and Junior clubs will have an automatic affiliation with clubs or teams in a lower classification providing the clubs or teams are registered and play in the same municipality.
Reason for suggesting change:
Close a loop hole

Proposed by: Windsor Jr. B
Signature of Club President/Zone Dir./Commissioner
Mike Soulliere
Article to be Amended: R 17.02

Proposed change to Read (exact wording of proposed article):
R17.02 (a)
Clubs must pay fines assessed against them within ten days of notification by the Executive
Director or be liable to further fines and/or penalties for non-payment.
NEW
R17.02 (b)
The OLA shall distribute 50% of all fines collected to the league from which they have beencollected from. The money is to be used by the league to offset the cost of running their program.
Reason for suggesting change: To keep some of the fine money generated bythe different leagues to enhance their own programs.

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DMLL Winter lax registration '10

by Chris O'Reilly (Login gaels19)

DMLL Winter Ball 2010 Lacrosse Program Registration Dates: Thursday Nov 5 and Thursday Nov 12 from 7 pm til 9pm at WISC Dome.SEASON STARTS THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2010- www.dmlllax.ca

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OJMFLL Championships re-cap

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now available at www.ojmfll.org

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2009 Year in Review Show moved to Nov 10th

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

My apologies to all, I double booked myself with a Minor Lacrosse meeting on the 3rd and cannot miss it. I guess I need an assistant because I cannot organize myself lately.

http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/11/02/2009-year-end-wrapup-show-moved-to-november-1009/

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K-W Winter League

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The Winter League program we were trying to run on Sunday's for Bantam/Midget and Jr aged players has had to be cancelled. Unfortunately we did not have the registration numbers to make the program run. The Paperweight-Novice aged program on Monday nights however has had a great response. Over 80 kids participating in the first session. The second session starts in January and is filling up fast. If you would like more info on this program please contact Dave Laughlin at dave@projoy.com

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Update Toronto Stars Peewee Team -off season training

by Gary (Login kemplen)

Just fininshed a video session with the Video coach for the Toronto Stars Peewee rep team and boy was I impressed with the skill development of each individual player since the end of the box season. The exceptional use of visualiztion techniques is allowing these players to develop their skills without even having to be on the floor for training.

The Team Canada coaches stopped by to see if they could get permission to use these techniques prior to the up coming International Tournament. They just have to work out the fee structure and they will soon be deploying these visualization techniques.

Nutrition is also a key to developing this peewee team for next season ,the Nutrition Coach is looking for an average weight gain to be in the 10 to 15 lbs.

This program is being supplemented by the weight training program designed to help improved the overall muscle development of the players.

I will follow the development of this team an very excited about next year.

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too much

by Tommy T (Login Tom_Templeman)

Way, way too much for peewee aged players. Just let 'em pick up sticks and play the game.

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Agreed

by odm (Login Crusader9)

It's unfortunate that people have forgotten that youth sports are suppose to be fun, not pressure-laden, results-driven, and expensive.

It's not lacrosse, but all minor sports. Even at the Rep level, yes it's competitive, but they are just kids. Why is it all about winning with 11 year old kids?

I know...everyone will saying winning is fun...and it is, but there are more things to be taught than just winning.

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Re: too much

by Tristan (Login radicallacrosse)

It's called humor... Rick isn't serious about that haha, he's just having some fun!

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glad to hear...

by Benny C (Login 88what)

looking forward to hearing whats next

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UPDATE

by warrior2222 (Login warrior2222)

I know where you can find anabolic steroids cheap....It will take a month or so to ship from China but let me know if any of these 11 year old kids are interested LOL

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haha

by Benny C (Login 88what)

hilarious

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why go to China ?

by Tommy T (Login Tom_Templeman)

You can get them from the Orangeville coaches.

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??

by olax (Login olaxrules)

Go crawl back in your hole moron!

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Complusary Drug testing , Dick Pounds appointment to the Stars Consulting Staff

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First of all let me make it perfectly clear that the Peewee Toronto Stars do not support any type of program that puts its athletes at any risk. All of the team members are required to under go complusary drug testing twice a year administered by their Drug Inforcement Officier Canadian Dick Pound.

The Toronto Stars coaching staff support an all natural approach to muscle an physical development.

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haha

by Benny C (Login 88what)

nice once...

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I'm confused

by .,.,., (Login pishtosh)

as usual. Who's trolling, Benny or the Stars guy? Or both?

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I'm not trolling...

by Benny C (Login 88what)

i get home from work everyday to come and read this forum, along with facebook etc... i find it very funny to read these posts.. while i do not agree with some things like children working out and trying to gain muscle mass... maybe that was a joke, but i like the idea of the stars pushing these players to be the best.. i've seen their video on youtube and they do have vast amounts of talent. I wish them luck in the up coming season

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Lacrosse is not over yet in 2009

by Kevin Caplice (Login INBLACK)

It May be Halloween but Lacrosse is not over yet!

There are plenty of games still to be played in 2009

1) OUA Women's Lacrosse Finals - at McMaster University Oct 31st and Nov 1st. Games are at 12:00 and 2:00 both days. Stephen Taylor, Marisa DiBari, Carolyn Toll, Molly McIntyre and Cheryl MacNeil will be officiating. Who is it going to be? Queens, Laurier, Western, or Toronto?

2) Senior Men's Provincials - At the Hershey Center Fields on Oct 31st from 9am till 6:30 and on Nov 1st from 11am till 3pm. Can Six Nations follow thier victory at the Ross Cup with the provincial Championship?

3) U-19 Provincial Finals - At the Iceland Mississauga Fields on Nov 1st from 9am till 6:30pm. Three division finals and this race might just be too tight to call.

4) CUFLA Quarter Finals Oct 30th at McGill 8pm, Oct 31st at Trent and Brock both at 2pm, Nov 1st at McMaster at 7pm

5) The Baggataway Cup - CUFLA Finals - Nov 7th and 8th at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Come on out and see the best lacrosse that the fall has to offer.

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Re: Lacrosse is not over yet in 2009

by Jim (Login 007lax007)

There is also the Turkey Shoot Lacrosse tournament next weekend in Rochester. I know that two Barrie teams (and likely other Canadian entries) are competing.

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2010 Ontario Lacrosse Festival

by Jim (Login 007lax007)

Hi - Does anyone know the dates of the 2010 festival?

Thanks!

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JIm I am pretty sure

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

it will start on Friday July 30th / 2010 and run until Sunday August 8th.

Gary

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2010 strength

by red39 (Login red39)

How strong are the peewee and bantam group for the 2010 festival

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Re: JIm I am pretty sure

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Thanks, Gary.

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Lacrosse; the People, the Places, the Story

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

A little mini series that Messer will be doing, speaking with and visiting with many of the people in the game, past and present.....first up is Wamper.

http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/10/23/lacrosse-the-people-the-places-the-story/

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Team Canada Announces Top 30

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/10/21/team-canada-announces-remaining-30/

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Niagara Winter League expanding January 2010

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We are pleased to announce that the NWL will be running a Novice aged winter league effective January 2010.

Cost will be $100.00 for 10 games (1 game/week)
Games will be on Sunday mornings at Lakemount Sportsworld in Grimsby.

Players must be born 2000-2001 (Novice aged for summer 2010)

There will be OLA referees and OLA rules

For more information and a registration pkg, please contact Chris Spiers:

barbara.spiers@sympatico.ca
905-937-1016

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why novice?

by Benny C (Login 88what)

whats with the random age division? maybe its something a little deeper or a little younger and why aren't you letting tyke aged kids play as well?

