Edmond Cyclones Girls' Lacrosse Teams End Season with Wins

Congratulations to the Edmond Cyclones for ending their first official season with back to back victories against Tulsa. The middle school and high school cyclones together scored over 20 points in their respective wins Saturday May 17th in Tulsa. Goalie, Alica Freeman allowed less than 10 goals in the two victories.

The Middle School Cyclones end their season 2-4-1 with 2 wins over Tulsa. The losses were to Southlake, TX, Christ the King (Dallas), Allen, TX, and Richardson, TX. The tie came in the April 5th game against Coppell, TX.

The High School Cyclones end their season 2-2 with 2 wins over Tulsa and losses to Coppell, TX and Southlake, TX.

Fall Ball is being planned for October of 2008. Email Coach Dave Lewis at dlewis88@sbcglobal.net for more info.

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make May 3 a special lacrosse appreciation/promotion day! The kids and their families all enjoyed the hot dogs. We appreciate the hard work of the folks who donated their time by grilling, serving, taking money, cleaning up, etc. Some people came to help set up and ended up staying until the end. It couldn't have happened without you all!

Thank you also goes to Jim Bowlin, Edmond Parks & Recreation director. Parks and Recreation provided the hot dogs and bottled water, set up the tents and grill.

Special thanks to Hank Ewing, our volunteer team photo photographer. He spent the last three Saturdays taking team pictures. We appreciate your patience and willingness help out.

May 3 Lacrosse Appreciation Day

Fox News will be there covering some of the games. Invite your friends who have kids who might want to play next year. Please spread the word! Let us know if you need a copy of the publicity flyer.

Grill opens at 11:00 a.m.
Hot Dogs/Drink will be sold for $1
Free to all players, coaches, and officials

9:00 U11 Boys Game (Finnegan vs Weingaertner)
9:00 Tulsa vs The Elite (U15 boys)
9:30-11:30 Girls Middle School and High School Practices
10:30 Gladiators vs Swarm (U15 boys)
10:30 The Wraiths vs Citizen Potawatomi Nation team (U15 boys)
12:15 Tulsa vs The Wraiths U15 Boys Game with Tulsa team (U15 boys)
12:30 - U18 Boys Game Spartans vs Warriors

We are looking for volunteers to help with --setup, grilling, clean-up, serving, etc.

Thanks,
Edmond Lacrosse Club, Inc.
http://www.edmondlacrosse.com/

High School LAX

Here is a link to some new pics of the high school boys......

http://flickr.com/photos/theimels/sets/72157604693929611/

A. Imel

U15/ Swarm vs.Gladiators

Here is a link to lax pics from April 19th....... http://www.flickr.com/photos/theimels/sets/72157604658728262/
Enjoy!

A. Imel

Lacrosse Promotion Day - May 3

Saturday, May 3, 2008, is Edmond Youth Lacrosse - Lacrosse Promotion Day.

- Area Parks & Recreation Directors will be visiting
- Edmond Girls teams will be playing Tulsa Girls
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation from Shawnee OK will be playing one of the Edmond U15 boys teams
- Fox News will have a crew covering the event
- Hoping to have hot dogs or some other concession (in works)

Come out, enjoying watching some lacrosse games (girls and boys) and have some reLAXing fun!

Girls Pics

Here is a link to pics of the girls trip to Dallas....

http://flickr.com/photos/theimels/sets/72157604535858183/

April

Boys Pics

Here is a link to some boys lax pictures from Sat. April 12th. The first group is highschool and the second is middle school....

http://flickr.com/photos/theimels/sets/72157604529350765/

http://flickr.com/photos/theimels/sets/72157604524588958/

Enjoy!
April

Historical Player Numbers

Edmond Youth Lacrosse

What an incredible growth in such a short time! Can't wait to see what next year brings!

2006 2007 2008
Girls 38 36 32
Boys 55 141 188
Total 93 177 220

Edmond Youth Lacrosse Team Photo Fund Raiser

Step 1: Arrive at fields for scheduled team time (times TBD). Pictures will be taken on the North end of Lacrosse fields by Cheyenne Middle School (Kelly & Covell)

Step 2: Complete form and provide sitting fee to volunteers. Cash only.
At this time we cannot accept checks or credit cards.
$4.00 = access to team picture only
$7.00 = access to team + individual picture
There is no charge if you do not want access to pictures. Please feel free to pose with your team.

