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General Meeting - September 7th
8/30/20109:03:42 PM Link | | Add comment
Our first team meeting of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th in Westwood Dining Hall I. We will begin collecting all registration forms and dues at 6:30pm, and will have volunteer sign-ups and merchandise available at that time, also. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm, and players are encouraged to attend as the coaching staff will be meeting with them separately in Dining Hall II. Please be sure to pick up a player registration packet before then, with all forms completed before the meeting . If you have any questions, contact Mary Stanley at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net.
Registration 2010-2011
8/12/20105:06:18 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Calendar, New Players
Registration for the 2010-2011 season is now open. Under the Registration tab you will find a registration survey which must be completed by August 27th, as well as more information about registration and upcoming team meetings. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Stanley at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net.
UPDATE - General Meeting
8/3/20108:14:00 PM Link | | Add comment
The General meeting has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, September 7th. We will still meet in Dining Halls I & II beginning at 6:30pm.
New Player Meeting & General Meeting
7/31/20102:39:18 PM Link | | Add comment
Our freshman/new player and parent meeting will be on Monday, August 30th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Westwood HS in Dining Hall I. All new players to Westwood and their parents are expected to attend to receive registration materials, as well as important information about our club.
Our general meeting for the entire club will be on Thursday, September 9th, 6:300m-9:00pm at Westwood HS in Dining Halls I & II. All registration materials and dues are to be turned in at this meeting. Players are encouraged to attend, as the coaching staff will be meeting with them separately during the business portion of the meeting. An e-mail will be sent out notifying you when the on-line registration survey will be available, as well as where to pick up registration materials before the general meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Stanley at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net.
Westwood Lacrosse receives Bob Patterson Award
5/9/20106:51:56 PM Link | | Add comment
We are extremely proud to announce that our 2009-2010 Westwood Men's Lacrosse team has received the Bob Patterson Award. This is an annual award named in honor of Bob Patterson, former President and Chief Referee of the Southwest Lacrosse Officials Association (SWLOA). Each year SWLOA membership selects a men’s high school program for their sportsmanship, quality of play, respect for the game’s character, and the honor they bring to the sport. This is the first year that Westwood has ever received this award, and the first Central District team to have received it since 1999.
This is truly a great honor bestowed upon our coaching staff and players. As stated in the award announcement, "Win or lose, this is the high school program that we wish all other teams in the state would model themselves after—in the manner that the players are taught to play and appreciate the game."
Congratulations to Coach Pailes, Coach Nuhn, Coach Booth, Coach Ingram, Coach Jones, Coach Llamo, Coach Estes, Coach Rainey and our players, for bringing this honor to our Westwood program, and to the sport of lacrosse.
THSLL DI & DII State Championship Lacrosse Games to be Televised May 9, 2010
5/8/20104:55:30 PM Link | | Add comment
The Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) is pleased to announce that its DI and DII State Championship games, to be held at Highlander Stadium, Highland Park High School on Sunday, May 9th, will be streamed live on the Fox Sports Southwest website: www.foxsportssouthwest.com/pages/streaming. The streaming start time for the THSLL DII State Championship game will be 10:25am CT, followed by the THSLL DI State Championship game at 1:00pm CT.Broadcast and cable stations, including Fox Sports Southwest and KTXA Channel 21 in Dallas, will also be replaying the games on future dates. Information and updates on those televised replays will be posted on the THSLL website at http://texaslacrossechamps.org, and will be forwarded to the THSLL Member School Programs via e-mail as soon as they become available.Awards Banquet, May 17th
5/4/20103:59:52 PM Link | | Add comment
Our Awards Banquet will be held on Monday, May 17th at Dave & Buster's beginning at 6:00pm. Dinners for the banquet may be ordered using the PayPal buttons located under the Awards Banquet announcement to the left. Player and Coach meals may be ordered using the Player/Coach Meals button, and meals for family and friends may be ordered using the Family Meals button. Tickets for family and friends are $21.50 per plate. All dinners must be ordered by Sunday, May 9th.
We will also be collecting all five, clean uniform pieces starting at 5:30pm before the banquet. Please make sure you have both uniforms, jerseys and shorts, and your practice jersey.
Team Pictures Weds 4/21
4/18/20109:13:38 PM Link | | Add comment
Team Pictures in Uniform April 21st
Head and Team shots available to purchase
Please don't miss the opportunity to have your picture in uniform and be in the Team Photo
We are on a very tight schedule to make this happen so your cooperation is needed to make this go smoothly
4:15 JV players begin taking head shots
5:00 JV Coaches arrive for pictures and JV team photo
5:45 Varsity players leaving for confirmation class take head shots
6:10 ALL VARSITY PLAYERS AND COACHES IN PLACE FOR TEAM PHOTO
6:15 VARSITY PLAYER AND COACH HEAD SHOTS
Order forms were sent out last week, duplicates can be picked up that night or by emailing alanandstacyadams@austin.rr.com
Practice Schedule Week of 4/12
4/12/201011:28:59 AM Link | | Add comment
JV: Monday, 4/12 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Tuesday, 4/13 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Varsity: Monday, 4/12 5:15-7:30pm CVMSTuesday, 4/13 5:15-7:30pm CVMSThursday, 4/15 5:15-7:30pm CVMSSaturday, 4/17 TBD
JV vs. Westlake 4/8, 6:00pm; Varsity vs. Westlake 4/8, 8:00pm
4/7/20101:45:42 PM Link | | Add comment
JV plays Westlake at Westlake on Thursday, 4/8 at 6:00pm. Players are to be at the field at 5:00pm.
Varsity plays Westlake at Westlake on Thursday, 4/8 at 8:00pm. Players are to be at the field at 6:30pm.