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Maybe His child is novice

by lax (Login laxref30)

These things aren't easy to organize, so if your going to start with another age group. Make things simple on your family & run one for your kids age group.

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ahhhh...

by Benny C (Login 88what)

the answer i was fishin... theres always something behind chris spiers ideas

Posted on Oct 28, 2009, 4:40 PM
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So???

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What is so wrong with Spiers wanting to start up a league for his son. The winter league that he has run for the past few years is run very well, with players returning year after year. It is a great place for junior aged players to hone their skills and for over aged midget players to get ready for their first junior training camp.

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i just think...

by Benny C (Login 88what)

people like him always have an agenda behind what they do. Tell me your excuses i think its just funny/tacky when he starts winter league for his son's age only. Hopefully he picks a lot of players from the spartan intermediate team for junior so then junior b might go places this year instead of takin' kids from his winter league team

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Just, curious

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

as to what your agenda is. You seem to have a real dislike for Spiers. What Spartan Intermediate players do you think should be playing Jr "B" next year.

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i think..

by Benny C (Login 88what)

matt morneau, matt taylor, steve yendt, brandon handley, and bryan and micheal adams... if i miss any i'm sorry.. i think that would vastly improve their team this year over last years team.... not to mention they would have to get a new gm.. not one who calls people and tries to chirp them over the phone

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I find it...

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

hard to believe that there are six players playing Spartan intermediate that are better than six players currently playing Jr"B". Tell me what six players would you replace.

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replace is the wrong word

by Benny C (Login 88what)

they should of been playing the whole time.. a great bunch of kids, with alot of skill and size

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replace is the right word

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

If you are going to add six players to the team that is already full, then you will have to replace/cut six players to make room for them.
Which six players are you going to replace/cut in order to accomplish this task. If these players are as good as you said why were thet cut in the first place.

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time for a shake up

by Benny C (Login 88what)

these kids did not try out for junior b, having fully committed to intermediate 3 years ago... maybe if they we're smart they wouldn't even need to sign them to junior and they could still play.... i just don't understand why they don't have a winning team. considering teams like welland who have been the bottom of the bunch for years and years seem to beat down on the spartans... and the funny part is half of that team was cut from spartans... just seems like its a good time for a shake up

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I think you

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

are mistaken, four of the players that you have previously listed tried out for Jr"B" and were released. You should check all your facts before posting. I really do believe that you have a problem with Spiers, if he is doing such a terrible job of running the Spartan Jr "B" team, why hasn't he been replaced.

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your right... :)

by Benny C (Login 88what)

dinosaurs will die... no matter how big they think they are.. there brains will always be tiny

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and...

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

frightened children, eventually grow up and are able to face their fears.

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and...

by Benny C (Login 88what)

some children never do

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Please get your facts straight

by Bobby Boogie (Login laxwall)

Half of Welland's roster was cut from Spartans? Don't think so! Welland's roster had a total of 3 players that were cut from Spartans and that includes one that made the Jr. A Athletics roster this year. That is a long way from half Benny. But then we were never sure you could get past counting on your first hand anyway!

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why do you people try soo hard..

by Benny C (Login 88what)

from last years team.

Thomas O'malley
Steve Mcilwrath
Craig Stewart
Dane Hansen.... who in my opinion should never of been released in his last year while wearing the "A"

Other players to of played... who attended spartan junior b tryouts
Johnny Storm
Ira Sowden
Tyler Geofroy... who won goalie of the year and took the team to a 18-2 record but once again changes in the team screwed the chance for the founders
Trevor Hall

those are just players who played for welland... i can't imagine how many players left for notl last year.... and are going to this year

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Because...

by bobby boogie (Login laxwall)

You said half the team. Four does not make half of twenty. And of the four, McIlwrath played 3 games before jumping to Jr. A and Stewart only dressed for 2 or 3 games and was released before the end of the season.

So in fact, 2 players (released by the Spartans) made a significant contribution to Welland last year. Out of 20 players, that makes ten percent not fifty.

We try hard Benny because we are tired of your over-exaggerated hyperbole!

P.S. here's your sign

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over-exaggerated hyerbole!

by Benny C (Login 88what)

So i have questions for you... how many players on the Junior B team come from out of town ? and Why did they cut these outstanding players?

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Questions????

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

I have a few,
1)If the six players that you previously stated were good enough to play Junior "B". why didn't Spartan Intermediates win the All Ontario "A" title this year.
2)who are the six players that you would release/cut/replace from the Spartan Jr."B"s active roster.
3)Who would you choose to manage/coach the team.
4) Please explain to everyone were your vast knowledge of lacrosse comes from as a player or coach.

Please tell us we are all dying to know.

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All the answers

by Disgruntled Fan (Login 88what)

1) SO your saying you didn't see the Intermediate Provincials, thats too bad because even spiers went to watch... i wonder why

... we lost by a trickle goal in double o.t in the semi's whitby had a really good team.. and unfortunately i didn't play as i would of loved to play whitby, BUT i will let you know all those players played when we won the championship the year before

2) Your making me make decision that you obviously can't even make.. if it was up to me.. i would sign all the kids to intermediate except for vets and make the first 6 games of the years extended tryouts, just to prove to everyone fans included who the best players actually are

3) If i had to choose a new general manager i would pick Danny Williams Senior, as he has vast knowledge and experience with skilled lacrosse players and teams, i thought he was going to a couple years back.. The new coaches i would pick would be the intermediate coaches from last year with chick and bobby lamothe helping out.. all these people were great influence in goalie choice back in Spartan Tyke

4) To let everyone know.. i've seen the best and worst of lacrosse players and the game. I come from St. Catharines the only city with two minor teams currently playing out of it. I've seen and played against both the Spartans and the Athletics. Probably the best rivalry in minor lacrosse. I've been coached by Bubba, Bobby, Eric Vinc, Mr. Moore, Grant, Mr. Howe, Greg Greenhaigh etc... very fine people and very good coaches. I've been Spartan from the beginning, having to switch to Athletics and play my minor bantam year in house league just so i could continue to play travel every year instead of every other year in spartan due to lack of players. I've played Junior A, Junior B, Intermediate and played in the ontario summer games in midget... I've won goalie of the year twice in midget and intermediate... i beat goalies like nano from Oakville and Rose from Orangville in midget. My first year of junior our team went 18-2 only to have CHRIS SPIERS make some trades and cut some players like corey green, brett Stolar, dane Hansen after the first round of playoffs only to have the players he brought in ruin the team chemistry. The sad thing is Chris doesn't even do much.. his wife does a great amount of work.. and i will be the first one to thank her for that.. its just sad seeing some smuck hanging over the boards at every junior b hollering at players and refs because he can't manage to get a winning team... I like the players on the team, i just think with a new junior b general manager the team will have hope.. i will the first person to buy season tickets if he steps down, but for some strange reason i don't think he will.. Maybe someone from that 1973 Niagara spartans can come teach him a lesson..

GO SPARTANS GO

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seeing as you posted the St. Catharines AGM info

by Disgruntled Fan (Login 88what)

who are you man-up1214, can you actually MAN UP

i'm pretty sure i already know who you are... just need a confirmation thanks

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Yes, I did

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

post the date of the St. Catharines AGM as requested by a board member.

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so who are you?

by Benny C (Login 88what)

i'm assuming you have a name?

