Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/29/15
Showcase Tournaments
The Match™ (www.matchlax.com) — a novel recruiting showcase/skills focusing on elite players targeting Division III colleges. The event, in its third year, will be held on Sunday, October 18th at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa.
The Match™ is specifically designed for boys in 2016/2017/2018 graduation years who are (or have the potential to be) strong Division III candidates – athletically and academically. All interested players may submit their applications on-line. High school coaches are encouraged to nominate players they think might be well suited for the event, all of whom will receive further information about the opportunity. Participants will be selected on a rolling basis based on coaches’ recommendations and player credentials. Invitations are extended with the goal of optimizing player mix by position. The Match™ will afford players the chance to showcase their skills in drills, in 7v7 short-sided matches and several full field games before an array of Division III coaches. The novel 7v7 portion of the event is designed to maximize player touches and give participants a meaningful chance to display their skills on offense, defense, in transition and in the goal – all in a fast-paced setting. The Match™ has attracted over 300 players from eight states in the last two years. Close to 50 Division III colleges have attended the showcase, including Alvernia, Bowdoin, DeSales, Dickinson, Drew, Eastern, Elizabethtown, Elmira, Franklin & Marshall, Haverford, Lycoming, McDaniel, Mary Washington, Merchant Marine, Messiah, Muhlenberg, RIT, Scranton, Swarthmore, Ursinus, Western New England, Widener, Williams and York. Feedback from past events has been glowing, with players, coaches and parents commenting on the format and the event’s contrast with the many recruiting events that are significantly less participatory.
For more information about The Match™, to complete an application and register to play, to nominate one or more players or to confirm your attendance as a college coach, please visit www.matchlax.com. If questions remain after visiting the website, please contact us at info@matchlax.com.
MVP Rider University, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. MVP Rider offers one of the country’s top fall recruiting events at Rider’s beautiful facilities in Lawrence Township (N.J.) with divisions for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 graduation years. There are also high school and mixed clubs divisions with a 12-team maximum for each division.
Teams can play on either Saturday, Sunday or both days and have a three-game guarantee. Several teams have already confirmed their spot in MVP Rider, which is played on 10 fields and offers players, coaches, parents and college coaches an easy opportunity to move around easily and maximize exposure.
For more information or to register, click here.
All MVP Rider games are filmed in broadcast-quality high definition by Next Level Video and video packages are availab
The National Showcase, Hosted by the Victory Event Series and National HS Coach of the Year John Nostrant, an elite lacrosse event with a teaching component, Nov. 8 at Germantown Academy. This event will give the Top Freshman, Sophomore, and Juniors players (2017, 2018 & 2019) in the country an opportunity to demonstrate their talents in front of premier college lacrosse programs while learning new techniques/skills that they can apply to their game. The National Showcase is centered around three main components:
Speed & Agility Drills; Instructional Player Clinic with College Coaches; Recruiting Q&A with Colleges
Showcase Games.
This is an open registration event that will feature some of the best High School boys lacrosse players in the country. Coaches are welcome to refer players here who they feel would benefit from this elite experience. For players who are interested in attending the National Showcase, please click here and fill out the registration form. Once you have registered the Victory Event Series staff will provide further information. Click here to register.
For more immediate information about the National Showcase, please contact: Dan Pellicano, Event Manager, Pattison Sports Group, (610) 518-4932, Dan@pattisonsportsgroup.com
Clinics
9th Annual Ricky Whelan Dukes Developmental Clinics (Fuller Fields)- Five SUNDAYS IN FALL STARTING SUNDAY AUGUST 30TH, SEPT. 13TH, SEPT. 20TH, SEPT. 27TH, OCT. 4TH
GRAD YEARS 2026-2022 (2ND GRADE-6TH GRADE) IS $225 OR $45 FLAT FEE PER SESSION
PRE-REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BEFORE AUGUST 28TH IS $325 OR $65 PER SESSION FOR GRAD YEARS 2021-2017 –
AFTER AUGUST 28TH REGISTRATION FEE IS $80 PER SESSION & AT WALKUP.
