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PRACTICE CHANGE
11/5/20082:10:32 PM Link | | Add comment
Starting on Nov. 12th practice will start at 5pm and end at 6:15.
Thanks, Coach Evan
Alumni Game Reminder-November 29th
11/2/20081:12:30 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Calendar, Event
Based on initial feedback to the invitations we sent to our current players and to our Alumni, we hope we will have enough players to continue wih our plans to schedule an Alumni game for Saturday morning, November 29 starting at 10:00 am. Bruno Ierullo and Denise Suniga are currently working on finalizing our plans. Please check this website periodically for the most recent updates. Westwood High School Lacrosse Alumni interested in playing in this year's game, should CLICK HERE to submit your RSVP to our Alumni committee. Current Westwood Lacrosse players interested in participating, click on the current player tab to RSVP. CURRENT PLAYER RSVP.
SAT and ACT Dates
11/2/200811:10:16 AM Link | | Add comment
This message is especially pertinent to parents of juniors, but there are some more widely applicable items here. If you son will be taking the SAT or ACT later this year, we have listed the dates below along with a cross reference to our current lacrosse schedule.
Remaining SAT testing dates this year are 12/6, 1/24, 3/14, 5/2, and 6/6. There are possible conflicts with some of these dates vs. lacrosse. 12/6 is Longhorn Shootout. 3/14 is the first Saturday of spring break. (We do not plan to schedule any lacrosse events that day.) 5/2 is the first weekend of district playoffs.
Remaining ACT testing dates are 12/13, 2/7, 4/4, and 6/13. On 2/7 there is a scheduled D1/JV game vs. Stony Point. 4/4 is a D1/JV game vs. Westlake (evening game). 6/13 is the weekend of the University of Denver team camp in Denver. This is relevant to those who play on summer travel teams (optional).
Update from Kent Jones on Spring Break
11/2/200811:01:58 AM Link | | Add comment
During registration, we asked if families would be interested in participating in a spring break lacrosse trip. We investigated playing in southern California, but found that we would not be allowed to play against the state-sanctioned California teams. We also investigated other options including traveling to Orlando to play at the Disney Sports Complex. This initially seemed feasible. Unfortunately, with the current state of the economy, additional families have declined interest. Currently the coaches feel that we would not be able to field a representative, competitive team. As such, we have suspended further planning for spring break.
Notify Coach if Missing a Practice
10/21/20089:20:29 AM Link | | Add comment
Until teams are assigned, please contact Coach Evan Whelchel at evan.whelchel@gmail.com if a practice will be missed. Practice is mandatory for all players not involved in another sport. All coaches email addresses are listed under the "Our Team" tab under "Coaches".
REMINDER: The University of Denver clinic is this Saturday, October 25
10/20/20081:56:04 PM Link | | Add comment
Please register as soon as you can. Practice on Saturday has been cancelled due to the clinic.
When: Saturday, October 25th
Middle School 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
High School 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:
Canyon Vista Middle School
Cost: $60.002 Practices Cancelled
10/15/20087:00:27 AM Link | | Add comment
The following 2 Saturday practices have been cancelled.
- Saturday -Oct 25 (U.of Denver Clinic)
- Saturday- Nov 1 (Car Wash)
Used Lacrosse Equipmnet
10/15/20086:46:55 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Calendar, Event
Saturday, November 1 from 11 am to Noon at the Carwash
We have received numerous requests from parents interested in purchasing used lacrosse equipment. In response to these requests we are encouraging parents-players who have used equipment that they would like to sell to bring their gear to our car wash between 11 am and Noon on Saturday, November 1. We will designate an area on the sidewalk or in the parking lot near our car wash for parents-players selling equipment. Each parent-player selling equipment is encouraged to bring a small chair or table to display your gear for sale. Each family selling equipment is responsbile for selling your own gear. If you have equipment to sell, please plan on displaying your gear starting at 11 am and staying until Noon or until you sell your stuff. If you are looking for used lacrosse equipment, come visit our carwash between 11 and noon on Saturday, November 1.University of Denver Clinic -Canyon Vista Oct 25th
10/13/200812:17:44 PM Link | | Add comment
We are working with the coaching staff of the University of Denver (a very good Division 1 College Program) on hosting a clinic on October 25. We will be cancelling practice that day in order to encourage the boys to attend. I can guarantee you it will be well worth it. I have worked with Coach Torpey in the past and he puts on an aboslutely fantastic clinic. For those of you who are new to the program, I rarely recommend camps and clinics... this is one I strongly encourage the boys to sign up for, althought it is not mandatory, it is a rare opportunity. The details are below:
When Saturday Ocotober 25th:
Middle School 10 am - 1:00 pm
High School 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:
Canyon Vista Middle School
Cost: $60.00
Link for Registration:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1644706
or CLICK HERE TO REGISTERThanks - Coach Evan
Car Wash -Sat Nov 1st - Please RSVP
10/12/20085:21:05 PM Link | | Add comment
The Westwood Lacrosse Annual Car Wash fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, from 9 am to 3 pm at Walmart located at 620 and 183. Our normal Saturday team practice will be cancelled to allow all players to help at the car wash. Each player is expected to volunteer for one of the 3 hour shifts to help. Although players can select either shift to accommodate your schedule, we would like to encourage Freshman and Juniors to sign up for the morning shift (from 9 to Noon) and Sophomores and Seniors to sign up for the afternoon shift (from Noon to 3 pm).
