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Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 17 January 2009

2009 U21 LA Development Team

Appointment of Executive Director
Lacrosse Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Garth Elliss to the position of Executive Director of the 2009 Lacrosse Australia Development Team. Read more...

Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 19 December 2008

2009 Lacrosse Australia U21 Development Team

Team's participation at ASPACs in doubt
Lacrosse Australia has been forced to consider withdrawing its entry of the proposed U21 Men?s Development Team, scheduled to participate in the 4th Asia Pacific Lacrosse Championship event in Korea during June 2009.

Failure to find and appoint a suitable person to the position of Executive Director to lead the team, leaves the participation of the team at the event in doubt.

January 15th 2009, has been set as the date a final decision will be made, and unless a suitable candidate to fill the position is found, Lacrosse Australia will be left with no alternative other than to advise the event organisers that the team from Australia will be withdrawn.

In a last appeal to attract suitable candidates to apply for the position, Lacrosse Australia makes this unfavourable announcement.

If there is a person or persons interested in rescuing the teams participation, allowing those players who have already registered their interest in trying out for the team, you are encouraged to contact the undersigned as a matter of urgency.

Australia was instrumental in the development of the bi-annual Asia Pacific Lacrosse Championship event, and it will be a disappointment to the growth and development of the game in our region, if the founders are forced to withdraw its team.

2012 Under 19 Australian Men's Lacrosse Team

Position Vacant – Executive Director
Lacrosse Australia is calling for applications for suitably qualified persons interested in being considered for the above position.

Australia will enter a team in the Under 19 World Lacrosse Championships, scheduled to be held in Finland during the month of July, 2012.

The role of Executive Director is the most senior position in our National Teams program, and although demanding, it is equally rewarding as you lead the team into a World Championship.

This appointment will follow an interview process during the first quarter of 2010, and we encourage those persons seeking to be involved at the highest level to apply.

Those interested should contact the undersigned in the first instance, to register their interest.

Allan Frederick
Director of Development
Lacrosse Australia
Phone: 08 8238 5061 (work)
0418 834 510 (mobile)
allan.frederick@leicon.com.au

Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 7 December 2008

2010 Australian Lacrosse Team

Executive Director appointment
Lacrosse Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Rod Sear to the position of Executive Director of the Australian Men’s Lacrosse team. Read more...

2009 ASPACs
8/12/08

An Executive Director is still being sought for the Australian Team to compete in the 2009 ASPACs in Korea in July. Anyone interested should contact Director Allan Frederick

Time is short and our young players deserve this opportunity for international exposure which cannot happen unless a management team is in place.

PRESS RELEASE | 2 December 2008

Opportunity to be part of Australian Lacrosse history

On 15 March 2007 a new company was incorporated to be the National Governing Body for the Unified Sport of Lacrosse in Australia.

The two year transition period for implementation of this Body is coming to an end and the first Annual General Meeting of Australian Lacrosse Association Limited will be held by Teleconference on Wednesday 10 December 2008.

This will be:

8pm for Eastern Time for the States of New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria;
7.30pm for Central Standard Time in South Australia;
7pm Queensland time;
6pm Western Australian time.

The Chairman of Australian Lacrosse Association limited David Fox advised today that it was possible for interested persons as well as the nominated State Proxy to be part of this history making event.

Advances in teleconferencing it will make it possible for next Wednesday’s teleconference AGM to be totally under the control of Australian Lacrosse Association and it is possible with prior arrangements for persons interested in the meeting to dial in to the conference for the cost of a local call.

Only delegates and Directors will be able to participate in the discussions but other interested people from the Lacrosse community will be able to listen in to the discussions and hear the progress of the meeting.

So that enough “lines” are booked for the conference it is necessary to register your interest to David Fox by email to dfox@dfoxca.net in advance and you will be emailed the number to call in your capital city along with a participant’s PIN number which you will need to activate your inclusion in the call.

