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20 December 2008
US boys heading home!
Merry Christmas all,
Neil Parker hosted a farewell show for the lads last night. They stepped on the flight home this morning and will be home for ice, snow and Christmas!!
We will miss them, thanks to everyone who helped host the St Michael's connection. Thanks too to their parents in supporting them in making this adventure a reality, the boys will always be remembered at Woodville.
Now we get to see Mark Agostinelli take his place as a Warrior in season 2009!
Jeff Dowling, Mike Boerma, Charles Manning, Greg Lazarus and Mark Agostinelli
Regards,
Charles Manning
Committee Member, Womens on Field
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
0417 873 042
20 December 2008
Warrior Juniors meet Hannah Nielsen and Jen Adams
Some young Warriors participated in the recent clinic run by the Aussie Womens squad and got to mix it with Hannah Nielsen, Jen Adams, Sonia Judd and the like. It was a great day of coaching and fun.
Photo left to right: Kurt Manning, Lauren Guerin, Emily Matheson, Jen Adams, Amber Dalton-Osborne, Eva Manning and Hannah Nielsen.
Lucky lax players!!
Many of our young players will continue to get coaching from top players in our Summer Sundays, the last session before the xmas break is 21st December, where they will meet current Australian Coach and spend time in shooting academy with Mark Agostinelli. The new year has great coaches lined up, including Trish Adams, Pete Inge, James Inge, Sarah Falcione (nee Aston) and more. To get involved contact me.
Merry Christmas!!
Charles Manning
Committee Member, Womens on Field
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
0417 873 042
26 November 2008
An Evening with Gary Gait
The Aussie Women's Squad is pleased to present an opportunity for lacrosse lovers to hear from Gary Gait - widely acknowledged as the best lacrosse player of all time.
When : Thursday December 18th, 6.00 for 6.30pm start
Where : Glenelg Lacrosse Club
Cost : $25 pp (includes first drink, nibbles, and an evening with a true legend of lacrosse).
This is an initiative by the Australian Women's Lacrosse team and will be an amazing opportunity to hear the greatest lacrosse player of all time speak about lacrosse, coaching, playing etc. The night will also involve an opportunity to ask questions, meet and hang out with Gary who apart from being a great lacrosse player is also a great guy.
In addition, the clinic being run by the Aussie Women's team is an amazing opportunity for our young players to get coaching from some of the very best female lacrosse players in the world, this is an opportunity that may not come around again in Australia for a very long time.
If anyone is interested in attending either of these please let me know ASAP and I can arrange.
Don't miss this fabulous opportunity!!!
Peter Inge - peter.inge@au.ey.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gait
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5O1KJ7omAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEpx8Uyapro
26 November 2008
Woodville Lacrosse Club Management Committee for 2009
At the Annual General Meeting we successfully filled all committee positions for 2009.
Patrons: Paul Caica MP and Jay Weatherill MP
President: Neil Parker
Vice Presidents: Janice Manning, Steve Hodder and Peter Takos
Chairman: Dalton Osborne
Secretary: Luke Oswald
Treasurer: Laura Vorrasi
Men's On Field: Peter Witcomb
Women's On Field: Charles Manning
Junior Convenor: Andrew "Barney" Dinnison
Social Convenor: Merrilyn Matthews
Club Manager: Sue Hogan
Merchandise: Allyson Guerin
Special Projects: Jesse Whinnen
Please have no hesitation to contact the committee members with any issues or suggestions that you might have, and please also support them in their endeavours to help maintain the success of our club in 2009.
In particular please do what you can to support your club financially by endeavouring to pay your subs on time, attending the club's social events, eating meals from the club canteen and having a drink at the bar. We anticipate that it will be difficult to maintain our current levels of sponsorship that Steve has won for us in recent years due to the current economic climate – this year's sponsorship made the difference between the Club making a modest profit and a significant loss.
For those who didn't attend the AGM the Club’s annual report for 2008 can be downloaded here.
Regards
Luke Oswald
WLC Secretary
16 November 2008
Thanks to Peter Inge
Please let me thank Peter Inge for his support of our State U/15 Warriors. Peter donated a number of lax items from his journeys including equipment, clothing and bags. The sale of these items raised $350 for the players. The boys each received some money towards their trip and the girls will have their summer training costs covered to assist with their ongoing development.
Peter, thanks for your ongoing support of our juniors.
On behalf of the club.
Charles Manning
Chairman
5 November 2008
Woodville Lacrosse Club Summer Training
You are invited to Sunday mornings of skills, fitness and fun during summer 08/09
All players are welcome and trainings will be conducted in two groups: Intermediate & Advanced
Trainings will be staffed by specialist fitness and skills coaches, both Men's and Women's
Duration:
- November 9 to December 21 2008 (7 weeks)
- January 11 to March 29 2009 (12 weeks)
Venue:
- Grange Primary School Oval
- Surrey Street, Grange
Time:
- Sunday 9:00am till 11:00am
Cost:
- $25 will cover a ball & T-Shirt
Please bring:
- Lacrosse Stick
- Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
For further information or to register you interest please contact:
- Charles Manning - 8353 4422 / 0417 873 042
- Craig Schicker - 0431 693 053
- Peter Mathwin - 0412 251 226
29 October 2008
Thanks to Steve Hodder - 2009 Appointment
As one of my last tasks as Chairman I am happy to announce the appointment of Steve Hodder as Sponsorship Manager for the Woodville Lacrosse Club for season 2009.
Again let me thank him for the outstanding work he has done for our club over the last couple of years. He has been a wonderful asset and a big part of our ongoing success, thank you.
Charles Manning
Chairman
27 October 2008
Australian Women's World Cup Team - Congratulations to Peter Inge on his coaching appointment
Congratulations to Peter Inge on his appointment to the position of Assistant Coach of the Australian Senior Womens Team. He joins Murray Keen and Travis Roost as assistant coaches.
The 2009 World Cup will be held in Prague from 18-27 June 2009. Thanks Peter for continuing to represent our club at the highest level, all the best with the role.
On behalf of all the club.
Charles Manning
Chairman
21 October 2008
Former Woodville Player Ken Gramas
Ken "Woodie" Gramas played for Woodville Lacrosse Club as our US player after his graduation. He was hosted by the Potter and Steer families. We were all shocked by his tragic death in 1992. Read the following press release about his college honouring him.
Men's Lacrosse: Ken Gramas '88 Pavilion to be dedicated at Franklin & Marshall Homecoming
The Ken Gramas '88 Pavilion story is not about brick and mortar. It's about classmates linking in – with each other and with their memory – to create something bigger than any edifice.