Practice Schedule Week of 4/5
4/5/201010:58:27 PM Link | | Add comment
JV: Monday, 4/5 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Tuesday, 4/6 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Wednesday, 4/7 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Saturday, 4/10 9:30-11:30am CVMS
Varsity : Monday, 4/5 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Tuesday, 4/6 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Wednesday, 4/7 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Saturday, 4/10 10:00am-12:30pm CVMS
Varsity Practice, Tuesday, March 30
3/30/20104:57:47 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Schedule, Varsity
Varsity will watch film at Coach Ingram's home from 5:15-7:00 today due to a track meet at Canyon Vista. Coach Ingram's address is 8900 Balcones Club Drive.
Practice Schedule Week of 3/29
3/29/20108:00:04 AM Link | | Add comment
JV: Wednesday, 3/31 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Saturday, 4/3 10:00am-12:00pm CVMS
Varsity: Tuesday, 3/30 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Wednesday, 3/31 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Thursday, 4/1 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
6th Annual Westwood Youth Lacrosse Clinic, 3/27 8:30am-11:30am
3/26/20104:03:20 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Event, Volunteers
Our 6th Annual Westwood Lacrosse Youth Clinic is tomorrow, March 27th at Canyon Vista MS from 8:30am-11:30am with check-in starting at 7:45am. Registration cost is $65 the day of the clinic and includes a t-shirt and lunch. It is open to boys in grades 1st-8th who will be coached by current Westwood lacrosse players and coaches. Clinic attendees will be eligible to participate in a shooting contest with prizes sponsored by South Swell Sports. Parents must sign their player(s) out by 12:00pm.
All Westwood players are to be at CVMS at 8:00am, and are included in the hot dog lunch immediately following the clinic. Varsity plays Plano at 1:30pm at CMVS.
JV vs. Austin, 3/25 6:00pm/Varsity vs. Austin, 3/25 8:00pm
3/25/20108:10:07 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Schedule, Varsity
JV will play Austin today, 3/25 at 6:00pm at Westwood. Varsity will play Austin today at 8:00pm at Westwood. Players are to be on the field one hour before game time.
Practice Schedule Week of 3/22
3/21/201010:16:35 PM Link | | Add comment
JV: Tuesday, 3/23 5:00pm - 7:00pm CVMS
Varsity: Monday, 3/22 5:15-7:30pm CVMSTuesday, 3/23 5:15pm-7:30pm CVMS
Wednesday, 3/24 5:15-7:30pm CVMS
Friday, 3/26 5:15-6:30pm CVMS
Thursday, March 11, Cedar Park Game Update
3/11/20102:03:04 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Varsity
Tonight's JV & Varsity games against Cedar Park have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled for a later date.
There will be a mandatory scrimmage from 6-8 at the Warrior Bowl and all players are expected to attend! Players should be at the Warrior Bowl by 5:30 with white home uniforms and practice jerseys.
Practice Schedule Week of 3/8
3/7/20109:34:10 PM Link | | Add comment
JV: Monday, 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Varsity: Monday, 5:00-7:00pm Film at Coach Ingram's
Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Friday, 5:00-7:00pm CVMS
Spring Break: coached, voluntary scrimmages (open to JV and Varsity) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:00-6:30pm CVMS
JV vs. Anderson 6:00pm/Varsity vs.Anderson 8:00pm Thursday, 3/4
3/3/201010:52:41 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Schedule, Varsity
JV and Varsity are playing against Anderson on Thursday, 3/4 at 6:00pm and 8:00pm, respectively. JV players are to be on the field by 5:00pm (or as close to 5:00pm as possible); Varsity players need to be at the field by 7:00pm. Games are at House Park, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 78701. Players need to be in orange uniform.
Varsity Practice Today, March 2
3/2/20103:40:30 PM Link | | Add comment
Varsity's practice will end at 6:00 p.m. today, Marcy 2, due to TAKS testing.
Practice Monday, March 1
3/1/20103:48:10 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Varsity
JV practice is cancelled today, Monday, March 1.
Varsity will watch film from 5:00-6:30 at Coach Ingram's, 8900 Balcones Club Drive.
Practice Monday, March 1
3/1/20103:43:28 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Varsity
JV practice is cancelled today, Monday, March 1.
Varsity will watch film from 5:00-6:30 at Coach Ingram's, 8900 Balcones Club Drive.
Practice Week of 3/1 - UPDATE
3/1/201010:01:58 AM Link | | Add comment
Practice schedule this week has been updated.
JV: Monday and Wednesday, 5-7pm CVMS (NOT Friday)
Saturday, 9-11am CVMS
Varsity: Monday, 4:45pm at Coach Ingram's, then to CVMS.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-7pm CVMS
Friday, 5:00pm at Coach Ingram's, then to CVMS.
West-Wood 'N Irons Golf Tournament
2/20/20102:17:43 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Event, JV Team, Varsity
Register Now for the 4th Annual Golf Tournament! $100/adult $75/student. 11:00 Registration and Driving Range. 12:30 Shotgun Start. Buffet following. All golfers to receive a Westwood golf towel and hat clip ball marker. Mail your payment to: Westwood Lacrosse Parents Club, 8650 Spicewood Springs, Suite 145-570, Austin, TX 78759.
Questions? Contact Bruno or Sylvia Ierullo at 257-8493 or bierullo@ercot.com or sylvia_ierullo@hotmail.com.
Refund Checks
2/19/20106:15:54 PM Link | | Add comment
Refund checks for last weekend's cancelled tournament hotel room payments will be handed out tomorrow at the JV game and at the end of the varsity practice. Please see Lynne Rhea at the JV game and Linda Baddour at the end of varsity practice.Practices Week of February 16
2/16/20103:56:50 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Varsity
Varsity will practice Tuesday, 2/16, Wednesday, 2/17, and Friday, 2/19, from 4:45 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 2/20, from 10:00 - 12 noon.
