2005 Peewee Storm Box Lacrosse Provincial Team
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The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association is pleased to announce Ray Maher of Regina as the head coach of the 2005 Peewee Storm Box Lacrosse Provincial Team.
Ray has a wealth of coaching experience in hockey and lacrosse including acting as an assistant coach for the 2004 Peewee Storm lacrosse team, which won the "B" Side gold medals at the 2004 national championships. Ray is a Level 2 Box Lacrosse certified coach and referee and has also coached the following team successes:
- 2000 Regina Rock - Peewee Box Provincial Champions
- 2001 Regina Rage - Novice Box Provincial Silver Medallists
- 2002 Regina Leprachauns - Bantam Box Provincial Silver Medallists
The 2005 Peewee Storm Box Provincial Team will be managed by Kim Maher of Regina. Kim has a wealth of experience in volunteering in lacrosse and hockey most notably acting as the QCMBL registrar for the past number of years and acting as the 2004 Peewee Storm Provincial Team Manager. Kim was actually chosen as the 2004 SLA Volunteer of the Year and with no kids involved in this age division will be a great acquisition to the success of the 2005 Storm.
The SLA thanks Kim for taking this important volunteer position that will provide 20 athletes and parents with a positive memorable experience to cherish for the rest of their lives.
Peewee (12 & under) Box Lacrosse Provincial Team Program – Saskatchewan Storm
The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association will be developing a Saskatchewan Pee Wee Box Lacrosse Team in 2005 to compete in the Canadian Lacrosse Association National Championship. The 2005 national championships are being held in Whitby, Ontario from July 31-August 7, 2005.
Players
- Players must be born in 1993, 1994 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 Pee Wee Nationals in Whitby, Ontario July 31 – August 6, 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: Saturday, April 30
Location: Saskatoon
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $60.00
Regina Open Selection Camp
Date: Sunday, May 8
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.
Date: 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 Ray Maher as the Head Coach of the Pee Wee Storm. SLA will finalize remaining coaching staff after the selection of the team.
Recommended 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 facilitate life-long positive memories.
- To create an atmosphere to develop friendships between teammates, coaches, and parents.
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 instill 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 instill a life-long passion for the game of box lacrosse in the players, coaches & parents involved with the Saskatchewan Peewee & 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, Kim Maher, at 525-0054 or email: kimmaher@accesscomm.ca or contact the SLA office at (306) 780-9216 or email: lacrosse@sasktel.net