Twenty years ago, a young man from Westchester, New York, galvanised a college team in a way his classmates remember to this day. 16 years ago, a tragic avalanche took his life. Next weekend, during homecoming, hundreds of people will return to Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) in Lancaster, PA to remember "Kenny Kidd" as the Ken Gramas '88 Pavilion is unveiled to the public – a tribute to a man whose legacy is still very much alive. And a great triumph for the small group of F&M alums who turned their love and respect for a great athlete and friend into a groundswell of interest – and ultimately into a landmark building that fitting memorialises him.
"The Ken Gramas '88 Pavilion project took off at a dinner with eight of Kenny's Chi Phi brothers," said Tony Demarco, Development Director at F&M. "I explained the project and said it would cost about $700,000," he recalls. "I told them I had already met with one of their teammates, who had pledged $20,000. I then went around the table and by the end had $85,000 committed."
As people learned of the campaign, the donations poured in from fraternity brothers, family, teammates, the women's lacrosse team, high school friends, F&M players he never met, and admirers from around the country. As the donations came in, so did the stories. Whether an account of playing on the F&M lacrosse team he captained, or a tale of "going hell-bent-for-election on a bump field in Wyoming" with him, they all end with the same refrain: "Kenny Kidd was the man."
And that man was the inspiration behind the building being dedicated on Saturday, October 11, at 6:00 pm at the very place his memory is most vibrant – most alive – the F&M lacrosse field. Like all projects of this scale, many people's tireless efforts have made it possible. But there's a palpable sensation that runs through it all that somehow elevates it. As Demarco states in one of his pledge letters:
"I envision a day where Ken's family, his teammates, his fraternity brothers, and his classmates stand in unison as this structure is unveiled to the public. Many of you will speak to a man you remember, a friend that you miss. Ken will finally have his day. AND you will know that you were the foundation of something very special, a memorial that is worthy of Ken Gramas. You will be able to come back over and over throughout the years and marvel at what YOU were able to build for your friend. You will have a place to stop and remember. Ken will have a place that he rightfully deserves."
The Ken Gramas '88 Pavilion will be ready for F&M's homecoming. And its unveiling will bring together the many friends and family who want to ensure that future generations know the story of "Kenny Kidd". This is the kind of powerful remembrance everyone all can rally around.
Read more at: http://web1.fandm.edu/gramaspavilion
1 September 2008
Warriors Triumphant!!
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The Woodville Lacrosse Club have capped of a successful Season 2008 with premierships in four grades this year. Our Under 11 Girls, Under 13 Girls, B Grade Men and League Men all claimed the flag for their divisions. Saturday was a big day for the Woodville Lacrosse Club, culminating in the men’s league team winning its 8th premiership in 11 years. With the Under 11 girls having already stitched up the premiership for their grade, the Warriors had a chance to secure up to four more flags on grand final day. The Under 13 girls started off the day's proceedings, winning the grand final 15-10 over a Burnside team who beat them two weeks ago in the semi finals. Ruby Brock-Maddiford was best player while Emily Johns chimed in with a lazy seven goals. Well done girls! Unfortunately for our U18 girls, Brighton was too strong for them on Saturday, but they should be congratulated for a strong season and finishing runner up to a very good team. We hope that you all continue to play into the senior grades because you are the future of the Club and our great chance of becoming a force in the women's league competition in the years to come. Congratulations also to Lauren Guerin who came third in the u18 competition’s best and fairest award. Tom Philp was then shocked to find out that he had been awarded the Bruce Rosewarne medal for best and fairest player in the Under 18 boys' competition. Congratulations Philpy!!! Next on the Warriors' menu was Glenelg's B Grade team. After conceding four early goals without response, Woodville rallied and chipped away at the Seahawks' lead, allowing them only one more goal and running away with a fantastic 7-5 victory. Congratulations to Toby Caldow for winning the best on ground medal for his dominating performance at the face-off. Finally, the big one was the men's league grand final against Brighton. Woodville broke out from the first whistle, with Peter Inge winning the first face-off, driving straight to goal and putting one past Brighton's young goalie in the first few seconds and setting the tone for the match. The Warriors led 4-2 at quarter time. Best-on-ground James Inge scored four goals in a big second quarter for Woodville, who extended the lead to 11-6 at half time. The final two quarters were close, with Brighton making a late charge in the final quarter, scoring six to take the margin to within two goals. However Woodville's rock solid defence of Craig Schicker, Adam Caldwell and Peter Witcomb, with Charles Manning again superb in the net on the big occasion, were never going to let the Bombers pull off a famous win. It was sweet victory for coach Peter Mathwin, unwanted by Brighton after last season, returning fire with a 3-0 sweep in 2008 over the Bombers plus an Australian Club Championship to boot. Brighton were somewhat previous in printing up their 2008 premiership t-shirts before the match, having not learnt from Glenelg's futile optimism last year. No one should ever underestimate the Woodville Lacrosse Club's commitment to hard work and their ability to play their best when it matters most. Thanks to all the Warriors' supporters for braving the at-times wintry conditions (thanks also to Neil Parker and Pete Mathwin for bringing their canopies!!) with your vocal support in helping your club deliver another yet another premiership. Let us never get tired of this success!! If anyone has any photos from Grand Final day for all grades, please send them to me at luke@warriorslax.com. I will also happily take any photos from past games (or past seasons) so that I can add them to the website's photo gallery at www.warriorslax.com/gallery More news and photos to be added to warriorslax.com shortly!! Go WARRIORS!!! |
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27 August 2008
Juniors Presentation Day
Saturday 6 September at the Woodville LC Clubrooms
11.00am start with a few games
12.00noon lunch, followed by presentations
BBQ lunch, free for financial players. Siblings and parents $4.00 for BBQ and salad.
Boys please bring a salad to share
Girls please bring a sweet to share
Please RSVP to Barney Dinnison unley@packsend.com.au or phone 0406058807
Cheers - Barney
Please note that trophies will only be presented to players who have paid their subs and are therefore financial members of the Woodville Lacrosse Club.
27 August 2008
Four Warriors Teams in the Grand Finals!!
This Saturday, 30 August, the Woodville Lacrosse Club will have teams in four grades contesting their respective grand finals at Finsbury Reserve, Woodville North (West Torrens Lacrosse Club / Woodville Hockey Club grounds).
At 8.45am, the Under 13 Girls will play Burnside.
The Under 18 Girls will face off with Brighton at 11.30am.
The B Grade Men will challenge Glenelg for the title at 1.20pm
Finally, the League Men will aim for their 8th premiership in 11 years against Brighton on the astroturf at 8.00pm
Good luck to all our teams on Saturday!! Please come down to Finsbury and support your club on this big day!