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man-up1214

by Benny C (Login 88what)

you got no respect from me... just hide behind that computer screen

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Help LITG Cover The Olympics

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

Okay so it is not lacrosse, I apologize. And I also apologize for this little bit of shameless self promotion.

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) has a contest called the Journalism Dream Contest. They are encouraging people to submit a written article, or a picture, for a chance to be selected to attend and cover the Olympics in Vancouver.

I have entered a condensed version of an article about the brawl in this years Mann Cup from BC. The hope is that I can get enough votes to be considered by the judges as a finalist and then they decide from the top vote getters.

The link to my story is below, and you can vote once every day until November 22nd. It does require you to register, but if you can take the few minutes to do so and try to vote (every day), who knows, I might just be able to cover the Olympics in 2010. Here is the link

http://journalismdream.theglobeandmail.com/entry_article.asp?id=273

Thanks everyone.

Gary

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Jr B. net sizes?

by yard (Login yardsehl)

I heard at one point that Jr. B was getting Jr. A size nets. Is this true? I also heard that they were considering changing net sizes but decided against it because teama like Clarington would be beating teams like Huntsville way worse than they already are. Wouldn't this have also been a problem in Jr. A too when they initially put in the new nets? Are the Jr. B's getting big nets or not?

Thanks alot!

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nope

by jimbo (Login jimmylax)

nets are staying the same in JrB

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Yes, next season...(nm)

by Roy (Login RoyBee)

nm

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Yes they are

by Yup (Login reasonable69)

Approved on Sunday for the 2010 season.

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my bad......wrong info

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So Ontario will screw themselves in the Founders

by stxskills (Login REALOLDTIMER)

Nice decision. So while the rest of the country is continuing to use the smaller nets, Ontario will now use the larger ones but only until the Founders. So when the rest of the country can hit the smaller net, Ontario will be used to a larger target when the two Ontario teams fight for the hardware. Smart thinking!

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Re: So Ontario will screw themselves in the Founders

by lax (Login laxkid14)

not necessarily?
you can say the same for ontario goalies?
used to a larger net all year and then come founders they get to play with a smaller net?
thats an advantage

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Plus...

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

Plus its not like they will never have played against the smaller net all their lives...

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

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Yes they are

by Yup (Login reasonable69)

Approved on Sunday for the 2010 season.

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thanks

by yard (Login yardsehl)

Thanks, I read about it on NLL Insider today too

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Barrie minor - AGM

by fastest-game (Login fastest-game)

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew when or if Barrie Minor Lacrosse ever has a AGM ?

Thank you

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Ask...

by lax4all (Login lax4all)

The current executive or the president.

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There is no requirement...

by lax4all (Login lax4all)

In the OLA constitution to be a Not For Profit Organization. Nor does the OLA have any way of enforcing an MA to follow it's constitution.
So perhaps it's a good time for the OLA to do some soul searching and put this to a test!
You can't vote at the OLA AGM if you don't pay your outstanding bill (big deal)so make "not being invited to the provs" the penalty and people would respect some rules! But first we need one...

As I cringe and ask...."what does hockey do?" or any other governing body in sport? Anyone know?
V

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Re: Barrie minor - AGM

by Crusader20 (Login crusader20)

As far as I know, every association is required to have an AGM, and that it must be held BEFORE the OLA AGM in November (Hence the flood of postings for various associations). The Barrie executive should be able to answer your questions.

Check out their website as well, as nearly all associations post the date/time/location there first.

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Re: Barrie minor - AGM

by laxfans45 (Login laxfans45)

an AGM in Barrie? This hasn't happened in years. Good luck finding info on this!

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Re: Barrie minor - AGM

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

Actually they must have 1 every year... If they are an actual executive commitee. If they have a president etc. They must also notify each voting member ( 1 parent per registered child ) atleast 30 days prior to the AGM taking place either by phone, newspaper add, radio email etc.

If they fail to have a meeting or post it ( see above ) you may step in as a concerned member and send them packing.

So call your President if you have 1 and find out..

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Barrie minor

by laxntimesthree (Login laxntimesthree)

they haven't had an AGM in at least 4 years... probably more... can the OLA not step in and rectify this situation?

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Re: Barrie minor

by Crusader20 (Login crusader20)

Well, that's one way to keep the executive from getting voted out...

I'm sure that the OLA is under the impression that an AGM is held yearly, as Barrie is still accredited and likely still retains voting rights at the OLA AGM.

But you raise a good point - perhaps those parents/players that have been "shut out" for 4+ years could bring a little light to this situation and make their voices heard - I'm sure someone at the OLA would pay attention.

Executive positions aside, the AGM is valuable for building the program for the coming year. Plus, it is probably the only time a financial statement is released and it's always nice to find out where the money is going...

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Other clubs

by CLPLAlax (Login CLPLAlax)

Are any other clubs run the same way?

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Re: Barrie minor - AGM

by laxfans45 (Login laxfans45)

Many attempts have been made over the past few years to contact the executive about this situation, unfortunately it falls on deaf ears. None of the members can find anything out.

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Re: Barrie minor - AGM

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

I would be contacting the OLA and forcing them to find out for you, or even the CLA.

You need to have a AGM as an earlier poster said you can find out who is lining their pockets and what the real expenses are.

As parents of a player you owe it to yourselves to know where your money is being spent and what their plans are to enrice new members etc.

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Where does it say...

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

Where does it say that a MA must have an AGM once a year or at any other interval?�

There are requirements from an Ontario Corporations viewpoint, but if they are not incorporated, there is no requirement for an AGM or any other type of meeting.� And there is no requirement as to who is/should be invited to those meetings that they have.

I am under the impression that an MA can conduct their business as they wish and only the books are accountable to the OLA.� Everything else is up for grabs.

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

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Re: Where does it say...

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

Ahhh not true sir.

If you are a corporation it clearly states in corprate law/rules and AGM must be conducted once a fiscal year. and 9 out of 10 times it would be in your organizations bylaws that this is to occur.

Now if you are just a commitee you do not have to follow thw corporation rules unless you have put in place rules/ bylaws to adhere by.

Each center is different.

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That was my point...

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

If Barrie is not incorporated there is no requirement to have any annual AGM.� So they might have chosen that route.� The OLA cannot "step in" and do anything unless there is a requirement for an MA to be incorporated which I don't think there is.�

If they incorporated, they must have an AGM, but they are only responsible for informing their members and that is a gray area for sure.� Meaning they do not have to advertise their AGM on the Internet or in newspapers.

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...�

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Re: That was my point...

by Crusader20 (Login crusader20)

So much of this argument rests on the Bylaws and Constitution of the Barrie Association itself.

In any not-for-profit service organization (sports, community, business) there are requirements for actions that require a vote of the general membership (election of executive, accepting of financial statements). With only minor exceptions, the AGM is predictably the only time this occurs. This is why the rules governing AGMs and voting are covered in great detail within the Constitution/Bylaws.

Should Barrie be running as a for-profit business venture, then there would be very little recourse in the event that there are no existing bylaws/constitution or any operating procedures. The owner of the business can run it as he/she sees fit. I doubt that the OLA would permit a for-profit entity to run a minor association, but I'll wait for the OLA to confirm this...

I suppose it remains for the Barrie Association to clarify their role to their general membership, and the OLA to determine what rules should be governing here.

Good luck waiting for either one of those calls...

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Barrie Minor

by A BIG FAN (Login lacrossefriend)

The OLA can on the complaint(s) of parents, guardians or other concerned volunteers, inform that MA that they are to be investigated on complaints from the above. The OLA then must inform any complaintant(s) what they have found out about that MA.
The OLA can also set an AGM date and Constitutional By-Laws review of such MA.

