LAX for the Cure Volunteers

We are an office of six staff and were able to raise over $2.5 million last year only because of volunteers and people like you. You can check out the LAX for the Cure site at http://www.laxforthecure.com. This is the first time Central and South Jersey will be benefiting from the money raised. The good news is that the money raised will stay in Central and South Jersey (last year all the money stayed in North Jersey) given out in the form of grants for breast cancer screening and education.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or suggestions. Again thank you for your help! I will see if I know anyone lacrosse ladies who would be interested in helping you guys out.

Click here to view the related flyer.

Thanks,
Ulla-Britt Fagan
Volunteer Coordinator
ufagan@komencsnj.org

Garden State Games 2009 (Emergency posting)

Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Due to the weather we have postponed the GSC Finals until tomorrow, June 19th. The games will begin at 4pm and all games will be played on the turf at North Hunterdon High School. The schedule is as follows:

Schedule for Finals at North Hunterdon on Friday, June 19th

GAME TIMES

TEAMS
STADIUM FIELD (all games)
4:00 – 4:45pm

5th Seeds North I vs South I
4:50 – 5:35pm

4th Seeds North III vs South III
5:40 – 6:25pm

3rd Seeds North V vs South II
6:30 – 7:15pm

2nd Seeds North II vs South II
7:20 – 8:05pm

1st Seeds North IV vs South V

Final games will be two 20 min halves with a 2 min halftime

Running time except for last 2 min stop time

No overtimes (due to schedule constraints)

1 timeout per game and no horns for substitutions (all on the fly)

The Bobby Campbell Lacrosse Foundation

The Bobby Campbell Lacrosse Foundation
Marie Katzenbach School, 320 Sullivan Way in West Trenton

* Boys Camp dates are Monday-Thursday, July 20 -23.
* Evening camp with four sessions from 6:00-8:30pm
* Open to boys entering grades 4-10.
* Camp Counselors include local college and high school players, along with former Loyola All-American and US Team Alternate Tim McGeeney and former Cornell All-American, Attackman of the Year, Player of the Year and US Team member Tim Goldstein and other special guests.
* All camp proceeds will benefit the Trenton BRIDGE Lacrosse Program
* For a registration form visit http://www.campbelllacrosse.org/Summer-Camps.html.

See the youth section for more details.

Jamboree Schedule Update - Sunday June 7th, 2009 at Madison High School

Girls H.S. All-Stars - Turf Field
9:00 - 10:30 am North vs. Central
10:30- 12:00 South vs Shore

Boys H.S. All-Stars - Turf Field
12:30 - 2:00 pm Group II vs. Group III

2:00 - Awards Ceremony -
AA, AAA, COY, ACOY, POY, Position POY's

3:00 - 4:30 Group I vs. Group IV

Girls 8th Grade Round Robin -
2 Grass Fields behind school
9:00 - 2:00 (contact Tucker White for Schedule of times)

Boys 8th Grade All-Stars - Top Grass Field (adj. to Turf)
9:00 - 10:30 North Jersey West vs. North Jersey East
10:30 - 12:00 North Jersey Red vs. South Jersey Central
12:00 - 1:30 North Jersey U15 vs. South Jersey U15
1:30 - 3:00 North Jersey vs. Deep South Jersey

Friends of Chris Sanderson, Hopewell Valley Lacrosse

Lacrosse friends -
Over the past 8 years Chris Sanderson has been a big part of lacrosse here in Central & Southern NJ. While some of you were not a formal part of his True North Lacrosse program, his service and dedication to our youth organizations and lacrosse in the broader community has been a big part of our successes.

As many, if not all, of you are well aware, Chris has been battling a grade IV glioma, malignant brain tumor (Glioblastoma Multiforme) since last December. Chris, his wife Brogann, and their two daughters, Stevie and Clementine, have been through much these past six months. But they are committed to fighting this disease with every ounce of energy they have.

The NJ Lacrosse family has responded magnificently these past few months to help the Sandersons: whether by cooking meals for the family, contributing to the food fund at the Pennington Market, or in various other ways. These have not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated by the family.

However, there is much more we all can do to help. The medical treatment Chris and his team of doctors are pursuing is not inexpensive. So, a group of Chris's friends - the "Friends of 17" - have launched a fundraising drive and come up with a fundraising idea which combines Chris's love of lacrosse with his love for "entertainment". And so, the Friends of 17 True North Lacrosse reunion is set for Saturday, June 27th at the Hopewell Valley boys' high school lacrosse fields. A skills clinic for younger players will kick things off at 3:00pm, a True North "alumni" game(s) for players of high school age and up will follow at 4:00pm and then wrapping the day up will be a family-style cook out.