18 August 2008
For Sale - Australian Club Championship T-Shirts
All Larges "Sold Out!!" That's right, sold out!
As worn by our visiting American Players. We still have a handful of smalls & medium, about 10 XL, and 3-4 XXL & 3XLs. $25 each. Lock in your order with me now and pick up your shirt next weekend before they sell out!!
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
0417 873 042
11 August 2008Congratulations to our U11 Girls!!!Congratulations to the Woodville Warriors Under 11 Girls' Team who went through their season undefeated, and in doing so claimed the Lacrosse SA Under 11 Girls' Premiership for 2008. |
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14 July 2008
Lamington Drive
A reminder to all families and members that the LAMINGTON / PIES sales is on again. You should have received a flyer from your team managers before the break. If you do not have one please pick up one at training next week. It is a fundraiser for the club and the PIES / LAMINGTONS are of good quality and price, so please support your club and purchase some of these products. Purchase forms available at the club, or you can download one by clicking here.
Cheers
Barney Dinnison
14 July 2008
Isle of Vision upcoming gigs
- 19 July - Exeter Hotel, Rundle Street
- 26 July - Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Currie Street
- 31 August - Crown & Anchor Hotel, Grenfell Street
2 July 2008
Warrior Coaches complete session three of Coach Education Program
In an endeavour to offer quality coaching and grow our future players we have had a number of our coaches participating in a Coach Education Program. This program has been funded by Janice Manning of Face the World and facilitated by Charles Manning.
The coaches will complete four workshops in total, the first two explored the responsibilities, accountabilities and basics of coaching juniors. The participants have felt that they are building a great network or collegiate approach to growing our juniors. They also feel a greater deal of confidence in their roles.
The third workshop explored leadership, teaching new skills and team work with the group completing a new "High Ropes Course" at the Novotel in the Barossa Valley. As well as having some great fun on the 500m long flying fox over the Jacobs Creek, they also completed a number of elements 8m off the ground in the pine trees above the resort. Teams were trained to operate the equipment to 'belay' each other whilst off the ground. This was followed by a debrief and discussion workshop in Lyndoch with catering from the local bakery.
Workshop four will offer some specifics on individual skills training and wrap the whole training programs learnings together.
Please thank these coaches if you get a chance, they have had to give up their own time to benefit both the club, its juniors and ultimately their own development. Thanks again to Janice for her drive in putting this programme together.
Standing: Mark Agostinelli, Mike Boerma, Lauren Guerin, Bianca Parker, Emily Matheson, Katlyn Scarlett, Tara Parker, Hannah Dinnison, Jeff Dowling, Tom Dwyer, Jesse Whinnen, Greg Lazarus. Front: Stefan Guerin, Peter Witcomb.
More photos can be found by clicking here!!
10 June 2008
CHAMPIONS OF AUSTRALIA!
In what could be the finest moment in the Woodville Lacrosse Club's 109-year history, the Warriors' Men's League team were crowned as the inaugural Australian Club Champions after defeating Eltham in a tough, physical encounter at Finsbury Lacrosse Field on Saturday, 7 June.
The Warriors came out of the blocks quickly, scoring the first two goals in the first five minutes of the game. However, the Panthers came back with a vengeance, with six of the next seven goals to lead the Warriors 6-3 at quarter time.
After the quarter time break, Woodville regrouped and set itself on a mission to overpower the winners of the past four Victorian State League premierships. With a solid game plan for defence and attack, the Warriors slowly chipped away at Eltham's lead, entering the main break down 8 goals to 7, before tying the game at 10 at three quarter time, setting up an enthralling final quarter.
The Panthers scored the opening goal of the fourth quarter, and fancied their chances to run away with the game. However, they underestimated the steeled determination of the Warriors. Woodville scored the next goal to again tie the game at 11, then with a couple of minutes remaining in the game finally took the lead for the first time since the first quarter.
Coach Peter Mathwin called a time-out, with instructions to hold onto the ball for the final seconds of the game. This call was unheeded by Michael "Raging Bull" Santi, who subsequently drove to the cage and slotted another goal for the Warriors to take the game out of Eltham's reach.
Winning the first ever Australian Club Championship has capped off the tremendous achievements attained by the Woodville Lacrosse Club's golden generation of lacrosse players, who have dominated South Australian lacrosse for the past ten years. We hope the success of this inaugural national club championship event will lead to it becoming a permanent and regular fixture on the Australian Lacrosse calendar, and that we will continue to compete for this new pinnacle of lacrosse for years to come.
A big thankyou must go out to all the Club's supporters who were vociferous in their chanting throughout the game. Your unwavering support no doubt pushed us to perform at our best when we needed it most; this victory is as much yours as for anybody on the team. It is one for the whole Club and one to savour for the rest of our lives. GO WARRIORS!
Congratulations to Peter Inge with another extraordinary effort to be awarded the MVP of this game, with special mention to our American import Greg Lazarus with six outstanding goals.
Goal scorers: Greg Lazarus 6, Michael Santi 4, Mike Boerma 1, James Inge 1, Peter Inge 1.
Best players: Peter Inge, Greg Lazarus, Charles Manning, Luke Oswald, Michael Santi, Craig Schicker.
standing from left: Greg Lazarus, Mike Boerma, Jeff Dowling, Steven Fisher, Jesse Whinnen, Ben Zammit, Paul Scott, Andrew Young, James Smith, Peter Mathwin, Charles Manning, Peter Inge.
kneeling from left: Stefan Guerin, James Inge, Anthony Feleppa, Luke Oswald, Craig Schicker, Michael Santi, Peter Witcomb.
2 June 2008
All safely at the Club
With the safe arrival of Lindsey and Sarah we now have all our visiting players settled into the club. The attached photo was taken on Saturday just as they had been presented to the members and supporters in our club house just after our big home game win.
Thanks to the families of our American guests for letting their daughters and sons to come play with us; they will all contribute both with their team but also with coaching our future players. I know they will have a wonderful experience and hope they do a good job of staying in touch with you.
From left - Katlyn Scarlett, Lindsey Coit, Greg Lazarus, Sarah Miner, Jeff Dowling, Mark Agostinelli and Mike Boerma.
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
2 June 2008
League Men's Fitness Coach Paul Scott
On the weekend, Club President Mark Southwell formally introduced Paul Scott to the Woodville Lacrosse Club. We heard about Paul's work with the Olyroos, Adelaide United and the great work he is doing with keeping us fit and on the track - we are very lucky to have him.
