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BCLA Recognizes Volunteers at AGM VP Performance Programs - Ron McQuarrie, VP Development - to recognize an individual at the local level for their voluntary, Terry Mosdell and Director at Large - Dave Jenkins. extraordinary contributions to an association or team): Michael On Saturday October 18th, the BCLA hosted the world famous O’Connor (Vancouver Minor Lacrosse Association); Norm buffet breakfast for the delegates, families and sponsors. Over Wright Merit Award (award presented to member of the media 350 people attended the breakfast in preparation for meetings and who is deemed to have contributed to the promotion of lacrosse): the afternoon AGM. Rich Abney (CKPG TV Sports -- Prince George); Dal Martin In the evening, the BCLA Merit Awards Banquet took place Merit Award (Trainer of the Year): Sarah Cahill (West Coast Ju- on the main stage at the Whistler Conference Centre. The “Once nior Lacrosse League); Jimmy Gunn Merit Award Senior Offi cial: Upon a Time” theme was apparent with many people dressed Sean Lehman (Vancouver Island); Jimmy Gunn Merit Award up as fairy tale characters in colourful and festive garb – it was Minor Offi cial: Cameron Anderson (Saanich); Jimmy Gunn quite a regal time! Guests were welcomed through the castle drawbridge entrance by Sir Percival Prance-a-Lot (aka The Black Merit Award Field Offi cial: Ed Moffat (Burnaby); John Cavallin Photo: Jeff Gombar Knight) with King Jack and Princess Regina Ophelia. Many Merit Award Senior Coach: Lorne Winship (Cowichan Junior B/ Intermediate B); John Cavallin Merit Award Field Coach: Jason New Westminster’s Barb Beale accepts the banquet participants dressed up in costumes (and make-up) to celebrate the achievements of the volunteers – like the Hi-Ho Bishop (New Westminster); Bill McBain Merit Award Minor 2014 Hugh Gifford Merit Award from BCLA’s Salmonbellies, Shrek themed Adanacs, Mad Hatter Okanagan Coach: Derek Arthur, (Juan de Fuca Minor Lacrosse Association); Dave “The Wall” Jenkins. crew to name a few! Art Daoust Merit Award (Box & Field Lacrosse award toward By: LacrosseTalk Staff The evening was once again emceed by lacrosse’s own Dave fostering and promoting the game, improving the image and Evans and with co-emcee KidSport’s Pete Quevillon. The ban- The British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) held the stature of lacrosse at their level and provincially) – Box Lacrosse: quet crowd was entertained by an incredible drum line that got us Terry Rolfe, (Richmond Minor Lacrosse Association); Leon Hall 2014 Annual General Meeting on October 17-19 in Whistler, BC. in the beat! Once again, Paul Winterton created an incredible year- Merit Award (Minor Box Lacrosse Association of the Year) – Every year, this event includes meetings for various directorates, in-review DVD that wowed the crowd. a lacrosse trade fair, a hospitality social gathering and the Annual Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Association and Minor Field Lacrosse The BC Lacrosse Association annually presents the BCLA Merit Awards Banquet. Over 250 delegates were registered for Association of the Year – Langley Field Lacrosse Association; and Merit Awards to the many lacrosse volunteers who commit their the meetings and close to 500 participants attended the BCLA the Irvine-Calder-Nevard Merit Award (award is a testimonial for Annual Merit Awards Banquet. free time to the sport of lacrosse. Sixteen Awards were handed out during the 2014 BCLA Merit Awards Banquet, held Saturday outstanding public service made by fi rms, organizations or indi- This year’s “Once Upon a Time” theme was grasped by many October 18th, at the Whistler Conference Centre. viduals through lacrosse sponsorship: Randy Clough (X-Treme banquet attendees with plenty of fun had by all! This AGM had Sports Gear-Tri-Cities). And the most prestigious BCLA Merit all the bells and whistles of a festive evening and was another The 2014 BCLA Merit Award recipients were as follows: Award an individual can receive, the Tom Gordon Plaque, given resounding success! Ted Fridge Family Spirit Award (presented annually to a family deemed to have contributed to the development and promotion of to an individual who has done the most for lacrosse in the past “Every year the staff seems to outdo themselves – this year was lacrosse locally and/or provincially): The Corbett Family (Harold, year, was awarded to longtime volunteer and coach, Jamie Stew- no different,” stated BCLA President Sohen Gill. “I enjoy sharing Debbie, Rick, David & Brian-Victoria); Hugh Gifford Merit art (New Westminster Minor Association). this event with all the volunteers, old and new, and it’s great to see Award (Box & Field Lacrosse-accomplishments of instilling all the new faces experience such an excellence event.” sportsmanship in their players, their leadership and contribution Congratulations to all merit award recipients, Presidents’ Award The 2014 BCLA Executive was named. They are as follows: toward improving the image of lacrosse) – Box Lacrosse: Barb winners and executive members for their continuous hard work in President - Sohen Gill, Treasurer - David Soul, Secretary - Myrna Beale (New Westminster Minor Box Lacrosse & Team BC-Ban- making lacrosse one of the greatest sports organizations in BC. In Cable, VP Administration – Don Scott, VP Operations - Greg Toll, tam); Ruth Seward Merit Award (Box & Field Lacrosse-award the SPIRIT of the game, we thank you! BCLA Presidents’ Award Recipients The 2014 BC Lacrosse Association Presidents Award winners Marnie Evans, North Island Field Lacrosse are as follows: Kevin Beauregard, North Okanagan Field Lacrosse Roxane Seaton, North Okanagan Junior B League Chris Collard, North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Dan Linnen, Pacifi c Northwest Junior B League Lisa Scott, Central Interior Intermediate B League Roger Paterson, North Shore Minor Lacrosse Gordon Foulds, Prince George Senior C League Tyson Leies, Pacifi c Rim Field Lacrosse Kevin McLennan, Victoria Senior C League Louise Whitelaw, Peninsula Minor Lacrosse Gary McBride, BC Junior A League Tammy Brown, Prince George Minor Lacrosse Dan Van Os, Thompson Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Comm. Twila Gilbert, Pt. Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Rusty Wills, Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Association Wonda Warren, Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse Lance Schindel, Pt. Moody Minor Lacrosse Lisa Edgar, Comox Valley Minor Lacrosse Ceayon Johnston, Richmond Lacrosse Peter Parke, Comox Valley Minor Lacrosse Wes Eaton, Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Photo: Jeff Gombar Deanna Thomson, Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Chris Sheridan, Saanich Minor Lacrosse Sue Lidstone, Cowichan Valley Minor Lacrosse Over 45 BCLA Volunteers were recognized Randy Ellis, Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse with a 2014 Presidents’ Award. Ylva (Jill) Samuelson, Cranbrook Minor Lacrosse Craig Merritt, Delta Field Lacrosse Ted Yadernuk, Shuswap Minor Lacrosse By: LacrosseTalk Staff Scott Liebich, Delta Minor Lacrosse Karen Nielsen, Sunshine Coast Minor Lacrosse The BC Lacrosse Association recognizes more volunteers in Jenal Coakley, Juan de Fuca Minor Lacrosse Shawn Gregorson, Surrey Field Lacrosse the lacrosse community. Forty-six BCLA Presidents’ Award Justin Bosher, Kamloops Minor Lacrosse John McKay, Surrey Minor Lacrosse recipients were announced at the 2014 AGM over the October Shelley Torres, Kelowna Minor Lacrosse 17-19 weekend. Rick Mainman, Vancouver Field Lacrosse Bill Mosdell, Langley Field Lacrosse Regina Villanueva, Vancouver Minor Lacrosse The Presidents’ award is to promote and celebrate the spirit Cindy Tarling, Langley Minor Lacrosse of volunteerism by annually giving BCLA organizations an op- Nicole Kokoska, Mission Minor Lacrosse Individuals in attendance at the 2014 BCLA AGM were portunity to acknowledge and thank an individual who has dem- Steve Bishop, Nanaimo Minor Lacrosse honoured in a short ceremony during the Merit Award Banquet onstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to lacrosse within their organizations. Each nomination is the selected Ross Guthrie, New Westminster Field Lacrosse and received a nice watch from a representative of their league winner for their local community senior league or minor box Aaron Wildgrove, New Westminster Minor Lacrosse or association to commemorate their volunteer achievements. lacrosse or youth fi eld lacrosse associations. Rene Robichaud, North Delta Minor Lacrosse Thank you for all you do for lacrosse. Winter 2015 Page 4 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Continued from Cover Lacrosse Sniper Heard, Article: Stealth Aims High! What’s Next? By: Teddy Jenner Heads Burnaby Sports Hall of and it’s been that way since the fi rst practice.” If the second year at Fame 2014 Inductees the LEC is going to be different from year one, which shouldn’t be too hard, Vancouver will have to be a much feistier team with grit. Last year, there was no ‘line in the sand’ for the opposition. The addition of Rory Smith immediately solves that issue but it’s not just his job alone.

