OWFL NEWSLETTER Volume 3, Issue 4 – November 2014 ONTARIO WOMEN’S FIELD

MESSAGE from the I attended the Transcontinental Lacrosse Conference in early OWFL COMMISSIONER October at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. This was the first ever he 2014 season saw players, coaches, academic conference on the and what a great start to what we umpires, and spectators enjoy over hope will be a permanent event for the lacrosse community. T750 OWFL lacrosse games across five Academics, historians and lacrosse aficionados from all over the globe made their age groups. We had fourteen new champions way to Halifax to share the latest in lacrosse literature and studies over 4 days. following three highly competitive week- Notable women included Dr. Lori A. Livingston and Dr. Susan L. Forbes from ends of provincials in Orillia, Brampton, and Lakehead University. They presented several papers including “American Mentors and Windsor, where our U19 A division champ- their influence on the modern era of women’s ”, The 1982 IFWLA ionship was held as part of the Ontario World Cup and the Golden Age of Senior Women’s In Canada”, and Summer Games. These champions come “From Mouthguards to Helmets to Eye Goggles: Ongoing changes in head and facial from a greater variety of clubs, reflecting protection in the game of women’s lacrosse”. the growing strength of the new clubs that Lellie Swords from Texas provided instruction at a nearby clinic held in conjunction have joined us in recent years and the steady with the event and also spoke about “Advancing the game of women’s lacrosse”. Owen Sound’s Amanda Jones (graduate of Belmont Abbey College) spoke about development of the league. what it was like being a part of a true lacrosse family lead by her grandmother and In growing numbers, our players are family matriarch “Deisle”. Both Amanda’s dad and brother played on Gold Medal becoming outstanding leaders who are Canadian World Champion teams. volunteering to coach or are taking up the Mekwan Tulpin represented Six Nations and led player clinics as well. whistle to umpire games. We appreciate the As part of several duties, I spoke about the History of Women’s lacrosse from additional time these amazing volunteers 1890-1980 and the content was well received by the community. The international have taken to attend clinics and talk to history is an exciting story that will appear in book format, sometime in 2015. mentors in preparation for these new roles Stan Cockerton – FIL President – was on hand to update those in attendance as well as the hours given to providing regarding the march to the Olympics. The international women’s version of the game excellent programs for the players. will be taking a big step in the right direction as they put on an exhibition tournament Overall, 2014 was a huge success for at the World Games in Poland in 2017. Women’s field lacrosse has been given an girls’ field lacrosse here in Ontario and 2015 opportunity to showcase the sport, as Netball has dropped out and organizers will be even better. needed another women’s sport represented. Four to six countries will participate. In I would like to take this opportunity the long run Cockerton sees lacrosse as part of the Olympics in some form by 2024 or 2028. He likens it to playing football, having moved the ball down to the opponent’s to thank all the volunteers for their time, two yard line where often the toughest two yards to gain are those last ones! effort, and skill. Whatever your role – coach, Cayuga Faithkeeper Delmor Jacobs was on hand and taught many about the trainer, manager or organizer – without you, spiritual nature of the game. this league would not be growing as it is, and Planning has already begun on the next date and location for the Transnational without you, our girls would not be loving Lacrosse Convention. Look for it within two years. this game in quite the same way. Jim Calder Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I’m looking forward to seeing you all again next year! 2014 Transnational Conference 1 INSIDE 2014 Provincial Champions 2-3 Stephen Taylor, O.W.F.L. Commissioner Player Profiles 3-4 THIS ISSUE Coaching & Officiating Awards 4

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2014 Senior A 2014 Senior B

GOLD – Oshawa • SILVER – Orangeville • BRONZE – Brampton GOLD – Kitchener-Waterloo • SILVER – Orillia • BRONZE – Toronto Stars 2014 U19 A 2014 U19 B

GOLD – Orangeville 1 • SILVER – Oshawa 1 • BRONZE – Mimico GOLD – Six Nations • SILVER – Orillia • BRONZE – Brampton 2014 U19 C 2014 U19 D

GOLD – St. Catharines • SILVER – Kitchener-Waterloo 2 • BRONZE – Orillia GOLD – Toronto Stars • SILVER – Owen Sound • BRONZE – Brampton 2014 U15 A 2014 U15 B