30 May 2008
Isle of Vision
The local music scene needs all the free advertising it gets. Isle of Vision is fronted by Trent Worley, whose father's company Impressive Advertising sponsors the club.
If you like music with power and originality you should check out their web site - myspace.com/isleofvision.
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About Isle Of Vision Isle Of Vision are a 3 piece rock outfit from Adelaide's Western suburbs... Havin' played all but a hand full of the venues around town including: Fowlers Live, The Gov, The Producers Bar, Ed Castle, Jade Monkey, Cranker, Exeter, the Sandbar, Cavern Club, the Enigma Bar, Electric Light, bla, bla, bla their strive to produce strong music with plenty of light and a little shade increases with each show... they have played Live on Radio Adelaide, had chats on 3D Radio & Channel 31, did something?! They recently finished their 1st Recording (One Thirty To One) with the up and coming Scott Cogan at Tilldabeat Records. |
28 May 2008
Five of our US players on the deck in Adelaide
Katlyn Scarlett from Roanoke, and our first US player to arrive, was at the airport to greet our four St Michaels College players from Vermont.
From left - Katlyn Scarlett, Greg Lazarus, Mark Agostinelli, Mike Boerma and Jeff Dowling.
Welcome to the players, they will be joined this weekend by Lindsey Coit and Sarah Miner from Connecticut.
9 May 2008
Warriors to Challenge for Title of Australian Champions
The Woodville Lacrosse Club men's league team will next month match up against the Eltham Lacrosse Club of Victoria to vie for the title of Australian Lacrosse Club Champions.
Both Woodville and Eltham are reigning premiers in their respective state leagues, but are no stranger to each other, having in the past visited each other's back yards for pre-season matches. Both teams will be matched up in terms of age and experience, in what should be a cracker of a game to determine Australia's premier lacrosse team.
The Australian Club Championship will be held on the astroturf at Finsbury Reserve, Woodville North on Saturday, 7 June. The evening kicks off at 6pm with the women's championship game between local state league premiers Glenelg taking on Victorian premiers Newport, with the men's game to follow.
The winning teams will be awarded prizemoney of $2500, plus there will be MVP prizes and door prizes on the night.
Following the games the After Party will be held at the Eurobar, Tattersalls Hotel, 17 Hindley Street in the City.
9 May 2008
Warrior US Player News
Warriors Roanoke recruit, goalie Katlyn Scarlett, was named to the All-ODAC team for the third time in her career. Katlyn will be joining us mid-month.
Connecticut College recruit, Lindsey Coit, made her all-conference team too. Lindsey will be joining us at the end of the month.
29 April 2008
Good News From Former Warrior Katie Mazer
Katie Mazer, who played for the Warriors in 2007 and has since returned to the USA, has been enjoying a fantastic season with her University of Pennsylvania lacrosse team. On the weekend, they beat Northwestern University, who until then had been enjoying a 36-game winning streak, 11 goals to 7, and in the process have taken from them the #1 team ranking for Division I in the NCAA. Congratulations Katie!!
Read the match article here.
14 April 2008
Our Newest Warrior
Tracey and Anthony Feleppa are the proud parents of a baby boy, Liam Thomas Feleppa, born at Ashford Hospital on Monday 14th April 2008 at 12.34am
Weight: 3.4 kg (7 lb 9 oz) - Length 51.5 cm (20 in).
Signed: Very Proud Grandma (Sue Hogan)
20 March 2008
B Grade is back!! Warriors Men's and Women's Lacrosse Teams are go for 2008!
Dust off that old stick or call up that friend who always wanted to play or used to have a throw.
We are entering teams in both the B Grade men's and women's comp. Fees are only $150 for the season!! So if you or a friend are looking for some fun fitness and social activity combined get that stick out and let us know. Games start 26 April and go through to the end of August. Training is available but not compulsory.
For the men's team - let Simon Darling know on 0413 629 756 or e-mail. Alternatively email our secretary Luke Oswald. The team already has some great past players signed on and some Phys Ed Uni Students coming out for the first time. So with some good junior talent wanting a run too, this should be a strong and fun team. (Equipment available for hire or some bargain 2nd hand gear at our garage sale - details to be announced soon).
The women's team is being created through a merger with the UniSA team. It will feature greats like Wendy Piltz and Jenny Williams, a lot of young new players and some novices trying lacrosse for the first time. Please let Wendy or Giulia Marion know if you are interested. We will also have a team in Womens Reserves this year too, so plenty of opportunity to get a run.
Don't miss out, this is going to be a big year for the Warriors with teams in every grade of Lacrosse SA's competitions!! Be part of it! Let others know too.
Yours for lacrosse.
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
5 March 2008
Top Connecticut College Women's players sign on with Warriors
Exciting news, we have confirmed that Connecticut College Captains, Sarah Miner and Lindsey Coit, will be joining the Woodville club this year.
A proven play maker and distributor, Sarah Miner has been a force on the offensive end of the field for the Camels. Miner has tallied 38 goals and 49 assists for 87 points in the past two-seasons. Lindsey Coit had a stellar 2007 Season with a Selection to the All-NESCAC (All-New England Small College Athletic Conference) Team. She led the team in goals (25), draw controls (27), and caused turnovers (23), adding 12 assists to tally 37 points. Lindsey opened the season with a five goal outing against Bowdoin College. Coit tallied a hat-trick in the team's first victory against Skidmore College. Monday, March 19, Coit was honored as the NESCAC Player of the Week.
Connecticut College has a great history with Woodville, we have hosted the Camels men's team at the club and had a continuing relationship with ex-coach and now Athletics Director, Fran Shields. A number of our members have been up to New London to visit the school too. It will be great to add the next chapter to the story between our teams.
To find out more about Sarah and Lindsey, check out the Camels' Women's Lacrosse site.
As mentioned with the men's announcement, it looks like all players will have full working visas this year. So if you can help with sourcing work please let our committee know. We will also be looking for hosts for both our men and women, so please consider being part of this wonderful experience and email myself, Guilia Marion or Mike Elliss to register interest.
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
27 February 2008
Warriors secure All American Goalkeeper for Women's Program
Woodville is very excited to announce it has signed Roanoke College goalie Katlyn Scarlett.
Katlyn, the 2007 Old Dominion Athletic Conference women's lacrosse Player of the Year, has also been selected onto the Second IWLCA (Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association) NCAA Division III All-America Team. Scarlett led the Maroons this past season to the 2nd Round of the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Tournament. She was a First Team All-ODAC pick as well as an ODAC postseason All-Tournament team selection.