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Cite your source please... n/m

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OLA President.

by BIG FAN (Login lacrossefriend)

I was told about this by the OLA President. My Association was also going through something like this at the time.

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Makes sense... did it work for your association? n/m

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Re: Where does it say...

by mdo (Login Crusader9)

I can tell you that Barrie minor was incorporated at the time of its inception, as Mr. Pete Lacey (the person who started Barrie Minor Lacrosse) did that and was named on the documentation.

Over time, it is my understanding that the policy papers were changed regarding the term of President (it use to be a 2-year term only...there are no restrictions now on the term of President).

I have been told by a former member of Barrie minor that the AGM requirement was changed in their policy papers. It use to be an annual requirement as stated previously. I don't know what it has been changed to. And again, this is just what I was told by someone else. No one has heard or seen of an AGM in Barrie in years.

Whoever that is attempting to get information and hold people accountable, I wish you the best of luck and that you succeed in getting information, getting involved, and holding people accountable for the operation of the association and the impact it may have on you and your family.

Best of Luck!

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Re: Where does it say...

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

As with any corporation you must hold elections as stated above. There must be a term in place or a challange for position... These are things that must be made availible to the voting members/parents

If you are not getting any answers I would be contacting the OLA. With the AGM fast approaching and representatives there from every assoc. I would suspect they can get you all the info you will need.

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JR A DRAFT

by laxer30 (Login laxer30)

When is the JR A Draft ?

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IIRC - Mid January n/m

by Jim (Login altonj)

n/m

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Untitled

by laxer30 (Login laxer30)

When is the jr a draft

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An incredible story of courage - Jim Moss

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

Please be sure to visit Jim's blog and pass along your best wishes and support on his road to recovery. Let's show Jim that lacrosse people really do rally around one of their own when facing a challenge.

http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/10/13/a-story-of-courage-jim-moss/

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St. Catharines AGM

by Man-Up1214 (Login Man-Up1214)

The St. Catharines Minor Lacrosse Association AGM
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 7:00PM
Place: Merritton Arena
2nd Floor

The meeting is open to all SCMLA members.

Please come out and support your association.

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Second reminder Toronto Stars AGM

by Gary (Login kemplen)

Dear STARS Lacrosse Alumni,
The Toronto STARS Lacrosse Association are inviting each of our members to attend our:

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:30pm
McGregor Community Centre

Agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Presidents message
- Changes to Constitution (Past President & Logo)
- Financial Statement
- Survey results

Elections of 2009 Executive & Volunteers

Closing Comments

We encourage your feedback and participation. Your STARS Lacrosse Club is a registered not-for-profit Association relying on Volunteers. Here are the Volunteer positions with detailed job descriptions in attachment, which also on our website: Finance, Registrar, Facilities, Technical, Media & Promotions, Webmaster, Merchandise & Equipment, Referee-in-Chief, VP Boys Box, Boys Box House League, Girls: VP, Box House league, Field House League, Field REP, Field Registrar and Tournament. These positions require various skills and expecatations. We need your efforts to continue to provide quality programs for our youth into our 10th season!

VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Should you not be available to attend the AGM and/or have questions about a volunteer role, please contact the STARS@ stars_lacrosse@hotmail.com or president@starslacrosse.com.

Yours in lacrosse,

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Hamilton Minor AGM

by Mark W (Login the_laxian)

The Hamilton Lacrosse Association will be held on Wednesday, October 28 @ the Dave Andreychuck Mountain Arena - Upstairs Lounge beginning @ 7:00.

For more information visit our website @ www.hamiltonlacrosse.com

MARK

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Whitby Minor AGM

by michael lee (Login leelaxman)

The Annual General Meeting for the Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association will take place on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30pm in Whitney Hall at Iroquois Park Sports Complex, Whitby.

Proposed amendments to the WMLA Constitution will be presented and Election of the 2010 WMLA Board of Directors.

EXECUTIVE (two year term)

VP of Rep, Treasurer, Secretary, VP of Operations

PORTFOLIOS (one year term)

Referee in Chief

House League: Primary, Secondary & Girls House League* Directors

Representative: Primary, Secondary, Girls Rep*, Field Directors & Rep Budget Coordinator

Directors of Sponsorship, Promotion, Facilities, Equipment, Tournaments, Minor Officials, 1st Director Registration, 2nd Director Registration, Technical Development, Communications & Promotions.

Note: Girls h/l & rep is one portfolio

Posted on Oct 9, 2009, 9:43 PM
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Edge Fall Development Camps - BOX

by EdgeLacrosse (Login Edgelacrosse)

EDGE FALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Edge is excited to offer 3 basic programs for the fall season of 2009.

REGISTER NOW -http://www.edgelacrosse.com/registration_fall_09.php

1. 12 WEEK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - TYKE & NOVICE
DAY: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Start Date: Wednesday, September 30th - December 16th, 2009
Time: 7-8PM
Cost: $200.00
Location: Kings Christian Collegiate, Oakville, ON

2. 12 WEEK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - NOVICE & PEEWEE
DAY: SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Start Date: Saturday, October 3rd - December 19th, 2009
Time: 2PM to 3PM
Cost: $200.00
Location: Kings Christian Collegiate, Oakville, ON

4. 7 WEEK SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC - PEEWEE & BANTAM & MIDGET
DAY: MONDAY EVENING

Start Date: Monday, September 28th - Monday, November 9th, 2009
Time: 7PM to 8PM
Cost: $105.00
Location: Kings Christian Collegiate, Oakville, ON

Registration & Payment Details:

TO REGISTER -
http://www.edgelacrosse.com/registration_fall_09.php

REGISTER NOW. In your email please make sure to indiciate WHICH PROGRAM you would like space for.

Payment: We accept the following form of payments:

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Orangeville Minor Lacrosse AGM

by MinorLax (Login minorlax)

Orangeville District Minor Lacrosse Association's AGM will be held on Wednesday October 28th, 7pm at the Alder Street Arena.

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OMDLA

by CLPLAlax (Login CLPLAlax)

Out of curiousity, how big is the "district".

Posted on Oct 7, 2009, 11:10 AM
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CLARINGTON MINOR LACROSSE AGM Oct. 7, 2009

by blaster10 (Login laxrulez)

Rickard Arena Main Hall.
Oct. 7th 7pm.

Posted on Oct 6, 2009, 9:10 AM
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AGM Toronto Stars Thursday, October 15, 2009 � 7:30pm

by Gary (Login kemplen)

Dear STARS Lacrosse Alumni,
The Toronto STARS Lacrosse Association are inviting each of our members to attend our:

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:30pm
McGregor Community Centre

Agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Presidents message
- Changes to Constitution (Past President & Logo)
- Financial Statement
- Survey results

Elections of 2009 Executive & Volunteers

Closing Comments

We encourage your feedback and participation. Your STARS Lacrosse Club is a registered not-for-profit Association relying on Volunteers. Here are the Volunteer positions with detailed job descriptions in attachment, which also on our website: Finance, Registrar, Facilities, Technical, Media & Promotions, Webmaster, Merchandise & Equipment, Referee-in-Chief, VP Boys Box, Boys Box House League, Girls: VP, Box House league, Field House League, Field REP, Field Registrar and Tournament. These positions require various skills and expecatations. We need your efforts to continue to provide quality programs for our youth into our 10th season!

VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Should you not be available to attend the AGM and/or have questions about a volunteer role, please contact the STARS@ stars_lacrosse@hotmail.com or president@starslacrosse.com.

Yours in lacrosse,

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Attend Team Canada Selection Camp Oct. 9, 10, 11, 12

by TeamCanadaField (Login TeamCanadaField)

Team Canada playes the Notre Dame NCAA team Sunday, Oct. 11, Orchard Park Buffalo.

The rest of the Selection Camp takes place at St. Michael's College School, 1515 Bathurst St., Toronto. Red / White games are admission free.

www.teamcanadalacrosse.com for Red / White game times and Fan Bus traveling to Buffalo on Sunday ($40 seat.)

Posted on Oct 5, 2009, 4:00 PM
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Shelburne AGM

by Barry Trood (Login rememberourvets)

The Shelburne Veterans Minor Club are holding their AGM tomorrow night(Oct 5th at 7pm). The AGM will take place at the Agg. Hall which which is beside the fire hall on William St in Shelburne. Lots of good stuff is happening with the Vets these days but we can always inprove. Our reg numbers were again up from last year (2008) knocking near 250 and for a town of 5,500 thats a great total, our Jr "C"'s are now heading into there third season while our 6 team house Paperweight/Tyke House league was yet another great success. There is talk of a few teams heading out of province next summer perhaps Winnipeg or the east coast for friendship games...its all about speading the game in those areas as well!!!!
Have your say and help out your club. One free player registration will be given out a the AGM but you gotta be there to have a chance at that!
...by the way remember to thank a Vet....see you tomorrow!

Posted on Oct 4, 2009, 9:42 AM
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Gary (Login kemplen)

The Toronto Stars Novice team turns its attention to support a great public cause Breast Cancer , take alook at this wonderful picture showing the team supporting the cause.

http://www.starslacrosse.com/

October 3 Breast Cancer Walk Toronto

Breast Cancer Ribbon

These days almost every worthy cause finds itself a proper ribbon, without getting into the debate about the use of ribbons and how people use them, there are not many ribbons that I know of that are more important than the breast cancer ribbon. Breast cancer is a dangerous enemy, while it is true that the awareness to its risks and the understanding of the prevention measures that need to be taken on a regular basis has increased over the years and had probably saved many lives, some people are still not aware of breast cancer and others prefer to live in some sort of denial. So why is it...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In Canada, 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime and 1 in 28 will die of it. October is the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we need your help to raise awareness of the importance of screenings and early detection.

Have you been personally affected by breast cancer? We want to hear about it. By sharing your story you can help a friend, a loved one, or simply a stranger who has been impacted by gynecologic cancers. Email your story and photos to mystory@endcancer.ca and help us raise awareness. Well then post your inspirational stories and photos on our website and social networking sites.

If there was ever a time to talk about it, it is now and heres why

2009 Canadian Breast Cancer Statistics*

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women.

In 2009, an estimated 22,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,400 will die of it.
On average, 437 Canadian women are diagnosed with breast cancer every week.
Over the past 20 years breast cancer death rates have steadily declined in every age group as a result of regular screenings.
In most cases, early detection of cancer improves the chance of survival. Research has shown that women who have regular mammograms are more likely to survive breast cancer. Early detection may also mean less treatments and recovery time.
* Facts sourced from Canadian Cancer Society

Share Your Story With Us!

Help us spread breast cancer awareness to help increase early detection and treatment. Email your story and photos to mystory@endcancer.ca.

See below for your fellow participants' inspiring stories...

I want to share my story because I want to help raise awareness for women's cancers. In 2007, I received the terrible words that no one wants to hear after a biopsy. "You have cancer," said the surgeon. I was pretty numb and had work to do out of town. I was on my way to the airport. I just had to blurt the words out to my husband and tears came. We more or less already knew the results before the doctor confirmed it and were pretty resigned. But once the word cancer is said aloud and it is you they are talking about, there is a whole new focus.

My husband comforted me and we prayed. I went through my weekend of work like a zombie. It was a good thing that it happened to be a women's conference and I had many friends there to support me. Telling the family is a whole other story. But we got through that and had the surgery.

Things did not continue to go well in 2008 and 2009. Both my parents were ill and my stepfather passed away on Boxing Day. I was of course very busy helping my mother. Then our son-in-law had three strokes in the space of 3 weeks shocking as he was very strong and the picture of health. Things moved in a whirl to help him, my daughter and grandchildren. Then, I noticed a new lump.

I thought it was nothing and my doctor agreed, but he said that this new lump was worth investigating. Unfortunately the biopsy showed I had a malignant tumor. I had a mastectomy on April 8, 2009. My family rallied behind me as did my church and friends. It brought our family closer and in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer my daughter and I walked over the finish line hand in hand. I did not do the 60k, and not all my children made it, but they did do 40K and the grandchildren did their part, too.

Cancer is not pleasant. We must find a cure. Help us end Women's Cancers.

- Lynn L'Heureux

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Lax clothing on sale now

by (Login Kaarina)

QuikStik Lacrosse Clothing Blow-Out Sale!!!
Were making room for Spring 2010 designs, including lacrosse necklaces
and pins, so this stock has got to go!

Shop early for Christmas and take advantage of HUGE bargains.

Check out our website at www.quikstiklacrosse.com

The following prices INCLUDE GST & PST:

All short sleeve T shirts, girls and guys: $11.30 each

Long sleeve T shirts $16.95 each

Sleeveless grey work-out T $5.65 each

Pullover hoodie $28.25 each

Skull and spine zip up hoodie $50.85 each (only a few left)

Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 12:39 PM
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Woody Goal Stick

by 3silvers (Login 3silvers)

I need help finding a wooden goal stick for my son's Christmas present. New or used (in awesome condition) doesn't matter.
Thanks for your help.

Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 10:04 AM
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Powless Lacrosse or eBay

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

http://www.powlesslacrosse.com/� - call them...

Or check eBay in which wood goalie sticks come up for sale fairly frequently.

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

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Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 10:58 AM
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mohawk lacrosse

by michael lee (Login leelaxman)

in Akewsanse

Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 9:34 PM
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Mitchell Bros. Woody

by wdy (Login ol22)

Please post an e-mail address or contact number. I have a used one (like new in mint condition and used only for a few games.
Mitchell Bros Woody

Posted on Oct 7, 2009, 12:56 AM
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Mitchell Brothers = Mohawk International Lacrosse

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

As far as I know MIL is the Mitchell Brothers.

http://www.mohawkintlacrosse.com/

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

Posted on Oct 7, 2009, 7:28 AM
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Woody goal stick

by 3silvers (Login 3silvers)

Sorry, I'm not sure of your post...Are you saying you have one for sale?? If you have one for sale, I will give you my email address.
Thanks

Posted on Oct 11, 2009, 11:28 PM
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woody for sale

by wdy (Login ol22)

Yes- please provide your e-mail and I will contact you regarding the woody goal stick I have for sale. Thanks

Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 6:38 PM
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Re: woody for sale

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3silvers0226@gmail.com

Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 9:26 PM
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O/D

by weeman (Login weeman1313)

Will O/D be allowed at the midget level next summer. Was it not to be phased out after 2 years

Posted on Sep 29, 2009, 10:54 AM
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O/D

by ex-laxer (Login ex-laxer)

I went to Nationals this year and watched a lot of games. O/D is not allowed at this tournament. In speaking to the players, they ALL said what a difference it was and how much fun they had playing both ends of the floor. Most of them say they would prefer to NOT play O/D however, their coaches want to use it as it is a lot easier to coach and it looks like senior ball. I hope they get rid of it as it slows the game down and does not offer the whole game to the players.

Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 4:56 PM
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Re: O/D

by PCO6 (Login PCO6)

One of my sons and a lot of guys he has played with will be going into Midget in 2010. After playing both ends of the floor for many years several of them are not happy about having to make a choice next year... or even worse, being told which end they will be playing in. They have been taught both and they like both! The club does it to "get them ready for Junior". I've coached both systems. It takes a few games to learn O/D not a few years.

Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 10:11 PM
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O/D

by ex-laxer (Login ex-laxer)

O/D has ruined our game. The only reason it came to pass was the american players could not check. It makes it a lot easier for the coaches as they only have to teach 1/2 the game. It slows the game down and teams only get 10-15 seconds in the ofensive end as half the shift is wasted setting up.

I agree with previous poster however, I think I could teasch O/D in a few shifts. "Getting them ready for Junior" is a cop-out and a lame excuse for lazy coaches.

Posted on Oct 3, 2009, 4:40 PM
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Weak strategy has ruined the game...

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

The *only* reason that O/D is not allowed in midget is because a bunch of non-Ontario coaches stamped their feet long enough for the CLA to push it through, otherwise it would still be allowed.� If I read the memo correctly, Ontario was a reluctant participant.

The game strategy evolves when the rules are kept basically the same.� So, some coaches - I believe the provenance for O/D is actually credited to Orangeville - devised a plan to counter-act full floor or fast break lacrosse, just like some coaches used fast break to counteract the previous styles in the 60's.� O/D allows teams to compose themselves differently and is wildly successful.� So much so that its adoption becomes widespread and is the de facto strategy.

So what gave rise to O/D was燼 natural evolution of the game that is superior to full floor lacrosse.� You can argue all you want about O/D "ruining" the game, but that is mere opinion.� The fact that O/D was so successful as a playing strategy and its widespread use speaks for itself.

The big problem is in those that see O/D as an end result as a style of play and cannot comprehend the fact that O/D is simply one of many strategies that has come, and爓ill go, in lacrosse.� As a result, now some forward thinking coaches are devising strategies to counteract O/D without having to resort to changing the rules or stamping their feet.� The game is evolving once again and the hybrid game will become superior to pure O/D.

One of the best things about O/D is it gives the bigger and slower guys a place on a team.� They might not have the speed or stick skills, but can play defence just fine.� Removing O/D at the minor levels effectively removes them from higher calibre play.� Now maybe you have your opinion about what is ruining the game, but for the kids that no longer fit in,爐he game was ruined for them.

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

Posted on Oct 3, 2009, 5:24 PM
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Re: Weak strategy has ruined the game...

by weeman (Login weeman1313)

wasnt looking for a debate on O/D just as to weather or not it will be allowed. Not should it be allowed or not but WILL it be allowed

Posted on Oct 4, 2009, 11:59 AM
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The hybrid is here...

by lax4all (Login lax4all)

Excellent assessment of the game today!
O/D is just the current "flavour of play" but there are wrinkles that get good results.

I coach at Intermediate and there are some guys that just can't handle both sides of the ball at the higher levels but are great at offence or defence (and thoroughly enjoy NOT having to do both...).
The coaches who have those guys on the bench that can play "both sides of the ball" are learning how to work the lines to use them that way. And that's the hybrid coming in to the game now.

As for legislating it out of the game... that's just wrong. Let the game evolve.

V.

Posted on Oct 4, 2009, 11:21 PM
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Come on!

by Ryan Dowdall (Login r_dowdall)

First, I would like to say that I have coached midget A lacrosse for the last 5 years.

Over that time I have not implemented an O/D system, but I have utilized a few players as offensive players and a few as defensive players towards the latter part of the year (when the games meant something).

Good coaches figure out how to counteract the systems of their opponents. Poor quality coaches whine and say that O/D is ruining the game.

Different trends come and go. The O/D trend will phase out once good coaches start developing game plans that expose the flaws in the system. If you don't believe me, look at the 2 time defending Minto Cup champion Orangeville Northmen. Every guy on that team played both ways.

Outlawing certain systems is not the way to go. Moaning and complaining isn't either. Learn from those who have figured out a way to beat it.

Posted on Oct 7, 2009, 8:57 PM
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RULE

by weeman (Login weeman1313)

Can someone please just tell me if it will be allowed next year. I have not posted if i think it should or shouldn't be or if it ruining the game or isn't. It was my understanding when they banned O/D in bantam and below that in two years midget would follow...its been two years.
Didn't mean to start a debate on O/D just want to know the RULE.

Posted on Oct 9, 2009, 9:32 AM
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Re: RULE

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

You are correct
They initially said that they would phase it out year by year.
So essentually it should be gone this year.
We will have to wait until the rules meeting at the AGM and SAGM to determine if they are in fact going to phase it out.

Posted on Oct 14, 2009, 9:05 AM
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Re: RULE

by .,.,., (Login pishtosh)

Nice debate in spite of that the OP says he wasn't interested in it. Wouldn't a quick call to the OLA be in order? Or has this happened and the OP didn't get a definitive answer there, either?

Posted on Oct 16, 2009, 8:32 AM
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Annual General Meeting-Deadline Date September 30, 2009

by Gary (Login kemplen)

I read with interest the letter below postedon the OLA website please ensure that you adhere to the deadline date for all submissions is September 30th, 2009. I would also ask the OLA since they will have over 30 days to post atleast on their website the submissions so that we do not have to once again go into the annual meeting blind.

2009 AGM Package
Dear OLA Member:

Please be advised of the following details concerning the up-coming 2009 OLA Annual General Meeting:

DATE: Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, 2009

LOCATION: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario

ROOM RATE: Cityview $115.00 (plus taxes, limited number available), Fallsview $145.00 (plus taxes)

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Call direct (905) 374-1077. Deadline for OLA reservations is October 6th, 2009.

Attached are documents for your use related to our AGM:

(1) OLA 2010 Box & Field Team Membership Form

(2) OLA Awards Package

(3) Nomination to the Board of Directors

(4) 2010 Proposed OLA Rules & Regulations Amendment Form

(5) Life Membership Nomination Form

As in other years, clubs should now have all outstanding accounts

cleared with the OLA.

To ensure we accurately record and communicate any proposed RULES/REGULATIONS Amendments to the membership, please be advised of the following protocol in effect:

(1) The deadline for all submissions is September 30th, 2009.

(2) All proposed Amendments must be submitted in hardcopy (including an authorized signature) and digital formats.

(3) Both the hardcopy and digital formats should be sent to the attention of Ron MacSpadyen, Program Director (3 Concorde Gate, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3N7. and ).

(4) The wording and formatting of all proposed Amendments will be circulated as received.

(5) Only those Amendments submitted in the required formats by the deadline will be circulated to the membership.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at

(416) 426-7066. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!

Posted on Sep 29, 2009, 10:45 AM
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K-W Jr A Braves upcoming AGM

by lax fan (Login laxrock)

KW Jr. A Braves AGM on October 5 at 7 pm at Bingeman's Berkley Room.

Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 8:44 PM
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Lacrosse Product Testers Required

by (Login SportSafety)

I am part of a not-for-profit working group linked to Loughborough University in the UK, focussed on demonstrating the benefit of directing R&D funding to driving true innovation in safety and performance to equipment manufacturers.

