2005 Bantam Box Storm Lacrosse Provincial Team
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The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association is pleased to announce Dwight Harnish as the head coach of the 2005 Bantam Storm Box Lacrosse Provincial Team.
Dwight has a wealth of coaching experience in football and lacrosse including acting as the head coach for the 2004 Peewee Storm lacrosse team, which won the "B" Side gold medals at the 2004 national championships. Dwight is a Level 2 Box Lacrosse certified coach and an SLA certified coaching course conductor and has also coached the following team success - 2002 Saskatoon Flying Huskies - 2002 Peewee Box Provincial Champions.
The 2005 Bantam Provincial Team will be managed by Shelley Cozman of Regina. Shelley has a great deal of volunteer experience including acting as the Albert Park soccer coordinator from 1995-2000 and also managing hockey and lacrosse teams over the past 8 years. She also acts as the QCMBL league scheduler and helped organize the highly succesful 2004 Midget Box Provincials held in Regina.
The SLA thanks Shelley for taking this important volunteer positions that will provide 20 athletes and parents with a positive memorable experience to cherish for the rest of their lives.
Bantam (14 & under) Box Lacrosse Provincial Team Program – Saskatchewan Storm
The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association will be developing a Saskatchewan Bantam Box Lacrosse Team in 2005 to compete in the newly formed Canadian Lacrosse Association National Championship. The 2005 national championships are being held in Burnaby, British Columbia from August 2 -August 7, 2005.
Players
- Players must be born in 1991, 1992 or younger.
- Players must be registered with the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association for the 2005 playing season.
- If selected, players are expected to behave in an exemplary manner at all times.
- If selected, players will attend the Bantam Nationals in Burnaby, B.C., August 2 – August 7, 2005
- Players are to follow all rules and regulations of the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association and Canadian Lacrosse Association.
Team Selection
The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association will be hosting two try-out camps as included below. Players are only required to attend one of the initial camps. The team will be selected by a number of experienced unbiased lacrosse observers.
Please see attached application form.
Saskatoon Open Selection Camp
Date: Sunday, May 1
Location: Saskatoon
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $60.00
Regina Open Selection Camp
Date: Saturday, May 7
Location: Communiskate arena, Emerald Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $60.00
Final Invitation Camp
This camp is for individuals that are invited to attend from the initial selection camps in Regina and Saskatoon. Approximately 30 athletes will be selected to attend this final try-out camp.
Dates: Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15
Location: Communiskate Arena, Emerald Park
Times: To be finalised.
Cost: No additional Cost
Coaching Staff
The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association has selected Dwight Harnish as the Head Coach of the Bantam Storm. SLA will finalize remaining coaching staff after the selection of the team.
Reccommended Team Training Timelines
Team Training – 4 or 5 weekend training sessions in either Regina or Saskatoon
Exhibition Games – plan to have approximately 4 exhibition games
Weeknight practices/drills in various locations
Budget
The preliminary budget is estimated at approximately $30,000.00. The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association will be partially supporting the team financially. Team managers are already trying to locate sponsorship deals to help offset cost.
It is still expected that players will still have to pay approximately $1000.00. The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association will have Cash Calendars available for players to sell to help raise funds. Cash calendars sell for $20.00 with $10.00 going directly to your players account. Last years team was able to raise $14,200.00 with $7,100.00 going directly to players’ accounts.
The Managers are already exploring other fundraising opportunities such as steak nights, bottle drives and hot dog sales to help players and parents offset the cost of this great experience. Please do not let the cost be a factor in your child trying out for the team.
Team/Program Goals:
To make the player’s involvement on the Saskatchewan Storm Lacrosse team an
enjoyable and positive memorable experience.
To further develop the skills and knowledge of the game of box lacrosse in the players, coaches and parents.
- To create a positive learning environment for the athletes
- To create future ambassadors for box lacrosse in Saskatchewan.
To develop a competitive Saskatchewan box lacrosse team that will compete for a medal at the National championships.
- To represent Saskatchewan to the best of our ability.
- To instil a sense of pride in representing the province of Saskatchewan.
- To allow the coaches their discretion in allocating playing time in order to provide the Storm team with an opportunity to achieve success.
To help develop these young athletes into better youth and future leaders in the province of Saskatchewan.
To instil a life-long passion for the game of box lacrosse in the players, coaches & parents involved with the Saskatchewan Bantam Storm Box Lacrosse Provincial Team.
Full team attendance is expected at all team functions. COMMITED COACHES, PLAYERS AND PARENTS BUILD SUCCESSFUL TEAMS!!
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Manager, Shelley Cozman, at 789-9914 or email: jcozman@accesscomm.ca or contact the SLA office at (306) 780-9216 or email: lacrosse@sasktel.net