Have a Go Catch & Throw
FREE Lacrosse Clinic
THIS WEEKEND
Designed for Beginners and all Junior Levels
Sat 20th August 12pm registrations Clinic 12:30-1:30
FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND CAN OF SOFT DRINK FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
The Americans players/coaches will be running the clinic,
feel free to stay on and watch the coaches play at 2:30pm
Season Spit Roast Night
The end of home-and-away season Spit Roast Dinner Night for Club members and their family and friends is coming up on Saturday 27th August, from 7 pm onwards in the Clubrooms. Tickets are $10 each, or $30 for family of 4. Tickets can be bought at the canteen, tickets need to be purchased this weekend so catering can be planned.
Malvern Lacrosse Senior Presentation Night
The senior presentation night is on Friday 14th October at the Middle Park Bowls Club.
Ticket are $45, and can be purchased at the bar or by contacting Brendon Farrell on 0412 887 871 or email him at farrell@creativity.com.au.
Malvern Lacrosse Junior Presentation Day
The junior presentation day is on Sunday 14th September, commencing at 11am.
2011 Finals Venues
Women’s Finals
21/08/11 Semi -Finals Chadstone Lacrosse Club
28/08/11 Preliminary Finals- Footscray Lacrosse Club
04/09/11 Grand Finals- Caulfield Lacrosse Club
Men’s Finals
27/08/11 U12 Lightning Premiership- Camberwell/Chadstone
U14 & U16 Semi Finals- Camberwell Lacrosse Club
3/09/11 U14 & U16 Preliminary Finals
U18 & Senior Mens Semi Finals – Footscray Lacrosse Club
10/09/11 U14 & U16 Grand Finals— Surrey Park Lacrosse Club
U18 & Senior Men Preliminary Finals
17/09/11- U18 & Senior Mens Grand Finals- Chadstone Lacrosse Club
Scouts Clinic / Christchurch update
Jordy, Ally and Jeff Campbell went to the scout hall on Tuesday night and we had a clinic with around 14 scouts. There ages varied from around 10 – 13. Some of the kids had previously done lacrosse clinics at their schools. Although limited with the size of the scout hall all the kids got involved and by the end of the evening had started to grasp the main basics of the game, catching, throwing, scooping the ball. Overall a busy couple of hours that saw the kids have a go at lacrosse and they enjoyed the experience. At the end of the session all kids were given a flyer relating to the upcoming have a go day at Malvern Lacrosse on August 20th.
Final call for Fees
If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to pay your 2011 fees, full fees will need to be paid before the end of the season if you wish to play in finals.
| Senior Mens | $300 |
| Senior Womens | $250 |
| U18’s | $200 |
| U16’s | $180 |
| U14’s | $160 |
| U12’s | $160 |
Fees can be paid at the bar in cash, cheque or via EFTPOS or speak to Daniel Keisler to arrange a payment scheme.
Merchandise and Equipment
The Club has a range of junior equipment and merchandise for sale.
| Social Membership
Keyring Stubbie Holder 1 free drink |
$35.00 |  |
| Adjustable Cap | $20.00 | |
| Polar Fleece Beanie | $20.00 | |
| Knitted Beanie | $20.00 | |
| T-Shirts | $25.00 or
2 for $40 |
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| Hoodie (last seasons) | $35.00
(2 left) |
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| Hoodie | $45.00 | |
| Stubbie Holder | $7.00 | |
| Membership Keyring | $12.00 | |
| Reebok 7K Armpads | $45.00 | |
| Brine 8″ Junior Gloves | $45.00 | |
| Brine 12″ Junior Gloves | $45.00 | |
| Warrior 12″ Junior Gloves | $45.00 |
Photos of the equipment and merchandise can be seen on the website under the Merchandise heading. http://www.malvernlacrosse.com/merchandise/
For further enquiries or to place an order if you cannot get to the club please contact Brendon Farrell on 0412 887 871 or email him at farrell@creativity.com.au
This Weeks Games
| Sat |
14:30
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State League
(Malvern Town Hall) |
Malvern | Vs | Camberwell |
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14:30
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Division 2
(Treyvaud Memorial) |
Chadstone | Vs | Malvern | |
|
11:00
|
Under 16
(Malvern Town Hall) |
Malvern | Vs | Williamstown Fearon | |
| Under 14 | BYE | ||||
|
9:30
|
Under 12 Blacks
(Malvern Town Hall) |
Malvern Black | Vs | Chadstone Red | |
|
9:30
|
Under 12 Reds
(Malvern Town Hall) |
Malvern Red | Vs | Camberwell Buzz |
State League Report
Malvern vs Eltham.
Result – Won 9-2
3 wins on the trot, and our destiny is ours for the taking.
To hold Eltham’s much vaunted attack to 2 goals for the day was an outstanding defensive effort led by Dave Gal with 25 saves from shots on goal and a ridicules save percentage of something like .925
Long poles Greg Higgins, Dale Croll, Danny Mac, Harry Butler, and Adam Barnes were ruthless with every slide and body check have now become with short stick defender Craig Brown a very tight defensive unit for the Malvern Lacrosse Club, we still have a bit of work to do in defensive and need to bring that level every week from here, but it was our clearly our best work in D for the season………..