Katlyn will be a great mentor for up and coming junior goalkeepers, Bianca Parker, Caitlin Wallis and Gemma Cochrane. We are hoping to announce in the coming days two more players to join Katlyn for the season, so stay tuned!
To find out more about Katlyn check out her profile below.
As mentioned with the men's announcement, it looks like all players will have full working visas this year. So if you can help with sourcing work please let our committee know. We will also be looking for hosts for both our men and women, so please consider being part of this wonderful experience.
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
27 February 2008
Mens US players 2008
Overseas players 2008 make St Michael's connection international.
We are pleased to announce that we have selected four men's players from St Michael's College in Vermont to join the Warriors in season 2008. We can only play two in league each week, so the other two will play reserves each week.
St Michael's is a strong Div II school coached by former US 90 & 94 and Cornell goalie Paul Schimoler. Joining us are: 2nd team all American mid-fielder Mark Agostinelli, defender Jeffrey Dowling and attackmen Mike Boerma and Greg Lazarus. To read more about the players and the college follow one of the links below.
Welcome to the club guys, given the last couple of year's experiences it seems certain they will have a great adventure.
It looks like all players will have full working visas this year. So if you can help with sourcing work please let our committee know. We will also be looking for hosts for both our men and women, so please consider being part of this wonderful experience.
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
22 February 2008
Appointment of New League Coach
We are pleased to announce our men's league coach for seasons 2008 & 2009 - Peter Mathwin.
Most of you will know Peter as coach of the Brighton League team for seasons 2006 and 2007. We are very excited to have secured Peter's services with his strong focus on developing future talent and a big desire to secure this year's premiership. Peter has a calm and organised style that will suit our current squad perfectly. He plans to introduce a stronger focus on physical well-being, ensuring we have a trainer on the side on game days and available to support us with both prevention and treatment of injury during the week.
I am sure most of you will not know too much about Peter's background given he disappeared from SA Lacrosse at his playing prime of 22 to pursue career aspirations. He has coached league in Melbourne and obviously here, but I am sure you want to know a a little bit more about him:
- Age 46 - married to Traci with children; Hannah and Hamish.
- Lacrosse history:
- State Under 16s twice, Under 19s and Senior State three times. SA Box Lacrosse from '78 to '82. Australian Box Lacrosse World Championships 1980. I come from a lacrosse family with both brothers (Steve and John) having played, both sisters, a number of nieces and nephews and now my own children.
- Premierships: Numerous Junior and Senior and Box Lacrosse over the years... but not League... until 2008!!!
- Other: Represented Northern Territory in Indoor Cricket at Australian Championships. Played a lot of cricket, volleyball and golf. Keen motorsport participant in Classic Adelaide tarmac rally, hillclimbs and sprints.
- League Coach: Chadstone '91 and '92 (I think !!).
- League Coach: Brighton '06 and '07.
- For the past 25 years Peter has held senior positions within a number of renowned financial organisations. Peter grew up in Adelaide and after working in the Northern Territory and Melbourne for several years with ANZ/Esanda moved to Queensland as Esanda Regional Manager Dealer Finance. He later joined Centrepoint Finance as the Queensland State Manager and then National Manager of Operations. He returned home after nine years in Brisbane to set up in South Australia for family reasons. Peter now leads his own business and is committed to the Adelaide market and is determined to make a difference.
- Hobbies - Family, renovating a '50s "classic" home (a never ending job!!), watching my children playing sport, classic motor cars, car racing in general.
Please make Peter feel welcome and go ahead and introduce yourself.
League training commences Monday night, same lax place, same lax channel!!
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
4 February 2008
Chairman's Message
Welcome to season 2008!
Get ready for an exciting and rewarding season of lacrosse. We are looking to build the club's position with the addition of women's reserves, men's B's, U/15 boys, additional U/11 teams and more players in existing grades, all part of our target to double our 2007 membership numbers by 2009. We are also looking at a possible women's B team too.
I am pleased to announce that the women's and men's-on-field committee positions have been filled. Giulia Marion has taken the women's spot and Michael Elliss the men's, thanks and welcome to you both, we are so pleased that both these key roles are in good hands. Full details of this years committee, including the inclusion of Luke Oswald as Secretary, can be seen on the club website. You can also see our strategic plan, this year we intend to provide club financial details and minutes of meetings on the web site to improve visibility of the management of the club.
Sadly we have already had two resignations of key positions. The first was Peter Burdett, men's league coach. Peter sadly had to step down due to personal reasons, we wish Pete all the best and again thank him for his wonderful work in season 2007. A sub-committee led by new mens-on-field rep, Mike Elliss with James Inge, Craig Schicker and Pete Witcomb are seeking a new coach. They will communicate with players to get pre-season training under way very soon.
The second resignation was Karen Markham, Social Convener. Karen's changed working arrangements have restricted her ability to lead in this role, she is keen to still be involved and support who ever picks up this role. Anyone interested in supporting us by picking up this important role should contact myself or Luke Oswald.
As you may well know, Craig Schicker has joined Cathy Conaghty as co-coach of our league women. They are working with Giulia to get the women under way.
Andrew (Barney) Dinnison has taken on the Junior Convener role and has begun working to organise coaches and managers for all junior teams in season 2008. If you can help out in any way with juniors please yell out. As a key priority the committee is clear it must have a boys U/15 this season, this is in addition to strengthening all other grades. If you know any boys under 15 years of age as at 1 January who we should talk with please let Barney know.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Yours in lacrosse
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
Mobile 041 787 3042
chairman@warriorslax.com
Warriors Season 2007 - Sponsorship Opportunities
The Woodville Lacrosse Club cannot be the force it is today without the support of its Sponsors. We welcome sponsorship at all levels with packages from $75 for Community Sponsorship through to $2500 for Gold Sponsorship. For more information, please download the Sponsorship Opportunities brochure (Adobe Reader required).
29 October 2007
WLC Junior Development Squad
G'day all
We are starting a Woodville Junior Development Squad this Sunday at Grange Primary School. All the details are contained on the flyer. Please pass onto any interested lacrosse players. This squad is mainly aimed at Juniors but we will take on any developing player that wants to improve their skills and game play.
Coaches are Cathy Conaghty, Mark Southwell and myself.
Andrew Young
Junior Convenor
Mobile 0422 005 281
juniorconvenor@warriorslax.com
21 October 2007
Notice of Annual General Meeting
7.00pm, Monday 19 November 2007
At Grange Surf Life Saving Club
We have a vision to grow and improve our club; we want to look at improving our facilities or find a better home. We want to double our club's numbers within two years and fill teams in every grade whilst continuing to get on-field success. To do all this we need help and we need to make money.
