<![CDATA[SW Washington Lacrosse - SWWLA Blog]]>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:50:55 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Lacrosse Message from Manju Mayachar ]]>Tue, 08 May 2012 13:52:40 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/05/lacrosse-message-from-manju-mayachar.htmlLacrosse Message from Manju Mayachar

As most of you know I am pretty involved in Lacrosse, More involved then I want to be sometimes.  I lead the SW Washington Lacrosse Association and Union Lacrosse Club. The purpose of this short note is to make sure that everyone is aware of SWWLA summer lacrosse Camps and Summer League.

Summer League - Some of you already know about this and are planning on attending but just want everyone to be aware. Each week we will spend every Monday devoted to practice with your team and instruction, designed to improve your Individual skills and Team/game knowledge. On Tuesdays we will spend the evening playing lacrosse, giving you the opportunity to show off what you learned in practice while competing in real game situations.

We think over time this will evolve into more of a Summer League for all of Vancouver, WA and Portland teams, but this year we have a great chance to get most of our inexperienced and experienced players to get involved in playing summer lacrosse and introduce it to new players in our community.

Summer Camp – (highly recommend for new players or planning play next season).  Come learn how to play the fastest growing youth sport in America OR for the more experienced player, learn how to take your game to the next level. At the day camp you will learn what fun, exciting and athletic sport lacrosse really is. This camp is designed for the beginner OR experienced youth lacrosse player. You will learn the individual fundamentals of lacrosse, as well as basic team offensive and defensive concepts.

Campers will be instructed on individual skills and then apply those skills in fun, game-like, drills and scrimmages. This camp promises to be a fun and valuable learning experience for the new, developing or experienced youth lacrosse player.

9th graders (2012-13) school year - (For Students in Evergreen School district only)

Playing summer ball is now a crucial (if not mandatory) part of growing a strong high school program. Get a jump on next year's spring season by introducing JV players to our varsity system, and help our incoming freshmen get acquainted with high school lacrosse life. Open to everyone who is interested (and eligible) to play for the Union Lacrosse club in the 2013 season. Eligibility will be verified at the first practice.

24 Lacrosse Camp: Players sign up at www.24lacrosse.com and put “Union” in as team. 20 kids for a team and we can earn FOUR scholarships for campers with financial need (need based, not on player’s ability) Camp Objective: Comprehensive team instruction that covers all areas of the game at a Division I pace where players learn together. Coaches learn behind the scenes with classroom sessions and live field mentoring sessions.

Please go check out the website and let us know if you have any questions or your interest level.  

Manju Mayachar
SW Washington Lacrosse
Union Lacrosse Club

www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org]]><![CDATA[Bad Weather Procedures]]>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:25:23 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/03/bad-weather-procedures.htmlHere's How We Handle the Weather

Living in Northwest, we have to manage difficult weather.  As a parent or a coach this is an equal concern.  Here is our existing Bad Weather Cancellation Policy.

When not to play

We value our fields!  They are not ours; we are only tenants.  Please do not practice or play on them when there is standing water or when use of the field will cause significant damage to the grass. Field preservation is priority over practice and completion of games.

How games are cancelled

Unlike other sports, lacrosse is played in bad weather.  Unless we have lightning or the fields are unplayable we will play.  However, during questionable weather, Coaches will post the practice or game status on the TeamSnap.  The status is updated as needed or by 8:00 a.m. on game day.  Please check the TeamSnap before heading to your 15 min practice and or game.  Coaches are notified via blast email if games are cancelled.  They should then communicate it to your team promptly.  

]]><![CDATA[SWWLA Day at Sports Authority at Cascade center (near IKEA in Portland)]]>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:57:40 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/03/swwla-day-at-sports-authority-at-cascade-center-near-ikea-in-portland.htmlSWWLA Day at Sports Authority at Cascade center (near IKEA in Portland) has provide following electronic coupons for SWWLA players. 20% discount on all Lacrosse related items. Sale is on 3/10 -3/11 Check it out!! Please support our sponsors!!
http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/uploads/4/4/4/9/4449215/sw_washington_lax_20off_mar2012.pdf 

]]><![CDATA[Greetings SW Washington Lacrosse Parents and Players, (Read to the End)]]>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:45 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/02/greetings-sw-washington-lacrosse-parents-and-players-read-to-the-end.htmlGreetings SW Washington Lacrosse Parents and Players, (Read to the End)

I am excited to announce our Spring Practice schedule for the upcoming 2012 season! The Coaches have been working diligently in preparing to take on what I see as an extremely talented group of players this year! I cannot wait to see each one of the Young Men and catch up on all things LAX and LIFE. Here We Go!