JV will practice Tuesday, 2/16, and Friday, 2/19, from 4:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Tournament Refunds
2/15/201010:51:27 PM Link | | Add comment
Refunds are in the process of being issued for player hotel rooms from both the Aggieland and Dallas Jesuit tournaments, If you have any questions, please contact Andi Tasset.
Varsity Practice February 15
2/15/20101:39:04 PM Link | | Add comment
Varsity will begin practice at 3:30 today, February 15, at Coach Ingram's house to watch the first half of the Westlake scrimmage. Afterwards, practice will be at CVMS. Players should bring full gear. Practice will end at 6:30.
Varsity Scrimmage tomorrow, 2/13
2/12/20106:54:41 PM Link | | Add comment
Varsity will scrimmage Westlake tomorrow, Saturday, February 13, at 5:00 p.m. at Chaps Stadium. Players should be on the field in their orange uniform no later than 4:15. This will be a full length scrimmage beginning at 5:00. The main entrance to Chaps Stadium may be closed. Therefore, please enter by the turn still by the scoreboard.
UT will play Texas Tech at 6:45 p.m. on the Westlake practice fields. All players are encouraged to stay and watch the UT game. Please bring your chairs for the UT game as there are no bleachers at the practice field.
Dallas Jesuit Tournament Update
2/12/20105:36:03 PM Link | | Add comment
The Dallas Jesuit tournament has been cancelled due to the weather. There is a possiblity that varsity will have an afternoon scrimmage against Westlake on Saturday. Please check your email in the morning.
Practice Update 2/8
2/8/201010:09:19 PM Link | | Add comment
Practices for the remainder of this week will begin at 4:45pm (Tues., Wed., and Thurs.). Players should bring both cleats and track shoes (flats) this week depending upon practice taking place on the fields or on the track.
Practice Schedule Week of 2/8
2/8/20103:43:44 PM Link | | Add comment
Monday, 2/8:
JV at Canyon Vista track, 5:00pm-6:15pm. Bring flats, you don't need your gear.
V at Canyon Vista track, 5:00pm-6:00pm. Bring flats AND gear. Then to CATZ, 6:30pm-7:30pm. You will need a signed release form for CATZ. Please bring this with you tonight, if you have not already turned it in to Coach Pailes (see e-mail for form).
The remainder of this week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. No practice on Friday.JV Game 2/6, Canceled & Practice Updates
2/5/20105:02:47 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Schedule
The JV game against McCallum HS scheduled for tomorrow, February 6th, has been canceled due to field conditions there.
Practice updates:
Today: JV at CVMS track, 4:45-6:45pm, bring flats if possible. Varsity at Coach Ingram's, 5:00-6:30pm, bring gym clothes and towel.
Saturday: JV at Spicewood Springs Library, 10:00am-12:00pm in meeting room. Varsity at CVMS track, bring gear and flats.
Practice Tonight, 2/3 - UPDATE
2/3/20103:39:45 PM Link | | Add comment
JV: Practice tonight is canceled. Practice may take place tomorrow night depending upon weather and field conditions ~ a text and/or e-mail will be sent tomorrow with a practice update.
Varsity: Players are to meet at Coach Ingram's home (8900 Balcones Club Drive) tonight, 5:00pm-6:30pm, for game film/classroom work. Bring your workout gear and flats with you.
Practice Schedule Week of 2/1 - 2/6
1/31/20106:41:27 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Schedule, Varsity
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 4:45pm-6:45pm CVMS
Thursday: NO practice
Friday: 4:45pm-6:45pm CVMS
Saturday: Varsity practice 10:00am-12:00pm CVMS
JV vs. McCallum at McCallum 1:00pm (players are to arrive by 12:00pm)
Practice Schedule Week of 1/25
1/24/20108:28:03 PM Link | | Add comment
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:45pm - 6:45pm CVMS
**No practice on Wednesday; note new ending time of 6:45pm.**
Varsity scrimmage planned for Thursday has been canceled.Saturday: Varsity 10:00am - 12:00pm CVMS
Saturday: JV Tune-up Tournament at SW WilCo Regional Park First game at 9:00am, players are to be on the field at 8:15am.
4th Annual Golf Tournament...March 6, 2010
1/24/201010:43:04 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, JV Team, Varsity, Volunteers
"West-Wood 'N Irons Face-off" 4th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for a 12:30 tee time on March 6, at the Balcones Country Club's Spicewood Course. Everyone is enouraged to attend! More information to come!
Practice Schedule Week of 1/18
1/17/201011:46:15 PM Link | | Add comment
No practice 1/18 (MLK Day)
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 4:45pm - 6:30pm CVMS
Saturday, 1/23 10am-12pm Varsity CVMS
Upper fields for all practices.
Saturday, 1/23 JV Scrimmage TBA ALL players expected at scrimmage.
Accepted practice uniform: Black or b/w WW shorts; black, white or b/w WW shirt; orange shooting shirt (last year's); grey sweats. All plain, no characters, logos, etc., except for Nike swoosh or Under Armour, for example.Practice tonight, 1/15 - canceled
1/15/20104:00:16 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice for tonight has been canceled. As of right now, practice for tomorrow morning is still on, but an e-mail and/or text message will be sent if this changes. As a reminder, when dangerous conditions don't exist (lightning or tornado threats, for example), it will almost always be a last minute call to cancel practice because field conditions can change so rapidly.
Westwood JV Tune-up Tournament - Saturday, 1/16
1/10/20107:02:29 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Event, JV Team, Tournaments
We're looking forward to our first Westwood JV Tune-up Tournament this Saturday, January 16th at SW Williamson County Regional Park (FM 1431 and CR 175). We have 8 teams total in the tournament and look forward to some great competition.