Special mention to Steve (Squeeka) Bown for dominating the face off and his unselfish work doesn’t go unnoticed by those around the team, hard running middies Josh Naughton, James Garret, Tanner Smith and Luca Lettieri are all in great form across the middle and Anthony Jenkinson continues to develop into a top flight player, he and Callum Gerrard both benefit enormously by playing attack with Colin Molloy who attracts the best pole each week and frees them up to dodge, cut and create.
Our teams best wishes go out Nick Leguen, (Knee reconstruction) and Robby Chamberlain (broken Femur) for speedy recoveries and look forward to them being back around the club asap, our thoughts are with you both.
That is 3 of 8 down and the job isn’t even half done yet, Camberwell have been practising their club song ready for Malvern’s home game next week, we need to refocus and regroup because l never want to hear “that” song again……..
Division 2
Malvern vs Footscray.
Result – Won 21-0
Under 16’s
Malvern vs Eltham-Surrey.
Result – Loss 10-17
A tough encounter was expected in this game with Eltham-Surrey at the Town Hall.
We got off to a really good start leading early in the 1st 1/4 only to have the scores tied at 4 all at the break.
Loosing Dylan with his shoulder left a huge hole in our goal throwing.
The 2nd 1/4 saw Eltham extend their lead. Darcy finished the 1st half with 3 goals giving us some fire power on the attack side.
The long break had the visitors leading by 3 goals and we had a job in front of us.
The 3rd and 4th 1/4 saw Eltham winning all the face off and were penetrating our defence which could not withstand the constant barrage.
Hamish kept working hard both ends,
Joey finished with 3-1 the only assist for the day and Darcy 3 goals. Nick was productive feeding and running midfield to tally up 2 goals. Single goals to Hamish and Sammy.
This weeks game at home against unbeaten Willy.
If Eltham-Surrey defeat MCC that would keep us in the 4th spot matching us up against Eltham-Surrey with a full players list for the first time this year.
Under 14’s
Malvern Red vs Williamstown.
Result – Won 23-5
Well that is the home and away season for us as we have a bye next week.
We finish top of the ladder and go to the 2nd Semi final. It will most likely be against Altona.
The winner of this goes straight into the Grand Final so let’s make sure it is us.
We travelled to Willy for our last game and we put up a strong show with a couple of players
missing.
The first quarter was very dominating and as usual it was time to practice our plays and mix up positions a bit.
The teamwork was good and the Willy guys got a few penalties as they tried to upset our Running Game.
To our credit we took a few hard checks but did not let them suck us in. The umpires took care of us.
The ball was moving very fast which saves our legs. The defence was very solid once again with some great fast breaks out of D
resulting in fast break goals. Great work defence.
Attack scored easily when we Pass and Cut.
Final Score Malvern 25 Willy 5.
Saturday NO GAME or PRACTICE but I expect everyone to be at the clinic at Malvern Town Hall by 11.30 am and to have a Friend with them.
Good Tough Malvern Lacrosse each and Every Day.
Under 12 Red’s
Malvern Red vs Eltham Russell.
Result – Loss 1-13
The Malvern Reds had a disappointing performance on the weekend, losing 1-13.
It was a frustrating loss as many of the players just weren’t paying attention to the coaches and instead were talking amongst themselves and not paying attention while sitting on the bench.
However, in saying that Matthew Crossman was fantastic as goalie in the first half making at least 8-10 saves and was sensational. If it weren’t for him in the first half the game wouldn’t have been close. Great game Matthew.
Sankalp took over in the 2nd half and did an equally good job making a couple of good clears.
With the rotation policy in full force all the players were rotated around the field giving them the opportunity to play in all the positions.
The crowd did erupt in the 2nd quarter when we scored our goal, a nice goal (and first) goal to Ben Freeman with the assist coming from Jenna.
One highlight of the day was how everyone did not hesitate to pass the ball to open player as soon as they saw them open which is a great thing to see as a team. Our effort on the groundballs was also second to none and hopefully this will enable us to get a win next weekend.
Just a reminder to all that we have the Malvern Have-a-go clinic this Saturday at 12pm, there is a free sausage and can of soft drink for all the kids who attend and have a go. So hopefully we will see you all there and to watch the State League game afterwards.
Under 12 Black’s
Malvern Black vs Eltham Durham.
Result – Won 22-11
ALA High Performance team positions
ALA is pleased to advise that the call for applications is open for the following High Performance team positions
- Head Coach, Australian Women’s Team 2013
- Head Coach, Australian Men’s Team 2014
- Team Manager, Australian Women’s Team 2013
- Team Manager, Australian Men’s Team 2014
Please find attached the detail of the Call for Applications. Position descriptions are available via the ALA websitewww.lacrosse.com.au.
Lacrosse Victoria Annual Presentation Night
Date: Friday 23 September 2011
Venue: Champions Room, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
Albert Rd, Albert Park
Time: 6.30 p.m arrival. 7 p.m start
Cost: $64 per person, 2 course meal,
Bar available
Dress:Smart Casual
Tables will consist of 10 people and all clubs are required to have a minimum of 10 people from their club attend the night, if wish to attend pease contact the Club.