GOLD – Oshawa • SILVER – Orillia • BRONZE – Brampton GOLD - Kawartha • SILVER – Owen Sound • BRONZE – Mimico •••• 2014 OWFL PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS •••• 2014 U15 C 2014 U13 A

GOLD – Six Nations • SILVER – St. Catharines • BRONZE – Brampton GOLD – Oshawa • SILVER – Toronto Beaches • BRONZE – Orangeville 2014 U13 B 2014 U13 C

GOLD – Mimico • SILVER – Orillia • BRONZE – Newmarket GOLD – Kawartha • SILVER – Halton Hills • BRONZE – Hamilton 2014 U11 A 2014 U11 B

GOLD – Oakville • SILVER – Oshawa • BRONZE – Toronto Beaches GOLD – Orillia • SILVER – Orangeville • BRONZE – Brampton

Player PROFILE by Anne Neatby Kameron Halsall — ORANGEVILLE U-19 ook way up and meet towering, athletic keeper Kameron her body, rather than letting in a goal” and you have a L“Kam” Halsall who backstopped Orangeville U-19 to recipe that inspires offensive confidence in a team who a gold at the 2014 Ontario Summer Games. This highly know their house is well protected. articulate Grade 11 student from The Hill Academy attributes A past Team Ontario player and current Team Canada her stick work wizardry to an early start in boy’s U-19 hopeful, Kam’s dedication to hard work and positive and some invaluable goalie training during school practices. energy give her strong credentials to be considered for The strength and consistency of Kam’s game are a Scotland 2015. With an Ivy League academic inclination direct result of her own investment in uncovering new geared to sciences, don’t count Kam out as a future space goaltending ideas and challenging herself to use them. As a explorer or psychologist. Kam’s keeper tips for young Rep Midget A hockey player for Orangeville, Kam also adds laxers include: be the hardest worker (in school and on some unbeatable strength and stamina to this high-pressure the sport’s field), always find new ways to improve and position. Add in a fighting spirit that drives her to “sacrifice recognize that success always comes with sacrifice. PLAYERS... COACHES... Register Now For the First Ever Janine Tucker • Head Coach D I – Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MapleStix Player and Coaches Clinic Skills, Drills, Games and the Inside Scoop on Playing in the NCAA – hosted by The Hill Academy SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, TORONTO Only 75 PLAYER Spots Available – Register Today! Kathy Taylor • Head Coach D II - Le Moyne College Syracuse Only 30 COACH Spots Available – Register Today! Player Clinic Earlybird – $90 — Coaches Clinic Earlybird – $30 For More Information – www.maplestix.ca No Passports • No Long Drive • No Major Travel Costs • A Great Clinic right here in Toronto!

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Player Emily Dyment PROFILE OSHAWA LADY BLUE KNIGHTS U-19 2014 OWFL Coaches of the Year by Anne Neatby U11 Owen Sound North Stars: mily Dyment is a Grade 10 honour roll student Stacey Goldie, Torey Barfoot, Kate Feltis from Sinclair Secondary School in Oshawa who U13 Orangeville Northmen: E Ted Sawicki, Kate Nelson attributes her lacrosse success to skills acquired U15 Orillia Lady Kings: through a range of high level sports activities. A Pat Morris, Holly Parker talented multi-sport athlete who competes at both U19 Oakville Lady Hawks: the Rep level for volleyball and lacrosse, “Em” has Jackie Noble, Ashley Rutz managed to leverage excellent agility and hand- Senior Brampton Excelsiors: eye coordination on both the volleyball court and Lyndsay Brooks, Jackie Heaton, Clare Anderson, Ally Phillips lacrosse turf. Although a relative newcomer to girl’s field 2014 Officiating Awards lacrosse, she made solid point contributions while Jane Acton Award 2014: Antonio Intranuovo on OLBK’s Competitive 1 team and has a firm goal Molly McIntyre Award 2014: Marisa DiBari of winning a spot on the Elite team in 2015. A keen reader and writer, Emily envisions a future that involves communication of the written word. Post secondary institutions that offer journalism, lacrosse, Follow us on twitter or Facebook volleyball and an endless supply of peanut butter based foodstuffs have the best chance of attracting this amazing student-athlete. Emily’s key message to aspiring young laxers is to get involved in other sports that keep you active in a range of ways. This is what helps grow your game sense. Additionally, it is really important to never forget to LOVE whatever game you are in. Facebook.com/ @OWFL2014 ontariowomensfieldlacrosse