Practice Schedule Week of 1/11-1/16
1/10/20106:38:29 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice Schedule Week of 1/11-1/16
Both teams:
Monday (1/11), Tuesday (1/12), Wednesday (1/13) 4:45pm-6:30pm CVMS
Thursday (1/14) No practice
Friday (1/15) 4:45pm-6:30pm CVMS
Varsity:
Saturday (1/16) 10:00am-12:00pm
If a player cannot make it to practice at 4:45pm, a parent must write to either Coach Pailes (Varsity) or Coach Nuhn (JV). The player will not be considered tardy as long as the player arrives at the time the parent's note describes. We apologize for the inconvenience. As soon as we have lighted fields, weekday practices will start at 5:15pm and end at 7:15pm.
Today's Practice 1/7
1/7/20107:59:02 AM Link | | Add comment
Be prepared for today's blast!
Every weatherman, woman, and child seems to be predicting arctic conditions for today's practice, but unless road conditions are dangerous, we will hold practice. All players should come to practice fully equipped, as usual, but please consider wearing extra layers (tights/sweats/etc.) to keep your muscles warm, since we will be testing your speed and agility today. Beanies and balaclavas and chap stick are a good way to protect your face from the cold wind. Also, keep in mind that the cold wind can be just as dehydrating as the searing heat, so please hydrate throughout the day.
Practice Schedule Week of 1/4
1/4/20107:32:53 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice Schedule:
Tuesday, January 5 4:45pm-6:15pm CVMS
Thursday, January 7 4:45pm-6:15PM CVMS
Saturday, January 9 10:00am-12:00pm CVMS
Feb 2010 Tournament Information
12/28/20099:11:08 PM Link | | Add comment
All Players, D1 Varsity, Due Dates, JV Team, Tournaments
Our Varsity and JV teams will both be particpating in out of town tournaments during the 2nd weekend of February (Feb 13th and 14th). Our Vasity team is headed to Dallas to participate in the Dallas Jesuit tournament while our JV team will be going to College Station for the annual Aggieland Lacrosse touranment. Each family should receive an email during the last week of December with a link to our travel survey that must be completed by Monday, January 5th. If you do not receive the email, please select the appropriate link below to access the player particiaption survey.
CLICK HERE FOR VARSITY PLAYER SURVEY
CLICK HERE FOR JV PLAYER SURVEY.
You can also Click Here to access our information sheet for either tournament. This information sheet includes complete details about both tournaments including quick links to the field locations, hotel locations, and the hotel websites we have selected for each tournament. Please email quesitons about travel or hotels to mmorenz@austin.rr.comRosters/Schedules
12/17/20092:15:59 PM Link | | Add comment
The rosters and schedules are currently being updated on the website. Thank you for your patience as these pages are under revision.
Team Pictures Tuesday, 12/15
12/13/20098:55:27 AM Link | | Add comment
All Players, announcements, Event
We will be taking team and individual player photos on Tuesday, December 15th in the gymnasium at Westwood, starting at 4:15pm. The preferred dress for the pictures is a solid, light-colored shirt, dark slacks (no jeans) and a tie. We are representing our club and school with these photos, but please, do not purchase new items for them.
Holiday Party - Dinner Tickets
12/10/20094:09:07 PM Link | | Add comment
If you have not purchased dinner tickets for the Holiday Party, you have until 10:00pm tonight to do so by contacting Stacy Adams at 257-0270 or alanandstacyadams@austin.rr.com. You will be able to pay for your dinners at the door tomorrow night, $12.50 per plate. A ticket is not required if you do not plan to join us for dinner. We encourage you to attend the party though, bid on the wonderful gift baskets and desserts, and socialize with other parents and players.
All players are encouraged to attend and participate in the always popular, white elephant gift exchange (don't forget a new, $5-$10 gift!), and spend some time with your teammates and coaches.
We hope to see you tomorrow night!
UT Longhorn Shootout - Sunday 12/6
12/5/200910:02:44 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Schedule, Tournaments
Varsity and JV play at 10:00am on Sunday, 12/6. Varsity vs. Clear Lake on field #6, JV vs. Allen on field #8. Players are to be at the fields at 9:00am. Check www.utlacrosse.com for more information.
UT Longhorn Shootout 12/5 & 12/6
12/4/200911:30:10 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Schedule, Tournaments
The UT Longhorn Shootout will take place on Saturday, 12/5 and Sunday, 12/6 at the UT Whitaker Fields at 51st St. & Guadalupe St.
On Saturday, JV will play at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm; Varsity will play at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Sunday's game schedules will depend upon the outcome of Saturday's games.
A release form must be turned in before a player will be allowed to play. Please check your e-mail for more detailed information.
Practice Canceled, 12/1
12/1/200912:41:11 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice has been canceled for tonight, 12/1, but has been re-scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/2 at CVMS, 5:00pm.
Holiday Party
11/29/20097:11:32 PM Link | | Add comment
Our annual Westwood Warriors Holiday Party at Westwood High School is on Friday, December 11th at 6:30pm. There's going to be plenty of food and fun, with a white elephant gift exchange for the team, a dessert auction, gift baskets, general meeting, and a pep talk from Coach Pailes. Please check the website and e-mail for more information to be sent out soon.
Please consider donating to the following grade-level gift baskets:Freshmen - Pets (dog or cat) or Gift Cards ($5 to $10 cards for places such as gas/HEB, Sonic, Wendy's, Subway, etc.)Sophomores - Spicy Foods or Texas-themedJuniors - Movie Lovers or BakingSeniors - Coffee/Tea or Chocolate Lovers
Please check your e-mail for a list of drop-off locations for your donations. We will be collecting items until December 8th. Please contact Lisa at lisalevi@austin.rr.com for more information.Alumni Game - November 28th, Check-in 10:00am
11/24/200912:35:58 PM Link | | Add comment
Come celebrate 20 years of Westwood Lacrosse!!Let's make this the biggest celebration ever. Alumni, call your old teammates and encourage them to attend.Saturday, November 28th at Canyon Vista Middle School.