We have developed a brief questionnaire that we would like to be completed by players actively involved in Lacrosse. In turn, we will do everything we can to respond with encouraging a resurgence of lacrosse product development. Our case would be strongest supported by information from as broad a cross section of the active lacrosse population as possible.

Please click on this link or copy it into your address bar.
http://Lacrosse.questionpro.com

We are also recruiting for volunteers to test new equipment. You will have brand new custom equipment made for you at the cutting edge of sports design. All we need is for you to commit to giving us productive feedback on our products before they are released to the market. We are currently a little short of Canadian participants, and so are weighting towards Canadian at the moment, making it an ideal tme to get involved.

This type of study has been performed very successfully in the past, as a catalyst for enormous development of American Football helmets over the last 6 years, including over 25% greater impact protection and real-time diagnostic player health information transmitted directly to coaches on the sideline. We are looking to encourage manufacturers to achieve and market real advances in player safety, with the belief that introducing such products will make sport more enjoyable, accessible and help people enjoy our sport for longer.

Kind regards,
Simon Patterson
Sports Safety Working Group UK

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K-W Winter taking Registrations

by KWMLA (Login laxrock)

Winter League will be run again this year for Bantam/Midget Games and Jr aged players.

Arena has changed to New Hamburg Community Centre
http://www.arenamaps.com/view_arena.php?position=0&arena_name=new+hamburg+arena&city=&state=ON&zip=&country=&id=1806&sport=0

Please go to www.kwminorlacrosse.com and fill out your registration fast. Spots are limited!

Posted on Sep 25, 2009, 10:10 PM
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Nothing posted on your website...

by ??? (Login dugoutfan)

Posted on Sep 26, 2009, 2:10 PM
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Additional Info

by KWMLA (Login laxrock)

Registration Form will be added shortly and we will be running Nov 15 to Dec 13/09 - Jan 10- Feb 7/10 10 weeks. Schedule to come out later. 2 games per day, two run time periods, and games back to back

Posted on Sep 26, 2009, 6:32 PM
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27 Week Adult Co-Ed Winter Season at the dome in Whitby

by (Login marksy)

Must be 18 or older, all of the details:

http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/09/25/litg-to-hold-27-week-co-ed-season/

Any questions email me at gmark@lacrosseinsidethegame.com

Posted on Sep 25, 2009, 11:33 AM
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Reminder, first registration is tonight, 2nd one Wednesday

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

from 7-9 pm at Sports Garden Cafe in Whitby (Iroquois Park)

We need roughly 110 players or there will be no season......

Gary

Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 10:48 AM
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release

by fastest-game (Login fastest-game)

Hello:

If I coached in a different city then I live and they both have minor systems can I get a release for my son to come play on the team I am coaching now ?

The reason why I no longer coach in my own city is because our board picks the coaches and some of them have kids that I coached in the past and don't like that I allowed all the kids to learn and play but they wanted there kids to play 10mins out of 15 every period.

I have already been told by 4 parents that thier kids will not play if it goes to a different coach because they know that it will be a puppet of the parents on our board.

Thanks for any help and what my options are.

Posted on Sep 21, 2009, 2:30 PM
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Can you...?

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

You can apply for a release for any reason and having son to come play for dad in a neighbouring town sounds like a decent reason for a release.� However, the question is not whether you can get a release it is whether will you get a release and what is the process?

If you can work something out with your local board, that is the best route.� It sounds like typical minor lacrosse politics so I would suggest that you gather some support for your cause and take it to your local association's Annual General Meeting.� Talk with people, maybe it is a misunderstanding or something other reason that is causing the grief.

If you simply can't work it out, then the process is fairly consistent:� you submit a written request for a release - usually this period starts in the middle of January.� Here is the link to the OLA's release request document, although it might change prior to when the player movement period begins so check back in January.

The local association has a time period (14 days?) to respond, either to accept the request or deny it.� Sometimes they have a policy in place to automatically deny releases.� Check with your local association or their website for a copy of the policy.�

You then appeal, in writing, to the local Zone and they have a certain time period to respond.� I think the Zone might require a fee, not sure.� If they deny the release, then you next appeal to the OLA and there is definately a fee for that, 100$ I think.� You will then be invited to a hearing at the OLA head offices in Toronto.

It is my impression that the OLA has no desire to prevent players from playing.� If your kid is not going to play for the former association, chances are the OLA will grant the release.� Once you have a release in writing - from either level - it is attached to the registration form of the new association.� A release can be for one year conditional, or unconditional which is permanent.

Ensure that you know the player transfer policy爎ules for the new association you are coming to because some associations make up their own rules as they go (yes, sadly, this is true).� Check with the new association, one of their executive or their website to prepare yourself for their expectations.

Hope this helps.

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 9:31 AM
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Re: release

by Dances with stix (Login hitfrombehind)

I am on a board for a minor association.
Our rules state that if you would like to get a release it is based on certain things. ( you usually can get that info from your assoc. )

Asking for a release because dad coaches in a different center is usually not grounds for a release.

But if it has been denied at the assoc. level you can take it to the next step the zone and if it is still denied then to the OLA.

Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 12:55 PM
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winter lacrosse

by sickmann (Login sickmann)

is there any winter lacrosse in kitchener

Posted on Sep 17, 2009, 7:31 PM
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Off Season training Toronto Stars Novice Team Program

by Gary (Login kemplen)

Once the Toronto Stars Novice team ended their season each player was required to under go a series of both physical fitness testing as well as specific larosse skills evaluation. The coaching staff and the trainers brought in to complete the testing left no stoned un turned. Coach Fitchett was over heard saying that he want his team to be able to run all night long.
This reporter is happy to report that all of the players are doing well and most of them will be tapering by playing their favourite cold weather sport hockey. The coaches will use the off season to poor over countless hours of video to find the solution to taking this team to the next level. Stay tuned over the winter months for additional updates. Due to the size and the strength level of the players it was decided to postpone the planned off season weight lifting program until next year.

Go Stars Go

Posted on Sep 17, 2009, 3:13 PM
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is this for real??

by tc9lax (Login tc9lax)

off season weight training? Novice?

Posted on Sep 19, 2009, 9:02 PM
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Gary, show him the video of the boy....

by johnny99 (Login johnnydavis)

on "you tube" scoring that amazing back hand goal. These boys are for real..LOL!

Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 6:50 PM
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Have a look at this video it shows the real ability of these boys

by Gary (Login kemplen)

Have a look at this video it truly shows their talent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-vhHe68sQ

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 10:51 AM
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Great video

by CLPLAlax (Login CLPLAlax)

Great video - fun to watch. Every Novice team should have fun with the hidden ball trick! Gary - what is your connection to the team? ... coach? ... parent? Just curious.

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 1:24 PM
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Who am I

by Gary (Login kemplen)

I am a lacrosse promoter , major fan of lacrosse and all around lacrosse guy.

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 1:28 PM
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Great Job

by johnny99 (Login johnnydavis)

That was a fantastic video. I just love that goal towards the end of the video by #19! What a backhand! Top corner.

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 3:26 PM
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WOW!

by Tsitshoh (Login tsitshoh)

She:kon!

What an amazing behind the back shot, top cheese and then in slow mo.� Not to mention all the other goals, shots, checks and sheer fun these kids look like they are having...

This video could be used to promote lacrosse right across the country.� Very fun to watch and very cool!� Congrats Stars!

Skennen

...Tsitshoh...

Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 1:46 PM
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Mr Fitchett

by 80's Ballboy (Login 80sballboy)

Rick deserves a pat on the back for his lacrosse commitment. All coaches could take lessons from this guy... grooming a team from minor novice 'Bish style', post season rating, video analysis... here's a guy taking his job seriously. Watch for the Jr Stars in 2016/2017!!!