-REQUIRED PAPERWORK DUKES NEW PLAYER INFO SHEET LINK
http://www.thedukeslacrosse.com/app/download/4655215/DUKES_Player_Information_
-REQUIRED DUKES WAIVER LINK
http://www.thedukeslacrosse.com/app/download/4655132/2012_DUKE_S_LACROSSE_WAIV
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO: JASON CHRISTMAS AND MAIL WITH PLAYER INFO SHEET & WAIVER TO: JASON CHRISTMAS, 214 MAPLE TERRACE, ARDMORE, PA.19003
2026-2022 GRAD YEARS OR 2ND-6TH GRADERS – 130PM-WALKUP REGISTRATION & GOALIES WARMUP FOR 2026-2022 GRAD YEARS OR 2ND-6TH GRADERS
2PM-4PM CLINIC SESSION FOR 2026-2022 GRAD YEARS OR 2ND-6TH GRADERS; 2021-2017 GRAD YEARS – 415PM WALKUP REGISTRAION & GOALIE WARMUP FOR 2021-2017 GRAD YEARS; 445PM-645PM CLINIC SESSION FOR 2021-2017 GRAD YEARS – SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH DUKES LACROSSE CLUB FALL TRYOUTS (FULLER FIELDS). 2021-2017 GRAD YEAR TRYOUTS ONLY. TRYOUT FEE $35 MADE OUT TO DUKES LACROSSE CLUB; PLEASE MAIL TRYOUT FEE, PLAYER INFO SHEET & WAIVER TO: EBE HELM, 38 RIDLEY AVE., ALDAN, PA. 19018. 8AM 2021 WALKUP REGISTRATION & WARMUP – 9AM-11AM 2021 TRYOUTS; 11AM 2020 WALKUP REGISTRATION & WARMUP -12PM-2PM 2020 TRYOUTS; 2PM 2019 WALKUP REGISTRATION & WARMUPS – 230PM-430PM 2019 TRYOUTS; 430PM 2018 & 2017 WALKUP REGISTRATION – 5PM-7PM 2018-2017 TRYOUTS; *PLEASE CALL COACH CHRISTMAS IF ANY ISSUES OR CONCERNS 484-431-9692
Prospect Clinics
St. Joseph’s Univ. College Prospect Clinics, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, Ages: High School Class of 2016, 2017, 2018; Time: 9am-3pm; Price: $139
DESCRIPTION: Our prospect clinics are designed for elite high school players who want to play at the college level and have a specific interest in Saint Joseph’s University. Our clinics provide the platform for each athlete to showcase their ability against top level competition, to gain insight into the life of a college lacrosse player, and to learn about the recruiting process. The morning session is geared toward player evaluation as participants will take part in competitive drills and scrimmages to assess their ability level. Following the morning session we provide lunch for the participants and the afternoon consists of a complete program overview and summary of the recruiting process. We also offer an optional campus tour after the conclusion of the clinic.
WHAT TO BRING: All lacrosse equipment (helmet, stick, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, mouth guard, cleats, turf shoes), water bottle.
Registration:Sept. 13 or Oct. 25 event
Connecticut College men’s lacrosse Prospect Day , Sunday, Oct. 11. at Connecticut College- 270 Mohegan Ave. New London CT 06320, Time of Event: 9:00am-1:00pm. The Connecticut College Lacrosse Prospect Day consists of a combination of a practice session and game play in order to give players multiple settings to showcase their talents. 9:00am Check in at Charles B. Luce Field House; 10:00am Practice Session; 11:30am Prospect Game; Lunch will be provided to all players; Players will participate in college level drills and teaching sessions to evaluate “coachability”, as well as a competitive game to evaluate lacrosse IQ and game play.
Connecticut College lacrosse prospect days provide high school student-athletes the opportunity to experience our campus and to showcase their lacrosse skill in front of our coaching staff.
Cost of the event is $150 and includes a tank, shorts and lunch. We’re limiting the event to 50 campers including four goalies. Registration: aelacrosse.com or the Connecticut College Men’s Lacrosse Website. Contact: Please email Coach Tom Walsh at thwalsh8@gmail.com with any questions that you might have regarding the event.
Leagues
Philly Face-Off Leag, a club where starting face-off players for their respective school or club teams can meet once a week to not only practice their skills against each other, and receive elite coaching. In order to be a part of the league you must have at least one year of experience facing-off at a high level for your school or club team. This league is not for beginners. This is an IDEAL clinic for face-off guys who want to compete against other quality face-off players for 90 minutes while receiving individualized instruction if needed.
The Philadelphia Face-Off League is run by John Bodnar (Episcopal Academy, NXT Lacrosse) and Mike Dolente (Dukes Lacrosse Club). They both have an extensive background in working with some of the best face-off guys in the area and are asking for more guys to compete. This fall they will continue to be indoors at the Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn.
Want in on the League? Register here!
Please check out the website at www.phillyfaceoff.com for more information on registration and scheduling.
Any other questions please contact John Bodnar at phillyfaceoff@yahoo.com
Fall Tournaments
Brandywine Classic Fall Lacrosse Tournament, October 24 & 25, Toughkenamon, PA. By Victory events, Saturday – High School (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Sunday – Youth (2020, 2021, 2022/2023, 2024/2025)
Last year the youth division SOLD OUT and 88 teams total over the two days of great competititon.