Burnaby Cougars Women’s Lacrosse team were 1934 Provincial champs. By: Grant Granger The Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame has named their 2014 inductee class including lacrosse star Russ Heard and the 1931 women’s lacrosse team called the Burnaby Cougars. Burnaby lacrosse icon Russ Heard will be inducted into the Photo: Dan Brodie, Stealth Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame in February along with six other individuals and a pioneering lacrosse team. Powless huddles with Stealth teammates on Russ Heard offence. The lanky Heard was a scoring machine for the Burnaby Lak- ers. He was the Western Lacrosse Association scoring champion Former head-coach Chris Hall always preached “team tough- in 1992, 1997 and 1999 and a fi rst-team league all-star fi ve times. ness” and last year the Stealth lacked that persona from game Heard racked up 1,201 points, including 447 goals, in the 399 to game. Guys need to get their nose, knees and knuckles into games he played which is ninth all-time in the WLA. Heard also the dirty areas. If you’re down a few goals or need to change Photo: Royal City RecordPhoto: Royal the momentum, you need to have Photo: Burnaby Village Museum somebody that will spark the played in the National Lacrosse League for the now defunct team. Front to back, the Stealth has added the players to the Charlotte Cobras for one season and the Toronto Rock for three. Heard netted 1201 WLA points and will roster this year that will do that. Heard’s No. 9 was the fi rst jersey retired by the Lakers in 2013. enter the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame Tyler Burton can win ball possession back on the draws to He coached the senior Lakers for seven seasons making the play- February 26th. keep momentum. Tyler Hass will join Tyler Garrison in the offs each time. transition game. McMichael will leave everything on the fl oor He’ll be joined for induction in and dive head fi rst into the corners if he has to. Eric Penny gives the athlete category by Brian Cowie a youthful back-up to Tyler Richards in net that the team has (paracycling, triathlon) and Anna confi dence in. Powless adds a fl oor general that the team hasn’t Schnell (rugby). Builders to be in- had since Doyle. Ratlcliff is rejuvenated and accepting of his ducted are Roy Nosella (soccer) and new role. The new coaching staff isn’t letting anyone take a shift Dan Taylor (baseball) while Kyna off or playing favourites. Fletcher (gymnastics) and Mimmo However, what could be the biggest addition to the club this Morello (soccer, wrestling) will be year is Joel McCready. If the team is going to have a “blue going in as coaches. The pioneering collar” personality then there is no better poster boy than 1934 Burnaby Cougars provincial McCready. Coming over in the Powless deal, McCready is a champion women’s lacrosse squad seasoned NLL vet with two NLL titles with Rochester and a will be inducted into the team cat- work-ethic that will make everyone else dig a little deeper each egory. The hall’s induction banquet time they’re on the fl oor. He’s a type of player that Vancouver will take place at the Firefi ghers hasn’t had since Craig Conn back in the Ravens days. Banquet Hall at Metrotown on Thursday February 26, 2015. Ask anyone in the organization and they’ll tell you last year wasn’t anyone’s best in a Stealth jersey. They lacked intensity, 1934 Burnaby Cougars fi re and passion and it made watching them, at times, diffi cult. The Burnaby Cougars women’s But with a new year comes new life and a new look Vancou- fi eld lacrosse team was formed in ver Stealth. The winds of change have come and gone and 1930 despite the disapproval and now all that’s left to do is play the games and continue to ask disdain of many in the community ‘what’s next? including the Burnaby South princi- Stealth tidbits: In their 2015 season opener, the Stealth pal who banned the school’s students outlasted the Calgary Roughnecks 18-14 in a barn-burner. from playing on the team. The Cou- Vancouver scored eleven unanswered goals to pull away from gars went on to defeat the Richmond Calgary for the opening night victory in Cowtown. However, Milkmaids 4-1 in the 1934 provincial the tables turned for the Stealth’s home opener. In front of an championship game at the old Cam- energetic crowd, the Stealth got off to a quick start with a 4-2 bie Street grounds. lead after one period. The Rock controlled the game thereafter, The Cougars were part of a wom- outscoring the home team 18-7 the rest of the way en route to a en’s lacrosse league who played in lopsided 20-11 Rock win. At press time, Vancouver battled hard the Lower Mainland in the 1920s and but dropped a 14-13 decision to the Buffalo Bandits. 1930s. They played against the Van- couver Pirates, Richmond Milkmaids, and New Westminster Swansons. Advertise with us! Their home ground was Central Park. They were BC Champions in 1933. The annual induction banquet, for 2014 inductees is on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Firefi ght- ers’ Banquet Hall, 6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, in the Metrotown area. Tickets go on sale January 18, 2015. For details contact Jeff at: For tickets, please contact email: [email protected] or phone: 604- 436-1672. Contact: Grant Granger, [email protected] chair 604-803-9571 604-421-9755 www.burnabysportshalloffame.ca. LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 5 Stewart Named Mr. Lacrosse By: LacrosseTalk Staff From Mini-Tyke to Seniors, Stewart is The BC Lacrosse Association’s 2014 selec- always on the fl oor encouraging and sharing tion for BCLA’s most prestigious award, the his knowledge of the game. He has been an Tom Gordon plaque, was none other than long- outstanding advocate for the growth of Female time volunteer and coach, New Westminster’s Box Lacrosse and Women’s Field Lacrosse Jamie Stewart. programs. After retiring as President of NWMLA, he coached the WLA Salmonbellies The Tom Gordon Plaque is BCLA’s high- in 2013 and then took over as General Manager est honour for “Mr. or Ms. Lacrosse” for the of the Jr A ‘Bellies in 2014. outstanding achievement of an individual -- an honour one cannot claim as theirs without com- Stewart has so many lacrosse highlights that mending the efforts of other. one could write a book about, but it’s the time he has spent with the youngsters that resonates “To be honest, it was a huge surprise, I didn’t greatly with this veteran. Jamie has fond even know I was nominated, and quite an memories from winning Provincial titles and honor,” said a humble Stewart. “First, it is an National championships, especially winning a award that you really can’t win all by yourself, title in Ontario. and in my case it was due to the people that helped me while in the background. Second, “I really enjoyed coaching Women’s Field it really is an honor to be recognized by the and the 2012 Team BC U19 team that won the lacrosse community for doing, I hope, good National Championships in Oshawa – the kids work, and the right things, over the years.” were sponges for knowledge and incredibly athletic, and it was fun to win the Nationals on “I have a ton of respect for people who have Ontario’s home turf.” previously won the award – Shawn House, Terry Mosdell, Dan Richardson, Greg Toll, But it wasn’t until coaching a Bantam House Jack Crosby, among others – so it is a great team a decade ago that he really learned what it Photo: Jeff Gombar feeling to be in their company, all people I really took to be a coach. have looked up to and tried to learn from over “I really enjoyed about a month of coach- New Westminster’s Jamie Stewart received BCLA’s highest honour as the years.” ing a Bantam House team – it was pure Mr. Lacrosse for 2014. Once a Salmonbellie, always a Salmonbel- coaching, with kids that wanted to be there lie, as Jamie Stewart grew up wearing the red, because they enjoyed the game, not because blue and white of New Westminster. Stewart they had extreme talent. It was an eye opener currently an assistant coach of the Team BC fi eld or the arena and hear and watch kids has been a lacrosse lifer as a player, coach, for me, and made me realize how diffi cult it Women’s Field Lacrosse Senior team. playing the game. But the game suffers when administrator and educator. Unoffi cially, he is to coach when you are not given an “A” energetic people are not involved – the game Stewart is the consummate volunteer and began coaching as a teenager in 1979, but took team – and it made me a far better coach than needs it. My feeling is, if you have ever been tirelessly continues to give back to this great on an offi cial capacity in 2001, as the associa- what I had been.” coached or helped out in this game – then you game. When asked what he would say to vol- tion Head Coach. Stewart kept this role for 2 No matter the season, Stewart is on a bench owe it to give back to the game and your com- unteers out there, these were his words…… years and took over as President in 2003 and or walking a sideline for a ‘Bellies team. Since munity. Successful organizations are fi lled by remained President of NWMLA and Governor stepping away from his President duties, he has “For whatever reason -- kids love lacrosse. people who are energetic, committed and want of NW Intermediate B for a decade. now moved on to coaching more teams and is There is nothing better than to go to the box, to have fun!”

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TM Proud Supporter Winter 2015 Page 6 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association BC Athletes Honoured as Top Saints By: Limestone Athletics Travis Gillespie (1999-02) He won his fi rst Conference Carolinas Player In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Lime- -- A key member of some of of the Year during that 2011 season when he stone Saints men’s lacrosse program, Limestone the most successful teams shared the title with teammate Shayne Jackson College Athletics has named the 50 most infl u- in Limestone history, not as part of what was dubbed “The Circus” due to ential players in the history of the program. just lacrosse but the entire their free fl owing and highly entertaining play program, Gillespie left an Eight of the 50 players developed their lacrosse on the fi eld. He would add a solo honor in 2013. skills in BC with minor associations from Van- indelible mark during his four years. A big, physical defense- During his career, Loewen’s most impressive couver Island and the Lower Mainland. Their fi gures come down to just two numbers – 60-8 – careers span two decades and all being instru- man, he was one of the best in the record his teams produced during his time at mental in the successes of their teams. the country. “The Rock”. WLA team: Maple Ridge Burrards. Each player, a leader and impact player of His growth as a player their own went on to successful BCJALL and could be seen on the national Tor Reinholdt (2010-13) -- A player who WLA careers. Some played professionally in stage at the same time the bided his time over his fi rst two seasons, Re- the NLL (some currently) and internationally. Saints were entering the na- inholdt developed into a dangerous all-around The following is their story during their college tional spotlight. After a fresh- player for the Saints over his last two seasons. lacrosse careers at Limestone man season in 1999 that saw After producing just a combined eight goals and him collect 10 groundballs, 11 assists while playing behind the likes of Riley Greg Hiltz (1998-01) -- A lock down defense- Gillespie garnered USILA All- Loewen, he put together impressive seasons in man for the great Limestone teams of the late American Honorable Mention 1990’s and early 2000’s, Hiltz was a major recognition as a sophomore in 2012 and 2013. component of teams that went an impressive 2000, Second-Team in 2001 As a junior he notched 26 points, 12 assists, 46-12. In 1998 he notched 20 groundballs before and fi nally First-Team as a 38 points and a career-high 47 groundballs coming away with 21 the following year while senior in 2002. helping the team to record win totals of nine and before fi nishing with 22 goals, 29 assists, 51 10, respectively. In each of those years points, 41 groundballs and nine caused turnovers he helped Limestone to the as a senior in 2013. Over those two campaigns, In 2000, Hiltz would be a major reason the NCAA Division II National Saints went 14-2 and won their fi rst national Limestone went an incredible 33-4, reached the Championship Game, win- 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship championships. He would cap his career by Photo: Archives ning it in 2000 and 2002. In Game and came within seconds of doing it again guiding Limestone to a 13-3 overall mark addition to those accomplish- the following year. and second straight berth in the national title ments, he was also a three- game. Along with that, he was named a USILA time All-Deep South Confer- Travis Gillespie lead Limestone to a For his efforts, he was named a USILA Second-Team All-American that season. WLA ence selection, the third ever Second-Team All-American in 2012, Honor- team: Maple Ridge Burrards. 1999 NCAA Division 2 National title. USILA Scholar All-American able Mention in 2013 and was All-Conference Jake Lawson (1998-00) -- After transferring and is one of the best defense- games. Twice he totaled 54 goals, doing so in Carolinas First-Team both of those seasons. from Division I Niagara University, where he man in team history. WLA team: Coquitlam 2011 (with 20 assists and 74 points) and 2013 Reinholdt was also named Conference Caro- was the program’s all-time leading scorer after Adanacs. linas Tournament Most Outstanding Player in just two years, Lawson used those offensive (with 36 assists and 90 points). His point total Nolan Heavenor (2002-05) -- An absolute talents to guide the Saints to new heights. After from the latter season is the second highest in 2012 and 2013, making him the fi rst player in lights out scorer who would go on to have a pro- missing the 1998 season due to injury, the team program history behind only Roger Vyse’s 100 program history to accomplish that feat in the fessional career in the National Lacrosse League captain registered 11 goals, three assists and points in 2005. 25-year history of the program. WLA team: that spanned nearly a decade. As a Saint he 15 groundballs in 1999. The following season Langley Thunder. tallied an incredible 121 goals, including 46 with he would help lead the Blue & Gold to a 14-2 27 assists in 2004 and 42 goals and 29 assists as overall record the program’s fi rst ever NCAA a senior in 2005. In the latter he also picked up a Division II National Championship. WLA team: whopping 180 groundballs. Maple Ridge Burrards. During his career he was a three-time USILA Nick Carlson (1999-02) -- One of the most All-American, earning Honorable Mention decorated players in Limestone College history, (2003), Second-Team (2004) and First-Team Carlson was a member of the 2000 and 2002 (2005) recognition and was also a three-time All- Men’s Lacrosse National Championship teams. Deep South Conference selection. As a senior The three-time USILA All-American was twice in 2005, he also became just the fi fth player in selected as the USILA Attackman of the Year and program history to be named a USILA Scholar in 2002 was selected as the National Player of All-American. WLA team: Victoria Shamrocks. the Year. He is a two-time Deep South Player of the Year honoree who fi nished his career fi rst in Jackson Decker (2009-12) -- An all-around school history with 159 career goals. He is cur- midfi elder for the Saints, Decker helped the pro- rently second. WLA team: Victoria Shamrocks. gram better its win total in all four of his years, including a then record 17 wins (17-2) as a After a solid start in his freshman campaign, senior in 2012. Beginning in his freshman year, Carlson burst onto the national scene in 2000. Limestone posted win totals of 10, 12, 15 and He was second on the team with 56 goals (fourth 17, making the NCAA Tournament each year all-time) and led the team with 27 assists for an and reaching the national title game in 2012, the impressive 83 points, currently ranks fourth in fi rst such appearance since a run of six straight school history. Selected to the All-Deep South from 2000-05. Conference team and earned Second-Team All-America honors. Named the Most Valuable After seeing limited time as a freshman, Player in the National Championship game as he Decker tallied 24 points (15g, 9a) in 2010, 40 netted three goals and one assist to defeat peren- points (23g, 17a) in 2011 and 48 points (36g, nial power C.W. Post, 10-9, and give Limestone 12a) as a senior in 2012. Truly coming into his their fi rst NCAA National Championship. own as a player in his fi nal two seasons, he was As a junior he was named USILA Attackman named a USILA First-Team All-American and of the Year and was selected as a First-Team All- All-Conference Carolinas First-Team following American. Garnered his fi rst Deep South Player both seasons. Included among his recognitions of the Year recognition on the way to netting 59 is being named the 2011 Conference Carolinas goals and 29 assists for 88 points. The fi rst two Tournament Most Outstanding Player. WLA totals are both second most in a single season team: Burnaby Lakers. by any Limestone player. Led the Saints to the Riley Loewen (2010-13) -- One of the great- National Championship game as they came up est pure scorers in program history, Loewen was just short to Adelphi. a three-time USILA All-American (2011 and For his fi nal campaign in the Blue and Gold 2012 – Second, 2013 – First-Team), a two-time he earned USILA Player and Attackman of the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year (2011 Year as well as the Deep South Player of the and 2013) and a four-time All-Conference Caro- Year and tournament MVP. The Academic All- linas selection, the last three on the First-Team. American was second on team with 38 goals In 2013 he was also named a USILA Scholar and led the team with 28 assists and 66 points. In All-American. 2002, he led the Saints to their third straight Na- For his career he tallied a program record 184 tional Championship game appearance and their goals along with 85 assists (5th) and is second second title as they defeated New York Institute all-time with 269 points. He also added 115 of Technology, 11-9. groundballs and 19 caused turnovers in 68 career LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 7 Tom Kellett is a Community Sports Hero By: LacrosseTalk Staff In the early 2000’s, Kellett coached his Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Association’s Tom daughter for years winning Provincial medals Kellett was the latest BCLA volunteer to be along the way. In 2004, he began coaching recognized by the Sport BC Community Sports Female Box Lacrosse in Burnaby, on the ad- Hero program. vice from his daughter – “You need to coach The Community Sport Hero® Award was the girls because they need good coaches.” So created by Sport BC in 2001. The awards, he did and was successful winning two Provin- presented by Teck, honours outstanding sport cial titles. volunteers in communities across British Columbia. The awards recognize coaches, of- He joined the Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Asso- fi cials, mentors and administrators who have ciation (BMLA) executive in 2004 as the Female dedicated themselves to grow and develop Co-ordinator. He took on a Zone Representative amateur sport at the community level. Through position with the Lower Mainland Lacrosse Sport BC’s relationship with Teck, they are Commission, then, volunteered as a league com- able to travel to 8 communities per year across missioner for 4 seasons. He served as BMLA British Columbia and celebrate sport volun-