Step 3: Team and pictures of individual players will be uploaded to http://www.shutterfly.com/. Directions with direct link to site will be e-mailed to address provided. Parents can order prints or other items directly from Shutterfly. Shutterfly also adds shipping/handling charges to the print prices listed below.

Thank you for your support!!!!

NOTE: Volunteers are currently working to establish a 501 (c)(3) Edmond Youth Lacrosse Booster Club. Proceeds from this fund raiser will be used to buy support equipment for girls and boys lacrosse teams. Proceeds will also be used to provide equipment/registration fees for children who might not be able to play due to financial need.

Shutterfly print pricing

4x6 $0.19

5x7 $0.99

8x10 $3.99

Wallet(4) $1.79

OU Face-Off Classic E-mail from OU Men's Lacrosse Coach

From: Dugan, Thomas G. (OU Men's Lacrosse Coach)

Sunday, March 30, 2008 Weekend Lacrosse

Good afternoon! I just wanted to say thank you VERY MUCH for all the support Edmond Lacrosse gave to OU and the lacrosse community this weekend at the Face Off Classic!!

The ball boys were great and the fans last night loved the game at half. Folks in the crowd I know from Norman made alot of comments about how great your teams looked-so congratulations and I hope you feel very proud for all the hard work you have done!!

I hope we can continue and expand this great tradition between OU and Edmond Lacrosse as our tournament grows next year!!

Thanks again and I hope you have a great season!!!

VR

Max

Coaches and Referees Meeting, Apr 9, 6:30p.m.

To all Lacrosse Coaches and Referees, We have scheduled a meeting to discuss the season thus far and plans for the future. If you have suggestions or hot topics please bring them with you. Also, would you please rsvp to me.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 6:30pm at the MAC 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive
Thanks,
Deborah Blair Aquatics Program Coordinator (405) 216-7655

More Pictures

Here is the link to the pictures from Saturdays game on 3/8/08. If you find a picture you would like to have simply click on the menu above the picture that says "all sizes" and download the one you would like. Enjoy.

Hank

http://www.flickr.com/gp/12376134@N06/F1VNN0

First Saturday of Games (Boys Program) March 1

Lacrosse Players and Fans!

Hope all involved had a great first game. The kids seemed really excited to start the season. If anyone took any action shots, please post them here on the blog!!!!!! We would love to see them.

Thanks--

Response to Edmnd Husky

Re: edmndhusky said... is it too late to sign up for edmond lacrosse?

I don't know how to respond to you directly so I will just post this on the blog and hope you see. I believe registration is now closed for the 2008 Spring season. You can call Edmond Parks and Recreation at (405) 359-4630 and confirm with them or contact Debbie Blair. She is the assisting program coordinator with Edmond Parks and Recreation. You can call Debbie at 216-7655 or email her at deborah.blair@edmondok.com.

Thanks for the inquiry.

Boys U11 and U15 Game Schedules

http://edmondok.com/docs/parks_and_recreation/recreation_programs/lacrosse_2008_game_schedule.pdf

Links to Boys & Girls Rules of the Game

http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/boys_rules.phtml

http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/girls_rules.phtml

www.uslacrosse.org has lots of great information if you want to learn more about the game. The links above provide general rules for both boys and girls lacrosse.

Parent Meeting 31 Jan 2008 -- Boys

The meeting went well. There was a good turnout. Coaches and teams were assigned. Next step is for coaches to contact players for first practice. It looks like we will have two high school (U18) teams, four (U15) teams, 3 (U11) teams. We should have some good competition. The U18 teams will play some out of town games TBD.

Sign ups were extended to Feb 8! Spread the word! Get your equipment!

Academy Sports is pretty well cleaned out. They will not be restocking. Your best bet is to order equipment online.

See you on the field!

HELP!!! NEED PLAYERS, COACHES, REFEREES!!!!

We only have 102 players (boys and girls) signed up as of yesterday! We had about 180 last year and we had hoped to grow quite a bit this year!

The deadline is Feb 8. Tell all your friends!


Has anyone seen the promotion spots on Cox channels or on the FOX station?

Buying Tips Girls

Girls Equipment

Mandatory:

Sticks must be sex appropriate.

Eye Guard.

The mouth piece must be a highly visible color.

No shoes with metal cleats.

Optional:

Nose Guard

Gloves

Where to buy:

sportsherway.com 10% discount with this code: TR011707

www.harrowsports.com No discount available.

Academy 2501 S Broadway, Edmond, OK No discount available.

