SACKVILLE-FALLRIVER WOLVES LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER-NOVEMBER 2007
From the President…
Although the final horn sounded back in July, lacrosse continues to be played in the board room of the Wolves Lacrosse Association. Plans are already being discussed for the 2008 season and early indications has exciting things happening next year. Our website newsletter will allow all our members to keep up to date on lacrosse news and information …so keep watching.
Firstly, on behalf of the Wolves Lacrosse membership, we would like to express our gratitude to all the team coaches for another fantastic season. Without your commitment and contribution we would not be able to provide a strong and successful program to our young athletes. A standing ovation for all your efforts.
The 2007 season was truly a remarkable year for our association and for lacrosse in our province. The success of the ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championships has generated tremendous interest in the sport. The Wolves executive were heavily involved in this legacy event as we were proud to host the Iroquois National team. The team held an open practice, mini clinic and autograph session at the Sackville Arena during their day off in the tournament. Special thanks to Tony Thomas and Pam Desrochers for organizing this event. Also the Wolves were double fortunate in that two of Team Canada’s star players Colin Doyle and Chris Driscoll took some time to help run a peewee club practice. Thanks to Amy Bragg for organizing this special time for her team.
The Wolves sent a Peewee Select and Bantam Select team to Saint John NB to participate in the Rip Tide Lacrosse Tournament. A good time by all and congratulations to our Bantam team on winning the Bantam division banner now on display at our arena. We hope to continue sending teams to this exciting event. A great start to the year which transpired to a great finish. Highlights from the 2007 season include: Novice Tier 2 Gold, Peewee Club Tier1 Silver, Bantam Select Gold, and Midget Club Tier 2 Gold. Congratulations to everyone involved.
The Wolves Lacrosse Association is a leader in promoting the sport of lacrosse and provides a quality program for all ages and emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship and passion for the game. Winning success is not only measured in championship trophies but whether our players embrace the game and enjoyed their year.
Yours in lacrosse
Steve Brown
President
Comments can be directed by mail to Wolves Lacrosse Association, 47 Laura Lee Lane, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C4B3.
Information on Metro Minor Lacrosse League go to; www.mmll.ca
Information on Lacrosse Nova Scotia go to: www.nslacrosse.com
LNS AGM…
Lacrosse Nova Scotia Society’s Annual General Meeting will take place Saturday December 8th, 2007 at the Saint Mary’s University Tower complex beginning at 9:00am. This will be followed by the Lacrosse Nova Scotia Society’s Annual Awards presentation from 2:30pm – 4:00pm with the presentation of the awards at 3:00pm. For planning purposes, if attending please RSVP to Brian at Adanac Lacrosse before November 30th,2007.
Wolves Recognition:
The Wolves Lacrosse Association has been nominated for Association of the Year. A pat on the back go to all our volunteers from executive board members to our coached whose enthusiasm and attitude bring positive results to our program …congratulations!!!
Other nominations include: Chance Contant (Tyke Player of Year), Cameron Valardo
(Novice Player of Year), Alex Chaulk (Peewee Player of Year), Zack Thomas (Bantam Player of Year), Mason Geldart (Midget Player of Year), Alex Keinapple ( JrB Player of Year), Matt Slaunwhite ( JrA Player of Year), and Amy Bragg ( Coach of Year). Best of luck…remember you all had fantastic season and the Wolves Lacrosse Association thank-you.
Child Fitness Tax Credit;
Did you know starting in 2007 you can claim a tax credit of up to $500.00 per child under the age of 16 just for registering them in a qualified physical activity program. For more info go to Canada Revenue Agency website www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fitness/
Registration Information;
Information on 2008 registration will appear on this page in early January, 2008. All participants from last season will receive a registration package in the mail shortly after posting. If you are new to the game or the area please feel free to contact our registar Brenda Larade at 865-6501
Countdown to lacrosse:
Time now November 24th,2007 12:10pm
Count to April 23rd,2008 5:00pm
Time Left 151 days
3 hours
48 minutes
Let’s play lacrosse…
The Sackville-Fall River Wolves Lacrosse Association in partnership with Sobeys will be collecting your grocery receipts from their stores. This fundraiser is for all age groups and will generate additional funds for special projects and or equipment without putting the burden financially on our members. Simply collect, save and drop off your receipts at our specially marked box at the Arena or give them to your coaches.
For more information contact Ellen Humphreys, Coordinator by telephone 861-1137 or e-mail rodh@accesswave.ca
2007 Newsletter from the President