Vice President until 2011, then assumed the Photo: Sport BC teers in local communities. President’s role – a position he holds today. Tom Kellett started playing youth lacrosse Tom Kellett (2nd from right) was one of eight Burnaby sport volunteers in the 1970’s. His father, the association Trea- Tom Kellett is the consummate BCLA to be recognized by Sport BC in November. Kellett has been involved in volunteer and was a perfect recipient for this surer at the time, taught Tom early to give back lacrosse since the 1970’s. to the community – and he has! award in Burnaby. Congratulations Tom! High School Championships February By: LacrosseTalk Staff Thomas More 11-5 over Riverside; and Senior The 14th annual BC High School Field Tier 1 Claremont 10-6 over reigning champion Lacrosse Championships will be held February Terry Fox. 23-27, 2015 in Coquitlam and New Westminster. Not all teams have confi rmed their attendance, The event will again be hosted by Dr. Charles but perennial powers Claremont, New Westmin- Best Secondary School and games will be held ster, Terry Fox, Charles Best and Centennial will in Coquitlam at Dr. Charles Best School and vie for the Senior tier 1 title. All of these schools Town Centre, as well as, Mercer Stadium in New also have Junior teams, except the Centaurs. Westminster. Other Junior schools will include some valley The past two seasons’s hosted a much more schools, Delta Schools and Vancouver College. even playing fi eld with a Tier 1 and a Tier 2 Divi- Countless players in the tournament have gone sion offered in both Senior and Junior levels. The on to play NCAA Div.1, 2 and 3 in the past sev- result has been a very competitive tournament eral years with many more committed to attend

with many close and exciting games. college in the future. Photo: Jeff Gombar In 2014, there were four champions from four For any additional tournament information different schools: Junior Tier 2 Maple Ridge 12-6 needed, please contact Tournament Co-ordinator, Claremont and Terry Fox will renew their rivalry at the 2015 High over Vancouver College; Junior Tier 1 Centen- Ken Bowman [email protected] or ckbow- School Lacrosse Tournament. nial 20-4 over Pitt Meadows; Senior Tier 2 St. [email protected]. 2 Burrards Selected in BCLA and KidSport Partner 2015 MLL Draft By: LacrosseTalk Staff In the tenth round, 75th selection overall, The 2015 Major League Lacrosse 2015 Sup- Chesapeake Bayhawks selected Maple Ridge plemental Draft took place Wednesday, Decem- teammate Ben McIntosh. McIntosh fi nished fi fth in team scoring (20G & 12A) for 32 points ber 17th. Two BCLA products were selected in and 14 penalty minutes. the 100 player pool of college graduates. Trades that involved standout Team Canada In the ninth round, 56th selection overall, members included the Florida Launch trad- By: LacrosseTalk Staff develops valuable life skills in the areas of Charlotte Hounds selected Burrard standout ing All-World Team Canada goalie Dillon October 2014, the BCLA was approached teamwork, socialization, goal setting and Riley Loewen. In his second WLA season, Ward (Orangeville) to the Denver Outlaws by KidSport BC Director, Pete Quevillon, to time management. Loewen lead the Burrards in point production in exchange for goalie Charlie Cipriano. The join in partnership with KidSport. BCLA’s (26G & 30A) for 56 points in only 13 games, Launch also acquired Team Canada attackmen, response was a resounding ‘yes’ to align with The demand for KidSport funding continues while spending no time in the penalty box. and Burrard star, Curtis Dickson (Port Co- such a positive group as KidSport. to grow across the board. Lacrosse is one of Loewen was one of three forwards selected to quitlam) from the Outlaws in exchange for two The KidSport concept was hatched in 1993 their top ten “consumer” sports of which 224 the WLA 2014 All-Star team. 2015 4th-round supplemental selections. by board and staff at Sport BC as a way to help lacrosse kids were assisted by KidSport to the address the challenges faced by many families tune of $44,000 in 2013. when registering their children in organized sport. From a modest start in that fi rst year, “Our initiative to develop PSO Partners is issuing $35,000 in grants, KidSport has grown to help us build both awareness and to help exponentially across the country and has be- in our fundraising efforts to ensure that our come a truly national entity with 11 provincial/ ability to meet this increasing demand is territorial chapters and over 175 community based chapters. sustainable,” explained Quevillon. “We are From humble beginnings in BC, KidSport fi nding, with many sports, that local clubs are issued nearly $1.4 million in grants to just very supportive of their local KidSport chap- over 6700 kids in 2013 and has seen signifi - ter, often hosting 50/50 draws, raffl es, etc. to cant annual growth, particularly in the years benefi t KidSport.” subsequent to the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. “I have a great deal of respect for BCLA Their mission remains the same….to re- -- and a big part of the reason that we ap- move the fi nancial barriers that prevent some proached you to become partners is that the children from playing organized sport! Their BCLA has such an incredible network of vision…SO ALL KIDS CAN PLAY! committed and involved volunteers and clubs KidSport believes that every child should around the province,” mentioned Quevillon.

Photo: Paul Evans Photo: Paul Evans Photo: Paul have the opportunity to experience the joys “We want to ensure that by working with of a season of sport. Abundant research ex- ists that proves sport participation enhances these great folks, we can ensure that no kid Ben McIntosh Riley Loewen academic performance, improves health and gets left on the sidelines!” Winter 2015 Page 8 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Death of Oshawa Boy Tucker Williams Leaves Lacrosse Community at a Loss OSHAWA -- Tucker Williams, the eight-year- old Oshawa lacrosse player who inspired the Braver than Brave campaign, died from cancer Inspiration of on December 17, 2014. By: Brian McNair, Oshawa This Week Braver than OSHAWA -- The lacrosse world lost a war- rior on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Tucker Williams, the eight-year-old son of Brave campaign Oshawa’s Shawn and Tamara Williams, died following a lengthy battle with cancer, one that inspired a Braver than Brave campaign that losses battle captured the attention of the world.

Tucker’s inspiring story spread through Photo: Rita Stroup social media in February shortly after he had with cancer at throat surgery at the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren, the fi rst step in treatment for Burkitt’s lymphoma. It was while he was at the hospital, age eight. inquiring about having a bag of potato chips shortly after surgery, that a nurse affectionately called him “braver than brave.” Team BC Female Midget team pose with Tucker Williams and best friend Zach Braver than Brave drew the local lacrosse Toll during Box Nationals in Whitby this summer. community even closer, but also inspired people from all corners of the world to do what at a tournament in Brampton when, it’s now strength, faith, loyalty and passion for the game friends, the Tolls, through the Make a Wish they could to help the family. known, the disease had returned. of lacrosse. Foundation, and meet some of his favourite Shawn Williams is one of the best and Tucker missed a few games at the tourna- Tucker underwent further treatment and players with the Boston Bruins during an NHL most well-liked lacrosse players in the world, ment with fatigue and nausea, but returned had a bone marrow transplant from his older game in Buffalo. and Tucker appeared to be following in his for the tyke A championship game and scored brother, Dyson, but was unable to recover. News of Tucker’s death began spreading footsteps. In fact, during a brief period of three goals in a 4-1 win for his Oshawa team. remission, Tucker returned to the fl oor and He also won the Irene McCauley Memorial Prior to his death, he was able to go to almost immediately through social media, most started scoring again with great regularity, even Award, given to a player who displays courage, Disney World with his family and their closest using the hashtag #BraverThanBrave. Victoria Native, Lacrosse Coach Chris Hall Dies of Cancer at 64 By: Cleve Dheensaw / The Canadian Press the sport here,” said Kevin Alexander, one of [email protected] the greatest players in lacrosse history, and Chris Hall, a mentor and irrepressible spirit teammate of Hall’s on the Shamrocks and in lacrosse, was a fi ne all-rounder in several Seasprays/Waxmen. sports. Although his father Leon Hall helped The third-generation Islander died Sunday found the Shamrocks in 1950 and was heavily at age 64 of throat cancer, which he had battled involved with the club in several capacities, since 2011. Chris Hall didn’t pick up a lacrosse stick until later. But big and wide-shouldered, his natural Photo: Dan Brodie, Stealth Hall won three Mann Cup national gifts as an athlete allowed him to quickly mas- Photo: Dan Brodie, Stealth lacrosse championships with the Victoria ter the intricacies of the game. Shamrocks, one as a player and two as head Chris Hall. The Vancouver Stealth will don the coach. Of Hall’s nearly two decades with the “I thought my feet would rise off the fl oor CH helmet stickers and jersey patch Shamrocks, nine seasons were as a player during the national anthem — that’s how in memory of their Head Coach. who was a defensive wall and 10 seasons emotionally high I was,” said Hall, in a 2009 were as coach. interview, recalling his fi rst game with the also starred in junior and senior hoops for the Shamrocks in the 1970s. Hall also won two National Lacrosse Victoria Chinooks, Datatech and Scorpions, League championships with the Calgary “After all those years growing up watching making the Canadian Olympic team trials. Shamrocks lacrosse, all of a sudden I was part In Memoriam Roughnecks and Washington Stealth during 12 “You see so many kids as one-sport athletes seasons coaching in the pro league and becom- of the team. It was such a heady feeling be- Scott Jared Alexander Lago, was tragi- cause I grew up surrounded by the tradition of now, but I was part of the post-war wave in ing the third-winningest coach in NLL history. cally taken on November 29, 2014. Forever in this club and now I was a part of it.” Victoria where you played everything and “Chris Hall was not only a [NLL] Hall of coaches and builders like Archie McKinnon the hearts of his family Scott was an amazing Fame coach, but a Hall of Fame person,” said He later showed a keen and shrewd mind for the tactical aspects of the game from the bench and Norm Baker Sr. encouraged that,” said young man who loved life. He will always NLL commissioner George Daniel, in Hall, in an interview in October, before being a statement. as coach. be remembered for his huge heart and unique inducted into the Victoria Sports Hall of Fame “His commitment was total,” said Alexan- sense of humour. Scott brought energy and “Chris was a brilliant coach with an engag- with the Class of 2014. ing personality. He was a true champion and der. “He was all in, always well prepared, and excitement to everything he was involved in. his legacy in the NLL will be everlasting.” was a seriously competitive person.” Hall said he never felt he loaded up his ath- letic plate too full: “I loved every minute of it. From Lacrosse to singing Scott always brought Hall was no less potent a lacrosse force on But it was an intensity and passion touched You never think about it while you’re doing it, smiles to everyone’s faces and will be greatly the fi eld, founding and building the Victoria with levity and humanity, as Hall was renowned Seasprays/Waxmen fi eld-lacrosse dynasty for the easy rapport he had with his players. but you get some successes along the way and missed by his parents (Michael and Jennifer), of the 1980s and 1990s as player-coach and “So many tributes are pouring in saying it builds and adds up.” his brother (Chris), grandparents (Gino and winning 14 Ross Cup national champion- what an incredible mentor Chris was to them,” Hall also played a crucial role in the orga- Lorna), his many aunts, uncles and cousins. His ships. He also wore the Maple Leaf in three said Pam Harknett, Hall’s widow. nizing of the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth world fi eld-lacrosse championships and was passion for cooking brought him to his one true Hall came to lacrosse following a multi-fac- Games as chairman of the recruitment and selected all-world defenceman, and later love, his soul mate Shelby Dodd who along eted earlier sporting career that included play- orientation committee that channeled the more coached Canada in two more world fi eld- ing rugby for Velox and JBAA, junior football with their unborn twins will keep Scott’s spirit lacrosse championships. than 14,000 Games volunteers. for the Victoria Dolphins and minor-pro base- alive and with them each day. In lieu of fl owers “All these kids now getting [U.S. colle- ball on the prairies. As a barging, space-eating Hall is survived by wife Pam, stepsons giate] NCAA fi eld-lacrosse scholarships out forward in the key, Hall played basketball in Brock and Drew Henson, grand-daughters donations to the Scott Lago Foundation are ap- of Victoria is because of Chris . . . he started school for the Oak Bay Bays before UVic and Georgia and Annika and sister Janice. preciated. http://www.gofundme.com/ i2dum8 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 9 Antiki Masters in Hawaii Youth Tournament By: LacrosseTalk Staff Provides Rare Hawaii Lacrosse hosted the 24th annual international tour- nament from October 24-26, 2014. The event is a favorite of teams from all over the world who love playing The Creators Opportunity for Game in paradise! The 2014 tournament was hosted at Kapiolani Park, located U15 Boys, at the foot of Diamond Head. 24 teams from around North America competed in the Elite (10 teams), Masters (3 teams), U17 Girls Grand Masters (4 teams) and Women’s (7 teams) divisions. By: Andy Watson The Tri-City Masters Field Lacrosse group sent three teams to the event under the team name Antikis. This year, COQUITLAM – The 2016 FIL World U19 Men’s the Antikis fi elded two Grand Masters and one Master squad Lacrosse Championship is excited to announce two youth and competed well at the three day lacrosse event on Oahu. Photo: Debbie Heard tournaments as part of the July, 2016 tournament: an Un- der-15 boys and Under-17 girl’s tournament The Masters opened their tournament with a tough 1 goal Antiki Masters pose at the foot of Diamond game against the Hawaii Team and had a fun game against Head at the 24th annual Hawaii tournament. Dirk Rachfall, youth tournament coordinator, says he is a very professional looking Wimmer Team that included already receiving interest from teams worldwide. Casey Powell and Gavin Prout to name a few. Sunday, the “The youth tournament offers a rare experience to Masters played against a club team from Japan that had play at an event alongside the world’s best U-19 men in a some talented national team players. The Antiki Masters fi n- ished the weekend with a 2-2 record for third place. picturesque setting in beautiful British Columbia,” Rach- fall said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to make lifelong Antiki Masters team roster included: Glen Bzowy, Travis friends and build memories that will last a lifetime.” Coll, Mark Cottom, Rob Glancy, Chad Hanson, Cam Jan- zen, Kyle McIntosh, Shawn McRae, Blair Mitchell, Tosh Teams interested in registering for the tournament are Nishimura, Tod Olson, Ian Quinney, Bradley Vrecko, Aaron encouraged to contact Rachfall to get put on a waiting list. Wildgrove, Toomaj Tahamtan and Shayne Bennett. More detail - including information on the tournament cost The two Grand Master teams worked double duty as the and what is included in registration - will be made avail- Antiki GM team fell a few players short of two teams, but able in the coming weeks at www.2016worldlax.com. committed to playing all games. The 21 athletes needless to Games will be played on fi elds at Coquitlam Town say played way too much lacrosse over three days.