Lacrosee Buying Tips

Boys Equipment

Mandatory:

Helmet- equipped with face mask, chin pad and a cupped four point chin strap. Prefereably white. No football/hockey helmets.

Stick- Must be sex appropriate

Shoulder Pads - No football shoulder pads.

Arm Pads - Elbow or Forearm

The cutting or altering of gloves is prohibited.

Athletic Supportor

Mouth Guard - The mouth piece must be a highly visible color.

No football/baseball shoes. No shoes with metal cleats.

Where to buy:

laxworld.com 10% discount using this code: OKEP

Academy, 2501 S Broadway, Edmond, OK No discount available

Below is a copy of the Announcement Letter from Edmond Parks & Recreation

Greeting to All returning Players & Parents!
The 2008 Lacrosse season registration has begun. We hope to see you on the field again this year. For your convenience you may register online. Go to edomdok.com and then RecExprees under the Recreation tab. Or we will be glad to take your registration over the phone or in person at the MAC.
We would also like to introduce Deborah Blair with the Parks & Recreation Department. She will be assisting program coordinator for the Lacrosse program this year. Please feel free to call on her anytime.
The City of Edmond Parks & Recreation Department wants to see this program grow and succeed. As you know we need to build the coach base for this to happen. Please consider becoming a lacrosse coach. The Edmond Parks & Recreation Department will provide the training Free of charge. Coach benefits and training include:
We will pay for the Level 1 Online course. ($25.00 value
Coaches Orientation scheduled for Jan 26, 2007 from 12 noon-3pm. We will meet at the Parks & Recreation Office, 2733 Marilyn Williams Dr., Edmond, OK in the Activity Room.
We will waive the participants fee for your child. ($40.00 value)
We will pay the OSBI check. ($15.00 value)
Contact Debbie Blair as soon as possible if you are willing to commit to the Edmond Lacrosse coaching team. You can call Debbie at 216-7655 or email her at deborah.blair@edmondok.com.
Right now practices are scheduled to begin: Boys – Feb. 4, 2007 – times TBA Girls – Feb. 21, 2007 – times TBA
Any comments, concerns or suggestions are greatly appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jim Bowlin, Edmond Parks & Recreation Director Deborah Blair, Lacrosse Program Coordinator
Parks & Recreation, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, Edmond, OK 73003. 359-4630

Lacrosse is coming! Lacrosse is coming!

If all the software implementation deadlines are met, registration will begin December 1, 2007. The current plan is after Dec 1 registration can be accomplished online at the Edmond Parks & Recreation website: http://online.activecommunities.com/edmondparks/Start/Start.asp?SCheck=419307161&SDT=39394.6718364583

Prior to registering with Edmond Parks & Recreation, all players must have a US Lacrosse member ID number. http://www.uslacrosse.org/

The dates for practices and games have not been finalized but we will post soon.

Let's PLAY!

End of Year Brunch!

coaches, players, families

We are going to have a make up "Brunch" to take the place of our rained our picnic. It will be this Saturday June 2 , at 10am at the large Pavillion north of the MAC building. ALL teams invited of course. THANK YOU.

Jim Bowlin

Cook out Postponed! We will let you know new date when we have one!

End of Season Picnic - Thursday - May 24 - 6PM

Players, coaches, parents, siblings, and distant relatives are invited to the 2007 Edmond Youth Lacrosse League End of Season Cookout & Awards. Food and drinks will be free.

Date: May 24, 6PM
Location: Mitch Park Picnic Pavilion north of the MAC Building

Bring your sticks if you want.

Thanks for a great season. We would really like to thank all the volunteer referees and coaches.

Hope to see everyone next season! Check back on the blog in the Fall for information about next season. Tell your friends.

Lacrosse Fundraiser -- Sonic Peeler Cards--$5

Please contact your coach or e-mail edmondlax@cox.net to purchase your Sonic Peeler Cards. Sonic Corporation donated these cards to our program.

If you are interested in purchasing the Edmond Lacrosse stickers, please contact Dave Lewis.

Pictures

If parents have "action pictures" of any games you would like to share, please e-mail them to me at edmondlax@cox.net.