Please RSVP to Teresa Knavel at tknavel@austin.rr.com or Lynn Morenz at mmorenz@austin.rr.com. Please make sure to include your son's name and which shift he plans to volunteer to help. If your son is unable to help at the car wash, please notiffy Lynn or Theresa. We look forward to working with our players to help with this important fundraising event. See you on November 1st at Walmart!Safety Reminders
9/29/200811:36:02 PM Link | | Add comment
As we start another lacrosse season, we would like to ask each parent to cover the following with your son.- We are guests at Canyon Vista
- Drive safe and SLOW in the parking lot
- Do not park along the sidewalk
- Players should stay on the sidewalk until CVMS football leaves the field
- Do not warm up until practice starts
- Drive safe and slow in the parking lot
- Clean up any empty bottles
- Remember to bring plenty of water
- Contact Coach Evan via email if your son will miss a pracitce
- Be Safe - Play Safe - Drive Safe
Homecoming Float Workday, Saturday Oct. 4th
9/21/200812:42:35 PM Link | | Add comment
The theme for our Homecoming Float this year is BOXING.
Please come help with the WW Lacrosse Homecoming Float, this Saturday, October 4th, immediately following practice. Grilled hot dogs will be served, along with drinks.
Where: Ross Fiedler's House
9002 Middlebie Drive on The Mountain
last house on the left, by Mountainview ParkAll players and parents are invited to join us for the "fun and spirit of lacrosse" building the winning float!
All players on the team are encouraged to participate in the parade scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9th @ 6pm. Players are encouraged to wear silky basketball shorts, lacrosse socks/tube socks, mouthpiece , white sleeveless shirt, and either lacrosse gloves or boxing gloves.
Questions? Call or email Betsy Fiedler 249-9303 bfiedler@sbcglobal.net
Practice for Wed 9-17-08 has been Cancelled
9/15/20089:03:20 PM Link | | Add comment
Due to a change in the CVMS Football schedule we will not have a field available for practice on Wed. We will practice on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Reminder this is for new players and freshman only.
Practice Requirements
9/14/20088:37:46 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice for new players begins this week on Tuesday, September 16, and for returning players on Wednesday, September 24. The minimum requirements needed to get on the field is the completed on-line registration and a hard copy of a current physical on file with our board secretary, Teri Holmstrom.
Players will be receiving stickers at the first practice for their helmets if they are "cleared" to participate. Players who have not completed the minimum requirements are encourage to do so as soon as possible. Players who have not completed the minimum requirements will only be allowed to watch practice and listen to our coaches instructions.All families that are on the email distribution list should have received an email with directions on how to check to see if their son is eligible to practice.If you have any questions or did not receive the email, please send an email to Teri Holmstrom at mholmstrom@austin.rr.com.New Text Message System Available
9/2/20081:15:02 PM Link | | Add comment
Westwood Lacrosse players and parents can now register to receive text messages from Coach Whelchel whenever weather conditions cause us to change or cancel practice sessions or games. Although we originally solicted cell phone numbers from you in our on-line registration system, the group text message program we have selected requires each recipieint to "OPT IN" to be included in our Westwood Lax text message group. If you would like to receive last minute game or practice changes, please select the link below to submit your cell phone number into our new group. You can opt out at any time or add additional cell phone numbers. To "OPT IN" please CLICK HERE..
Coaches Announce Fall Practice Schedule
9/1/20088:59:08 AM Link | | Add comment
Our Westwood Lacrosse coaching staff has scheduled a new players practice week starting on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Practices for new players are schduled Tuesday (9-16) through Friday (9-19) from 5:15 to 7:00 pm and on Saturday (9-20) from 9:00 to 11:30 am. The new players practice week will be geared to incoming freshman and other players new to Westwood lacrosse. Starting on Wednesday, September 24th, the entire team will practice twice a week. Practices are scheduled on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30 am. All practices will be at Canyon Vista Middle School. Since we are not allowed to practice at Canyon Vista if they have a football game or other large event, please check for practice change notices posted under SCHEDULE in this section of the website.
Westwood Lax Team Mtg Sept 9 at 7pm
8/14/20083:17:48 PM Link | | Add comment
The Westwood Lacrosse Board invites all players and parents to join us for our Annual Team Meeting. The meeting is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Westwood High School Cafetria. Please pick up your son's player packet prior September 9th so you can bring your completed forms to the meeting. The meeting is designed to provide an overview of this year's lacrosse program and to answer questions about the information included in the Player Packets. . We also plan to collect forms and player dues. We will also ask parents to select their volunteer preferences for the season. Players will have the opporutunity to meet with our coaching staff in a seperate meeting room. Volunteers will be on hand before (6:30) and after the meeting to collect dues, forms, and to assist with your volunteer selections. Please email questions to mholmstrom@austin.rr.com. POSTED BY - M.Morenz
You will be able to purchase Holiday Party tickets later this week. The Holiday Party is scheduled for Friday, December 12th @ 7pm in the WWHS Dining Rooms. The meal is being catered by PF Chang's. If you signed up to be a volunteer, Cindy Pierce or Tandy Lodge will be contacting you. More information will follow later this week.
