NLL All-Star Series coming soon to Melbourne!
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The premier lacrosse league in the world, the NLL, is bringing the cream of its players to Melbourne in October 2009 for a two game lacrosse and entertainment extravaganza to be played at Hisense Arena.

See full story for details.
Women's World Cup- Prague- 17th to 27 June
The Women's World cup,with Australia defending the title it won in 2005, commences in Prague on 17 June with the Final matches on Saturday 27 June.

All the matches will be live broadcast on czech internet tv - http://videosport.tn.nova.cz/lakros.

This will also be posted on the ALA website as will the daily scores, www.lacrosse.com.au

The game schedule can be found on the ALA website.

Prague is 8 hours in time behind Eastern Australia
Aussie Roos U21 Development Team Updates
For up to date information on the Aussie Roos U21 Development Team currently in Korea, please go to the Australian Lacrosse Association website, www.lacrosse.com.au
Caulfield Lacrosse Club Centenary Celebrations
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Caulfield Lacrosse Club was founded in 1909 and therefore will be celebrating our centenary in 2009. To mark this milestone in the Club's life we will do a number of things, two of these are:


Centenary Celebration Dinner - September 5th 2009
Centenary Roll of Honour

For further detalis of these events please go to the attached story
Australian Women's 2011Under 19 Squad
Applications from eligible players for the Australian Womens 2011 Under 19 Squad are now open.

Players must be
U19 as at 31st August 2010
and/or
U18 as at 31st August 2009

Please note that the closing date for lodgement of applications is 1 July 2009, and must be accompanied by payment of $140.00.

Further information will be circulated within the coming week.


Please go to Women's Lacrosse on the left hand menu for the squad application form
Senior Mens State Team
Congratulations to the players that have been selected in the Senior Men's State Team to play in the Senior Men's Championships in Adelaide from the 5th July to 8th July 2009.

Please see the full story for the Team List
Down Under Cup 2009
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Down Under Cup 2009
Footscray Hockey Centre
Fogarty Avenue, Yarraville
Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June 2009

WOMEN'S FINALS
7.00pm - USA 10 d Footscray 8 - Gold Medal Game
Congratulations to the USA team on their win of the Down Under Cup - Women's Comp. This is the first time in 8 years that the USA Women's have won the Down Under Cup. Well done to Footscray on making it into the finals. It was a fantastic game.

MEN'S FINALS
7.00PM - Aussie Roos 15 d USA 7 - Gold Medal Game
Congratulations to the Aussie Roos on their fantastic win of the Down Under Cup - Men's Comp by defeating the USA Men's team that were undefeated.
U17 Boys North West Knights
U17 Boys North West Knights Team will be playing in the U17 boys National Tournament in Adelaide from 5th July to 11th July in Adelaide.
Congratulations to all the boys that have been selected in the team. Please see full story for the selected team.

U17 North West Knights Training
Wednesday's 6.30 p.m till 7.30 p.m
Laverton P-12 College. Bladin St,
Laverton ( Melways Ref 53 )

Sunday's 11 a.m. till 12 noon
Fearon Reserve, Williamstown LC

Any problems please call Chris Robinson , 0412 873 746
Victorian U19 Men's Team
Congratulations to the players that have been selected in the Victorian U19 Men's team. They will be competing in the U19 National Championships in Adelaide from 5th July - 8th July.

Please see the full story for the selected team.
2010 AUSTRALIAN MENS LACROSSE TEAM - Managers Position
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2010 AUSTRALIAN MENS LACROSSE TEAM
TEAM MANAGER(VICTORIA BASED)

The 2010 Australian Mens Lacrosse Team invite expressions of interest in the position of Manager (Victoria based).

While previous experience is not essential, persons selected for the role will be motivated and able to work within the current management group, while taking responsibility for the Victorian based members of the team.

The Manager selected will be responsible to the General Manager and as a full member of the team expected to accompany the team to Manchester U.K. for the World Championships in July 2010

Those persons interested in the position that require further information are asked to contact the Executive Director on the contacts below.


Rod Sear
Executive Director
Email: rsear@bigpond.net.au
Mobile: 0403 286 577
U19 Men's State Team Trials
Victoria Under 19 Mens 2009 Team Trials.