Photo: Debbie Heard Centre Park, the host site of the U-19 worlds. This gives Antiki Grand Master team rosters included: James Abbott, fans the opportunity to be in close proximity from their rep Dave Bensmiller, Steve Booth, Julian Brambleby, Mike Antiki Grand Masters take time out after a tourney games to be able to enjoy the world champion- Chernoff, Brian Cowie, Vince Critchley, Kon Defoe, Troy game at Kapiolani Park in Oahu. ships without having to travel a long distance. Dickson, Darrell Digby, Warren Goss, Gord Grant, Russ Heard, Steve Heard, Mike Lynch, Kerry McGaffney, Bob “We hope this tournament will also further build our strong lacrosse community, with players from across McNeney, Bill Reed, Bill Schonewille, Bill Smith, Kevin The Tri-City Masters Field Lacrosse group runs a six team the globe getting an opportunity to learn about different Thipthorpe and Alex Vanichuk. Masters league from September to April out of Gates Park cultures, not to mention learn different lacrosse styles, tech- Team leaders Russ Heard and Aaron Wildgrove are al- in Port Coquitlam. For more information please visit their ready making plans for the 2015 squads. website at www.tricitymasters.com/ niques and strategies.”

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By: LacrosseTalk Staff Over 1,200 youth, middle and high school- aged lacrosse players including many of the top NCAA prospects in the Northwest converged on Tukwila on the December 5-7, 2014 week- end for the 11th annual Space Needle Shootout. The annual event, presented by Walax. com, has grown with the sport to become the region’s largest lacrosse tournament with 64 individual teams from Washington, Oregon, Maryland and British Columbia taking part. Out of the 64 teams, 12 teams hailed from Photo: Washington Lacrosse Foundation Photo: Washington clubs in BC. Lacrosse Foundation Photo: Washington Grades 5 & 6 – Youth (10 teams): Bellevue Claremont Junior team wins Grade 9-10 title at the Claremont Senior team wins High School Elite title (WA), CitySide (WA), E&S, Issaquah (WA), Space Needle Shootout. at the Space Needle Shootout. Lake Oswego (OR), Mercer Island (WA), Mid- Columbia, South Sound Starz (WA), Steelhead (WA), Kelowna (BC), Lake Oswego (OR), laws (9-3), Mercer Island (10-3) and Issaquah E&S (15-1) and South Sound Starz (11-6). In and Valhalla (WA). LakeTown, Langley (BC), Maniax East (WA), (9-4) en route to the High School Elite title. It the medal round, the Spartans continued their Grades 7 & 8 – Middle School (16 Mercer Island (WA), Outlaws (OR), Prince was the second year in a row Claremont met Is- winning ways with victories over Valhalla teams): Bellevue (WA), CitySide (WA), Honey George (BC), Rhino (OR), Rockfi sh (MD), saquah in the High School Elite championship Badgers (WA), Issaquah (WA), Kamloops Skyline, South Sound Starz (WA), Sunset, – and the second time the Spartans took the (11-3) and Woodinville (7-1) to take the High (BC), Lake Oswego (OR), Maniax (WA), Tahoma (WA) and Valhalla (WA). title. Claremont’s quick transition and constant School (9 & 10th grades) title. Maroons, Mercer Island (WA), Mid-Columbia, pressure attack made Issaquah play much of Along with play at the youth, and middle Outlaws (OR), South Sound Starz (WA), the game on the defensive half. “This was the fi rst time traveling for our JV Steelhead, Surrey (BC), Valhalla (WA) and school levels, the tournament attracted players “For our Senior team, they are a little more team so we weren’t sure what to expect,” said Woodinville (WA). from many of the top high school and club la- crosse teams in the region, along with represen- accustomed to playing on the road as we recently Reisig. “While ‘raw’ at times and a bit rushed, Grades 9 & 10 – High School (17 tatives from a number of colleges and college returned from a successful tournament in Balti- teams): Adanacs (BC), Bellevue (WA), Clare- we are very proud of the way they competed in recruiting events. more this past November,” noted Head Coach mont (BC), E&S, Issaquah (WA), Kamloops Daren Reisig. “We are led by a very strong grade their fi rst tournament away.” (BC), Maniax, Mercer Island (WA), Outlaws Victoria’s Claremont Spartans Senior team 12 group and they have been playing at pretty (OR), Penticton (BC), Seatown Kings 9’s & (grade 9-12’s) went a perfect 7-0 outscoring high standard of play showing great speed, good “It was a great feat to go undefeated through 10’s (WA), Skyline, South Sound Starz (WA), their opponents 74-25 at the Space Needle skill and excellent decision making.” the tournament going 13-0 as a program and Valhalla (WA), Wolverines and Woodinville Shootout. Claremont went undefeated in the Claremont Junior team (grade 9 &10’s) went winning both titles,” said Head Coach Daren (WA). round robin with wins over the Outlaws (13-3), a perfect 6-0 outscoring their opponents 71-14 Reisig. “We played some very good teams in Grades 9-12 – High School Elite (21 Tahoma (14-3), Skyline (9-2) and Rhino (10-7). at the Space Needle Shootout. The Spartans teams): Adanacs (BC), Bellevue (WA), In the medal round, the Spartans continued went undefeated in the round robin with wins the competition and as always, it’s great to get a Claremont (BC), Delta (BC), E&S, Issaquah their winning ways with victories over the Out- over the Maniax (15-2), Wolverines (12-1), chance to play areas away from our own region.”

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The Team BC Freshman team went 3-0 at the Seattle Adrenaline Team BC Senior & Sophomore Women’s teams pose at President’s Cup Tournament. Recruiting Tournament in Florida.