Thanks Cheryl

ESPN College Lacrosse Men's Div I Schedule

NCAA Bracket Selection

May 12 & May 13
The NCAA selection committee released its bracket for this year's NCAA tournament.
Quarterfinals at Navy#1 Duke vs. Providence (Saturday, Noon)#8 North Carolina vs. Navy (Saturday, 5 p.m.)
Quarterfinals at Princeton#5 Albany vs. Loyola (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.)#4 Cornell vs. Towson (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)Quarterfinals at Princeton#6 Georgetown vs. Princeton (Sunday, Noon)#3 Johns Hopkins vs. Notre Dame (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.)Quarterfinals at Navy#7 Maryland vs. UMBC (Sunday, 7:30 p.m.)#2 Virginia vs. Delaware (Sunday, 5 p.m.)
All games will be broadcast live on ESPNU

Window Sticker Fundraiser

We now have Edmond Lacrosse window stickers for sale. They are 4" by 4" and go on the exterior of your window. They look great. They are $10 and all proceeds go back into our lax program. Buy one from me, or take some and sell them to your people. I'll make the rounds at the games this Sat.

Dave Lewis

US Lacrosse Code of Conduct

US LACROSSE AND THE POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE
Lacrosse is the oldest American game. Native Americans have played the game long before our colonies were settled. Through the sport of lacrosse, our Native Americans celebrated their spiritual values and highest ideals. Lacrosse has been played at the club and collegiate level since the late 1800’s.
In an effort to promote the purest and best values of the game, USL has partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance to promote positive coaching and good sportsmanship throughout the sport of lacrosse.
US Lacrosse has developed a “Code of Conduct,” to enhance the quality of participation and the development of a sense of community for all people and organizations involved with lacrosse. This code will help to encourage and foster the highest ideals and character traits in the players, coaches, parents, officials, spectators and fans involved with the sport of lacrosse. USL is committed to the preservation of the true meaning of “Honor the Game” for all those who enjoy the sport.
To fulfill this commitment, USL requires all players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators to sign and abide by a “Code of Conduct” that embodies basic common sense principles; demonstrates consideration of others; and projects a positive image to our youth as well as men and women of all ages participating in the sport.

THE CODE OF CONDUCT
Players, coaches, officials, parents, spectators and fans are to conduct themselves in a manner that “Honors the Game” and demonstrates respect to other players, coaches, officials, parents, spectators, and fans. In becoming a member of the lacrosse community an individual assumes certain obligations and responsibilities to the game of lacrosse and its participants. The essential elements in this “Code of Conduct” are HONESTY and INTEGRITY. Those who conduct themselves in a manner that reflects these elements will bring credit to the sport of lacrosse, themselves, their team and their organization. It is only through such conduct that our sport can continue to earn and maintain a positive image and make its full contribution to amateur sports in the United States and around the world. USL supports the following behaviors for those participating or involved in any way with USL in general. The following essentials elements of the “Code of Conduct” must be adhered to:

• Sportsmanship and teaching the concepts of fair play are essential to the game and must be taught at all levels and developed both at home and on the field during practices and games.
• The value of good sportsmanship, the concepts of fair play, or and the skills of the game should always be placed above winning.
• The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance.
• Coaches must always be aware of the tremendous influence they have on their players. They are to strive to be positive role models in dealing with young people, as well as adults.
• Coaches should always demonstrate positive behaviors and reinforcement toward players, parents, officials and spectators alike. Players should be specifically encouraged and positively reinforced by coaches to demonstrate respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators.
• Players should always demonstrate positive behaviors and respect toward teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents, spectators, and fans alike.
• Coaches, players, parents, spectators, and fans are expected to demonstrate the utmost respect for officials and reinforce that respect in his/her players. Coaches are also expected to educate their players as to the important role of the lacrosse official and to reinforce the ideal of respect for the official by his/her players.
• Grievances or misunderstandings between coaches, officials or any other parties involved with the sport should be communicated through the proper channels and procedures, never on or about the field of play in view of spectators or participants.
• Officials are professionals and are therefore expected to conduct themselves as such and in a manner that demonstrates total impartiality, courtesy and fairness to all parties.
• Spectators involved with the game must never permit anyone to openly or maliciously criticize badger, harass, or threaten an official, coach, player or opponent.
• Coaches must be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the rules of lacrosse, and should adhere to the rules in both the letter and the spirit of the game. Coaches should encourage and help to educate the players and spectators surrounding his/her program to develop a basic knowledge of the rules. Attempts to manipulate rules in an effort to take unfair advantage of an opponent, or to teach deliberate unsportsmanlike conduct, is considered unacceptable conduct.
• Eligibility requirements, at all levels of the game, must be followed. Rules and requirements such as age, previous level of participation, team transfers, etc, have been established to encourage and maximize participation, fair play and to promote safety.