Eastside Players (Battleground, Camas and Evergreen School District)

Grade 3-4 - (Days and Time TBD). Schedule will posted online (3/3/12)
Grade 5/6 - Tuesday & Thursday 5:30PM – 6:45PM at Pacific Middle School
(Harmony Elementary school starting First week of April 2012) – Due to current field condition, we will not be using Harmony field to practice until Early or mid April).

Grade 7/8 (both A & B teams) – Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30PM – 6:45PM at Pacific Middle School

Bring all Lacrosse Gear *plus: Mouth guard, Cup and Cleats (Running Shoes - Uh Oh)!!
Pacific field is directly behind the school (Football/track field).
Parents please keep in mind the practice time will change after day light time change.

 Westside Players (Vancouver School District)

Grade 3-7 – Tuesday and Thursday 5:45PM – 6:45PM at Harney Elementary School
 Bring all Lacrosse Gear *plus: Mouth guard, Cup and Cleats (Running Shoes - Uh Oh)!!

This season we are combining Eastside grade 3-4 with Westside grade 3-5 players and Eastside (White) grade 5/6 team with Westside grade 6/7 teams.  Both teams will have their own coaches, but during games we will combine both teams to field large and talented squad to compete against other clubs.  We will have equal number of home games at both Harmony Field (Eastside) and Harney Elementary School (Westside). If you have any concerns regarding this change, please feel free to contact Manju Mayachar or Coach Nick Underland.

TeamSnap – We will be using TeamSnap for all our individual team communication and Text messaging service going forward. You will be receiving TeamSnap email (to the email address supplied during the registration) requesting to activate your profile with TeamSnap. During your players profile setup, Please include all the email addresses (Dad, Mother, Step parents, grandparents, etc) and Text messaging enabled phone number along with service provider. (Remember – you will be charged normal texting fee from your provider) But there isn’t any additional fee to the players or parents to enroll or use TeamSnap. Also, we will track players attendance via TeamSnap – there is availability page for the parents to complete, which let the coaches now if the players is missing any games or practices. (This TeamSnap service will not be offered to parents who opt out of Texting service during registration. However, if you changed your mind and want to be included please email me ASAP).

SW Washington Lacrosse Day at Dicks Sporting goods (Delta Park) – all players/families receives 15% discount on everything in the store and additional 10% discount on Lacrosse gear. Please stop by and support our sponsors. See attached fliers for detail information. Please feel free to pass the flier all your families and friends. There will be raffles and other gifts for SWWLA players.

Looking forward to seeing all of you and getting started on another exciting season of the Fastest Game on Two Feet! Let me know of any questions before hand. Call, or Email me.

]]><![CDATA[SWWLA is announcing - 1st/2nd Grade -Coed Spring 2012]]>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:49:18 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/02/swwla-is-announcing-1st2nd-grade-coed-spring-2012.htmlNew for this season. SW Washington Lacrosse is offering a FiddleStix program for 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls. Learn to play lacrosse in a fun, relaxed, non-competitive environment. Play games, run, and just have FUN!

Program Information:

· Open to 1st and 2nd grade Boys and Girls
· Cost: $50.00 (no other family discounts)
· We meet once a week for 7 week Starting week of April 9th (Date/Time: TBD)
· Place: Harmony Elementary School
· Includes: Stick, ball, and cool SWWLA LAX t-shirt
· No other equipment needed

Online registration is now open. Click on FiddleStix Registration in the Registration menu on the left. Online registration will close on March 31st, 2012.
 ]]><![CDATA[SW Washington Lacrosse Gear Swap & Lacrosse Clinic 3/3/2012 is Cancelled]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:41:24 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/02/sw-washington-lacrosse-gear-swap-332012.htmlEquipment Swap has been cancelled due to the lack of donated equipment!