By: LacrosseTalk Staff burndale, Florida now beating teams storm tournament. The Senior squad fi nished BC Lacrosse Association’s Team BC Fresh- November 21-23. at these tournaments with a 2-2-1 record; the Sophomores fi nished that we were close man Women’s Field Lacrosse team competed The Team BC Se- with an incredible 4-1 record and a berth in to. Each practice in their fi rst lacrosse tournament with a suc- nior squad collected championship round; and the newest Team BC cessful showing at the Adrenaline Seattle Tour- a 3-win and 1-tie and competition is team, the Freshman squad, went 1-3-1 overall. nament November 1 & 2 at the Starfi re Sports record at the 3-day just another step in the right direction.” Complex in Tukwila, Washington. The Team event. Their fi rst Thank you to all coaches, athletes, parents BC Freshman Women’s Field Lacrosse team victory was 12-6 The Team BC and volunteers for the great experience this consists of twenty grades 8 and 9 Women’s over the Pacifi c Fal- Women’s Field Field Lacrosse athletes from BC. cons (California). In the second game, the BC Lacrosse high performance program consists year. A big thank you goes out to Team Man- agers Rita Stroup, Sue Kinna and Mike Kinna The Team BC Freshman team played three Seniors defeated the Storm Selects (California) of three Women’s Field Lacrosse teams in the tournament games, winning all three outscoring 10-7. The only blemish to Team BC’s record Freshman, Sophomore and Senior age catego- for their tireless commitment and hard work their opponents 29-9. In Game 1, Team BC was a 10-10 draw versus the Florida State ries. to make the Team BC experience everlast- champion, Stickbenders (Florida). In the fi nal played in their fi rst game as a team, got over All three Team BC Women’s Field Lacrosse ing. Team BC Field Lacrosse Co-ordinator, game, Team BC Seniors narrowly defeated some early nerves and defeated the Mustang teams just fi nished competitions at the 2015 Reynold Comeault and Women’s Field La- Starz (Calgary, AB) 11-0. In the middle game, Texas Tenacity 12-11. Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival in Indio, Cali- a much more confi dent Team BC squad played The Team BC Sophomores competed fornia on January 17-18. At press time, it was crosse Program Head Coach, Dan Stroup, will strong at both ends of the fi eld en route to a hard and showed great improvement every reported all Team BC teams competed to a high continue to drive the program in a professional 10-2 over the Vand’al White team (Seattle). In game as they fi nished with a 1-win and 3-loss degree against stiff competition at the Sand- manner to best serve our athletes. the fi nal tournament game, Team BC started record. The Sophomore team fell 12-6 to off slow and got behind 3-0 early in the match, Team Extreme (Baltimore, MD) to start the only to mount a huge comeback and defeat the tournament. In Game 2, Team BC dropped a Seattle Starz Select team 8-7. close match 9-6 to Lakeshore (Long Island, On the second day of competitions, Team NY) in a back and forth exciting contest. The BC played two exhibition games versus the Sophomore team put everything together Puget Sound Elite and Puget Sound Selects against the Pittsburgh Premier (Pittsburgh, PA) and lost both games by scores of 16-2 and and defeated them 8-6 for their fi rst victory. 10-5 respectively. Team BC dropped the fi nal game 15-6 to an exceptional Team M&D Red (Baltimore, MD). Freshman Head Coach, Fred Jenner (Vic- A large contingent of NCAA College recruit- toria), was impressed with his team’s perfor- ing coaches attended each game scouting Team mance over the two days. “We could not have BC athletes. Team Shirts & Jackets been happier for the girls. It was great how the Team Jerseys athletes came together and played as a team. Team BC Field Lacrosse Co-ordinator, Shorts, Dryfit, Airmesh Reynold Comeault (Pitt Meadows) was Coaches Shirts What an awesome way to fi nish off the tourna- Custom & Sublimated ment for these girls.” impressed with all Team BC efforts as well as the attention the athletes received from Team BC Women’s Field Lacrosse Program college coaches. Head Coach, Dan Stroup (Port Coquitlam), took in the tournament and knows these “The Senior Team performed ‎ very well bat- competitions will go a long way in Team BC’s tling back from defi cits to complete the event overall development. “These young ladies undefeated,” stated Comeault. “Countless played well against some older competition. NCAA coaches raved about Team BC athletes The time away together as a group is a great pointing out their excellent stick skills and abil- fi rst step in building this team.” ity to make quick decisions. The Sophomore team’s fi rst experience with the high-caliber Tournament Tees NEW ERA HATS Team BC Field Lacrosse Co-ordinator, Women’s Field Lacrosse competitions was & Hoodies Reynold Comeault (Pitt Meadows), applauds very much an eye opener. 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Our Seniors are Winter 2015 Page 12 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Team BC U16 Sweep Maryland By: LacrosseTalk Staff previous victory carried on The Team BC U16 Field Lacrosse travel where they left off and lim- squad took off in early November 2014 on ited Archbishop’s chances, their annual east coast lacrosse trip to attend the while capitalizing on oppor- Aloha Lacrosse recruiting tournaments in Balti- tunities to notch a 12-1 win more, Maryland. On the record, over the past 5 over a worthy opponent. years touring Maryland, this was the most suc- Game 3 (North Ando- cessful tournament for the U16’s, as they won ver, MD) – NA Lax was the front of numerous col- all six games over the two-day event. fi nal game of day one. NA Lax had a strong lege coaches. We played Team Manager Ray Richards arranged a faceoff presence with limited offensive pres- some excellent lacrosse; sure. One player cannot make a team and was training session at Towson University Stadium I think our speed and Richards Photo: Ray certainly the case in this match, as Team BC upon their arrival on Friday November 7. After ability to transition up put together another strong game controlling all the practice, Towson Tigers head coach, Shawn the fi eld really put us on Team BC U16’s win six straight games at the aspects to win 12-2. Nadelen, met with Team BC and explained a different playing fi eld.” Aloha Tournament in Maryland. what it takes to be a university student. The On the fi nal day at the Aloha tournament, “Our offense was a Team BC travelled to St. Paul’s School to play messages he articulated were how education really balanced attack with everyone chipping less than 20 goals in 6 games -- the defense the Alexandria Travel White (North Virginia). should be what’s most important -- the sport in,” noted Poole. “Ball possession at the faceoff The boys arrived early to warm up and loosen unit was a very discipline and stout group that is always secondary. Coach Nadelen arranged dot was key which lead to a lot more posses- a few freshmen players to give the boys a up after three games the day before. Alexan- played outstanding. The goalies were awesome sion time and opportunities for the offense. complete tour of the school and athletic facil- dria gave Team BC their toughest game, until Defensively we were very sound, we conceded – when tested, they both stood tall.” ity. It was a great experience, for the Team BC the second half, when the U16’s caught their boys, with many of their college questions and stride. Team BC was never down through the concerns answered. game but traded goal for goal in the fi rst half, then took over in the second -- fi nal score 13-6 Game 1 (Aberdeen, MD) -- The Team BC U13’s Impress at Cal Adrenaline for the good guys. U16 boys ready to take on whatever the Aloha By: LacrosseTalk Staff tournament had to offer. The fi rst game was Game 5 (Severna Park, MD) – Rockfi sh The newest member against the Battle Lax Bombers (Northern Vir- Green (Maryland) was the fi fth opponent of the Team BC fam- ginia) on a sunny, cold day. Unaware of their for Team BC. By now, the legs were getting ily, the U13 boys Field opponent, the boys were pumped and ready to heavy and bodies ached, but the boys were Lacrosse team took to give there all. And they did just that, from the back to their previous days form en route to an the fi eld and competed opening whistle, the Bombers did not know 18-2 thumping. at their fi rst tournament, what hit them. A strong all-around effort at both Game 6 (Millersville, MD at Old Mill the Adrenaline Lacrosse ends of the fi eld, and scoring throughout the High School) – The fi rst game on a turf fi eld Tournament in Del Mar, team, proved too much, as Team BC trounced and last game of the tournament, Team BC California January 2-4, their eastern opponents in an 18-2 victory. planned a fi nale like none other. With a rather 2015. Game 2 (Severn, MD) -- Next up, an annual loud crowd cheering against our Canadian 127 teams of various Team BC traditional match up in Archbishop team, our boys again took it to our opponent , age groups from around Photo: Kory Nelson Spaulding (Baltimore). After scouting their out playing Old Mill from start to fi nish -- fi nal score 17-2. North America com- previous game, Team BC felt they were in for peted at the 3-day event. Team BC U13’s take time out to train at the beach a tough battle. Spaulding was well equipped “The Maryland trip was very successful,’ 20 fi eld and thousands in Del Mar. with a great face-off man and possessed the stated Coach Bryan Poole. “The boys came of lacrosse enthusiasts ball well. The U16’s still on a high from the fi red up to play and to showcase themselves in lined the fi elds for three days of lacrosse. Coaches Daren Fridge noted Fridge. “Canadian youth teams used to (Coquitlam) and Lance Andre (Maple Ridge) win based on their stick skills alone because of were quite upbeat as the athletes, and coaches, how young we were when we got a stick in our learned a lot in their fi rst tournament wearing hands. This is not the case anymore. There was the Team BC colours. not a weak team in the tournament; BC’s best In fi ve games, Team BC U13’s won three were challenged in almost every game.” and lost two contests versus some very talented competition. In the opener, the boys took a bit In year two of the U13 Field program, Team of time to shake off the rust versus RC Silver BC Program changed the age groups (from U14 (San Diego) and lost a lopsided 12-3 game. to U13) to aligned with the High School grades Next, Team BC turned on the jets and warmed used in tournaments. This allowed for a much up under the California sun beating the Santa more even playing fi eld, rather than playing Monica Dragons by the same 12-3 score. older competitors. The young athletes learned With two games under their belts, Team BC about high performance Field Lacrosse against was up against a tough Goon Elite (Los Ange- stiff competition, albeit in the same age group. les) team. The U13’s battled in a close match Team BC Field Lacrosse Coordinator, Reyn- to an 8-6 victory and advanced to the quarter old Comeault, was impressed with the U13’s fi nals. In game 4, Factory Select (Palos Verdes, CA) gave Team BC all they could handle and preparations and what this investment will the boys in blue won their third game in a row mean in the years to come. All these experi- 7-5. In the semi-fi nal game, Team BC met ences will prove a benefi t to the entire Team up with the eventual tournament champions, BC family in the long-term growth of athletes Legacy TAZ (New York) and lost 15-3. and coaches for future competitions. “I feel we were well-prepared with over “Coach Fridge had the team as organized as 15 hours of training,” stated Head Coach possible working on all facets of the game for Daren Fridge. the few training session that occurred following “Some of the clubs in attendance were cre- the busy PCFLL Fall schedule,” explained Co- ative with their age groupings and our greatest meault. “Team BC’s support of young players struggle was at the faceoff ‘X’. Four of our for this experience will pay dividends in the draw men were the best BC had to offer at the future. Players are afforded the opportunity to 12 year old level. On this particular stage, we won very few draws and had to take a more play at the highest level with the best players of defensive approach to face-offs.” their age group in the province.” Coach Fridge was quite impressed with the “All reports from our parents have been very lacrosse talent at the tournament with a major positive,” said Fridge. “The players made new infl ux of US select lacrosse programs. The days friendships from around the province and were of living off our boxla talent alone in the fi eld treated very well by our management staff. are gone and our athletes need to continue to Special thanks to Johnny Dale, our manager learn the nuances of the fi eld game to compete who organized an exciting and well organized at a high level. experience for our players. As well, we had “The tables have really balanced out regard- numerous parents that assisted with meal trans- ing the competition level of middle school- portation and hydration to allow our players to aged players on the west coast of the US,” just focus on playing lacrosse.” LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 13 SFU Lacrosse Prepares for 2015 Season

By: Ian Paone Bayne Bosquet earned MCLA All-America “After qualifying for the The Simon Fraser University Clan Lacrosse Honorable Mentions. MCLA Tournament last sea- son, we hope to take another Team is gearing up for another MCLA season The 2015 leadership looks to be one of the step forward by defending and it’s looking to be one of the toughest sea- strongest in team history. The Captains leading sons in the team’s history. our PNCLL Conference Title the 2015 squad are Senior defensemen Bayne and once again earning the The Clan fi nished the 2014 season by cap- Bosquet and FOS/LSM James Irwin, a 2014 opportunity to compete for turing its 9th PNCLL Conference title in an PNCLL Honorable Mention, joined by Junior a National Championship,” incredible 13-5 win over the Oregon Ducks midfi elders Jordan Lasher, Jordan Stroup, and noted Hoskins. “As much as and earning its 11th trip to the MCLA Tourna- defensemen Alex Thompson, a 2014 PNCLL we had an incredibly motivat- ment. The Clan lost 5-3 in the fi rst round of the Honorable Mention. ed group last season, there is tournament against two-time defending MCLA no better preparation heading The Clan’s 2015 schedule looks to be both National Champion Colorado State, ending the into this year than experience. challenging and demanding. The 16-game season with an 11th place national ranking in We have continued to raise season includes fi ve home games on Terry the MCLA’s 96-team Division I. the bar by putting together Evans Photo: Paul Fox Field and four major road trips to Cali- Several Clan players earned MCLA All- one of the league’s toughest fornia, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona. This in- American honours. Junior midfi elder Sam schedules that we feel will SFU starts the 2015 season ranked #17 in cludes games against 2014 ranked opponents Clare earned his third All-American appoint- ultimately best prepare us for the preseason MCLA Coaches Poll. ment named to the MCLA’s 1st Team. Senior such as #3 Chapman, #6 Colorado State, another end of year run in the LSM Riley Wanzer earned his fi rst. Sophomore #8 BYU, #12 Cal Poly, #18 Sonoma State post-season.” attack Tyler Kirkby earned 2nd-Team MCLA and #25 Oregon State. Head Coach Brent The SFU Clan starts their season off Feb 8th Check out www.sfulacrosse.com or “Simon All-America honors and Senior defenseman Hoskins (13th season) is very confi dent in the on Terry Fox Field against PNCLL Division II Fraser Lacrosse” on Facebook for details and Mark Hilker, Senior goalie Darren Zwack, Ju- experience of his returning players to lead the opponent Western Washington, who fi nished nior attack Ward Spencer, and Junior defender team through the year. their season ranked #10 in the MCLA DII polls. updates throughout the season. 50 Years Rings in New Hall Banquet

By: Bruce MacDonald The ceremonies began with a traditional her game when speaking, By general agreement, The Canadian Lacrosse Hall Of Fame’s 50th First Nations‘ blessing in the new hall fol- but none more so than the event was three or induction banquet and ceremonies was held lowed by a reception, dinner and speeches in Winnipeg’s Harry Night- four notches above past Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the hall’s new the Anvil Centre’s stylish ground fl oor banquet ingale, a stalwart player ceremonies in all respects. premises in downtown New Westminster’s facility. The event was sold out, with 250 in and tireless promoter “We’re really pleased by Anvil Centre. attendance including representatives from the of lacrosse in Manitoba how well things went,” Canadian Lacrosse Association and Canadian Eight individuals and one team were hon- for more than 50 years. said CLHOF Chairman Lacrosse Foundation. oured: Gary and Paul Gait, Andy Ogilvie, Gil Nightingale brought down Tony Glavin, “and by the Nieuwendyk, Harry Nightingale, David Gen- The inductee speeches were a highlight of the house when he said “what an honour it overwhelmingly positive reaction we’ve had to eral, Reo Jerome, Ron Roy, and the 1983-93 the night. Often witty, sometimes profound and must be for the Gait brothers to be inducted the new hall. We’re going to build on this and BC Women’s Selects Field Lacrosse team. always heartfelt, every inductee was on his or along with me.” have an even better ceremony next year.” Winter 2015 Page 14 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Ask the Ref: 10 CLA Box Lacrosse Rules to Guide You to a Successful Season

