Welcome to the web site of Lacrosse SA - the peak body for men's, women's and junior lacrosse in South Australia. Don't forget to add this site to your favourites, and come back often! Field Lacrosse season for men, women and juniors runs between April and September. If you'd like to play, click on one the links above to be re-directed to a Club's web site. There are also various other competitions played almost year round.

Despite going into the game as undefeated minor premiers and hot favourites to take out their second successive State League Premiership, Brighton went down to Glenelg 16 - 10 in the Lacrosse SA Men's League State Grand Final played at Findon Oval today.
In tough conditions, the Brighton Bombers started well, slotting early goals, but Glenelg wiped off their early deficit, hit the lead and were not headed for the rest of the day.
Aaron Lawman, a late inclusion after returning from Melbourne for the game scored 6 goals for Glenelg, while Leigh Perham was Brighton's top scorer with 4.
The President's Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in the Grand Final went to Glenelg's US import Steve Grossi.

GLENELG 16 defeated BRIGHTON 10
Best Players
Glenelg : S Grossi, All
Brighton : B. Twiggs,Jar. Mackinnon, L. Perham,S. Gilbert, Jas. Mackinnon
Goal Throwers
Glenelg : A. Lawman 6, N. Morton 4, A. Hamilton, S. Robb 2,L. Keesing, S. Mortimer 1
Brighton : L. Perham 4, M. Mangan 2, A. Carter, T. Freeman, M. Fuss, W. McCutcheon 1
President's Medal :S. Grossi Glenelg

Women's DIVISION 2
NORTH ADELAIDE 7 d WOODVILLE 6
MVP : K. Harford, North Adelaide
Best Players
North Adelaide : J. Mahoney, E. Mamerow, H. Tucker, K. Piltz, K. Thomas
Woodville : M. Ewan, A. Berhendt, S. Adams, T. Chin, L. Feleppa
Goal Throwers
North Adelaide : H. Tucker 4, E. Mamerow 3
Woodville : M. Ewan, L. Otto 2, D. Hunter, M. Prior 1

Well done to all who showed their true lacrosse colours at Woodville Lacrosse Club today to brave the elements and support the game and their teams in unbelievable conditions.

See you all next week when the Men's Division 2, and Junior Boys and Girls play their Grand Finals.

Please note, the times of these Grand Finals are subject to change.

Men's Division 1
GLENELG SEAHAWKS 14 d BRIGHTON 10
MVP - M. Stilgoe Glenelg
Best Players
Glenelg : M. Stilgoe, P. White, P. Greenhalgh, J. Cluse, Al. Smith
Brighton : All played played well
Goal Throwers
Glenelg : P. Greenhalgh 4, P. Stilgoe 3, J. Cluse, C. Stevens 2, M. Kolen, A. Semmler, P. White 1
Brighton : A. Dallison, G. Ellis, E. Lok, Sc. Mackinnon 2, A. Hill, C. Terry 1

Women's Division 1
BRIGHTON 11 d GLENELG SEAHAWKS 3
MVP: S. Lane,Brighton
Best Players
Brighton : H. Wilson, S. Lane, C. Hack, C. Dale, C. Hutchinson
Glenelg : M. Braddock, L. Wagner, G. Bevan, H. Mudge, T. Wissell
Goal Throwers
Brighton : C. Dale 3, S. Appleton, C. Hutchinson 2, K. Bailey, C. Conaghty, C. Hack, A.Jones 1
Glenelg : G. Bevan, K Sheidow, P. St.Clair 1

Due to the current and forecast weather conditions having a severe impact on the condition of fields at Woodville Lacrosse Club (indeed any club) and the subsequent potential threat to player safety, and to the ongoing condition of the fields, some of tomorrow's Grand Finals have been postponed until the following Saturday (11/9/2010).

Tomorrow - 4/9/2010 @ Woodville - times as scheduled
MSL - Field 1
MD1 - Field 2
WD 1 - Field 3
WD 2 - Field 3

Next Saturday - 11/9/2010 @ Woodville (tbc) - times to be confirmed
Men's Div 2
Junior boys and Girls - including Under 18 Boys and Girls

A very unfortunate circumstance, and again this decision has been made on the basis of safety of players and condition of field and best interests of the game. We have liaised with Competition Directors, League Coaches and the Woodville Lacrosse Club, and waited for the latest weather forecast from BOM.

As I write there is thunder and lightning and very heavy rain here at Glenelg, and the forecast is that this may continue.