Please continue to donate equipment for a future swap. Is your garage or basement filled with old lacrosse equipment that your son or daughter has long-since grown out of? 

This is a community service project from the SW Washington Lacrosse. Questions? Email to mmayachar@hotmail.com

Please donate your used girls’ or boys’

·         Shoulder pads
·         Elbow pads
·         Helmets
·         Goggles
·         Rib pads
·         Gloves
·         Cleats (football or lacrosse cleats only; no soccer or baseball cleats, please.)
·         Sticks (no plastic recreational sticks, please)


]]><![CDATA[SW Washington Lacrosse Day at Dicks Sporting Goods 2/25/2012 10am -5pm]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:26:13 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/02/sw-washington-lacrosse-day-at-dicks-sporting-goods-2252012-10am-5pm.html SWWLA Day at Dick's Sporting goods Hayden Drive store on Feb 25th Saturday. All our current and former players are invited to use our 25% discount on Lacrosse gears.  Please bring this flier with you to the event. Make sure to check in at the table at the front of the store when you arrive, enter to win raffle prizes, and grab your coupons if you
don’t have a printer at home.


click here is the flier

]]><![CDATA[Pacific Lutheran Vs. University Portland Lacrosse game on 2/11/2012 1pm at Prusynski Field]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:37:55 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/02/pacific-lutheran-vs-university-portland-lacrosse-game-on-2112012-1pm-at-prusynski-field.htmlTitans - you are invited to Pacific Lutheran Vs. University Portland Lacrosse game on 2/11/2012 1pm at Prusynski Field ( University Portland -Prusynski Field, part of the Clive Charles Soccer Complex. Parking is available adjacent to to the field). 
Bring your stick - for 30 min clinic with PLU players after the game. 
]]><![CDATA[Select tryouts tentatively scheduled for Feb 18th and Feb 24th Boys U15 (Grade 7/8) Lax Players.]]>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:28:23 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/01/select-tryouts-tentatively-scheduled-for-feb-18th-and-feb-24th-boys-u15-grade-78-lax-players.htmlWe have tentatively scheduled our two try out sessions for upcoming spring select teams for Feb 18th and Feb 24th. While we encourage everyone to attend both sessions to show us your talent, you need to make at least one of the two try outs to be considered for the team.

Players must be registered with SWWLA for our spring season program to tryout.
Feb 18th , 2012 Saturday @ Pacific Comm. Park 9am – 10:30am
Feb 24th, 2012 Friday @ Pacific Comm. Park 4pm – 6pm
Click here to visit our Select team page ]]><![CDATA[Intro to Lacrosse Clinic @ Pacific Community Park 1/28/2012 10:30-11:30AM]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:50:05 -0800http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/3/post/2012/01/intro-to-lacrosse-clinic-pacific-community-park-1282012-1030-1130am.htmlIntro to Lacrosse Clinic - January 28th 2012 @ Pacific Community Park

10:30 am -11:30am - Free Clinic (for new and returning players). Stick only Clinic- Player bring you lacrosse stick and mouth guard. Rain or Shine event!!  Q & A - Parents/Players, if you are new to our and have questions - please come by early and ask your questions with our board and coaching staff.

Open to everyone - Clinic designed to teach new players and returning the basics of the game, without having to invest in a full set of equipment.  Bring your Mouth Guard and lacrosse stick or lets us if you need to borrow a Sticks for use during the clinic, and no other equipment is required.  This is ideal for players who are not sure if they want to play lacrosse but would like to try it out, and also for new players that would like additional help with the basics of lacrosse.  Experienced players are encouraged to attend and focus on the basics of the game.

$35 Stick Special!! - Purchase your first Lacrosse stick and a ball for only $35 (retail value $49) only available at our clinic

Last day to register Online is on Jan. 31st 2012.

http://www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org/uploads/4/4/4/9/4449215/intro_to_lacrosse_clinic_with_stick_for_sale.pdf

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