If you and/or your family would like to attend on the 27th, please RSVP to friendsof17@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to participate in the skills clinic, play in the game or just hang out to support Chris and his family. (All players will be required to provide proof of current US Lacrosse membership - please include this information when you RSVP.) But even if you cannot join us on June 27th, you can still help. For those of you who would like to make a contribution (non-deductible for tax purposes) to support this effort, checks may be made payable and sent to:

"Friends of 17"

130 Route 31 North, Suite H

Pennington, New Jersey 08534

Updates and additional information regarding the day will be posted at http://www.hovallax.com.
Let's get our families and the True North Lacrosse family together on June 27th to come out and support Chris and his family. It promises to be a great day!

Steve Faber
President
Hopewell Valley Lacrosse
president@hovallax.com
http://www.hovallax.com

NJ South Lacrosse U15 Girls Practice Schedule

Practices will be held at Giangiulio Field in Voorhees (same site as the try-out).

Sunday, May 31, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 6, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
An additional practice may be added

Please see the Youth page for directions to Giangiulio Field

NJ South Lacrosse U13 Girls Practice Schedule

Practices will be held at Giangiulio Field in Voorhees (same site as the try-out).

Sunday, May 31, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Monday, June 7, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Tentative)

Please see the Youth page for directions to Giangiulio Field

Blue Diamond High School Girls Lacrosse Showcase

Information about the 2009 Blue Diamond HS Girls LAX Showcase has been posted on the sponsors page, and more information can be accessed by clicking here to download the relevant form (please note that this is a large file and will take a fair amount of time to download).

2009 Garden State Challenge Information

To all coaches, players, and parents for the GSC. First, thanks for your cooperation in registering for the GSC. We had a record number of registrants this year and hope to have the most competitive games yet! We have received many questions about times, dates, and places for the games. In the meantime we have listed all tryout info, seeding games info, and final night schedule below. Again, thanks, Pete von Hoffmann.

Important Announcement for U15 Players and Parents

Dear U15 Players and Parents-

Practice on Saturday May 30th has been moved from 1-4pm to 8-11am to avoid conflicts with town teams. If have a conflict with this new time please try your best to attend as much of practice as possible and let me know of these conflicts.

2009 SJ U-15 Girls Team Roster

The 2009 New Jersey South Lacrosse U-13 & U-15 Girls Team Rosters have been posted on the youth page. Practices will most likely be determined by the end of this week and will not occur until June. Please note that there are still several positions open for the girls U-13 team, please contact Andy Larkin (andrew.larkin@amwater.com) if you are interested.

New Sponsor: Green & Blue Lacrosse Camp

This camp provides outstanding instruction in lacrosse! Each camper's training will include basic skills and development of stick work. Experienced players will be taught advanced skills. Emphasis is on teaching fundamental, individual and team skills. All campers will receive a reversible camp practice jersey. Campers are encouraged to bring full equipment.

Dates: July 6-July 10 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Eligibility: Boys entering grades 4-9
Location: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Turf Field
Cost: $155.00
Director: Kerry C. Weigner
Registration: http://www.wwparks-recreation.com/sumy-green-blue-lax.html

Please contact Kerry C. Weigner (KerryCWeigner@teamturnpike.com) if you have any questions.

U13 Practice Dates

U13 Practice Dates are: 5/18, 5/20, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3, 6/8, 6/10. Practices are at Robbinsville Community Park (the same place as U13 tryouts) and are from 6:30PM to 8:00PM.

NJ South Lacrosse U15 Boys Team Practice Schedule

Practices will be held at Robbinsville Community Park (the site of the tryouts).

May 30th Saturday 1-4pm
June 2nd Tuesday 5-8pm
June 4th Thursday 5-8pm
June 7th Sunday Jamboree vs. North Jersey 12pm @ Madison HS
June 8th Monday 5-8pm
June 11th Thursday 5-8pm
June 15th Monday 5-8pm
June 18th Thursday (day before)(if needed) 5-8pm
June 19th-21st Festival

Please see Youth page for additional information from Coach Green (don.green3@gmail.com)

NJ South Lacrosse U13 Team Practice Schedule

Practices will be held at Robbinsville Community Park (the site of the tryouts).

Mondays and Wednesdays on the following dates:
5/18, 5/20, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3, 6/8 and 6/10. from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Please contact Coach Oehler for any additional information
CoachDale Oehler
U13 Team Coach
Dale_Oehler@timeinc.com

2009 Women's Division National Tournament New Jersey South Selections

The New Jersey South Chapter congratulates the High School Girls that have been selected to the 2009 Women's Division National Tournament New Jersey South Selections.