Please arrive for check-in at 10:00am. We invite you to then take part in our "Warrior Legacy Clinics", an opportunity for past players to teach their favorite skills to our current players. Face-off will be at 11:00am.
New this year: WW Lax Spirit Stick will be awarded to the winning team and the score will be inscribed on the stick each year from now on.Every alum will be announced before the game starts.Immediately following the game, come re-live WW lax memories at Chisholm Trail Icehouse for lunch specials, FREE cake, past years' highlight videos, certificates of participation, and catching up with old friends. Everyone is welcome: players, past and present, friends and family!Photos and video will be posted on the website for you to enjoy.See you on the field!
Practice Canceled 11/21
11/20/200911:07:26 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice for Saturday, 11/21 is canceled, but has been re-scheduled for Sunday, 11/22 at CVMS, 2:00-4:00pm. An additional practice has been scheduled for Tuesday, 11/24 at CVMS, 5:00-6:30pm. Please e-mail Coach Pailes if you will not be able to be at these practices.
Practice Schedule Week of 11/16
11/16/200911:59:45 AM Link | | Add comment
Tuesday, 11/17 Film review of Round Robin 5:30 pm at Coach Ingram's
Thursday, 11/19 Full field practice 5:00-6:45pm CVMS
Saturday, 11/21 Full field practice 10:00am-12:00pm CVMS
Westlake Round Robin 11/14/09
11/13/200910:36:57 AM Link | | Add comment
Westlake Round Robin Tournament is Saturday, November 14th. Please check your e-mail for team roster information, schedules and maps. Please contact Mary Stanley at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net with any questions or comments.
Round Robin Tournament Donations
11/3/20096:37:41 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Tournaments, Volunteers
The Round Robin Tournament is scheduled for November 14th and our Hospitality Committee will be hosting a tent for parents, players and coaches. We are asking for $15 per player to cover expenses for this and future tournaments. If you prefer to donate items, please refer to the email sent out regarding this matter. Donations can be delivered to any Canyon Vista practice beginning Saturday, November 7th. For more information contact Kim Clower 968-4467 or Patti Baskin 918-0255.
Practice Schedule Changes
10/30/20095:49:18 PM Link | | Add comment
Please check the Preseason Schedule under Calendars & Schedules for changes to the practice schedule. An e-mail was also sent out with these changes.
Practice 10/27
10/27/200910:39:31 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Calendar, Schedule
Practice is on tonight for all players at Coach Ingram's (8900 Balcones Club Dr., Austin, 78750) at 5:30pm. It will be a game film/classroom session tonight. We are now in full team practice mode: all players will be expected at practice on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through the beginning of December. Check the Fall Schedule under Calendars and Schedules for more information.
Practice Schedule (week of 10/26)
10/25/20097:54:13 PM Link | | Add comment
Tuesday, 10/27: Team Game Film/Classroom session - location to be determined. An e-mail will be sent out with location information.
Thursday, 10/29: Team Field Practice CVMS 5:15pm-7:15pm
Saturday, 10/31: Team Field Practice CVMS 11:00am-1:00pm (note time change for this practice, due to Pancake Breakfast)
Practice 10/24
10/23/20096:23:38 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice on Saturday, 10/24 10:00am - 12:00pm CVMS
Practice is on, except for those players attending the Mangia Team Camp. Parents, if your son will not be at practice for any reason (ACT test, PLAN test, etc.), and you have not e-mailed Coach Pailes, please do so immediately at kenny.pailes@gmail.com.
New Team Format
10/11/200911:20:20 AM Link | | Add comment
Dear Lacrosse Families,
In the twenty year history of Westwood Boys Lacrosse, we have seen steady but tremendous growth - both in popularity and numbers. Our program has always been open to all young men who want to join our team, whether for the camaraderie, the opportunity to compete, or the love of the game. Every athlete who plays lacrosse for Westwood joins the team with the expectation that he will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the team.
Accommodating this growth while maintaining those expectations for opportunities to succeed has not been an easy task. It was only through multiple meetings, hours of deliberation, and thoughtful consideration of the input received from every parent, coach, and athlete that the Board and Coaching Staff were able to develop and pass with unanimity this carefully crafted solution: Westwood Boys Lacrosse will field one Varsity Team with a maximum of 28 athletes on a position-specific roster, and we will field as many Junior Varsity Teams as we can, with a minimum of 28 athletes on each of these JV teams. Under this structure, this year, our numbers will accommodate one JV team of approximately 37 players. There will be no "cuts" from our program.
Two years ago, we added a second varsity-level team to our program to allow more athletes more playing time, but the results have been mixed. Many have observed that our teams have gone from being too big for everyone to contribute, to being too small for anyone to succeed. Just as importantly, the projected future growth of our club calls for well considered foresight about how and why we should create individual team rosters.
While only 10 players can be on the field at any given moment, everyone involved in team sports knows that it takes many more athletes than just those in the starting lineup to maintain a successful team. Injuries, academic ineligibility, schedule conflicts, and unforeseen circumstances have challenged very talented Westwood teams in the past two years, due to lack of depth at each position. These same teams even practiced with a disadvantage, as they did not have the ability to conduct game-like full field practices.
In order to address all of these concerns, our teams will now maintain a 28-athlete roster. These 28 roster spots are position specific, so that, at full strength, a practice can be conducted with a "team" at each end of the field (a goalie, three attackmen, three close defensemen, three short stick middies, a long stick middie, and a second line of middies = 14 players x 2 = 28). On theVarsity team, we will cap our roster size at this level so that every player has a well defined role in contributing to the team's success.
Those players who do not earn one of the 28 Varsity positions will play for the Junior Varsity team. The JV team will serve to develop players' skills, while ensuring that every young man who joins Westwood Lacrosse will have an opportunity to play.. In fact, Westwood JV players will play a mixed schedule against Division 1 JV teams and Division 2 Varsity teams. Facing D2 Varsity competition will prepare each player for their next opportunity to earn a position on the Westwood Varsity squad.