The current committee has put a lot of good foundations in place to further these ambitions. We have incumbents for the majority of committee positions, leaving only the two "on-field" positions without nomination. We will be pleased to make some exciting announcements about next season and about coming years too.
It is crucial that we get support. Do this by attending this year's Annual General Meeting in a special place - The Grange Surf Life Saving Club.
2007 is the year of the Life Saver and we want to grow ties with this successful club. Enjoy a fantastic sunset drink at the beach whilst hearing about our future plans and considering how you would like to support and be part of our objectives.
We want to have an AGM with force; please bring all the crowd and do not stay away from this one. It is not just a place for those who are on the committee or intend to be, it is the one time of the year when we should all gather to consider our future. Please ring your club mates and arrange to come to this one.
The Grange Surf Life Saving Club - 497 Esplanade, Grange - We will do the normal mail out but this email was to give everyone the chance to get an early heads up and get this in the diary.
Warm regards
Charles Manning
Chairman
Woodville Warriors Lacrosse Club
0417 873 042
26 September 2007
Brian and Kyle honoured as part of Delaware's successful campaign in 2007
Warriors Brian Calabrese and Kyle Rotelli's 2007 University of Delaware lacrosse team were honoured prior to a Delaware American football game recently, to recognise the team's remarkable run into the NCAA Final Four. More details...
24 September 2007
Woodville Lacrosse Club Awards Presentation Night
The Club held its annual Awards Presentation Dinner on Friday night, 21 September. Congratulations to Peter Witcomb and Giulia Marion for winning their respective League Best and Fairest awards, and to Mick Elliss for winning the Men's Reserves Best and Fairest. Warriors Bar Managers Jarrad Pangrazio and James Smith were jointly presented with the Club Person of the Year award for their innovative sales strategies, entertaining service and voluminous bar takings. For a full list of awards, please follow the Season 2007 link above or click this link.
17 September 2007
Warriors sweep awards
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At the Lacrosse SA night of Champions Woodville brought home a bag of awards. Leading the charge was James Inge, with the MVP, joint Best & Fairest and Leading Goal Scorer, this multi time recipient is arguably the greatest player this club has seen. Great work James, you are a champion and leader in our sport. James was also selected along with club captain and legend Craig Schicker in the all-stars. Peter Burdett, rookie coach, was names Lacrosse SA Men's Coach of the Year - well done Pete. Mark "Nugget" Noble may have to play another season, after bringing home the association's Best & Fairest Reserves player. A runaway winner in the votes, he led the team from the middle all year. Congratulations to a deserving recipient. Michael Elliss won the Leading Goal Scorer for Reserves, we were so pleased to have him back at his home club this year and look forward to seeing him lead the young players next year. Dalton Osborne has stood out in the umpiring ranks this year as a fresh and objective official; this was rewarded with a Rookie of the Year for Dalton. Great work, we cannot have enough quality officials and Dalton has certainly raised the bar for his peers, congratulations! |
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10 September 2007
Woodville Lacrosse Club Strategic Planning Seminar
A Strategic Planning Seminar will be held on Sunday 23 September from 2pm sharp until 5pm sharp, at the Manning household, to the define the path for the future that the Warriors will take as a Club. If you would like to attend, please contact Mark Southwell at president@warriorslax.com by Saturday 15 September.
10 September 2007
Warriors U15 and U17 Girls' Teams both defeated in the Grand Final
Our Under 15 girls' team came heartbreakingly close to winning this year's premiership, but ended up losing by two goals to Brighton in overtime. Our Under 17 girls' team were convincingly beaten by Brighton in their final, however despite the mismatch they gave their all for the whole game. Commiserations to both teams, but you have done us proud and if you all stick around we could have an exciting future for women's lacrosse at the Woodville Lacrosse Club!
3 September 2007
Warriors U15 and U17 Girls' Teams in the Grand Final
For the first time in a long time, the Woodville Lacrosse Club have two junior girls' teams participating in grand finals this weekend at the North Adelaide Lacrosse Club grounds. The Under 15 girls booked their berth a week ago by defeating Burnside in the second semi final but face Brighton at 10am on Saturday after they also defeated Burnside on the weekend. The Under 17 girls will also face Brighton, at 11.30am on Saturday after defeating Burnside in the preliminary final. Best of luck girls!!!
27 August 2007
Unstoppable Warriors win Men's State League Grand Final
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The Woodville Lacrosse Club are celebrating a remarkable undefeated season after a 14-8 victory over arch nemesis Glenelg under lights at the Port Adelaide Hockey Club grounds on Saturday 25 August. |
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27 August 2007
Warriors Junior teams in the finals
As well as having a successful season in the men's league, the Warriors have four junior teams competing in the finals this season. Unfortunately for the Under 13 boys and girls, both teams were knocked out by North Adelaide in their respective semi finals. The Under 17 girls were defeated by Brighton but after finishing second in the minor round are still in contention and play in the preliminary final this coming weekend. The Under 15 girls team won their major semi final with a one-goal nailbiter over Burnside and go straight through to the Grand Final at the North Adelaide Lacrosse Club grounds on 8 September.
27 August 2007
Farewell Brian Calabrese
Brian Calabrese, Warriors premiership player and Tom Hanks lookalike, leaves Adelaide on Wednesday to return to the USA. We hope that you will always have fond memories of our club and cherish the success of being part of a premiership team. Thanks to the Guerin family for hosting Brian. Have a safe journey home Brian!
16 August 2007
Warriors advance to Men's State League Grand Final
The Woodville Lacrosse Club defeated arch-rivals Glenelg 12-11 in overtime in a thrilling second semi final match at St Marys on Saturday. Down 5-8 at three quarter time, the Warriors pegged back the deficit to take the game into overtime. The Seahawks never gave up but the Warriors withstood the pressure to take the game by the narrowest of margins. Woodville now face the winner of this weekend's preliminary final match between Glenelg and Brighton. The Grand Final will be held at the Port Adelaide Hockey Club grounds, at the corner of Hart Street and Swan Terrace, Ethelton on Saturday 25 August, starting at 6pm.
16 August 2007
Woodville says goodbye to three more Americans
Last week saw the finals matches played for the Warriors by Erin O'Boyle, Katie Mazer and Kyle Rotelli. We thank Erin, Katie and Kyle for your time and efforts at the club - as players, as coaches and as clubmates. We hope that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that you never forget your time here. Many thanks also to the Dinnison and Matheson families and to Peter and Courtney for hosting our Americans.