Please help spread the word.

Helen Lewis
Executive Officer

Good luck to all players, coaches, managers, scorers, officials and supporters. Enjoy the last day of lacrosse for season 2010.

Kids! Enjoy the Bouncy Castle and Face Painting!

Please note there will be a admission fee the Grand Finals this Saturday.

Under 17s : Free
Adults :
Before 11.00am : Gold Coin donation
After 11.00am : $5
Participating Players and Officials and LSA Life Members : complimentary.

Please note, it is not permitted to take alcohol in to the grounds. Please respect this and the volunteers on the gate - eskies will be inspected.

Barbecue, canteen and bar available.

The times for Saturday's Grand Finals have been updated.

National Championship
Melbourne, 3 October to 9 October 2010

Next Training
o Wednesday 1st September, Glenelg lacrosse Club @ 6.30 pm

Rising Stars is Lacrosse SA's State and Zone team travel partner, and we are delighted to announce that Rising Stars has taken up the naming rights sponsorship for the upcoming Under 15 Tournament, which will be known as

2010 ALA Rising Stars Under 15 Tournament.

Rising Stars launches its new look website today. The new site features a more interactive design, and gives the user informative details of its current business functions. Managing Director, Tony Lazaro is excited about the launch of the new website, "we've had websites designed by professionals in the past, but this time we turned to our staff for inspiration and they have delivered with top honours."

Inntroducing Sport Jet
In conjunction with the launch of the Rising Stars website, the new online sports booking engine, Sport Jet will also be fully functional as of today.

Brighton v Glenelg

Final Score

Brighton 23 d Glenelg 8

3/4 Time

Brighton 18 v Glenelg 8

Half time

Brighton 14 v Glenelg 4

Photo courtesy of SA Sports Images www.sasportsimages.com

In a spirited preliminary final fightback at Patterson Reserve, Glenelg defeated ETP by the barest of margins to win their way into the Men's State League Lacrosse Grand Final.

The boys from the Bay were 7-2 down at half time, but a strong five goal third quarter, and four goals in the last, got them over the line by one goal. It was the second year of preliminary heartbreak for ETP who went down to Woodville in the Preliminary Final last season. The Redwing boys were only able to score 3 times in the last half.

Young guns Luke Keesing and Nigel Morton led the scoring for Glenelg with four and three goals respectively, while US import Tyler Cassell scored 6 for ETP.

Glenelg take on the undefeated minor premiers Brighton in next Saturday's Grand Final at Woodville Lacrosse Club, Findon Oval.

Congratulations to Mel Williams of the Brighton Lacrosse Club who was awarded the President's Medal as the Best and Fairest Player in the Women's State League Grand Final played at Finsbury Lacrosse Field tonight.

Brighton ran out winners over Glenelg 23 - 8.

Thank you to Graham Hobbs and the Eureka Group - sponsors of the Women's State League Competition.

Photo courtesy of SA Sports Images www.sasportsimages.com

At Glenelg last weekend - put in the wrong bag by mistake.

The Shaft STXG22 is a gold colour the head is an STX revolver with black mesh.

If it may be yours, please contact the office

Selection letters were posted last Tuesday.
If yo have not received yours, please contact Lynton Arscott

First team training - this Sunday 29/8 at 2pm at Brighton.
If unable to attend contact Lynton Arscott on 0411 675 621 Thanks.

This is a "one-off" stick and will be readily identifiable.

Seven Series 2 Signature Xen Stick - black & green

Believed to have been lost as Park 25 before the school holidays.

If you have any ideas as to its whereabouts, please contact Trish Adams at Velocity Lacrosse.
trish@velocitylacrosse.com.au

Please note the times for Matches on Grand Final Day - September 4th @ Woodville Lacrosse Club will adjusted asap.

The Women's State League Final will be played at 7.30pm this Saturday night, at Finsbury Lacrosse Field, Finsbury Reserve (WTLC).

Brighton v Glenelg

Admission : Adults $5
Under 17s, participating players and officials, LSA Life Members, complimentary.

Please note under liquor licensing laws, it is not permitted to take alcohol into the ground. BBQ Bar and canteen will be available.

Anybody lose an SD camera card at Barratt Reserve today?

Contact the office - 8355 3350

The last trial for the team will be next Sunday August 22nd., 11.00am at Brighton Lacrosse Club.

The team will be picked following this trial

For further information please contact Coach Peter Mathwin on 0429 553 373

The following "Unsporting Behaviour Policy" was endorsed by the Board of Lacrosse SA at the Board Meeting of 16//8/2010.