With an established method for developing team rosters, our program is now prepared for the future. Should our numbers continue to grow, Westwood can consider adding additional teams at the JV level, as long as we have at least 28 athletes for each one. This is similar to the structure that allows Westwood's football program to continue without cuts (maintaining one varsity team and multiple JV teams).
The Junior Varsity team will be composed of players in two main sets: those that will have significant playing time against D2 Varsity teams and those that will have significant playing time against D1 JV teams. Of course, many, if not most, players will actually fit in both categories, filling significant roles in games against all opponents. With development in mind, the coaches will ensure that every JV player has an opportunity to put their skills to the test in live game environments.
For Varsity players, first line players will play significant roles in games against the team's strongest opponents, while second line players will have significant roles against other opponents, with most players contributing in all games.
It is important to note that every single player who joins our program will have an equal opportunity to earn a Varsity roster spot. As parents and coaches, we can not predetermine any player's specific playing time. The players alone, via their actions and demonstrations of commitment to their team's success, can determine the amount of time they will play in each game. This is the ultimate character building lesson learned in playing a team sport.
We are proud to move forward, even beyond this season, knowing that our program's structure will now purposefully facilitate our team's success while keeping the door open to any player who is willing to carry on the proud Westwood Warrior tradition.
Thank you for your continued support of your son and his team!
2009-2010 Board and Coaching Staff of the Westwood Boys Lacrosse ClubPractice Attendance & Uniform
10/9/20092:04:07 PM Link | | Add comment
Practice Attendance Expectations
Parents of players who will miss any practice must inform the coaching staff or the player's absence will be counted as unexcused; do not assume the coaching staff knows that your son will be absent due to other commitments (other sports, band performances, tests, school activities, etc.).
Accepted Practice Uniform
SHORTS: black or black/white Westwood Lacrosse shorts
SHIRTS: black, white, black/white Westwood Lacrosse shirt or last year's orange shooting shirt (only last year's shirt)
SWEATS: grey
All plain, without logos, characters, campaigns, etc., other than Under Armour or the Nike swoosh, for example.
Practice 10/3 - Attendance
10/2/200910:49:29 AM Link | | Add comment
Reminder of Practice Attendance Expectations: parents of players who will miss practice must inform the coaching staff or the player's absence will be counted as unexcused. In addition, if a player will be missing practice tomorrow, October 3rd, a copy of the player's report card must be sent to Coach Pailes via email. Players missing tomorrow's practice will also need to contact Coach Pailes to find out which positional practices they should attend (see Fall Practice Schedule).Practice, October 3rd
10/1/200910:53:04 AM Link | | Add comment
Our first, full team practice is this Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00am - 12:00pm at CMVS. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE ALL FORMS AND CHECKS TURNED IN BEFORE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD. Please plan to arrive before 10:00 if you need to turn any of these in. Players also need to bring their report cards to practice.
Homecoming Parade, October 1st
9/30/20099:13:07 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Event, Volunteers
The Westwood Homecoming Parade is Thursday, October 1st. Players who participated on the float workday will have first rights to ride on the float during the parade. You must be green ~ we will provide the green paint, you need to be in your HULK pants (torn, shin-length). Please arrive at the Senior Parking Lot at our float no later than 4:30pm. Volunteers will also need to arrive by 4:30pm.
2010 Legal Heads Information
9/28/200911:03:16 PM Link | | Add comment
The NCAA Stick Head waiver was modified, allowing teams to claim the waiver for the 2010 season. However, if a team claims the waiver, then it must become a DIII team and compete at the DIII level. Since Westwood does not compete at the DIII level, players at Westwood will need a 2010 NCAA head to be compliant.
Please visit South Swell Sports to see the available heads and talk to a sales rep for more detailed information, but do not buy a head at that time or you will not receive the team discount.
Head order forms were distributed at the Parent Meeting in September and an attachment was sent in an email on Monday, September 28. If you still need a head order form, please send Teri Holmstrom an email at mholmstrom@austin.rr.com and she will send you an order form via email.
Please write your players name and your email on the order form before mailing to the Club's address. All checks sholud be written to Westwood Lacrosse. The ordering deadline for heads has been extended to October 6 to give everyone time to visit South Swell this week.
New Player Practice Cancelled for Thursday, September 24
9/24/20092:49:22 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
New player practice scheduled for today, Thursday, has been cancelled due to weather and field conditions. The coaches are looking at dates to reschedule atleast one of the new player practices. Please check website on Friday as well as email.
New Player Practice Cancelled for Wednesday, September 23
9/23/20091:35:23 PM Link | | Add comment
New player practice scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 23, has been cancelled due to muddy field conditions. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we will start practice tomorrow, September 24. However, the field conditions dictate practice. Please check the website for updates regarding new player practices being rescheduled.
Welcome Coach Jamie Booth
9/19/20093:38:37 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
We are pleased to announce Jamie Booth as our program's new Offensive Coordinator. Coach Booth has been coaching youth and high school lacrosse for ten years. He most recently held the position of Head Coach at Stony Point, where he took his team to the state championships last season. More important than his winning record though, he helped redefine Stony Point's reputation and attitude, both on and off of the field. In discussions with him over the past few weeks, Coach Pailes feels that he will fit in perfectly with our philosophy of positive, character-based coaching, while also bringing a fresh eye to the most potent offense in the district. Welcome Coach Booth!
On-Line Registration Deadline
9/15/200910:46:25 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements, Due Dates, New Players
On-line registration is due today. Please click on the Forms-Maps-Registration tab above, and then click on the Registration tab. In the body of the Registration page is a link to a survey, which is the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact me at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net. Please remember to fill in ALL information requested. Registration must be completed for all new players and past players.