Trials will be conducted over 3 training session at Surrey Park Lacrosse Club, Mont Albert Reserve, Mont Albert on;

Sunday 17 May 2009, 12.00pm

Wednesday 20 May 2009, 6.00pm.

Sunday 24th May 2009, 12.00pm

Please bring a Water bottle, reversible training top, all gear, $40.00 try out fee.

An application form is available on the website, just click on Lacrosse Victoria. An application fee of $40.00 is payable at the first trial.


Any further Enquiries to Sean Handley on 0401 202 100 or email hildersheim@hotmail.com
U17 South East Titans Team Trials
Lacrosse Victoria are happy to announce Joseph Castle as Coach and Brendan Sheedy as Assistant Coach of the U17 South East Titans

U17 South East Titans trials will be as per below;

1st Trial - Sunday 10th of May- 9.30am - 12pm - MCC LC, Albert Ground

2nd Trial - Wednesday 13th of May- 6.30pm - 8.30pm MCC LC, Albert Ground

3rd Trial - Sunday 17th of May- 9.30am - 12.00pm MCC LC, Albert Ground


U17 South East Titans Zones
Camberwell
Surrey Park
Malvern
MCC
Melbourne High School
Caulfield
Chadstone


An application form is available on the website, just click on Lacrosse Victoria. An application fee of $40.00 is payable at the first trial.
U17 North West Knights Team Trials
North West Knights trials will be as per below;

1st Trial - Sunday 3rd of May- 10am-11am- Williamstown LC, Fearon Reserve

2nd Trial - Wednesday 13th of May- 5pm-6pm - Williamstown LC, Fearon Reserve

3rd Trial - Sunday 17th of May- 10am-11am Williamstown LC, Fearon Reserve

U17 North West Knights Zones
Altona
Eltham
Footscray
Moreland
Williamstown

An application form is available on the website, just click on Lacrosse Victoria. An application fee of $40.00 is payable at the first trial.

Can you please contact Chris Robinson if you intend to try out.
Chris Robinson mobile number 0412-873-746
U17 Victorian Girls wins the U17 Championship
Finals - Saturday 18th April 09
Bronze Medal,
WA def Associates

GOLD MEDAL GAME
Victoria 11 def South Australia 8
MVP Vic Danelle Mollison 2/2
MVP SA Belle Pickett 3/4

Semi Finals
Friday 17th April 09
11.30am
1v4 Victoria 22 d Associates 1

2.00pm
2v3 SA 10 d WA 9
MVP SA Jaimi Dinning 1G/1A
MVP WA Hayley Simpson 1A
Senior Women's National Championships 2009
The Senior Women's National Championship Results.

Well done to the Victorian Women's Team on their great win over South Australia in the final at the Senior Nationals on Sunday 12th April. This is the first time the Victorian Women's team have been premiers twice in a row.
WELL DONE GIRLS.

Final
VICTORIA 10 d SOUTH AUSTRALIA 9
MVP - #14 Sue McSolvin - VIC
MVP - #16 Tess Mcleod - SA

3rd v 4th
New South Wales 15 d Western Australia 11
MVP - #1 Alisa Stott - NSW
MVP - #23 Sarah Forbes - WA

Please see full story for the full schedule and results
Australian Womens Team Trivial Pursuit & Auction Night
The Victorian Members of the 2009 Australian Women's Lacrosse Team are holding a Trivial Pursuit and Auction Fundraising night on Saturday 2nd May at the Williamstown Maritime Associatio,82 Nelson Place, Williamstown

We encourage the lacrosse community to support this team as it prepares to defend its title in Prague in June

For further details , please see the event flyer, which can be found under Women's Lacrosse on the left hand menu
U/21 Mens Development Team for ASPAC's
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Lacrosse Australia has announced the selected members for the U21 Men's Development Team to compete in the ASPAC tournament in Korea in June
Williamstown Junction Guest House & Lodge
Accommodation: Williamstown Junction Guest House & Lodge

For anyone that is looking for accommodation in the Williamstown area please see full story for details.
FIL Part-Time Position
Federation of International Lacrosse
Job Advertisment
Position Title: FIL Administrator (part time)

Please click on full story for all details.
REFEREE ACCREDITATION for men's games
The LV sponsored training sessions are:
1. Sunday 5 April, 10 am at Chadstone Clubrooms:
Registration to the Lacrosse Office by Wednesday 1 April.