This gives authority to Referees and Umpires to penalise unsporting behaviour by all game participants and supporters and spectators.

It can also be downloaded from Forms and Downloads - LSA Policies.

The "Night of Champions" will be held on Friday September 10th @ Morphetville Junction - Anzac Highway.

6.30 arrival for 7pm sit down.

Each Club will be allocated 10 tickets @ $36pp

See your Club Secretary for bookings.

On the 11th August a John Hopkins special addition Tilt 2 stick was left at Finsbury Reserve for collection by its owner.

Unfortunately it appears to have gone walkabout. If you have seen it, or have any information, please contact the LSA Office

Congratulations to Brighton who won their way into the 2010 Grand Final, with a 20 - 10 victory over Glenelg in the second semi final played at Finsbury Lacrosse Field tonight.

In the first Semi Final, Burnside defeated Wilderness 16 - 12.

Preliminary Final : 8.30pm Saturday 21st August @ Finsbury Lacrosse Field : Gleneleg v Burnside.

Grand Final : 7.30pm Saturday 28th August @ Finsbury Lacrosse Field : Brighton v ?????

Special Congratulations to Glenelg Seahawks who finished top of the ladder in the Under 11 Girl's Competition.

Also to Sturt and Brighton Mustangs who finished equal on top of the ladder inthe boy's comp. Both teams were awarded the "premiership."

Congratulations to all Under 8 and Under 11 players, and to the Coaches, Managers, Scorers, Families and Supporters on another great season.

I am very pleased to be able to announce that Lacrosse Victoria have advised that the venue for the 2010 Senior Men's & Women's Championships 3 - 9 October 2010 will be as follows :

Footscray Hockey Centre, located at Mc.Ivor Reserve,
Fogarty Avenue, Yarraville
Melways reference map 41 - 11G

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration
ALA
www.lacrosse.com.au
vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

On behalf of ALA it gives me great pleasure to announce that Meg Barnet has been appointed to the position of Team Doctor to the Under 19 Australian Women's Team 2011.

The addition of Meg in this role to the existing Team Staff will be of great value to the Team and ALA congratulates Meg on this appointment.

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration ALA
www.lacrosse.com.au
vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

Need to get your lacrosse gear organised for the Finals?

Velocity Lacrosse (Trish Adams and Mark Mangan) is right on target!

32b Dew Street Thebarton
0431 313 042
trish@velocitylax.com.au
www.velocitylax.com.au

Gold Sponsors of Lacrosse SA

Further to the appointment of Mark Mangan, as Head Coach, ALA is pleased to advise that applications are now being called for the remaining Staff positions to the Under 19 Men's Australian Team 2012.
The following positions are now open:
Assistant Coach x 2
General Manager (Administration)
Manager (Operations)
Finance Manager
Strength & Conditioning Coach

Sunday 8 August at 10 am Glenelg Lacrosse Club
Sunday 15 August at ETP Lacrosse Club

The team will be selected following these trials

State team training on Thursday 9 September at 6.30 pm at Glenelg lacrosse club.

The 2010 ALA Senior Men's Lacrosse Championship (combined with the Senior Women's Championship) is being held in Melbourne, Sunday 3rd - Saturday 9th October

Senior SA State Team Structure
Head Coach: Konrad Frankee (Selector) Mobile: 0438 100 965 Defensive Coach: Robert Lawson (Selector) Mobile: 0416 197 099
Bench Coach & Support: Tim Mildren (Selector) Mobile: 0407 618 185
Coaches Support: Dave Arthur (Selector) Mobile: 0402 855 652
Team Manager: Mick Guerin Mobile: 0412 834 775

The Under 15 Eastern Reds Boy's Team to compete in the National Tournament, September 25th (note day earlier start) - October 1st @ LSA Headquarters - Barratt Reserve has been selected. Letters will be posted to all players - selected and otherwise, next week.

Please contact Coach Brian Bartlett for more information
0412 166 468

Lacrosse SA is pleased to announce the venues for the 2010 Major Round

Semi Finals - 21/8/2010
Women's and Girls (except for State League): Park 25
Men's and Boy's : Glenelg Lacrosse Club

Preliminary Finals
All(except for Women's State League): ETP Lacrosse Club

Grand Finals
All(except for Women's State League): Woodville Lacrosse Club

Please note the times of all finals games are subject to confirmation.