Mary Stanley
Player Registration
8/30/200910:09:10 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Due Dates, New Players
Player registration is now open for the 2009-2010 season. Please click on the Registration tab above and complete the survey before September 15th. ALL players need to register, whether you are new to the team or not. Player packets, with all forms that need to be turned in at the September 9th meeting, are available at the following board members' homes:
Andi Tasset 10300 DK Ranch Road 78759 (near Laurel Mountain Elementary school)
Kent Jones 10204 Lockerbie Court 78750 (off Pickfair Drive)
Mary Stanley 9812 Lavera Drive 78726 (Canyon Creek)
Please contact Mary Stanley at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
Parent Survey
8/16/20095:46:06 PM Link | | Add comment
Dear WW Lacrosse Parents,
Please find below a very brief survey we need you to complete and return by Sunday, August 23rd. The Board has some decisions to make in the next couple of weeks, and your input is invaluable in helping us make those decisions. Please click here for the survey.
Thank you for your quick response.
WW Lacrosse Parents Club Board
New Head Coach
8/14/20093:02:19 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
The Board of the Westwood High School Boys Lacrosse Parents Club proudly announces the appointment of Kenny Pailes as the new varsity head coach, effective immediately.Coach Pailes is excited and honored to lead a team he has been a part of the last three years as D1 Defensive Coach, as well as Goalie Coach. He graduated from Westwood High School and lettered three years while playing goalie for the Westwood Warriors.Coach Pailes will be formally introduced to the Club at the September 9th Team Meeting.2009-2010 Westwood Lacrosse Club BoardJuly Board Meeting
7/12/20099:19:43 PM Link | | Add comment
The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites on Pecan Park Blvd.
Stolen Lax Equipment
2/20/20098:19:26 PM Link | | Add comment
All Players, D1 Varsity, D2 Varsity, JV Team
Michael McElreath had his car stolen today from the Westwood area. In it were his WW equipment bag, as well as two other players' equipment bags. The police told Janet McElreath that the car may be recovered, but anything inside of it is probably gone for good.
If you have any equipment that you have considered selling or passing on, please contact Janet McElreath at jnmmcelreath@aol.com, or me, Mary Stanley, at bqmarys@sbcglobal.net.
Thank you for your help and support.
Mary Stanley
D2 Team Parent
Team Photos
2/8/20096:05:38 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements, Parent Priorities
If you chose not to order photos of your player but would still like to get a player button, you can. John took an individual photo of every player who attended the photo shoot. The buttons are $8.00 each. The deadline is Wed. Feb 11th. If you ordered a package, you will receive a photo of the entire team (all 3 teams) unless you notify me by Feb 11th at atasset@sbcglobal.net Please indicate which team photo (D1, D2, or JV) you want instead.
WARRIOR JACKET AND PANTS
2/2/200911:22:53 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
ONE TIME ORDERING THIS SEASON OF WARRIOR JACKET & PANTS
Coach Evan and the other coaches are purchasing the Warrior Shield jacket and pants. There has been some interest amongst some players to also purchase this warm up suit. We will place the order this Friday, February 6. It will be embroidered with the Westwood "W". It will be all black with white piping, and the orange "W" on the upper left corner chest. There will be no embroidery on the pants.
The Warrior Shield has a lining. The cost is:
Jacket $ 97.50
Pants $ 53.50
The other style available is the Warrior Storm. This style is a little less expensive and is not as warm. However, it has the same look.
The Warrior Storm is NOT lined. The cost is:
Jacket $ 75.00
Pants $ 52.50
I will be collecting money ONLY on Friday Feb 6th. Please contact me to make other arrangements.
If you have any questions, please contact Andi Tasset at 947-9039 or atasset@sbcglobal.net .
Remember....this is a one week/one time order opportunity! No late orders will be accepted!Updated Game Schedules Posted
2/1/20097:29:20 PM Link | | Add comment
We have recenlty updated our calendars to reflect changes to our original game schedule. Please visit the Calendar-Schedule section of our website for our revised game schedule. We have listed the game schedule in two sections. First, if you select the D1, D2, or JV tab listed under the Schedule section, you will be able to view your son's team schedule for each month including both games and practices. We have added a new section called GAME SCHEDULES and it is listed under the Calendar tab. This section recaps each team's game schedule for the season. The GAME SCHEDULE section does not include practices but can be easily printed. We will also include our bus schedule on the GAME SCHEDULE page as soon as the bus schedule is finalized.
TEAM PICTURES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
1/29/200912:57:40 PM Link | | Add comment
Team and individual pictures will be taken by John Stafford Photography this Saturday, Jan 31st during regular practice. Please arrive on time. All teams will be wearing their WHITE HOME GAME JERSEY. If you wear your uniform please bring practice clothes to change into. There will be practice after pictures.
Your player should bring home an envelope, Thursday night, with picture information. Questions: Call Andi Tasset @ 947-9039 or email @ atasset@sbcglobal.net.
Practice updates for 1/27
1/27/20091:17:15 PM Link | | Add comment
JV and D2 practices have been cancelled.
D1 will meet at the Ingram's house from 5pm to 6:15, 8900 Balcones Club Drive.
ALL PRACTICES TODAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED
1/26/200912:32:55 PM Link | | Add comment
We have decided to cancel all practices today due to field conditions.
Tournament Waivers Required
1/26/20096:13:40 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, Due Dates, Tournaments
Waivers are required for the D1 Dallas Jesuit Tournament and the D2 -JV Aggieland Tournament. The waivers were sent as part of the weekly email update on 1/25. If you have problems printing the waivers, email Teri Holmstrom at mholmstrom@austin.rr.com .
DISTRIBUTION OF GAME DAY UNIFORMS
1/17/20091:27:09 PM Link | | Add comment
Beginning Monday the 19th, we will begin distributing the team uniforms. In order for your player to receive his uniform, you must have paid the $200.00 required uniform deposit. This deposit will be held until the end of the season when the uniform is returned. Please have your player bring the deposit check to practice in an envelope on Monday and give to either Teri Holmstrom or Andi Tasset. If you have any questions as to if you've submitted the uniform deposit, please contact Linda Baddour at lbaddour@austin.rr.com.