30 July 2007
Shawn Darrell's Farewell
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The Quiz Night on Saturday 28 July also served as the Club's farewell to American recruit Shawn Darrell, who flew back home on Sunday morning. As well as being a great asset to the team and socially around the club she did great work with coaching the Under 11 girls, assisting with the Under 13s and running clinics at Seaton Park Primary. Will be missed by host families the Mannings, and Cathy Brooks & her daughters the Parker girls. Thank you Shawn! |
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More photos from Saturday's Quiz Night can be viewed on the Photo Gallery pages here. |
Warriors first gay couple with child |
16 July 2007 (updated)
Bargain Price Desktop Computers
Thank you to all that bid for the two PCs. They have been sold for $300 and $280, with all proceeds going to the club. Thank you again to our anonymous donor.
10 July 2007
Luke Oswald's 100th League Game
Luke "Ozzy" Oswald played his 100th State League game in Saturday's hard-fought win against Burnside. Incidentally the website editor, the Oz lit up the game with a string of improbable intercepts that helped the Warriors break Burnside's shackles and score the last seven goals of the game for a 12-7 victory. Well done Oz, you legend.
10 July 2007
Past Players Function on 7 July a Huge Success!
Approximately 70 past players along with our sponsors and life members braved the weather to see our League men's team down Burnside 12-7, giving their expert opinions along the way whilst enjoying some nibbles and drinks. Those who could stay and others who came for the evening enjoyed a Gourmet BBQ dinner in the clubrooms (to everyone's relief that it was indoors) chatting over old times, photos, and downing a few more ales.
One of the memorable moments of the evening was a past player from the Port Adelaide days Lyne Skinner (aged approx 87) gave a speech and offered some words of wisdom.
Comment from past player:
"Congratulations and thanks by the way for Saturday night - it was great to see all the oldies, most of whom don't seem to look any different to how I remember them!"
Thanks must go to the organising committee in Sue Hogan, Jo Dinnison, Ignazio Marchesan, Cliff Savage, Kelvin Gaskin and Geoff Forrest in what was seen as a fantastic event that should be held every year.
click here for the day's photos
10 July 2007
Under 13 boys summit Mount Lofty - Sunday 24 June
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The boys, some parents and some under 11s took the hike from Waterfall Gully to the summit and back. Picnic lunches and water in the backpacks and the boys headed off, just under a 3 hour turn around after lunch at the summit. A great team building and exercise session - thanks to all involved!! |
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10 July 2007
USA Players update - 4th of July Freeze
Last week the girls played in a gale force storm, winter at its fullest in Adelaide. 90 km/h winds! But now head into the mid season break and have a chance to travel and have some well earned adventures. The guys won their game Saturday in a tough encounter with Burnside and then have their break too, Kyle and Brian have some plans for trips too, so all should have some fun.
Sadly for Kyle he flies home two days before our big championship game in August. He will miss out on the chance to play for a championship medal. He might have to do some negotiating with his Delaware coaches???
All the players are involved with coaching juniors and are making a great contribution to our future. Shawn organised a lacrosse clinic at a local primary school "Seaton Park" that all the US players helped in at different times too. The crew have been a big hit at the club this year and have fitted in nicely.
Hope they all had a great 4th of July and that it starts to get a bit warmer than in Adelaide soon.
12 June 2007
American Recruits Given a Taste of Australia
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Club chairman Charles Manning took our 5 Americans with Kristy & Stef to the Adelaide Crows game against Geelong at AAMI Stadium on Sunday 10 June. |
Back row: Kyle Rotelli, Brian Calabrese, Kristy McLean & Erin O'Boyle. |
8 June 2007
The rest of our recruits arrive this week
The two other US girls, Katie Mazer and Erin O'Boyle, arrived last Sunday and made a big impact in their first game on Wednesday. They helped the girls jump Glenelg and be leading at the first and second break, being up by 5 goals at one point before being over-run in the second half. The game was marred by a shocking injury to one of our best young talents, Danni Hunter. She was hit in the face by a Glenelg shot and was taken to hospital. All our thoughts are with Danni and we ask people to support her right now. Danni we are thinking about you, please make a speedy recovery. The club will be writing to the association about the need for considering making face protection compulsory for the League teams and to make our feelings known about the aggressive nature of the incident. This sort of play cannot be condoned.
Brian Calabrese and Kyle Rotelli arrive this morning, Friday 8 June. They will both debut for the league in tomorrow's match against Sturt up at St Mary's and continue Woodville's strong tradition of fielding players with Italian surnames.
29 May 2007
Woodville Lacrosse Club Gala Day - 2 June
The Woodville Lacrosse Club will be holding its Gala Day this Saturday, 2 June. All teams, junior and senior, men and women, will be playing at home on Saturday. Parents, friends, past players and all supporters are encouraged to come and support your club on this big day.
29 May 2007
End of a Dream Run for our Recruits
The University of Delaware's dream run into the NCAA Final Four ended with an 8-3 defeat to Johns Hopkins University on Saturday. Bad luck Brian and Kyle, but congratulations for being part of the most successful team in your school's history. We can't wait to meet you both on your arrival!
The University of Pennsylvania were also knocked out in the semi finals by Northwestern University, 2-12 on Saturday. We look forward to welcoming Penn's Katie Mazer as well as Erin O'Boyle from Hopkins to join our other US recruit Shawn Darrell to the Warriors' women's league team.
21 May 2007
Anthony Feleppa at World Indoor Championships
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Australia have finished 6th at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Anthony contributed an assist in the 11-15 loss to England for a spot in the semi finals, followed by a goal and an assist in the 8-14 loss to Scotland for the 5th place final. We hope you had an amazing time in Canada and wish you a safe journey on your holidays and look forward to seeing you and Tracey on your return! |
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21 May 2007
Three of Woodville's US Recruits make the NCAA Final Four
Brian Calabrese and Kyle Rotelli's University of Delaware team continue their remarkable run in the NCAA Division I Lacrosse season with a 10-6 victory over UMBC yesterday. Delaware will participate in their first ever Final Four weekend, and face perennial powerhouse Johns Hopkins University in the semi final. Best of luck boys!!
Meanwhile, Katie Mazer of the University of Pennsylvania will also be heading to the Final Four after they defeated Maryland 9-7 on the weekend. Penn now take on top-ranked Northwestern University, for whom Brighton Lacrosse Club's Hannah Nielsen plays, in the semi final. Unfortunately Erin O'Boyle's Johns Hopkins lost to Duke University 7-12, which has ended their season.
17 May 2007
Anthony Feleppa at World Indoor Championships
Anthony Feleppa is representing Australia who are currently participating in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Australia went down in the first two games 9-19 to the USA and 4-24 to Canada, but bounced back yesterday to defeat Ireland 14-8, with Anthony contributing four valuable assists.