A special thanks to Kristen Makatche, Moorestown Friends School, for coordinating this effort.

The complete list is on the High School page of this website.

New Jersey South Lacrosse Chapter Sponsorship

Please click here to download and important document regarding NJ South Lacrosse Chapter Sponsorship.

Long Island Lizards

The Long Island Lizards welcome you to come join us! Bring your teams, your family or maybe a friend. We have birthday parties, group outings for the whole team or maybe you just want a nice night out with the family. Here are a few of them:

Click here to download the 2009 home schedule for the Long Island Lizards.

If you would like information about our group outings you can contact us at our office or though e-mail.

jamie@longislandlizards.com

Telephone: 631-424-2606
Fax: 631-424-2906

Office Address:
Long Island Lizards
231 E. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY
11746

New Sponsor for PlaySportsTV

This web-based instructional series called Coaching Youth Lacrosse was developed and produced by PlaySportsTV (one of our sponsors and a New Jersey-based company) and features over 50 videos that help a parent or parent coach teach all aspects of the game of lacrosse to beginner and intermediate players.

The PlaySportsTV team has allowed me to use the Boys Lacrosse Training Plan as a fundraiser. Any sales that are generated as a result of following the link below will help bring in dollars for the Chapter!

I hope you’ll take a look:

http://www.playsportstv.com/trainingplans/boys-lacrosse/promo/njslax

John Kalinowski
President
NJ South Lacrosse Chapter

Sponsor Addition

New Sponsor: Rapstix Lacrosse is a new sponsor for NJ South Lacrosse Chapter. For a limited time with your purchase, the Chapter receives cashback fundraising money. We encourage you to try this new sponsors products and in doing so, support NJ South Lacrosse Chapter. See the sponsors page for more details.

Sponsor Addition

NJ South Lacrosse Chapter welcomes a new Sponsor: PlaySportsTV.com!

US Lacrosse Membership Information

Click here for more information about US Lacrosse membership.

Bobby Campbell Lacrosse Foundation : Trenton Lacrosse Demonstrations in the Trenton Elementary and Middle Schools

See the youth page for more details.

New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Please contact Peter Stanton [peterjlax@aol.com or (732) 371-1954] for nomination information and requirements.

Friends of the Sandersons

Hopewell Valley's own Chris Sanderson. As many of you know, Chris operates True North Lacrosse and is a volunteer lacrosse coach with HVL organization.

Many of you are aware, but some are not, that Chris and his wife, Brogann, are in the midst of a formidable challenge. Chris recently had surgery at Duke University Medical Center for a grade IV glioma, malignant brain tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme. The surgery was successful and Chris and Brogann returned to Pennington last week. Chris is scheduled to start chemotherapy and radiation as early as this week at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania under the direction of the doctors from Duke If you would like to help Chris and Brogann out through the Sanderson Food Fund, please send or drop off any contributions to:

Pennington Market ATTN: MICHAEL ROTHWELL FOR: SANDERSON FAMILY 25 Route 31 South, Suite X Pennington, NJ 08534

On behalf of all involved with lacrosse in the Hopewell Valley and beyond, Thank You!! Steve Faber President Hopewell Valley Lacrosse president@hovallax.com

Our Chapter promotes, supports and serves the lacrosse community in the following ways:

  • POSITIVE LACROSSE
  • NEW START PROGRAM FOR BEGINNING TEAMS
  • BOYS & GIRLS UNDER-13 AND UNDER-15 ALL STARS
  • NJ LACROSSE HALL OF FAME
  • NJ SOUTH LACROSSE WEBSITE

Membership is the lifeline to the success of the NJ South Chapter as we are directly funded by the very successful “Chapter Rebate Program”. The program is very simple and allows a certain portion of your membership dues to go directly back to our chapter. We have also relied upon the very generous gifts from corporate and individual sponsors.

The New Jersey South Lacrosse Foundation’s policy is determined by a board of directors which represent every aspect of the game, and by an Executive Committee which meets bi-monthly to monitor the progress of the Chapter. Youth and High School boys’ and girls’divisions under the board address the issues specific to the play of each version of the game; councils within and/or between each division represent each constituency of the game; and committees throughout the organization focus on specific areas of operation.

Our Chapter’s goal is to encourage membership, and to promote the highest level of sportsmanship and healthy competition. Safety and respect for every player, coach and referee is expected at all times, both on and off the field.