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Membership Raise Funds for Your Team with LaxSnax US Lacrosse and LaxSnax have announced a sponsorship agreement that makes LaxSnax the offi cial fundraising snack of US Lacrosse through 2015. LaxSnax also becomes a supporting sponsor of the US Lacrosse Convention, the US Lacrosse Regional Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, and the US Lacrosse U15 National Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited.
LaxSnax produces and distributes pistachio nuts in four fl avors. US Lacrosse member teams and leagues can immediately put its fundraising program to use, selling these healthy snacks to raise funds for uniforms, equipment, travel, tournaments, and other needs. Coaches, program administrators or parents order boxes of LaxSnax from the company’s website, with free shipping. Each box contains 50 bags. Players, family and friends then sell the bags in the local community, realizing a $2 profi t per bag. For more information, visit
uslacrosse.org/
laxsnax.
Sport Development First Stick Program applications available When Vicki Williams and a few other parents decided it was time to start a youth lacrosse league in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, she knew exactly where to turn for assistance. “The fi rst place I went for help was the US Lacrosse website, and the First Stick Program was a no-brainer,” Williams said.
The First Stick Program provides teams and leagues with comprehensive resources, ranging from equipment to coaching education. From
the league's modest start in 2012, it now has more than 100 boys and girls players across multiple teams. “This has been a very rewarding experience,” Williams said. Applications for grants are now being accepted. For more, visit
uslacrosse.org/fi rststick.
Apply for Gold Stick status
Coaches, parents, administrators: is your league ready for recognition as a national leader? If so, consider being among the fi rst to apply for the US Lacrosse Gold Stick Program. Leagues committing to this process will work with US Lacrosse and industry experts to achieve benchmarks for excellence across multiple operational standards. Ultimately, Gold Stick certifi cation will represent the highest safety standards that ensure the most positive player experience possible. For more details or to apply, please visit
uslacrosse.org/goldstick.
Games Administration Youth sports summit validates US Lacrosse efforts Ann Carpenetti, managing director of game administration at US Lacrosse, was among the participants at the fi fth annual Youth Sports Safety Alliance Summit, held recently in Washington, D.C. US Lacrosse is one of 140 members of the alliance, which seeks to prevent catastrophic injury and improve medical care for youth athletes through research, education and legislation. “Much of the information that was shared and discussed validates US Lacrosse’s position on issues related to athlete safety,” Carpenetti
The U.S. U19 team celebrates gold in 2011. Tryouts for the 2015 squad continue this month.
said. “It’s encouraging to know that we are in step with many other organizations in regards to best practices, and that we’re all working together to improve outcomes.”
Sports Science and Safety Free safety education webinar on May 21 US Lacrosse and MedStar Sports Medicine are partnering on a live webinar presentation focused on two topics of interest to lacrosse athletes and parents: ACL injury prevention and treatment and head injuries. Each topic will be discussed by a panel of medical experts, including US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee members Dr. Richard Hinton, Ruben Echemendia, Ph.D., and Andy Lincoln, Sc.D. For further details, please visit
uslacrosse.org/safety.
U.S. National Teams U.S. U19 women’s team tryouts May 24-25 Want to represent the red, white and
blue? Tryouts for the U.S. U19 Women’s Team begin this spring with sub-regionals and continue at the US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament, presented by Harrow and HLA, May 24-25 in Bel Air, Md. For more information on eligibility, scheduling and registration, visit
uslacrosse.org/ nationaltournament.
US Lacrosse Foundation Dream Drive ends May 31
Leave no dreamer behind. The Dream Drive ends on May 31 and the US Lacrosse Foundation needs your support. Give kids sticks to call their own, and who knows what could happen? Let’s fi nd out by powering two communities to start lacrosse and encouraging the U.S. Men’s National Team to fulfi ll their dream of gold this summer in Denver with a donation at
uslacrosse.org/dreamdrive.
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport. See what we're up to at
uslacrosse.org.
34 LACROSSE MAGAZINE May 2014 >> A Publication of US Lacrosse
©MARTIN HEBGEN; ©PEYTON WILLIAMS
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