David said that the meeting would be particularly of interest to members of State Boards and those that were responsible for the development of Lacrosse in each State.

The items for discussion will be limited to those on the Agenda which was circulated to Member States three weeks ago.

Item four on the Agenda will be the declaration by the returning officer of the results of the postal vote conducted to determine if the number of Directors should be increased from six to eight, and then the declaration of the successful candidates from the field of twelve that have stood for election.

This is a first for Lacrosse in opening up the AGM up to all interested persons.

David said that he hoped this teleconference would be the forerunner of scheduled teleconferences to discuss national Lacrosse matters on a regular basis and suggested that he saw Australian Lacrosse Association holding this type of discussion on a quarterly basis if there was sufficient the interest shown by the Lacrosse community and this meeting proved to be a success.

Register now
Interested persons are requested to pre register with David Fox at dfox@dfoxca.net by the close of business on Tuesday 9 December 2008 so that effective registration can be undertaken and your access PIN number emailed back to you in plenty of time for the Conference call.

You will need to give your State of domicile so that you are given the correct local number to call and at this stage only contact to Landlines are possible because of quality degeneration on mobiles Skype and VOIP phone connections.

Adelaide
2 December 2008

Further details contact David Fox dfox@dfoxca.net

2010 Australian Lacrosse Team—squad announced Read more…
3/11/08

Canadian player seeking coaching opportunities
13/10/08

Hi, my name is Clint Kostesky. I am from Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada.

I was recently talking with a friend of mine that attended Cornell University in the United States, he was telling me that his lacrosse team was approached by a representative from Australian lacrosse and they were looking for lacrosse coaches over there. I'm trying to find out more information about this. I was hoping you could possibly help me out with some information on who or how I could find out more about this.

I am also wondering if you accept import players into your leagues. I grew up playing both indoor and outdoor lacrosse and currently play Senior A lacrosse in Canada which is our highest level. I am looking into moving there and would like to stay with the game somehow either coaching or playing. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you very much
Clint Kostesky
ckostesky@gmail.com

Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 13 September 2008

2009 Lacrosse Australia Development Team

Coaching appointment
Lacrosse Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Buchanan to the position of Head Coach of the 2009 Lacrosse Australia Development Team. Read more...

15/8/08

2008 WALA Lacrosse Clinic

11 October 2008
UWA Hockey Stadium, McGillivray Road, Shenton Park
9am–4pm

Girls and boys 8–12 years | Boys 13–17 years | Beginners to experienced!

Register NOW! Download Registration Form (PDF, 876kb)

Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 11 August 2008

Australian Men’s Lacrosse Championships
Expression of interest for
2008 Lacrosse Australia President's Team
READ MORE…

Lacrosse Australia Competitions Bulletin
July 2008 issue

2010 Australian Men's Lacrosse Team
appointments READ MORE
16/7/08

Three lacrosse coach job openings
13/7/08

Kyle Hawkins, the Director of the men´s lacrosse programs in Hamburg, Germany and Amy Alvord, the Director of the women´s lacrosse programs in Hamburg, Germany are looking to fill three head lacrosse coaching positions. Two of these positions are head coaches of men´s programs and one is head coach of a women´s program.

Each position is a full time job and would include additional responsibilities such as building youth programs, recruiting, management of facilities and equipment and introductory courses on lacrosse based in the Hamburg Public School system.

All coaching is in English. German language skills are not necessary, but helpful. It is expected that the successful applicant will learn rudimentary German within the first year of employment.

Each position includes the following benefits:

All costs involved in moving, including airfare, shipping, visa, work permit, etc are fully covered.
Salary of € 1,500 per month after taxes (€ 2,485 per month before taxes)
Housing and utilities paid including individual apartment.
Apartment furnished by the club
Free health care, dental care
Two free round trip flights home per year (Summer and December)
30 days of paid vacation per year
Free German lessons
Contracts of at least one year, with some negotiability in length

Men´s program jobs begin August 20, 2008 or when filled.