By: Andy Watson, BCLA Offi cial & Clinician Crease Play (Rule 39) – Jumping Through Thirty Second Rule (Rule 68): Did you Whether you’re a player or coach or fan of the Crease: Like in the previous rule, this is know that the 30-second horn does not stop the the game, the team at LacrosseTalk wants to often a relatively unknown rule. A player can play and that you should always listen to the provide you with some tips throughout the year jump through the crease in the act of shoot- referees on the fl oor. Also, did you know that it and answer your questions, to help you success ing. However, unlike the National Lacrosse shall be ruled that the referee’s whistle sounded in Canada’s national summer sport. League, a player’s feet cannot break the plan of simultaneously with the 30-second time- the goal crease. If the foot breaks the plane of keeper’s horn if a goal is scored, and therefore With the box lacrosse season just a few the goal crease before the ball crosses the goal a goal shall be disallowed if the horn sounded months away, here are 10 rules that will line, the goal will be disallowed and possession before the ball was in the goal? help to guide you to a successful 2015 sea- son and beyond. awarded to the non-offending team. Thirty Second Rule (Rule 68): In order for a Checking From Behind (Rule 38): Still Crease Play (Rule 39) – Scoring from Be- shot to count for the purposes of the 30-second one of the dirtiest hits in the sport, referees hind the Goal: A player can score from behind shot clock, it must originate from the front or across the country have been working hard to the goal, provided her/his feet remain outside side of the net – the ball must not be behind the eliminate this hit from the game. It continues the crease cylinder and that her/his stick does goal line when it leaves the shooter’s stick. The to be a point of emphasis, with a minimum of a not make contact with anything inside the shooter’s feet are not taken into consideration. double-minor for any checks from behind. Did crease (including the goalposts) prior to the ball Resetting the Shot Clock (Rules 61, 68 and 70) you know, the contact does not have to be on leaving the stick There are only three rules in which the shot the back? A check from behind can be on the Throwing the Stick (Rule 69) – At an Oppo- clock shall not be reset: a ball lodged in a stick shoulder but still be “from behind” resulting nent: You can get a fi ve-minute major penalty (Rule 61), Timeout (Rule 70) in a penalty if the player receiving the check for throwing your stick or any other object at an cannot defend her/himself. And a check from opponent or a ball. Change of Players (Rule 36) – The Penalty behind is never a possession call, it will always Shot: One controversial rule that is often not result in a penalty. Throwing the Stick (Rule 69) – Picking up a understood is the bench minor for too many Stick, Throwing a Stick from the Bench: Now, men in the last two minutes of the third period. Crease Play (Rule 39) – Back In: Most of let’s say your stick is broken and a helpful Photo: BCLA Archives those reading this article know you cannot pass A penalty shot will be awarded if there is not teammate decides to toss one from the bench. enough time to serve the penalty in its entirety. the ball back into the crease. Most of us know Did you know, if you pick up a stick thrown BCLA Official takes position dur- too that the crease is a cylinder. However, one So if too many men is called with less than two from the bench that you get a two-minute ing Box Nationals. thing many players, coaches and even new minutes left in the third period, a penalty shot minor penalty and a 10-minute misconduct? offi cials do not know is that only a goalten- will be awarded if there is no overtime pend- If you don’t pick it up, a bench minor penalty der may reach from within the crease to pull ing or if it’s a sudden-victory overtime period will be assessed. In all other cases not covered the ball back in. A player (non-goaltender) pending as there is insuffi cient time to serve the Do you need a rule clarifi cation or have above, a 10-minute misconduct is assessed for does not have the same privileges as a goalten- minor penalty. However, if there is a full period a question? Ask a ref and we’ll do our best throwing the stick. of overtime pending, there is enough time in der and cannot pull a ball back into the crease to publish your questions with a response or or reach outside of the crease to pull a ball Goalkeeper’s Penalties: Did you know that the fi rst overtime to serve the penalty in its en- back in. This will result in possession to the any goaltender penalty must be served by a tirety so time-served penalty and not a penalty send you clarifi cation by email at andywatson- non-offending team. player on the fl oor at the time of the infraction? shot would be applied. [email protected]. LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 15 Around the BCJALL BCJALL teams across all popular Adrenaline cess for the team and product lines including, t-shirts, socks, snap- more information will back hats, and toques. Adrenaline will also be available on www. be running prizes and contests for fans to bcjall.com. get their hands, or feet, on BCJALL licensed Coaching and merchandise this summer. Management Changes Players Finding Success Collegiately -- -- The off-season Future, current, and former BCJALL players allows teams the op- continue to fi nd success playing fi eld lacrosse portunity to evaluate collegiately. With over 60 players making their previous year and their marks in the fi eld game, borders have make changes. Recruit far exceeded beyond the traditional NCAA new players and mak- landscape. BCJALL players are dominating in ing personnel changes By: BCJALL Staff all three divisions of the NCAA, the MCLA, through trades are common practices in Sparrow Photo: Paul The BCJALL Network -- What a facelift, and CUFLA, the Canadian University Field every attempt to cap- the BCJALL and all eight (8) teams rolled out Lacrosse Association. A list of BCJALL play- Junior Adanacs look to defend BCJALL western title. ture the elusive Minto new and improved websites to better enhance ers participating in university or college fi eld lacrosse, north and south of the border, can be Cup. However, players the fan experience across the internet. Fol- Couling played for the clubs respective Senior found on the league website www.bcjall.com aren’t the only team members that are subject lowing the completion of the 2014 BCJALL to review. Nothing could be truer with some of teams and has strong relationship within each playoffs, the league provided it’s fi rst look under “Collegiate Participation”. the movement we’ve seen already. lacrosse community. into a strong marketing effort back by Chris Canada West Added to U-19 WILC -- The Fox, VP of Sponsorship & Marketing. “In 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, The Coquitlam Adanacs needed to fi ll their The 2015 BCJALL Entry Draft -- As the October we launched the rest of the team being held in Buffalo NY, and the Under-19 General Manager’s roll after Tosh Nishimura unoffi cial start to the 2015 BCJALL season, stepped down. They didn’t need to look far websites. This put us in a great position in World Indoor Lacrosse Championships, being conditioning and evaluation camps soon to beyond their current, at the time, Assistant preparation for the 2015 season, which unof- held in Six Nations ON, have extended an follow, the 2015 BCJALL Entry Draft was fi cially starts with our Entry Draft on January invitation to include a “Canada West” entry. GM, Scott Wortley. The Adanacs also needed held on January 25 at the Port Coquitlam 25th.” The BCJALL is already seeing rewards WILC Organizational Committee Members to fi nd a replacement for out-going Head and benefi ts from the marketing effort in at- Gewas Schindler and Scott Ness have invited Coach Neil Doddridge. In early January, the Recreation Centre. This event continues to tracting new sponsors and partnerships. BCJALL Vice-President, Chris Fox, to oper- Adanacs found their man and named Pat Coyle provide graduating free-agent midgets their as Head Coach. Adrenaline and BCJALL -- The wildly ate a Canada West team to participate in the fi rst taste of Junior A lacrosse and the chance popular apparel manufacturer has jumped U-19 International Lacrosse Festival, that will Also in early January, the Nanaimo Timber- to compete at the highest level in Western on board with the BCJALL to produce a take place at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, men announced the appointment of Kyle Coul- Canada. The full list of players selected can league specifi c line that will feature all eight from September 11-13, 2015. Selection pro- ing as their new Head Coach. Both Coyle and be found at www.bcjall.com. 3 Team BC Athletes Chosen for U19 National Team

and look forward to competing with the very The 2015 FIL U19 World Championship nearly 400 participants (squads and offi cials) best and for a spot at the top of the podium.” will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland at the travelling to Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh’s Peffermill Playing The fi nal eighteen-player roster will rep- The Federation of International Lacrosse resent Canada as the FIL Women’s Lacrosse Fields. The last Championship was played (FIL) was established in August 2008 in a World Cup heads to Scotland for the fi rst time. in Hannover, Germany, where Canada took merger of the men’s and women’s international Canada is currently ranked third in the world in home the bronze. Canada’s previous under-19 under-19 women’s fi eld and is looking to climb appearances include bronze in 2003 and 1999 lacrosse associations. FIL is responsible for the to the top of the podium in Scotland. “It’s excit- and 4th in 2007 and at the inaugural event in Men’s World Lacrosse Championship (2014), ing to see the growth of the women’s game in 1995. Fifteen countries will take part in this World Indoor Lacrosse Championship (2015), Canada and these young players represent our year’s event, with Colombia, Finland, Israel & Women’s Lacrosse World Cup (2013), and future.” Dean French, Chairman Team Canada. Republic of Korea competing at women’s U19 both the Women’s (2015) and Men’s (2016) Canadian U19 National Women’s Today, the CLA is pleased to announce level for the fi rst time. The 2015 U19 World Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships. the fi nal 18 member roster that will represent Lacrosse Team Announced Championship will be the biggest to date, with Each event is held every four years. Canada at the 2015 FIL U19 World Champion- By: CLA ship in Edinburgh, Scotland this summer, July OTTAWA, ON, January 16, 2015 - Dean 23-August 1. French, Canada’s national team Chairman and 2015 U19 Women’s Field Team the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) Canada Roster have announced Canada’s roster for the 2015 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) U19 Tessa Chad (Orono, ON), Bailey Collins World Championship. Canada’s top female (Guelph, ON), Aurora Cordingley (Oakville, athletes will take on the world vying for gold ON), Erica Evans (Peterborough, ON), Emily against long-time rivals from the United States Gillingham (Kitchener, ON), Kameron Halsall and Australia, amongst other countries. (Caledon, ON), Isabel Hoffard (Rochester, NY), Avery Hogarth (Mississauga, ON), Me- Last weekend marked the conclusion of the gan Kinna (Maple Ridge, BC), Selena Lasota selection process for Canada’s 2015 National (Campbell River, BC), Jocelyne Lemay (Peter- Team which began 12 months ago as scouts borough, ON), Holly Lloyd (Glen Ridge, NJ), across Canada evaluated and put forth recom- Kennedy Milburn (Whitby, ON), Kenzie Neal mendations on athletes from the applicant pool. (Orangeville, ON), Brenna Shanahan (Missis- From all the player applications and scout eval- sauga, ON), Danita Stroup (Port Coquitlam, uations, the top 60 applicants received an invi- BC), Lydia Sutton (Minneapolis, MN), Brynne tation to try out for Team Canada U-19. Over Yarranton (Toronto, ON), the last year two selection camps were held Advertise with us! with a third and fi nal camp taking place just last Stewart Begg, Director of High Perfor- weekend. Through their participation in games mance and International Relations for the CLA commented “Canada is looking to the against NCAA schools in the pre season, and top of the podium as we head into the 2015 selection camp scrimmages and drills, squad World Championship. Our program has had players left Team Canada coaches with diffi cult great success since the inauguration of the U19 decisions in naming their fi nal 18. Women’s Field event and this group of talented “We’re thrilled with the roster that we have athletes is sure to keep that momentum going. put together and the talent that is set to repre- The roster that coach Teeter and the rest of the sent Canada on the national stage,” said head Team Canada staff has put together is the best *Tournaments* Retailers coach, Scott Teeter. “We have 18 very talented of the best and showcases just how immensely * FundRaisers* Camps* young players who have the ability to win gold skilled our Canadian athletes truly are. The in Scotland. It’s been a long process determin- talent within the pool of athletes the coach- ing the fi nal roster and I have to thank my as- ing staff selected from speaks volumes to the For details contact Jeff at: sistant coaches, scouts and administrators. We growth the women’s fi eld program has had in [email protected] or 604-421-9755 are defi nitely excited for the coming months recent years.” Winter 2015 Page 16 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association

Stealth Look to Improve in 2015 By: Kevin Berar, Stealth “We told the guys they’ve had the fi rst half Stealth Come up Short in Home The Vancouver Stealth opened their 2015 to play together,” said Perreault. “Now let’s Opener – Fall to Rock season in a big way, scoring 11 straight goals go after them and keep running. It was just a matter of time before we got our offense roll- Vancouver, BC (Saturday, January 10, 2015) on route to an 18-14 victory over the Calgary ing. Our defense also helped us out with some – The Vancouver Stealth Home Opener didn’t Roughnecks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. “We had a slow start last weekend too,” said timely goals.” go quite as planned on the scoreboard side, as Rock Head Coach John Lovell. “They ran and In a game that saw 32 goals and 110 total the team came up short, losing their fi rst game The second half is where the Stealth shined, caught us fl at-footed early but once we cleaned shots, the Stealth showed they’re more than of the season, 20-11 to the Toronto Rock at outscoring the Riggers 11-6 including 6-0 in things up, it allowed our offense to do what capable of going into a hostile crowd, winning an electric Langley Events Centre building on the third quarter. Led by some timely saves by we do best. We’re a team that moves the ball a fast-paced, and action packed game in front Saturday night. goaltender Tyler Richards, Vancouver would unselfi shly and transition the ball as well as of 11,563 fans. Assistant Captain Rhys Duch The Stealth were led by Rhys Duch who score two goals in fi ve seconds to tie the game anybody. We played defense when the game didn’t miss a beat, scoring a game-high 9 points scored fi ve points (3g, 2a) and Tyler Digby, at 9-9. The Stealth would take the lead for the was on the line.” (4G, 5A) while Tyler Digby and Tyler Hass fi rst time in the game at the 8:18 mark of the who also chipped in with fi ve points (2g, 3a). added four points in the win. quarter thanks to Joel McCready, who fi nished The Stealth (1-1) came out of the gates fl ying Despite the loss, Duch reached a very im- portant milestone in Stealth franchise history. “We didn’t have our legs in the fi rst quarter,” off a nice feed from Johnny Powless giving in front of the raucous home crowd, jumping In the fi rst quarter, he assisted on a goal by said Head Coach Dan Perreault. “You can them a 10-9 lead. Three more goals after that out to a 3-0 lead in the fi rst six and a half min- Digby, which made him the Franchise’s All- practice all you want but once you get into a including one from rookie Caleb Wiles, who utes of the fi rst quarter. Ilija Gajic opened the Time Leading Scorer, scoring his 531st point, high-tempo game, it’s a whole different feeling. scored his second of the game gave the Stealth scoring 2:29 in when he beat Rock goaltender surpassing Gary Rosyski. The fi rst quarter seemed like we were playing a 13-9 lead after three quarters. Brandon Miller. The tables turned in the second our fi rst game of the year.” “It took us a little while to gel together,” said quarter, when the Rock would outscore Van- “It’s great to be the team’s all-time points Digby. “Coming into the second half, we just couver 8-2 to go into halftime up 10-6. leader but I wish the end result was different,” “There were some nerves, especially with all stuck to the game plan and the ball started to go “We came out with a lot of energy,” said said Duch. the new guys,” said Duch. “We were excited to in the back of the net.” Gajic. “We started fatiguing a bit in the second start the season and we put some pressure on Fans were treated to another action-packed, period. You could see guys getting tired and ourselves because we expected to win and got Vancouver continued its high-powered of- entertaining game which saw 31 total goals and making foolish mistakes and as soon as we the job done.” fence with two goals in the fi rst 2:12 of the fi nal 99 shots. frame. Calgary would fi nally score to end the started doing that, a team like Toronto is going Things were fast and furious right from the to beat you.” Brandon Miller made 33 saves to pick up the 11-0 run. The Roughnecks would cut the lead win while Tyler Richards had a tough night for opening face-off as Calgary scored the fi rst down to 16-13 but Duch showed why he’s one Josh Sanderson scored a game-high 14 Vancouver, suffering his fi rst loss of the season three goals of the game to take the early lead. of the most clutch players in the league scoring points (4g, 10a) for Toronto and Rob Hellyer despite making 31 saves. The Stealth would answer with goals from his fourth goal of the game to seal the deal. also had a career-high 10 points for the Rock Digby and Duch but the Roughnecks led at the “We have to follow our game plan,” said Ga- “Coming into Calgary, it’s a tough place to (6g, 4a). end of the fi rst quarter 5-2. jic. “The games are not going to come easy. It’s get a win,” said Duch. “It’s great for the team The start of the second half was more of the a good wake-up call and we have to be better.” The second quarter saw nine total goals in- and great for all of our confi dence levels. same with the Rock scoring the fi rst fi ve goals cluding fi ve from Vancouver, who were down Our heads are in the right place and we’re of the quarter before the Stealth stopped the At press time, the Stealth dropped a close 9-4 before scoring three straight to go into the ready to put on a show for our home fans next streak, scoring the last two goals of the frame 14-13 decision to the Buffalo Bandits on Janu- half 9-7. weekend.” but trailed 15-8 going into the fourth quarter. ary 17th.