March 31 Game Schedule

Location: Cheyenne Middle School 1271 w. Covell Road, 73003 (NW Corner of Covell & Kelly)

0900 - Boys Ages 7-9
0900 - Boys Ages 16-18
1015 - Boys Ages 13-15

1015 - Boys Grizzlies (Rossi) vs Pirates (Prebula) Ages 10-12
1130 - Boys Ages 16-18 (Not sure if this game will make--Check with Coaches--Josh/Brady)

1245 - Boys Titans (Cera) vs Grizzlies (Rossi) Ages 10-12

Location: Mitch Park (Field of Dreams)

1015 - Girls #2
1130 - Girls #1

Practice Locations

The fields we have been utilizing at Mitch Park are no longer available since baseball/softball seasons have begun.

Cheyenne Middle School fields can only be used for official Edmond Youth Lacrosse games. If these are used for anything other than games we will lose this site. Please no pick up lacrosse scrimmages.

The following fields will be available beginning Mar 12:

1. There is a patch of grass between Thomas Drive and the RR tracks just East of Edmond North High School. Jim Bowlin will have goals set up on this field for practice.

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=north+high+school&near=Edmond,+OK&radius=0.0&cid=35652778,-97477778,15010737686635095509&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

2. Open space north of the MAC building at Mitch Park. Grass is pretty thin but goals will be set out for your use. FYI - There may be soccer practices going on at the far end by the playground so do the best you can.

3. Field of Dreams outfield - Girls will use this on Tuesday nights and if they have any make up games on Thursdays. Please check with Dave Lewis before setting up your practices on this field.

LACROSSE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

For anyone interested in playing lacrosse or if you have children who want to play lacrosse the following is a list of equipment needed and the approximate prices:

Girls
Goggles (approx $45-$50)
Stick (approx $30-$40)
Ball (approx $3)
Equipment Sources
Mouth Guard (approx $1)
Boys
Helmet (approx $110)
Gloves (approx $35)
Shoulder Pads (approx $35)
Arm Pads (approx $28)
Stick (approx $33)
Ball (approx $3)
Mouth Guard (approx $1)
Athletic Supporter

Local Sources:
Academy Sports (Edmond, OK & South Oklahoma City)

Internet Sources:
http://www.laxworld.com/ (boys)
10% discount to Edmond Parks & Recreation players code “OKEP”
http://www.sportsherway.com/ (girls)
10% discount to Edmond Parks & Recreation players code “TR011707”

You can also Google “lacrosse equipment” and find many other online vendors.

Girls Lacrosse - New Field for Practice and Games

We will continue to practice and play games at Mitch Park, but we will move to a new field. We will practice and play on the "field of dreams." Look for the softball field with the golden ring around the outfield fence. You can access this field by using the parking lot for the baseball and softball complex. Just go one park entrance east of the entrace you usualy use and look for the golden fence. If you pull into the middle school parking lot, you have gone too far. I'll try to be out front to meet you and guide you to our new field.

Girls Lacrosse

Check this site often to see pictures and hear stories about the girls of Edmond Lacrosse. Also make sure you check in for the latest information concerning scheduled games and field location.

Congratulations and Thanks!

I would like to thank all of the volunteers that have gotten this league off of the ground. Until a few weeks ago I had never watched a Lacrosse game. WOW! The kids love it and I think I will once I understand what the heck is going on.

Thank you to all involved! Way to go!!

Hank Ewing

Schedule Changes

• Due to many scheduling conflicts with Spring Break, Mar 17 games will be rescheduled. We will notify coaches and post the new schedule as soon as finalized.
• Practices will continue at Mitch Park only until Mar 9. Will let you know where new practice fields will be ASAP.
• Also, Mar 10 games will not be played at Mitch Parks fields. Coaches will be told where their games will be played later this week.

• Please bear with us as we work to find new fields for practice and games.

First Official Games!

This is from the first 10-12 yr old boy's game on Feb 24. Hopefully some of the other parents have pictures to share.

KickOff Posting of Edmond Lacrosse Blog!

We will use this space to communicate Edmond Lacrosse happenings. We are volunteers for the Edmond Parks & Recreation Youth Lacrosse Program. This is not an official website. Check back soon for schedules, information on new field locations, practice times, and games.

Tom & Cheryl Prebula