ONLY New players will be given a Orange Game day shooting shirt to be worn over the jersey on game days.
2009 Lacrosse Program Information
1/12/20094:33:38 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements, Due Dates
Placing an ad in the 2009 lacrosse program is a great way to support your son and the Westwood lacrosse team. The process is easy. Simply take the form out of Pocket # 2 of the orange folder you received at the beginning of the season, complete it, and mail it along with your payment to the address on the form. If you'd like to include a picture, digital photos can be emailed to Joan at joan@joansspeak.com .
If you enjoy graphic design, you can create your own camera-ready ad and send it to Joan at the above email address. Still, mail the form and paperwork to the Club. If you would prefer us to put the ad together for you, fill out the form, email the picture or mail the hard-copy picture with the form if you are unable to scan. It's that simple.
This is also a great way to advertise your small business. The process is the same and the business advantage is time-tested.
Don't delay -- the deadline is THIS SATURDAY, January 17!!!!
Even if you email your documents to Joan, please send your payment and form to : Westwood Lacrosse Parents Club, 8650 Spicewood Springs Ste, 145-570, Austin, TX 78759-4399.
Questions? Call or email Cindy Smith at 345-4560 or wordsmithcgs@sbcglobal.net.
Insurance or Contact Information Change?
1/11/20098:59:20 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
Each coach carries a Medical Emergency book filled with information you supplied at registration. If your insurance coverage changed or you have any new contact informtation, please send an email with the new information to Teri Holmstrom at mholmstrom@austin.rr.com.
Practice Notification 1-6-2009
1/6/200911:12:57 AM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements
T&C has notified us that we can not use the fields tonight due to rain. All teams will practice at 5pm today at CVMS, the boys need to bring running shoes along with their equipment.
Practice Schedule Change
1/5/20098:26:22 PM Link | | Add comment
Late today, Monday, January 5, additional practice times on the lighted fields at Town & Country were scheduled. Please check the Preseason Calendar for updates.
January Practice Announcement
1/4/20094:30:32 PM Link | | Add comment
Happy New Year . We hope your family had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Please view our updated pre-season practice schedule posted under the calendar section of our website. Practices during January will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,and Saturday except during Finals week. Since we have limited access this year to the lighted practice fields at Town and Country, we have decided to set up a practice rotation schedule for Thursday nights. Each Thursday night, one team (D1-D2-JV) will be assigned to practice from 5pm to 6:15 pm at Canyon Vista, while the other 2 teams will practice at Town and Country. Although MOST players will initially be assigned to Thursday night practice fields based on their team assignment for the UT Tournament, some adjustments to the teams for UT will be made at the start of this week. Players will be notified during practice early this week which team they should practice with this coming Thursday. Once again, please remember the team assignments created for the UT tournament and the Thursday night practices in early January are still subject to change. Final team assignments will be announced near the end of January. Please visit the "pre-season" calendar for the Thursday night rotation schedule and practice times. Please email questions to kjones4@austin.rr.com, mmorenz@austin.rr.com, or mholmstrom@austin.rr.comShootout Schedule for Sunday
12/6/200810:03:49 PM Link | | Add comment
D1 will play Westlake at 10am on field 4, boys need to arrive at 9:00am
D2 will play McCallum at 10am on field 3, boys need to arrive at 9:00am
JV will play Bowie at 11am on field 4, boys need to arrive at 10amVisit www.utlacrosse.com for complete bracket-schedule for Sunday.
LONGHORN HOSPITALITY TENT
12/1/20086:08:42 PM Link | | Add comment
All, All Players, announcements, Event
Having cold drinks, snacks and a place to congregate between games is appreciated by the players. I've put together a list of items we need for our tent. If it sounds like a lot, remember we have 70 boys participating in the tournament. Please contact me #947-9039 or atasset@sbcglobal.net if you would like to help out. The hospitality tent benefits all players, coaches and parents.
Water.....5-7 cases of small bottles (1 case is approx 35 bottles)
Gatorades ........10-12 packs (Smallest size, various flavors)
Power bars/granola bars...... 6-10 boxes
Beef jerky/Slim Jims........6 boxes
Cookies .......6 (1 doz each)
Variety of snack size chips ...........5 (comes in bags or boxes
I will need help putting up 3 tents and getting the snacks outs & drinks iced as well as taking down. Come join us.
Player Rosters for UT Tournament
12/1/20082:15:26 PM Link | | Add comment
All ELIGIBLE players have been assigned to a team roster (D1, D2 or JV) for this weekend's UT Tournament. As a reminder, the initial team assignments for the regaular season are subject to change. Final team assignments will be made near the end of January. Please visit OUR TEAM-ROSTERS section of our website late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning to review player team assignments for UT. In some instances our coaching staff may invite selected players to participate with more than one team over the weekend.
Reminder...The Westwood Lacrosse No Pass No Play Policy is the same as UIL or RRISD policy as outlined in the OUR TEAM-ACADEMICS section of our website. A roster of players is presented periodically to our school sponsor, who then checks the list at each six-week grading period. Based on the recent recap from Westwood, we do have players who are ineligible to participate this weekend. Players who are not assigned to one of our three team lists posted on the website are NOT eligible to play this weekend according to our current records for one of the reasons listed below:
- Ineligible due to injury - Dr. release required to play
- Ineligible due to missing player dues or required forms
- Ineligible due to grades
If you believe we have made a mistake or if you have questions regarding "Eligible" players, please contact Coach Evan or Teri Holmstrom via email. Finally, the UT tournament schedule for Saturday's games has been posted on their website at www.utlacrosse.com . See you this weekend at UT.
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
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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
