New Web Addresses For Des Moines Lacrosse!
January 22, 2012
The Valley Tigers Lacrosse Club website is in the process of moving to a new web address! The goal of this move is to make it easier to find and remember. There may be some interruptions in service as the move takes place; we appreciate your patience.
the new address will be: www.wdmvalleylax.com
The Central Iowa Lacrosse Association website is in the process of moving to a new web address! The goal of this move is to make it easier to find and remember. There may be some interruptions in service as the move takes place; we appreciate your patience.
the new address will be: www.centraliowalacrosse.com
Expect this change to be in effect by the end of January, 2012.
Central Iowa Lacrosse Association
2011 Box Lacrosse League
1/27/2012 The Cyclones will seek their third league championship against the Aces on February 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
The Bulldogs and Dragons will play in the consolation game at 9:00 pm.
12/24/2011
Happy Holidays everybody!
How is this for a gift? The Central Iowa Lacrosse Association is offering two pickup box lacrosse games on January 5 at 8:00 and 9:00 pm!
But wait, there is more! A third pick up game is scheduled for the following week - January 12 at 9:00 pm!
It gets better - admission to all three games is free! You are welcome. Merry Christmas.
Participation is open to current high school & college players and adults only. Players must have their own equipment; loaner gear will not be made available. All three games are subject to potential cancellation due to weather. Check the Central Iowa Lacrosse Association Facebook Page and Adam's Twitter on game day for the latest updates.
10/20/2011 - Registration is now closed!!
10/24/2011
11/1/2011
Notice: players are no longer allowed on the floor unless they are involved in the games at hand. If you are not playing, officiating, or keeping score, you are required to stay out of the players’ area and off the floor. And leave your sticks at home if you are not involved in the games. This is to reduce our liability. This information hasbeen sent to all registered players. It is now official policy.
2011 Box Lacrosse League Team Captains
Aces: Zach Zielonko
Bulldogs: Pat Bradley
Cyclones: Jake Van Dyke
Tigers: Adam Edgington
Schedule a Clinic!
10/8/2011
There are no
local clinics planned for the remainder of the year. However, that does not mean that the Central Iowa Lacrosse Association will not hold anymore clinics. If there is a group of eight or more players that are interested in learning the game of lacrosse, CILA will make it happen. This group can be a mixture of ages from fifth grade through adults.
Generally, these clinics will focus on teaching fundamentals to new players and sharpening basic skills for youth players. The typical clinic will not use goals due to limited access and transportation issues. Clinics will contain a misture of instruction, drills, and mini-games.
Because CILA is currently short on extra equipment, it is recommended that at least 50% of participants have their own stick.
Clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska
10/8/2011
I was just informed of an upcoming clinic in Lincoln, NE next Saturday, October 15. The professionally run clinic will be held alongside the
Mid-Fall Classic tournament that Valley will be competing in at Abbott Sports Complex in Lincoln.
There is an $80 registration fee to participate in this all-day clinic run by NCAA D1 and Major League Lacrosse players. The online registration form indicates that a US Lacrosse number is required
; I will try to clarify whether that is the case. Greg has confirmed that players will need to
register with US Lacrosse:
Yes. It’s an additional $25 to US Lacrosse
Contact
Greg McManus for more information.
Free US Lacrosse Coaching Course
Now Available
2/20/2011
As lax continues to grow in Des Moines and throughout Iowa, we will face an increased need for qualified coaches. US Lacrosse now offers coaching certification courses for registered members.
USLCertification Steps
Do you want to be a certified coach through US Lacrosse? If so, take the following steps:
Level 1 Certification
Fulfill your educational components (ECs) by completing these three requirements.
• CEP Level 1 online course ($30)
• CEP Level 1 Instructional clinic ($65)
• PCA Double Goal Coach 1 course - Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
Upon completion, apply for certification. Submit the paperwork and your documentation.
Level 2 Certification
Meet the following requirements to complete your educational components.
• Be Level 1 certified
• CEP Level 2 online course ($55)
• CEP Level 2 Instructional clinic ($85)
Apply to certify. Submit the paperwork and your documentation.
Right now US Lacrosse is offering registered members the opportunity to take the Level One online course for free. Both the boys' and girls' courses are available - and yes you can register for both for free. After registering, you have 120 days to complete the test.
Future coaching education opportunities will be posted as they become available. Contact us with questions.
Check here for bad weather cancellations!!