2. Wednesday 8 April, 7 pm at Williamstown Clubrooms
Registration by Monday 6 April

3. Wednesday 15 April, 7 pm at Eltham Clubrooms
Registration by Monday 13 April (yes, Easter Monday)

4. Monday 20 April, 7 pm at Footscray Clubrooms
Registration by Wednesday 15 April.

The accreditation will be retrospective to cover any member refereeing on the previous Saturday.
U17 Victorian State Team 2009
Lacrosse Victoria is pleased to announce the 2009 U17 Girls State Team that will be playing in the 2009 U17 National Tournament in Perth, Tuesday 14th April - Saturday 18th April. Congratulations to all the girls that were selected.

Please click on full story to see listing.
Victorian Senior Women's Team 2009
Lacrosse Victoria is pleased to announce the 2009 Victorian Senior Women's Team for the 2009 Senior Women's Nationals, Melbourne, Thursday 9th April - Sunday 12th April.

Congratulations to all the Women selected
Team Koala 2009
WLA is pleased to announce Team Koala 2009,

NSW
Amy BARNES
QLD
Tammy FOUNTAIN
Jasmine EVEREST
SA
Leah DUTHY
Kahli EVANS
Monika KLUS
Claire WRIGHT
Tiffany SMITH
VIC
Chloe AMANTEA
Jacinta FUZY
Shae GODLEY
Erin GREGORY
Vicki RYAN
WA
Elizabeth HINKES

Manager - Meegan James

Team Koala will compete in the ASPAC Tournament in Korea and the Prague Cup Tournament in the Czech Republic in June 09.
Head Coach Position - U19 Australian Women's Team 2011
Head Coach Position
U19 Australian Women's Team 2011

WLA is pleased to announce the following details for the U19 Australian Women's Team 2011.

The U19 Australian Women's Team will compete at the 2011 U19 World Championship, to be held in June/July 2011. Location to be advised.

Applications, in writing, are now invited for the position of Head Coach.

The U19 2011 Squad and Team, will operate as part of the Australian Women's National Team Program.

Application form
Applications Close:
Wednesday 28th March, 5.00pm AESST
Executive Director for Aust Mens Development Team
Lacrosse Australia has announced the appointment of Garth Ellis as Executive Director of the Australian Men's Development Team to participate in the 2009 ASPAC Tournament

Lacrosse Australia is requesting that all players, coaches, managers etc who may be interested in being part of this team to contact Garth.

For further details of the appointment and contact details for Garth Elliss,please go to the Men's Lacrosse & follow the links to the document.
Lacrosse Victoria Contact Details
Lacrosse Victoria
Level 2, Sports House
375 Albert Rd
Albert Park 3206
Tel: 03 9926 1390
Fax: 03 9926 1393
email: secretary@lacrossevictoria.com.au
2010 Senior Australian Mens Squad
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Lacrosse Australia has named the squad for the 2010 Senior Australian Mens Team

For the full listing of squad members, please go to Men's Lacrosse on the left hand menu
Lacrosse on the Map
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Laxmap.org is an interactive website that is all about spreading the knowledge of lacrosse around the globe. Made by lacrosse players for lacrosse players using the 'Google Maps' technology. LaxMap originated in Europe and has now spread worldwide. If you are travelling or trying to attract new local players or international players to your club this website could be the tool to help you do just that. Register and add your club today. www.laxmap.org
Lacrosse at the Olympics
Canadian Lacrosse Team
Lacrosse was contested as a full medal sport at the 1904 and 1908 Olympics. In 1904, two Canadian teams challenged a local team from St. Louis, with the Shamrock Lacrosse Team of Winnipeg winning the gold medal. Lacrosse was also a demonstration sport at the Olympics in 1928, 1932 and 1948.

http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/past/index_uk.asp
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Reporting
Please click the Lacrosse Victoria index item for all information relating to member reporting.