At this stage we do not have a Coach for the Senior Women's State Team, so it is unlikely that we will be sending a team to the Championship (Melbourne, Sunday 3rd - Saturday 9th October).

Please contact Coaching Director Lynton Arscott IMMEDIATELY if you are interested in this position. The only cost to the Coach (and Manager) is any clothing ordered and minor incidentals.

Lacrosse SA Director, Coaching
Lynton Arscott
Phone : 0411 675 621
Email : coachingdirector@lacrossesa.com.au

Bronze Medal at the World Championships - Great work Sharks!

Australia 16 d Japan 9

USA 12 d Canada 10 for Gold Medal.

Congratulations to Leigh Perham on his selection in the Championship All Stars Team - the only non US or Candadian player to be selected!

The Australian Indoor Squad has been listed on the ALA web site - www.lacrosse.com.au - Australian Men - Indoor Men 2011

ALA is very pleased to advise that the following positions for the Men's Indoor 2011 Team have been filled. The following people have been appointed -

Jane Edwards - Financial Coordinator
Jeff Williams - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Paul Clough - Manager (Operations)
Rob MacDougall - Assistant Coach,
Brent Matthews - Assistant Coach

Ric Benedierks, Head Coach, welcomes these people to his Team Staff in the lead up to the 2011 FIL Indoor Championship.

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration
ALA
www.lacrosse.com.au
vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

Please be advised of the following timelines:

1 August
Team Staff positions will be advertised, with position descriptions to be available from this date from ALA Director of Administration

6 September
Closing date for application to positions

7 - 12 September
Applicants shortlisted and interviews organised

20 -26 September
Interviews conducted

1 October
Announcement of appointments.

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration
ALA
www.lacrosse.com.au
vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

Saturday 23rd, April 2011 - to Saturday 30th, April 2011
This event will be held in Melbourne, Victoria.

Manchester, England

For more information :
http://www.2010worldlacrosse.com/

my.sportingpulse.com/sharks


Day 10- 24th July

Finals Day:

Gold Medal Game: United States 12 d Canada 10
Bronze Medal Game: Australia 16 d Japan 9
England 14 d Germany 9

Day 9- 23rd July

France 10 d Argentina 8
Korea 12 d Denmark 10
Switzerland 2 d Norway
Austria 9 d Hong Kong 8
New Zealand 23 d Spain 5
Italy 13 d Latvia 8
Slovakia 12 d Bermuda 7
Czech Republic 21 d Poland 3
Ireland 15 d Sweden 8
Wales 10 d Finland 5
Scotland 11 d Netherlands

2010 Australian Lacrosse Association
Under 15 Girl's National Tournament
September 25th - October 1st, Adelaide - Note day earlier start

Red Storm Team will be selected from the following clubs-
Brighton, Sturt, Burnside, ETP

Red Storm Trials are as follows-
Sun 18th July at Brighton Lacrosse Club
2.00 - 4.00pm
Wed 21st July at Sturt Lacrosse Club (TBC)
6.00 - 8.00pm
Sun 25th July at Burnside Lacrosse Club (TBC)
2.00 - 4.00pm

Please bring your stick, cleats, mouth guard, drink bottle, light and dark training top and a rain jacket. Goalkeepers please bring goal and field stick.
All, please bring your completed Registration of Interest form, Medical form and a positive
attitude!!


For more information please contact
Coach Stacey Appleton on 0417 869 685

The 2010 Night of Champions Presentation Dinner will be held on Friday September 10th at Morphetville Junction, Anzac Highway.

Put this date in your diary now!

Lacrosse SA Headquarters (Barratt Reserve), Saturday September 25th - Friday October 1st.

This will be a Lacrosse SA managed event with opportunities for clubs and individiuals to take on particular roles/tasks.

A list of positions will be published soon. There will be roles/tasks which could be undertaken by individuals, and by clubs. If you'd like to get involved please register your interest with the LSA office.

Do we play at the right location?

Should we consider another day or alternative time slot?

How can we make the game more accessible and therefore more attractive to players?

Director of Development David Swaine is heading up a committee to review these and many other questions about our women's and junior competitions and make recommendations for the future

The closing date for player applications to the Indoor 2011 Squad has been extended to Friday 9 July 2010.

The direct link to the application form on the ALA website is -
http://www.sportingpulse.com/get_file.cgi?id=860601

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration
ALA

Can also be downloaded from Forms and Downloads

After a rigorous and innovative selection process, chaired by Jenny Williams (past Australian player and World Cup 1997 Women's Head Coach), the ALA has much pleasure in announcing that Ric Benedierks has been appointed as Head Coach for the Indoor Australian Men's Team 2011.

