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Thank You To Players, Coaches and Parents For Another Great Season
Optimist Lacrosse congratulates players for another year of participation in America's original sport. As all you know by now, lacrosse is not for everyone: it is a physically challenging sport that requires dedication and toughness. We also thank the coaches and parents for your many hours of encouragement and support of our young men and women. You will find in the years ahead that the lacrosse community is extensive and shares a love for the game like no other sport. We will continue to keep you informed of fall and winter clinics and our participation in the Tr-States indoor winter league. Dey-Hon-Tshi-Gwa'-Ehs Thursday, June 11
Optimist Shirt Design Contest
Optimist Lacrosse announce its first shirt design contest. Winners get $100 towards a lacrosse purchase. Here are the details: T-Shirt design: Red background Must include on the front or back: "Be Optimistic, Play Lacrosse" Polo Shirt Red shirt suitable for coaches (and available to anyone else) with any logo that clearly indicates by words or symbols: Rose Tree, Media, Optimist and Lacrosse. It must be an original design and not copied from any Optimist hat, shirt or uniform. All entries must be received by July 31 at OptimistLax@aol.com or at 731 Farnum Road, Media, Pa. 19063. Friday, June 9
YOUNG WARRIORS CAMP FOR BOYS July 20-July 24
Optimist Youth Lacrosse is pleased to offer its camp for young players. No experience required. Staffed by Penncrest coaches and former players, this camp emphasizes the basics, including: Skill development Rules of the game Team tactic Game play More importantly, we seek to instill the respect, sportsmanship and responsibility that is imbedded in the great Native American heritage of Lacrosse, Americas First Sport BASIC INFORMATION The camp is open to boys entering grades 1-6. Exceptions may be made based on size or other considerations. The camp will run from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 9:00 am to 12 noon at Penncrest High School, 134 Barren Road, Media. The cost is $140.00. To register, mail in the Registration Form that can be downloaded from this website under "Handouts" or register online Some of the sessions will involve use of a hard ball and checking, appropriate to the age and size of players. The following equipment is required: stick helmet armpads shoulder pads gloves mouthpiece soccer style shoes Hockey equipment is acceptable. A limited supply of equipment is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis: A deposit is required on helmets. Sunday, June 7
Lacrosse Camp for Girls July 13-17
Tuition: $185 if registered by June 1 July 13- July 17 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Academy International, through Optimist Youth Lacrosse, offers a fun, challenging girls lacrosse program filled with positive reinforcement. Coached by a renowned American and International staff, players will learn new skills, develop effective teamwork, make new friends, and above all, have fun. Interactive teaching methods and enthusiastic coaches guarantee a superior lacrosse camp experience. Beginners are welcome. A lacrosse stick is required. For additional information on Academy International, go to: www.academyinternational.net.
Optimist Lacrosse Motto: HONOR THE GAME
Optimist Creed
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble
Message From Onondaga Redhawks
The Onondaga tribe is one of the six members of the Iroquois Nation. In 1994, Optimist Lacrosse players and families hosted Onondaga players in a weekend of friendly competition. The following Statement appears on their lacrosse website. It explains why lacrosse is more than just a game. Lacrosse is a game that has been played by the Onondagas and the Haudenosaunee people for countless centuries. The Onondagas consider the game to be a very spiritual game given to them by the Creator and is still played at Onondaga as a spiritual and healing game for the people. In the late 1800's at Onondaga, the Haudenosaunee prophet named Handsome Lake requested the game of lacrosse be played as one of his last wishes before he made his journey back to the Creator's land. The game was played in his honor and assisted him to fulfill his journey. The Onondagas call the game Dey-Hon-Tshi-Gwa'-Ehs which translated to mean, "they bump hips". The young people are told by the elders that the game is to be respected and to respect your opponent as they also have been given the gift to play the game. Players of all ages from Onondaga participate in an annual spiritual game. The game is played for the spiritual benefit of the Nation and for all those who play the game. The Onondagas have a long and proud tradition of playing the game and extend their hand to everyone to join them in preserving and playing the oldest team sport in North America, Dey-Hon-Tshi-Gwa'-Ehs |
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