Nice work Rick!!!

Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 10:11 PM
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what

by lax599 (Login lax599)

these kids dont really weight train do they cause far as im aware that at such a early age can be harmfull.but now saying that running cardiovascular work is fine.my son was part of the 85 age group from kw. that did very good in minor and cardiovascular work ie running sit ups and many more exercises using only their on body weight was instilled at the peewee level .which paid of in spades later on .just my opinion

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 1:37 PM
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Great promo video Gary

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

we should all do these to help attract kids / families to the game.

Gary Mark

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 3:44 PM
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The True Hero's

by Gary (Login kemplen)

As a reporter I often come across great stories an as the story teller I often get credit where it is not really deserved. This great video was created by a parent on the Toronto Stars Novice team and his skill enhanced this video to the point it could be put on You Tube. The true heros are the players who worked hard , trained hard and listen to their coaches they are just at the start of their lacrosse career. I have the pleasure of watching and reporting on their development.

The best is Yet to come for these boys.

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 11:16 PM
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Mr. Bill House - Lacrosse has lost another great one

by Andre Gaudet (Login Andre33)

On behalf of the Hamilton Junior Bengals Lacrosse Club I would like to offer our deepest condolences to Donna, Aaron and Adam, as well as the Welland Lacrosse community.

Coming into the league in 2004, Bill was one of the first to offer me his hand and welcome Hamilton to the Junior "B" ranks. When speaking to Dave Vernon yesterday, as well as Bob Wright, both men said everything that Bill ever did "he did for the right reason" and "he did for the players"... I couldn't agree more.

I will miss our conversations Bill, you welcomed me and the bengals organization with open arms and brought so much to the character of the game... You always carried yourself with honour, intergrity, and honesty. Further, your passion for the sport was unmatched. You never talked for the sake of talking. Your timing was always well placed, as such people listened when you spoke. The lacrosse community has truly lost a tremendous individual. We are poorer in life without you, but richer in life for having known you.

Good-bye my friend, you will be missed!!

Andr� Gaudet
Team President
Hamilton Junior Bengals Lacrosse Club Inc.
andre@bengalslacrosse.com
www.bengalslacrosse.com

Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 5:09 PM
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Untitled

by 6warriorslax (Login 6warriorslax)

does anyone now where the nationals will be for peeewee and bantam cause midgets will be in new west im pretty sure

Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 3:47 PM
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Niagara Winter Lacrosse 2009-2010 Registration Info...

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The 2009-2010 NWL will begin on Saturday, October 17/09 and will run for 20 weeks @ Lakemount Sportsworld in Grimsby.

Goalie positions are FULL - there are still player spots available.

All info can be found at:

http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=NIAGARAWINTERLEAGUE&s=lacrosse&t=c

MUST be born between 1989-1993 to be eligible to play.

Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 9:04 PM
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winter??

by weeman (Login weeman1313)

Does anyone know if KW will be running a midget age winter league again this year.

Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 11:42 AM
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just waiting on the city

by kdub (Login laxrock)

once that's done there will be info posted shortly. Also will be running for intermediates too

Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: just waiting on the city

by interested (Login dugoutfan)

What about Bantam????

Posted on Sep 15, 2009, 8:08 PM
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becoming a "A" team

by fastest-game (Login fastest-game)

Do you guys think its good to put your team in "A" tournaments even if there not a "A" team but have a couple "A" type players and some good "B" players but then drop off.?
or keep them playing "B" and "C" tournaments that they can win and get some medals they can have for life.

have some parents and lower end players complaining about they think there waisting money and time and we can't cut players - very low numbers.

any thoughts.

thanks.

Posted on Sep 7, 2009, 11:10 PM
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great question

by Gary Mark (Login marksy)

and a "no win" no matter what you do. Some will always be upset with the decision.

I would ask the kids (if they are old enough to give you a somewhat informed answer).

Secondly, you need to decide if you really belong, and can at least compete. If you feel scores of say 7-3, 9-4 will be the result, then I say go for it and show the kids that if you can improve whatever areas you can win some games.

However if scores are in the 15-1, 21-2 range, it is too early. Remember as kids get older the gap closes on those types of scores so holding off gives you a chance to get better and keep kids interested.

Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 8:30 AM
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My View

by TheRev (Login leelaxman)

My view is that if a assocaition wants to compete at the 'A" level then try and do that. I have been involed with two different association coaching--one that is always an 'A' centre and the other not normally except if the proper lacrosse people were involed.

When I started coaching in the Beaches our main goal was to play 'A' and for the first sfew years we got beat always by Peterborough and trhe Whitbys on a regular basis--but we persisted and got better and by the time Peewee rolled around that team won Peewee 'A' and then again in Bantam 'A'

My philosophy is that you only get better playing better teams period--Hey take your lumps early--it's a long road--win the war not a battle

TheRev

Posted on Sep 13, 2009, 5:11 PM
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National Tournament

by Westcoast lax (Login westcoastlax)

Will there be a 2010 National tournament at the PW and Bantam levels in the same format as the last few years?

Posted on Sep 7, 2009, 12:04 AM
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Midget Nationals

by Jim (Login altonj)

A huge round of applause for Albert Rahenek and all the volunteers helping at the Midget Nationals. You represented Brampton Minor Lacrosse very well.

Also a big thank you to the arena staff at Century Gardens who were always willing to help

Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 6:00 PM
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U19 Oshawa Blue Knights 2 Team Tryouts

by Ardene (Login 27Tops)

The Oshawa Blue Knights 2 Team will be holding their last two tryouts over the next 8 days. The tryouts take place at the Oshawa Civic Fields. Dates and times below.

Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00pm

Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 4:01 PM
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by (Login 6warriorslax)

i ment to say all star game..

Posted on Aug 31, 2009, 3:28 PM
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allstar team

by jack (Login wrd81)

Check out the website. All awards now on there. Click on awards.

http://www.midgetlaxnationalchampionship.com/

Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 12:11 AM
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Re: allstar team

by Abused Fan (Login krashr)

Ian McShane from Nova Scotia put up some incredible numbers for a team that didn't win a game, yet never received any recognition. Anyone see this kid play and why he was over looked?

Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 12:29 AM
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Ian McShane

by jack (Login wrd81)

I believe he was named the MVP of the Nova Scotia team. Nova Scotia was the 9th place team and I believe had left before closing ceremonies. (i.e. not in the pictures on the website)

Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 6:51 AM
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Just my understanding..

by Laxbandito (Login laxbandito)

There was an MVP named by each coach for 1 member of their own team.

The All-Star team was named I believe from the CLA.

Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 10:08 AM
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Re: Just my understanding..

by Albert Rehanek (Login ARehanek)

We took the suggestions from the coaches, referees, CLA Convener, RIC and the host chairs into consideration when naming the Team MVP's, All-Star Team and the overall Tournament MVP.

Albert

Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 12:59 PM
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Johnny Powless

by BIG WOOD (Login big_wooden_stick)

Congrats on all the Awards you received Johnny !!

Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 11:34 PM
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Johnny Powless

by laxdad4life (Login laxdad21)

Having our team, Akwesane Storm play against him a number of times this year, I must say he is by far the Midget player in this years class. I will give kuedos to the big Richey kid for Orangeville, but Johnny is the best all around player in this years class. He not only played an amazing offense, he was one of the best defensive players out there. Great job!

Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 9:26 AM
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