15 May 2007
Jarrad Pangrazio's 100th Game
Jarrad "Iron Rod" Pangrazio will celebrate his 100th State League appearance in this weekend's game at Burnside. Well done Jarrad!
14 May 2007
Woodville's US Recruits
Woodville's recruits from the USA are having successful postseasons with their college teams. The two men's recruits, Brian Calabrese and Kyle Rotelli, were in the University of Delaware team who scored a major upset over the defending champions the University of Virginia 14-8 over the weekend, with Brian contributing a goal (and he's a defenceman!). They face UMBC in next weekend's quarter-final.
Woodville women's recruit's, Erin O'Boyle and Katie Mazer are also heading to the NCAA quarter-finals. Erin will be playing with Johns Hopkins University matching up against Duke and Katie Mazer will be with the University of Pennsylvania against Maryland. We wish them all luck.
This is all exciting news to go with the arrival of our first US player, Shawn Darrell. Shawn landed in Adelaide on Saturday morning, 12 May. Welcome Shawn!!
11 May 2007
Charles Manning's 200th Game
Charles Manning, veteran league player and Club Chairman, will tomorrow celebrate his 200th State League game for Woodville. A great milestone to reach after initially retiring from league almost 10 years ago. Congratulations Charles and we hope to celebrate the achievement with a big win!
2 May 2007
Kate Threadgold
I am pleased to announce that after finalising Kate's release to Wilderness for 1-2 seasons that Kate has agreed to take on a new role with our junior girls.
Kate was originally going to coach our U/17s, this is now going to be headed by Katie Mazer, one of our USA players and co-coached by Mark Southwell. Kristie McLean has also indicated a desire to assist with coaching and may too take a role growing our U/17s, thanks Kristie for this and all the work you are doing for the club behind the scenes.
The new role taken by Kate is "Junior Skills Coach" for the girls teams. She will look to assist coaches of each of the teams with developing the skills of selected individuals and do group work as needed. This allows Kate to attend when work permits and add value to those groups most in need. Kate sees that she will be playing with many of these girls when she returns to our side in 2008 or 2009.
Kate will also play an important role of ambassador between our clubs, helping the Wilderness players join us in using the kitchen and bar facilities and feeling welcome to join our social functions.
Thanks Kate for agreeing to take on this role and good luck with making the Aussie team and at Wilderness.
Regards
Charles Manning
Chairman
28 April 2007
Good news and bad news
The good news is we are about to kick off the season and have our league and men's reserves teams sorted. We have U/11s and plenty of U/13s, the 15s girls and 17s boys and girls look good too. The sad news is we do not have a women's reserves this year due to pregnancies, players travelling and key 17s not continuing after finishing juniors. We also do not have a B grade men's because of an apparent lack of personnel and no one stepping up to organise it. Of big concern too is the fact that we do not have an U/15 boys team.
Sue Hogan is about to kick off the Warrior Kitchen, with kids/family meals at 6pm on Thurs starting 10 May.
Charles Manning
Chairman
21 March 2007
Former Warrior is WomensLax.com's player of the week
Bridget Looney, who played for the Warriors in the STX Women's League last season, has this week been named WomensLax.com's Player of the Week for her four-goal match-winning performance against Notre Dame on the 18th of March. Well done Bridget!!
USA Invades Warrior Land!!
The Woodville Lacrosse Club will welcome three women's and two men's players from the USA to play in our league teams this season. Coming into our women's team are Katie Mazer from the University of Pennsylvania, Erin O'Boyle from Johns Hopkins University, and Shawn Darrell from Longwood University in Virginia.
Our men's team will welcome the inclusion of Brian Calabrese and Kyle Rotelli, both from the University of Delaware. We look forward to the arrival of our new players, who will be helping out with coaching this season as well.
Women's League Coach Welcomed
Woodville is pleased to announce the appointment of our new womens league coach Cathy Conaghty (previously Flett). A multiple rep at Australian and State level and recent Australian U/19 Team Coach, Cathy will bring much to our club.
She is already looking to develop our great junior talent and build on the strength in our unit by recruiting 3-4 top players from within Australia and bring in 2 USA players. She will most likely suit up to play in our Reserves, so with this injection of talent in both teams our womens program looks very exciting. Welcome Cathy!
Also on the women's program Peter Witcomb and Jason Vorrasi have been appointed as co-coaches of the Womens Reserves; they will be assisted by managers Steve Hodder and Barney Dinnison. So with the announcements of Mark Southwell and Kate Threadgold into the under 17s, Susan Barnes and Neil Parker into the under 15s and Tara Parker and Hannah Dinnison into the under 13s the women's program should get an early kickstart.
5 February 2007
Congratulations to our Australian Representatives
Congratulations to Stefan Guerin and Peter Witcomb on being selected for the Australian Under 21 Men's team for the Asia Pacific tournament in New Zealand in April. Congratulations also to Anthony Feleppa who has been selected in the Senior Men's Australian Indoor Lacrosse team, who are competing in the World Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in May.
3 February 2007
Mark Cappelluti named as Men's Reserves Coach for 2007
Season 2007 will see an influx of junior talent into our senior ranks including Jesse Whinnen, Shane Abbott, Dom Bailo and the two Toms - Dwyer and Philp added with the existing young talent of Brendan James, Ben Underwood and Dylan Welford and the return of David Pascoe means we have a great pool to develop. We should also start to see appearances from our U/17s like Adam Young and Josh Harvey too.
With an aging league squad the Warriors needed a coach who would build these players into league regulars within 18 months, this is why the club has turned to Mark Cappelluti to take the reins. It was a big decision for Mark, as he and Ally have a young family and work demands too, but given the success Mark achieved with taking a womens reserves to the flag a couple of years back and his focus and commitment to discipline and systems he is the right choice. We will need commitment and support from players to his approach and some good mature heads in the team to assist with developing these guys. Thanks Mark for taking on such and important role for the club. We will need a team manager, scorers and other helpers to let Mark focus on his role as coach, so please put your hand up if you would like to help out.
3 February 2007
Interview with Peter Inge
A great interview with Peter Inge on his retirement can be read at on the San Francisco Dragons website.
Woodville's New Leadership Unit
The Woodville Lacrosse Club's leadership team has begun work on the 2007 season. The new management committee to lead us into season 2007 has had its first meeting and is head down working on the behind scenes items to set us up for next season.
Led by new Chair, Charles Manning and President, Mark Southwell, they will build on the solid foundations established by the recent teams lead by Sue Hogan. Please see the link below for full details of our new management/leadership team.