Interviews will be conducted by phone, and then in person if qualified.

Applications (including resume and references) should be emailed to Kyle Hawkins (email below). Applications will be accepted until the positions are listed as filled our the team website (see below)

The Harvesthüder Tennis und Hockey Verein (HTHC) in Hamburg, Germany includes the Hamburg Warriors, a Lacrosse organization including Men´s, Women´s, youth boys´, youth girls´, and children´s lacrosse teams. It also fields competitive teams in Hockey, Tennis, American Football and other sports.

Germany fields national leagues in Men, Women, and Boys´ Youth divisions, and Hamburg won all three national championship titles in 2008. Germany hopes to field a Girls´ Youth division this upcoming year as well. There are nearly 35 men´s teams operating in Germany, and nearly 20 women´s teams. Hamburg fields 3 men´s teams, 2 women´s teams, and 3 youth teams with hopes of adding 3 more youth teams this fall.

All questions should be directed to Kyle Hawkins at Hawkins@hamburgwarriors.com or Amy Alvord at Amy@hamburgwarriors.com for the men or women positions respectively.

Please check the website, www.hamburgwarriors.com for some further information.

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LaxTube online video library
28/4/08

My name is Pete Martin. I played in AU for the Wanerro Chiefs in 2004 (WA). I now run a company called LaxTube.com which seeks to promote growth in our sport by showing quality game film from around the world.

I had such an amazing experience playing lacrosse in Australia that I wanted to take this opportunity to give back and offer to post any video from any of the leagues and at any age on our site.

Rosters for the U-17s can be included which would allow them to be recruited by the American College Coaches that use our site.

Please respond to me direct and let me know if you can send anything to us.

Pete Martin
National Director of Operations
www.LaxTube.com
pmartin@laxtube.com
(c)719-330-3376
"Be Part Of A Game Viewing Revolution"

Coaching opportunities sought in Australia
28/4/08

I'm currently in my second year of study of Coach Education and Sports Development at the University of Bath, England. Between June 2008 and September 2009 I have the opportunity to spend time on placement. I am keen to try and spend some of this time in Australia and coaching lacrosse.

I am currently building my portfolio for the ELA Level 2 Coaching Award, and have experience coaching with beginners and moderate players with my univeristy team.

Would it be possible to have some information on any coaching opportunities that may be available (primarily with children), opportunities for playing, and also a bit of information on lacrosse in Australia.

Thanks for any help you may be able to offer.
(Please contact Will Finlayson direct)

Regards
Will Finlayson
wbf20@bath.ac.uk

Lacrosse Australia Announcement | 21 April 2008

2010 Australian Men’s Lacrosse Team
Team Appointments Update

Allan Frederick, Director Development
Lacrosse Australia

Tournament games web-casting announced
21/4/2008 Read more...

Congratulations to young WA Lacrosse player, Jaden Mellick who was recently named 2008 WA Young Person of the Year. Read about Jaden's achievements at www.wala.com.au

USA player looking to play in Australia
19/3/08

The following request has been received by Lacrosse Australia. Please liaise directly with this young man if your club is interested in having him join your club for the forthcoming season. You may know of another club that could use his services. If so, please draw their attention to the article.

My son Bennett is in his Senior year as a defenseman on his Highschool Boys lacrosse team, CVU, here in Hinesburg Vermont, USA. www.cvuhs.org

As a junior he was named to the First team All State Div.I as a LSM. I have attached a letter from his Strength coach, (MWord, 36KB) Brent Wilson.

He is planning to take a year off before going to college and we are interested in the opportunity for him to play lacrosse in Australia. He is 17 years of age and was born on May 26th, 1990.

Please let us know if there are opportunities for him to play in a post highschool men's league or what your suggestion would be.

Thank you for your time.
Mike Dee
mikedee@deept.com
Tel: USA 802-425-4856