League Mourns Passing of Advertise Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson with us! By: NLL.com pion’s Cup in 2009 as an assistant coach with the legacy that he will leave behind for us as Legendary lacrosse champion passed away the Calgary Roughnecks, another champion- we move forward. on Thursday at the age of 62. ship that he shared with his son, who has since There will never be another like Terry Sand- returned to Toronto as a forward with the Rock. erson, rest in peace my friend.” The National Lacrosse League mourns the Sanderson also served as an assistant for the loss of Toronto Rock general manager Terry Buffalo Bandits, which included a trip to the A former player and iconic fi gure in both the Sanderson who passed away on Thursday at 2004 NLL Finals. Orangeville and lacrosse communities, Sand- the age of 62. Earlier this month, the lacrosse erson played in the original NLL for Syracuse legend became suddenly ill while vacationing Rock owner Jamie Dawick, who had as- (1974) and Quebec (1975). Tournaments in Florida. sumed the role of Toronto’s general manager over the past two weeks, released a state- The Roughnecks also released a statement “Terry Sanderson was a giant in the sport,” ment on Friday. on Friday. * said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “On “It is with heavy hearts the Calgary Rough- behalf of the entire NLL, I want to convey our “The Toronto Rock family is extremely sad- Retailers dened by the passing of our good friend and the necks send condolences to the family of Terry deepest sympathies to the Sanderson family team’s General Manager, Terry Sanderson. Sanderson. We are deeply saddened to receive and Toronto Rock organization. The impact of the news of the passing of one of lacrosse’s * his loss is immeasurable. We are all truly sad- Terry fell ill in early November, suffering most respected individuals. Terry’s contribu- dened by this news.” a heart attack while on a family vacation in tions as a player, coach and executive, from the FundRaisers Florida. He succumbed to the effects of the Sanderson enjoyed a successful coaching grassroots level to the professional level, were heart attack surrounded by his family yesterday career in the NLL, fi rst serving as a head coach immeasurable. He will be greatly missed by * in Florida. for Albany in 2000. The Orangeville, Ontario the entire lacrosse community and forever be native then coached with Montreal and Ottawa ‘T’, as he was best known to everyone, was etched in Roughneck history as a member of Camps before taking over for the Rock, where he won with me since day one with the franchise after I the coaching staff of the 2009 championship the Champion’s Cup in 2005 while coach- bought the team in the summer of 2009. I learned team. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of ing his son Josh. a lot from ‘T’, not only about the game he loved his family during this diffi cult period.” For details contact Jeff at: so much, but also about loyalty and respect, Sanderson had been serving as the Rock’s Respected by so many for his championship something T showed in spades to his players. General Manager since 2009, an impres- pedigree along with his strong character both [email protected] sive tenure highlighted by a Champion’s Cup He formed the foundation of how the To- on and off the fi eld, the lacrosse world has lost 604-421-9755 victory in 2011. Sanderson won the Cham- ronto Rock operate and build a team and it’s a legend. LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 17 Cockerton Named to US Lacrosse Hall By: US Lacrosse Stan Cockerton -- Cockerton was inducted The 2014 induction class for the National as a truly great player. He was a four-time All- Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved American at North Carolina State University, by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This earning fi rst team honors in 1980, second year’s eight-person class was offi cially in- team honors in 1978 and 1979, and third team ducted in a ceremony on Saturday, October25, honors as a freshman in 1977. He also received at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md. All-ACC honors in each of his four seasons, and was named to the ACC’s 50th Anniversary The members of the 2014 induction class are Team in 2003. Cockerton still ranks third Stan Cockerton, Jay Jalbert, Erin Brown Mil- all-time in NCAA Division I history with 193 lon, Steve Mitchell, Michele Uhlfelder, Peter career goals, fi rst all-time in goals per game G. Voelkel, Carole Wakefi eld (posthumous) with 4.39, and second all-time in points per and Margery Watson. game with 6.36. A native of Oshawa, Canada, The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a Cockerton also participated as a club player program of US Lacrosse, was established in for the Oshawa Blue Knights from 1979-95, 1957 to honor men and women who by their and played for Team Canada in the FIL World

Photo: CLA Archives deeds as players, coaches, offi cials and/or Championship in 1978, 1982 and 1990. Cock- contributors, and by the example of their lives, erton had six goals and three assists in Canada’s personify the great contribution of lacrosse to 17-16 victory over Team USA in the 1978 fi nal, our way of life. Nearly 400 lacrosse greats are including the game-winning goal in overtime. Stan Cockerton (right) recieves a honored in the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, He currently serves as president of the Federa- Team Canada jersey during A Hall which is located with the Lacrosse Museum at tion of International Lacrosse and executive of Fame Celebration. US Lacrosse Headquarters in Baltimore. director of the Ontario Lacrosse Association.

to build and develop with hopes of Team List Growing for upsetting the seven-time reigning cham- pions. Canada has been the runner up in six tournaments while Australia was the U19 World Field Lacrosse runner-up to the U.S. in 1992. By: Andy Watson, Chair of Marketing and for the tournament. Other committed teams will The men’s world U-19 fi eld lacrosse champi- Communications, FIL U19 World Men’s La- be announced throughout 2015. onship was fi rst held in 1988 and was hosted in Canada only once previously when the champi- crosse Championship “We are very excited to get interest from over onship tournament was hosted at the same site Over 20 countries have expressed inter- 20 teams thus far,” says tournament chair Cliff in Coquitlam in 2008. est in participating in the 2016 Federation of Pascas. “We are receiving confi rmation from Other teams expressing interest include two International Lacrosse (FIL) Under-19 World participating nations and expect we will have teams who have never competed – Israel and Men’s Lacrosse Championships being held at over a dozen teams committed by the spring. New Zealand – at the Under-19 level. Coquitlam Town Centre in July of 2016, with We are very happy to see the interest in the Fans can follow the latest on the world ju- the two perennial powerhouses among the fi rst tournament and look forward to welcoming the niors of fi eld lacrosse on Twitter @U19Lax2016 teams to offi cially commit. world to the lower mainland again in 2016.” and on Facebook at http://www.facebook. The defending fi nalists Canada and the Unit- The United States has won every Under-19 com/2016FILU19Lax. For more information, ed States were among the fi rst teams to commit championship in history but Canada continues please visitwww.2016worldlax.com. Winter 2015 Page 18 LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association

CLAX Set for 2015 Season Lacrosse Talk – Winter 2015 By: CLAX Additionally, six recent Entry Draft play- The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) will ers will be added to the Turfdogs 2015 roster In addition to Boychuck and Melnychenko, BCLA Phone # 604-421-9755 enter into the 2015 season with a fi ve team including; Brandon Armstrong, Kyle Clancy, six other 2014 Entry Draft picks also made Publisher – British Columbia Lacrosse league featuring the Barrie Blizzard, Durham Thomas Hoggarth, Eric Shewell, Nevan Sul- the roster including Gage Board, Mark Controller – Rochelle Winterton TurfDogs, Ohsweken Demons, Niagara Lock livan and Bryden Curran. Vradenburg, Dustin Gatt, Doug Buchan, Brock Managing Editor – Jeff Gombar Monsters, and a the Southwest Cyclops. The Levick, and Devin Sartor. BC Editor – Jeff Gombar A Number of New Faces Highlight Bliz- Cover – Cybereyes Images 2015 season will begin in early February. zard Roster – The Barrie Blizzard are pleased Ohsweken Demons Announce 2015 Roster Southwest Cyclops - The Southwest Cyclops to announce their 2015 roster. This year the -- The Ohsweken Demons unveiled their roster *Contributing Writers: Bruce MacDonald, unveiled their roster for the 2015 season, team will see many changes with eight players for the 2015 season, which consists of twenty Andy Watson, Limestone Athletics, which included eight returning players from returning from the Blizzard’s 2014 fi nal roster. returning players from last year’s team. De- BCJALL Staff, Duane Bratt, Teddy Jenner, last year’s team. Head Coach and GM Jeremy Key pieces returning this year are goaltender spite losing their top point producer in Chris Brian McNair (Oshawa This Week), Cleve Tallevi’s made a number of changes to the Angus Dineley, who joined the Blizzard late Attwood, the Demons roster will see the return Dheensaw (The Canadian Press, Victoria roster from last season both offensively and last season and put up great numbers. Also of Wayne VanEvery, Josh Johnson and Tom Times Colonist), Grant Granger (Burnaby defensively in hopes of capturing a Creator’s returning is the reigning Defensive Player of Montour, who were three of their top point Sports Hall of Fame), Ian Paone, CLA, US Cup this year. the Year, Colin Boucher. producers from last season. Goaltender Jake Lacrosse, NLL.com, Kevin Berar (Stealth). Tallevi is excited to welcome goaltender Henhawk will also be returning between pipes The Blizzard have added a number of new *Contributing Photographers: Paul Grant Crawley to the Cyclops. The Brantford and will look to carry the workload with Jake faces to their roster including six players picked Evans, Debbie Heard, BCLA Archives, native is a seasoned veteran of CLax having Lazore, and rookies Chase Martin and Brandon up in this year’s Entry Draft. Connor Latimer, Styres battling for the back-up position. Washington Lacrosse Foundation, Rita played previously with the Niagara Lock Mon- who went 3rd overall, was quick to impress Stroup, Jeff Gombar, Burnaby Village sters. His talent and experience will defi nitely The 2015 season will also see the return Blizzard staff at training camp and secure his Museum Archives, Kory Nelson, Ray be valuable to the Cyclops this year. Another spot on the team. Other draft picks added to of Wenster Green, who spent 2014 with the Barrie Blizzard but, won the 2013 Creator’s Richards, Reynold Comeault, Sport BC, valued veteran returning to the Cyclops is Mike this year’s roster include Jayson Crawford, Royal City Record, Dan Brodie (Stealth), Burke. Burke not only led the team in points Cam Munroe, Robertson, Mike Mawdsley, and Cup with the Iroquois Ironmen. Jesse Johnson and Danny Vyse also return this season having CLA Archives, McGill Athletics, Paul last season but was also third in the league for Alex Brennan. Sparrow (BCJALL) and Kim Gane. points during the regular season. played for the Demons in 2013. With the signifi cant amount of changes made Rounding out the Cyclops line up are recent to Barrie’s roster this year, the upcoming 2015 Some impressive new faces in camp include Layout and Typography 2014 Entry Draft picks are Dan Keane, Brady season is looking very promising. Ty Thompson from the University of Albany, Creative Plus Solutions Heseltine, Eric Guiltinan, Travis Burton and DJ who is fourth all-time with the Great Danes [email protected] Defending Champs Announce 2015 Roster – Nedelko. with 154 goals. Coming over from the Can- The Niagara Lock Monsters revealed their ros- Am league are Josh Becker (24G, 20A) and Advertising Sales Durham Turfdogs – The Durham Turfdogs ter for the 2015 season, which consists of ten Rudi George (21G, 16A) from the Newtown Jeff Gombar released their 2015 roster, which consists of returning players from last year’s Creators Cup Golden Eagles, along with Mo Bissel (31G, [email protected] nine returning players from last season’s roster. Champions. Big names added to the roster this 11A) with the Tuscarora Tomahawks. (604) 421-9755, fax (604) 421-9775 This will be the fi rst season Head Coach Mat year are goalie Zak Boychuck (Toronto Rock) Ohsweken Demons Head Coach Ron Henry Giles will be with the Turfdogs, and he is deter- and power forward Mike Melnychenko (Buf- The distribution of Lacrosse Talk to said, “There were some tough decisions made mined to make sure this season proves success- falo Bandits); the two went fi rst and second members of the BCLA is a benefi t after a very competitive training camp. We’re ful for the team. overall in this year’s CLax Entry Draft and will of membership. pleased with the amount of talent and dedica- Essential players from last season include add to the skill level the reigning champs have. tion on this team and we’re focused on bring- If you do not wish to continue goalie Kevin Croswell who had a .704 save The Lock Monsters will see the return of top ing the Creator’s Cup back to Six Nations. We receiving LacrosseTalk, please email percentage, and Dylan Goddard, who in his offensive threat Corey Fowler, who contributed have players who have won at the NLL, MSL, us at [email protected] and request rookie year led the Turfdogs in points. Other 33 points in the regular season last year. Also Sr. B, Jr. A and Jr. B levels, it’s that culture of that your name be removed from the returnees include Durham veterans Nick returning will be Dylan Llord who added 18 success that makes us all hungry for another LacrosseTalk mailing list. Grasby and John St. John. points in 2014, and Jon Arnold with 14 points. championship.” Return undeliverable addresses to: British Columbia Lacrosse Association crease man, he/she takes a shot on the goalie. #101 – 7382 Winston Street, After shooting, the point man runs down to Burnaby, BC V5A 2G9 Coach’s Corner the crease position to allow the drill to become Star Drill Variations continuous. This variation adds two more skills to the drill: shooting and ball stopping By: Duane Bratt, for the goalie. A further variation is to change CLA National Resource Person the location of the shot from the point to any Lacrosse is about passing and catching. of the other positions on the fl oor. This allows Therefore, teams at all levels – from mini-tyke the goalie to practice facing shots from all fi ve to pro – need to dedicate a sizeable percentage angles. LacrosseTalk Partners: of each practice to passing and catching drills. Third, coaches can design a star drill that At fi rst, this can seem daunting. After all, you works on making different passes. Instead don’t want your players getting bored by doing of situating the star drill in the offensive end, the same passing and catching drill over and place the players in the middle of the fl oor. over again. One way to avoid boredom is by This allows the space necessary for players to having many different variations of what is lengthen or shorten their passes. By lengthen- essentially the same drill. Let me explain by ing the passes, coaches can get players to throw identifying multiple variations of one common half fl oor and full fl oor passes. In contrast, by lacrosse drill: the star drill. bringing the lines really close together, players The star drill is often used by coaches can work on their quick stick skills. because it incorporates passing, catching, and Fourth, coaches can add communication to running while, at the same time, simulating the the drill. Instead of passing and catching in a basic offensive set. In the traditional star drill, set pattern, players freelance by passing to any players line up in the offensive zone in fi ve player without a ball. This means that players positions: 2 crease men, 2 shooters, and a point need to communicate, either verbally or non- man. The ball is passed in a pattern, ie., left verbally, when they want to deliver or receive a crease to right shooter to left shooter to right pass. This variation on the star drill also works crease to point. After releasing the ball, players on improving player’s decision-making skills follow their pass so that they move to another because they have to choose, in a chaotic situa- position making the drill continuous. Now let tion, who they are going to pass to. us explore how we can take this basic drill and It needs to be emphasized that unless there is add numerous variations to it. a shooting component to the star drill, the goal- The fi rst variation is to increase the speed of ies should be participating with the rest of the the drill. This is done by increasing the number players and work on their passing and catching. of balls in play. By going to two, or even three, What I have done with the star drill can be balls, players are in a constant state of activity. done with any drill. The idea is that you take This achieves multiple objectives: players have a basic drill and change some of the variables. The BCLA wishes to acknowledge more ball touches and there is increased endur- Here are some key variables that you can ma- the support and contribution of the ance because there is little time to rest at the nipulate: number of balls, number of players, back of a line. defensive pressure, length of passes, location Province of British Columbia. Second, is to add shooting to the star drill. of shots, amount of space, etc. But the biggest Instead of the point man passing down to the ingredient is your imagination! LacrosseTalk British Columbia Lacrosse Association Winter 2015 Page 19 Dom Starsia: A (Second) Letter to Parents