ALA is also calling for player applications to the Indoor Australian Men's Squad 2011. Applications close on 25 June 2010 with announcements on 5 July 2010.

As well as a good number of South Aussies in the Aussie Sharks Team to compete in the World Cup in July, we will also have a significant contingent of Referees in Manchester.

Congratulations and well done to Referees David Campbell, Michael Goudie, Jonathon Kiploks and Mark Polden, and Assessors Dennis Mulroney and David Eyre. A great achievement. Good luck in Manchester!

If you'd like to participate in our school clinic program, please contact Marilyn or Kate at the Lacrosse SA office - 8355 3350. If you want to run lacrosse lessons yourself, you can download Lesson Plans from "Forms and Downloads" (menu on the left).

Congratulations to Baylee Wright (Brighton) and Shane Gilbert (Brighton) who were judged the Velocity Lacrosse Most Valuable Players in the Women's and Men's Australian Club Championship games at Finsbury Reserve today.

Thank you to Trish Adams and Mark Mangan from Velocity Lacrosse for their sponsorship of these awards.

Velocity Lacrosse - right on target for all your lacrosse needs.
32B Dew St,
Thebarton SA 5031
Ph 81520670
Fax 81520870
Email trish@velocitylax.com.au
www.velocitylax.com.au
Mobile 0431313042

Congratulations to the Brighton women - Australian Club Champions 2009 and 2010.

Brighton 17 d Wembley 9

Thank you to the Eureka Group for their support of the ACC

Women's Game 1
Wembley 17 v Burnside 11

Women's Game 2
Brighton 18 v Footscray 11

2.30pm Men's Championship Game
Brighton 14 d Williamstown 10

5.00pm Women's Championship Game
Brighton 17 d Wembley 9

The ACC is proudly sponsored by the Eureka Group.

After Championship function at Tattersall's Hotel, 17 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Next year we will be celebrating 50 years of Women's Lacrosse in SA, with some functions and the National Senior Women's Championship.

Were you playing/officiating/administering/watching back in 1961?

Would you like to be on the organising committee to celebrate this anniversary?

Would you like to be on the mailing list to receive information about the celebrations?

Yes to any or all of the above?

Please contact Women's Competition Director Judy Evans - womenscompdirector@lacrossesa.com.au or 0418 788 816

The U/15 Western Reds Tournament Team will be selected following a schedule of selection trials, and will then compete in the 2010 U/15 Tournament.

Dates: Sunday 26th Sept. to Friday 1st Oct. 2010
Venue: Barratt Reserve (LSA Headquarters/Glenelg Lacrosse Club) West Beach.

All players intending to trial for selection, are required to complete the aplication form available from Forms and Downloads and return to,
coachingdirector@lacrossesa.com.au
Closing date: 21st June 2010

After a rigorous and innovative selection process, chaired by Jenny Williams (past Australian player and Head Coach), the ALA has much pleasure in announcing that Mark Mangan has been appointed as Head Coach for the Under19 Australian Men's Team 2012.

ALA will shortly be calling for applications for remaining staff positions, as well as providing information regarding squad applications.

All of the above information is also available on the ALA website www.lacrosse.com.au

For further queries, please contact vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

Vivienne Parker-White
Director of Administration
ALA
www.lacrosse.com.au
vivienne.j@hotkey.net.au

Lacrosse Sa is pleased to announce the following Coaching/Management appointments for 2010

State Men - "SA Reds" : Konrad Frankee Coach
Asst. Coach Henry Lawson
U/19 Mens - "U19 Reds": Keith Little
U/15 Boys Western Reds: Lynton Arscott
U/15 Girls Lightning: Coach Andrew Young
Congratulations and thank you to these people. We wish them all the best in these positions.

See separate story for vacant coaching positions.

Funding Workshops - May 2010
Is your club a sport or active recreation organisation?
Is your club looking for funding?
The Active Club Program provides financial assistance to eligible sport or active recreation organisations to provide active recreation and sport programs and services in the community.
There are three Active Club Program funding categories:
Programs and equipment
Facilities
Youth At Risk

Further to the appointment of Head Coach, Trish Adams, it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Carly Hack to the position of Team Manager to the 2011 U19 Australian Women's Team.