Expertly staffed, we provide USL certified refs and field coordinators to ensure the tournament experience is professional and smooth for our teams.
Great facility, 10 fields all located together for better game day management and viewing. And, the Brandywine Polo Fields are carefully maintained with closely mowed natural grass providing a safe and fast playing surface.
Divisions: 2016/17s – PLAYS SATURDAY; 2018s – PLAYS SATURDAY; 2019s – PLAYS SATURDAY; 2020s (8th) – PLAYS SUNDAY; 2021s (7th) – PLAYS SUNDAY; 2022/23s (5th/6th) – PLAYS SUNDAY
Click here for registration
Inaugural Halloween Havoc boys’ lacrosse tournament, Oct. 24-25 at the new MapleZone Sports Institute Sports Villaga at 4881 Chichester Ave. in Aston. The event is for teams in graduation years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The price is $950 Per team with a discount for multiple teams. Games (played on up to five turf fields) will feature two 22-minute running halves with one 30-second timeout per game (not under the 2 minutes), and 5-minutes halftimes.
Registering Multiple Teams Please Contact Cory Malampy at Cmalampy@maplezone.com
Click Here to Register online and scroll down to Outdoor Lacrosse.
Strath Haven Lax Fest, Saturday, November 14th (rain date Sunday, November 22nd) at Strath Haven High School. Festival format, no playoffs or championships
Teams receive: 3 games guaranteed; Games are 2, 25 minute running halves; Start at 9AM and finish at 4PM; 18 player minimum roster (bring own reversibles); 2 levels of play: Varsity and JV; PIAA Referees; Trainer on site
Team registration fee: $600 if paid in full before October 15th, $700 if paid after October 15th
go to http://www.shhsfalllaxfest.com/ to register
Valley Forge Laxfest Invitational, Great Valley High School, 225 Phoenixville Pike Malvern, PA 19355,
Sunday, November 15.
Graduations Years – 2016 through 2023 (AA, A Brackets)
Club/High School Teams (AA, A Brackets)
All teams play 3 Games (no playoffs) – 22 minute halves
$975/team ($400 deposit due upon registration)
Click here for team registration
Click here for player registration
Golf Outing
The 2015 PLA Golf Classic Last year’s PLA Golf Classic at Bidermann Golf Club featured 124 golfers and 68 corporate and individual sponsors and helped the PLA raised over $25,000.
We are excited to return to Manufacturers! The club hosted our first outing in 1993 and last hosted our event in 2006. The Club offers a majestic club house and other facilities and a traditional style parkland layout, featuring a great routing and scenic beauty throughout. Manufacturers’ is one of the “must play” courses in the Philadelphia area. We would welcome your and your company’s participation and sponsorship to help ensure the outing’s success. All sponsors, patrons and (if applicable) their logos (and websites) will be promoted on tee-signs, in the event program, in press releases and on PLA website and the PLA Golf Outing website (www.plagolfouting.com).
Please reserve your spot in the outing by registering for the event as soon as possible, but in any event before Monday, October 5th (“Early Bird” special ends September 11th). If you are not a golfer or cannot attend the golfing activities, you are welcome to attend the cocktail reception and banquet that begins at 5:30 pm. Space in the outing is limited and registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Registration, Practice, Skills Contest and Lunch — 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Tee-Off (Shotgun Start) — 12:30 pm
Cocktail Reception/Hors D’oeurves/Banquet/Raffle, Auction and Awards — 5:30 to 8:00 pm
CONTRIBUTION: Individual — $275*; Foursome — $1100*; Early Bird Special (Individual — $250*; Foursome — $1000*; must be paid by September 11th); Corporate/Individual Sponsorships: Major Sponsor (Gold) — $1,000; Co-Sponsor (Silver) — $500; Patron of the PLA (Bronze) — $250
Cocktail Reception, Banquet and Awards Ceremony (only) — $75 (includes a PLA golf hat!)
*Contribution per person includes buffet lunch; catered hors d’oeurves, carved turkey and pasta stations and cru d’ete (with assorted dips) during cocktail reception and awards banquet; greens fees, golf cart, bag handling/loading, use of practice and locker room facilities; on-course refreshments and snacks at courtesy stations; eligibility for individual and team awards; and a 2015 PLA Golf Classic Gift Pack.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT, PRIZES AND AWARDS
The event will be a “modified scramble” (all players drive; foursome selects a drive; players play their own ball from there). Individual prizes will be awarded for longest drive, straightest drive, closest-to-the-pin (all par threes), and the traditional “Double-Flag Birdie Challenge” on Manufacturers’ noted quarry hole (the 8th Hole). Team prizes will be awarded for low gross and low net. Hole-in-one prizes apply on all par threes (car, travel packages, and/or cash prize).