From Lacrosse Magazine (US Lacrosse) only be speaking to my own bias, but I absolutely wince when school teammates fi rst and foremost. These are the people you Dear Parents, a young player tells me that he is giving up football or soccer live with, the ones you will grow up with. I believe you will to “concentrate” in lacrosse. You develop a deeper fundamental want to strengthen those relationships. What I would really like Let’s call this letter No. 2. understanding of the team concepts involved in the sport of to see is the club programs institute a policy that allows/requires I wrote to you previously nine years ago, when I tried to men’s lacrosse on the football and soccer fi elds, the basketball players to play with their high school teams in these settings. It describe the relationship between a parent and his son’s col- courts and hockey rinks of your youth. would be a good-faith gesture by the clubs regarding a young lege lacrosse coach. I received enough encouraging feedback YOU WILL BE A BETTER LACROSSE PLAYER BY man’s responsibilities to his high school team. to attempt to address an issue that has grown exponentially in PLAYING OTHER SPORTS. Finally, how do you choose one club over another? No mat- our sport during this period of time since — the role of the club ter what some of the club coaches might tell you, the college program in your son’s development and his recruiting at the The qualities of toughness, teamwork, selfl essness and shared sacrifi ce are developed in the daily environment required by coaches do not really care what club you play for. All we care college level. about is, are you good enough? participation in high school sports. While participation on a club There seems quite a bit of anguish and misconception sur- team is not devoid of these qualities, there is no question that the Now, one club or another might expose you to more and rounding this topic in the lacrosse community. Let me begin commitment simply is not the same. What is of grave concern bigger tournaments, but a candidate can also disappear in those by saying that one of my chief concerns over the growth of the is the rising number of recent questions from parents concern- settings. If we have reason to think your son is good enough, all club system is that it would certainly seem to favor those who ing club coaches who are encouraging their sons to forgo other we really need to know is where and when he will be playing. have the means to participate. Those who can afford to join sports so that they would be available for club tournaments. We will do the rest. It doesn’t matter whose fancy club jersey the most expensive club program and meet all of the affi liated you may be wearing. Play well, stand out amongst your peers OK, now I am going to backtrack a little on what I just said. costs of equipment, travel, tournament fees, etc., clearly have and, as Daniel Day Lewis exclaimed in “Last of the Mohicans,” For the purposes of recruiting, a young high school player may an advantage over those who cannot afford this same exposure. we will fi nd you! When you combine that with the availability of repeating a year need to participate in a limited number of lacrosse events during and/or moving to a private school, those expenses and subse- the school year. The college coaches are identifying candidates Identify a club team with a reputable coach, someone who quent advantages become considerable and obvious. for their talent pool during the late fall and winter months. Not will conduct some practices and coach your son in a reasonable appearing at all at a prospect day and/or a select tournament manner. A club coach with no professional training and no ac- While I believe the demographic for participation in our game from September to March could affect someone’s recruiting at countability to a high school or NCAA organization need not be has slowly begun to broaden and diversify, many of the club any particular institution. screaming at your son every moment. programs would seem a reach back to unfortunate stereotypes. What I suggest is someone going to meet with the high Find a program whose practice and tournament schedule fi ts There also is a lot of good that has accompanied the growth school football or soccer coach and telling him, “I am abso- your own. I would hope that you do not feel the need to turn of the club programs, especially for those players in more lutely committed to our high school football team. At the same your own world completely upside down while trying to get remote and emerging areas. When the best players in an area time, I am absolutely committed to going to college to play your son to every tournament being held. We actually witness gravitate to a club team, they may easily be exposed to a higher lacrosse. On our off day, on these two weekends, I need to play these young men wear down when they are going constantly caliber of play than they fi nd at their high school. If there is in this particular tournament.” from one event to another. only a limited number of qualifi ed coaches in an area, those same players now benefi t from being able to work more closely Some will be reasonable, some will not. Your son may now In addition, an 11-year-old boy should be able to play with with them. be learning to make important decisions for himself. his buddies in a lacrosse event that may fall outside the param- eters of his club commitment. Finally and primarily, the club teams generally have greater I have had high school lacrosse coaches calling recently to fl exibility than the high school teams to provide outlets for ask how the college coaches feel about a high school and club Finally, fi nd a program you can afford. You should not have more lacrosse — summer, fall, winter, indoor, etc. On balance, team in the same tournament. It is not a question of competing to refi nance the house to play club lacrosse, especially since no there is no question that a young player is going to benefi t from against each other, but rather the young high school player be- one can guarantee you that full scholarship to Slam Dunk U. having the stick in his hands and being exposed to the game ing put in the position of having to decide between one team or Hope this is of some help. more often. the other. Dom Starsia While acknowledging these benefi ts, I would like to im- If there is a choice that needs to be made, my personal pref- Head Lacrosse Coach mediately address an issue that has begun to emerge. I may erence would be to encourage someone to play with his high University of Virginia The BC CUFLA Connection By: Stephen Stamp II All-American with New York Institute of Technology and While the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Associa- was named the top defender at the U19 world championships tion currently comprises teams from schools only in Ontario in 2012. and Quebec, the pool of talent from which CUFLA draws So how did McDermott wind up at McGill to fi nish up its student-athletes is spreading across North America. The some courses to complete his degree? “One of my really close McGill Redmen boast a particularly eclectic lineup. A look friends from high school, Quinton Bradley, he told me about the down their roster shows players coming from New York, New whole experience, got me in contact with Coach Murdoch and Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Wisconsin, explained that they have this fall visiting program, which is the Maryland, Vermont, New Hampshire and Utah. There are also program that I went into,” McDermott says.

a handful of players in CUFLA coming from the East Coast Photo: McGill Athletics The benefi t to the teams is obvious. They get players who of Canada including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince can help them put the best possible team on the fi eld to be Edward Island. But easily the largest contingent of out-of- more competitive. Having players from outside the home province players comes from the other end of the country, in provinces can also enrich the cultural experience for the local British Columbia. student-athletes. Danny McDermott BC players are not only well-represented in CUFLA, they are having a signifi cant impact in the league. At least three and But what’s in it for the players coming from elsewhere? For one thing, McDermott says, it gives them a chance to keep play- as many six BC players have been named All Canadians in Murdoch points out that the infl ux of British Columbians each of the last three CUFLA seasons. ing good fi eld lacrosse. McDermott has experience playing at a high level and he says he was impressed by the level of play in also helps his team to maintain a more Canadian style of play, Bishop’s and Queen’s universities have had some success CUFLA. “It was still a very, very high level to be playing. Con- because the BC players tend to still play the fast-paced, box- bringing in athletes from BC. To see the greatest impact of sidering there were some pro players that were in CUFLA from lacrosse-inspired style that Canada is known for while many West Coast players, though, you have to look to the McGill teams like Guelph and even our own Connor Goodwin who just Ontario players are being infl uenced by the slow-it-down, me- Redmen once again. Coach Tim Murdoch has made it a point signed a contract with the Calgary Roughnecks.” thodical style embraced in the NCAA. of emphasis to recruit in BC and it has defi nitely paid dividends CULFA Commissioner David Fenicky believes those styles Another major benefi t is that going to school in Canada is in helping make the Redmen a perennial contender for the Bag- complement each other well when BC players come to Quebec generally much less expensive than travelling to the United gataway Cup championship. and Ontario to play. He’s not looking just at what players coming States to study and play lacrosse, even for athletes who get par- to the middle of the country can do for the teams here, though. “Since 2007 we have expanded our roster from having zero tial scholarships to attend US colleges. BC players when I began to coach in 2003 to eight in 2014,” “As the Commissioner of this league, it is my goal to one day Murdoch told Lacrosse Talk. “What precipitated my interest in McDermott says that Murdoch runs up-tempo practices and expand to include schools from coast to coast,” Fenicky says. recruiting players from BC was a long conversation that I had fosters a closely-knit community on the team, much like he’s “There is already a thriving league in Nova Scotia and New on a bus ride with then McGill co-captain Jake Safarik, a skilled used to from his time in the NCAA. Further, McDermott adds, Brunswick. If you look at the coaching staff of existing CUFLA BC player and a humble player. A debate raged on the bus “Because of the lighter practice load, rather than practicing six teams, many assistants--and even some head coaches--are for- whether the BC players were better than Ontario, and with Sa- to seven days a week for two and a half hours a day, it made mer CUFLA players. My hope is that the BC players who return farik out-numbered 10-1, the discussion was lopsided in favour my experience a lot more enjoyable considering I was able to BC will maintain their love of the game and work with their of Ontario. Nonetheless, I could tell that BC was an ‘untapped’ to still go out and enjoy college life while maintaining a high local schools to build a true Western conference to compete with market of student-athletes.” student average.” teams from Ontario and Quebec.” Murdoch has made three trips to BC in the last four years to Other players have enjoyed similar experiences in longer runs That day may be some time in the future, although Fenicky scout and recruit players. That has helped establish a pipeline in CUFLA, including McGill athletes like attack Goodwin, mid- and many others involved with CUFLA are working hard to of players coming to McGill that feeds on itself. For example, fi elder Jishan Sharples, defender Bradley, and midfi elder Bran- help make it a reality. What is already clear, though, is the im- one of the Montreal school’s All Canadians last fall was Danny don McLean, each of whom is a three-time All Canadian and pact British Columbia players are currently having in CUFLA McDermott. The long pole defender is a three-time Division was a member of the Redmen’s 2012 Baggataway Cup champs. and the likelihood that their impact will continue and even grow.