In addition,
Mark Smyth as Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sue McSolvin as Assistant Coach
Jen Adams as Assistant Coach

This Team will compete in the 2011 U19 FIL World Championship in Germany.

Vivienne Parker-White, Director of Administration, ALA

Play by the Rules provides information and online learning for community sport and recreation on how to:

* prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse, and
* develop inclusive and welcoming environments for participation.

Play by the Rules is a unique partnership between the Australian Sports Commission, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, all state and territory sport and recreation and anti-discrimination agencies and the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian.

Go to www.playbytherules.net.au for more information.

The Wakefield Sports Clinic is open all weekend during winter - the opening hours are:
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

For fast, cost-effective Sports Casualty treatment, make sure you attend the Wakefield Sports Clinic, next to Hudson's coffee, west of the Wakefield Hospital entrance. Don't wait in line at the hospital emergency room, walk straight into the Wakefield Sports Clinic where sports experts can deal with your problem on the spot. Ask your trainer - or the Clinic - for a referral pad.
If you have any problems, call us on 8232 5833

The new LSA Member Protection Policy, which incorporates Child Protection, requires that all Clubs identify all positions in which the appointed person could reasonably be deemed to need a National Police Check, and to ensure that the appointed person undertakes a Police Check and does the relevent on-line Play by the Rules Course.
This would include all positions where there is regular contact with under age boys and girls, eg coaches, managers and trainers.

For any queries about the Member Protection Policy, please contact Junior Competition Director Nathan Aston - 0420 304 599 or naston@apisa.com.au

The LSA Junior Lacrosse rules on the web have been updated - select forms and downloads from the menu on the left.
Boy's Rules
Boy's Rules - variations
Girl's Rules - U18/U15
Girl's Rules - U13
Under 11 Rules - Girls and Boys
Under 8 Rules - Girls and Boys

For any queries or clarifications, please contact Junior Competition Director
Nathan Aston
Phone 0403 820 498
email naston@apisa.com.au

This policy is now available for downloading from "Forms and Downloads"

Certified Practising Accountants and Business Advisers

For accounting, taxation and business advice, contact Alan Carr or Warren Hobbs. Phone 8179 1111 or email shd@shd.com.au. 83 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034

The following has been received from Anne Kingston

The Warrior Amonte has not been approved for International use, is approved in the USA only. It is illegal for nationals and world cup.

This information has been received from Annie Kingston

Although deBeer states on its website that the Essence head and the TOS bent shaft are legal for the IFWLA game, they have not been approved by the RIH Lab. The head with the shaft attached does not meet IFWLA Crosse specifications nor does the IFWLA rule currently allow bent shafts.

The deBeer Essence is NOT LEGAL for IFWLA play! there are problems with both the head and shaft; the first being that the shaft is currently bent and not legal according to IFWLA rules.

Only the old Apex and Impulse are currently legal for IFWLA play. The STX head with the bent shaft is not legal either.

Most players would be aware that an STX player recently suffered a significant eye injury when hit by a ball during a game.

Players are advised that the wearing of appropriate head gear is permissible in all women's and girl's grades. The American style Eye Goggles are available from STX Australia, and Auslax - please refer to the sponsor's page for contact details.

The women's committee is currently working on a more formal policy to deal with this, and researching the availability and suitability of various helmets. This will be released as soon as possible.

You are reminded that unless wearing a helmet which protects the mouth, the wearing of mouthguards is compulsory in the Under 13/15/17 Girls and in all Women's Grades, and highly recommended in the Under 11 Boys and Girls.

Please refer to the sponsor's page for information about mouthguards from Peformance Mouthguards.

The Office of Lacrosse SA will be closed from December 23rd until January 12th. Compliments of the Season to you all.

The normal office hours of Lacrosse SA at West Beach are :
10am - 4pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
This may vary from time to time, so please ring before calling in.
Email is monitored 24/7 and you may contact me on my mobile (0418 891 901) if the matter is urgent.
Helen Lewis
Executive Officer

Teachers - you can now download lacrosse lesson plans from this web site.

Select forms and dowloads on the menu on the left.

These have been prepared by Lacrosse SA Development Officer Trish Adams. Should you want a clinic at your school, please contact Trish on 0401 238 133.

A new site containing resources for new coaches and officials, as well as resource information for clubs to attract and retain coaches and officials.

Australian Sports Commission
http://www.ausport.gov.au/coachofficial/tools/index.asp

A list of WLA approved sticks can be viewed and downloaded from this site. Click on forms and donwloads from the menu on the left.