Michigan Chapter of US Lacrosse

BOYS LACROSSE OFFICIALS TRAINING FOR 2009 SEASON

December 24th, 2008

Memorandum
To:             Prospective boy’s lacrosse officials
From:           Roger Pattee – Michigan Lacrosse Officials Association Trainer
Subject:        Boys Lacrosse Officiating Training Class
When:           Your choice of either Sunday January 18th or Sunday February 15th      
                All classes will be from 10:00 a.m.  to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Ultimate Soccer and All American Lacrosse facility on South Blvd. West of Opdyke
We are pleased to announce a training program for boy’s lacrosse consisting of class room activities, on field training and officiating, mentoring, and observation which will prepare you to become an official for the 2009 boy’s lacrosse season. The class room and field activities are an integral part in your progression as a lacrosse official and will be presented and supported by veteran lacrosse officials who are members of MichLOA. After you complete the class room training you will have an opportunity to gain valuable preseason field experience as you shadow a veteran official and later  you will be observed while you assist in officiating games yourself.  This mentoring, observation, and additional training will carry into the regular season as part of a continuing education process as you progress from middle school to high school games.  Rick Jackson, who assigns games at the middle school and high school level for those games in Southeastern Michigan will also participate in these activities. The one time cost for this extensive training is $35 and it includes all printed course materials and annual dues for Michigan Lacrosse Officials Association (”MichLOA”). MichLOA provides all of the in season training, mentoring and on field pre and regular season observation as a benefit to its members.
Upon completion of the class room course, you will have the ability to undertake on field training at All American Lacrosse during its off season indoor program. We are very fortunate that the off season private programs fully support MichLOA’s efforts and desire to train new officials and provide newer officials valuable on field experience.
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the area. You will have an opportunity to participate at all competitive levels of the game and enjoy a flexible schedule. Current officials come from a variety of backgrounds relative to experience as an official or with the game itself. The only true prerequisites are a willingness to prepare and participate, a good attitude, and a desire to give your best effort.
The first step is to fill out and forward the information below
Name:   _________________________________________________________________________________
Address:        _______________________________________________________________________________
E Mail:         _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:  Work:___________________ Home: _________________________ Cell: ______________________
Training date (choose one)      January 18th _______________            February 15th ___________________
You  must return this information to the address below, along with a check in the amount of $35 made payable to MichLOA. Registration for the January 18th class must be received by January 10th. Registration for the February 15th class must be received by February 5th. This will allow us to coordinate with the facility and forward you course material so that you can prepare for the course.
Please mail the personal information and check to:
Roger Pattee
31127 Hillbrook St
Livonia, MI 48152
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 313 737 1422. I look forward to seeing you at the training.
Roger Pattee
MichLOA Trainer


Rick Jackson
5742 Nightingale
Dearborn Heights
Michigan 48127
refereerick@gmail.com
Home 313 565 7449
Cell 313 402 7546

Youth Festival Tryouts

December 9th, 2008

The U13 and U15 boys and girls Michigan Select tryouts are set for the weekend of March 28th in three locations.
You must attend tryouts to be considered for the team. We will have a minimum of three practices before the event.
For more information click on www.uslacrosse.org and go to youth lacrosse or email boys: Owen at odblank@yahoo.com
or girls: Nickey at nicmart@aol.com.    For more information on this event, please click here.

December 9th, 2008

Click here for the news release on the Detroit Titans men’s lacrosse which just signed 15 played for the 2010 season. UDM’s inaugural 2009 season starts with a contest against 2008 NCAA Participant Ohio State on Sat., Feb. 7.

Men’s & Women’s Team Clinic- January 10, 2008

December 3rd, 2008

To find out more about the upcoming players clinic click here for girls and here for boys.

Coaching Education Program January 11, 2008

December 3rd, 2008

For more information on the upcoming coaches clinic, click here.

2009 US Lacrosse U-15 National Championship

November 24th, 2008

July 6-10, 2009 Cedar Lane Sports Park (Bel Air, Md.)
The 2009 US Lacrosse U-15 National Championship will be held at Cedar Lane Sports Park near Baltimore, Maryland. Sixty four teams (32 boys’, 32 girls’) representing the best in the country will compete through pool and bracket play, with the ultimate winner being crowned as the US Lacrosse U-15 National Champion.

Under US Lacrosse’s unparalleled event standards, the first ever U-15 national championship, amongst other things, will guarantee five full games for all teams on high quality grass and turf fields, ensure two certified officials for all games, emergency medical technicians and trainers on site, affordable entry fees and qualified and knowledgeable staff. Registration for this event opens December 10 on www.uslacrosse.org.

Michigan Youth/Middle School Lacrosse Scheduling and Strategy (boys’ and girls’)

November 21st, 2008

Michigan Youth Lacrosse Association (MYLA)

Organization & Scheduling Meeting

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Charting The Future of Youth Lacrosse In Michigan

You are encouraged to attend a meeting on Saturday December 6, 2008 to provide input to MYLA regarding youth lacrosse in Michigan.  You will also have the opportunity to begin to set up your game schedule for the spring season.  This meeting is for both boys and girls youth lacrosse programs.

The meeting will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Ultimate Soccer Arenas, 867 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341.

The primary purpose of the meeting is to solicit feedback on ways that we can improve the quality and growth of youth lacrosse. You will also be able to plan game calendars with other coaches.  There will be additional opportunities to schedule games before the season if necessary.

In the meantime, if there are issues of significance you feel should be addressed toward the objectives of growth and quality, please feel free to email them to uslm@skalaw.com.

US Lacrosse Michigan is committed to devoting the attention and resources necessary to make youth lacrosse the best that it can be for all.  The opportunity to move ahead with MYLA is a great one and we hope you will take the opportunity to participate in this most important event.

Pictures from the 7v7 Tournament held on 11.9.08

November 12th, 2008

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Above are some shots from the tournament. Anthony Kelly and KristenKjellman were both onsite.

7v7 Tournament Game Layout

November 6th, 2008

Click here for the Power Point presentation of the field designations.

7v7 Tournament Field Map

November 5th, 2008

Click here for the field map.