Wanted – Lacrosse Administrator Part time
By AndyP | July 19, 2010
Lacrosse Scotland is working towards achieving a new Vision, as identified in their Strategic Plan for 2010-13
We are seeking to appoint someone to play a key role in delivering the outcomes of the Strategic Plan
Lacrosse Administrator
Part time (15 hours per week)
We seek applications from candidates who have sports development experience and qualifications coupled with the commitment, drive and energy to achieve the vision.
For informal enquiries please contact Jenifer Davidson, membership@lacrossescotland.com
The deadline for applications is 31 July 2010
Interviews will take place week commencing 9 August 2010 at Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh
The post will be based in the new Lacrosse Scotland office at Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh.
Lacrosse Scotland AGM & Annual Reports
By AndyP | May 17, 2010
The 6th Annual General Meeting of Lacrosse Scotland was held on Saturday 29 May 2009 at 6.00pm Fettes College
Agenda
- Apologies
- Approval of Minutes of the 5th AGM of Lacrosse Scotland
- Strategic Plan – presentation
- President’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Determination of Subscriptions
- Election of Officer Bearers
- Prizes and Awards
- Appointment of Auditor
Reports
- President’s Report (145KB pdf)
- Development Report (121KB pdf)
- Womens’ Performance Report (330KB pdf)
- Treasurer’s report (119KB pdf)
- School’s Report 2009-10 (188KB pdf)
- League Report (132KB pdf)
- Mens’ Report (17KB pdf)
- Mens’ Rules and Refereeing Report (112KB pdf)
Senior Home Internationals 16 – 18 April 2010
By AndyP | March 17, 2010
Senior Home Internationals 16 – 18 April 2010
Fettes College, Edinburgh
NB updated schedule due to recent European travel problems.
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Entry Fee: Adults: £8 for 3 days; £5 for 1 day and Under 18’s: £2 for 3 days
(LS members will be charged at a discounted rate)
2010 Senior Home Internationals Rules (48KB pdf)
Directions to Fettes College (176KB pdf)
Men’s recent tour to the East coast of the USA
By AndyP | February 24, 2010
An excellent account of the Men’s recent tour to the East coast of the USA, produced by John Kenny.
Team Scotland Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1 (1.8MB PDF)
A great time was had by all. The venues, teams, facilities, hotels, equipment, and everything were simply stunning. The snow didn’t present any significant difficulties — it was just a bit cold on certain evenings !
Message from Jane Claydon, the President of Lacrosse Scotland
By AndyP | October 29, 2009
Welcome to the new season.
I am writing to give you some news about what is going on in Lacrosse Scotland at the moment.
Leagues/ Clubs
The mixed league is now underway with Edinburgh Thistle narrowly beating St Andrew’s University 10-9 in the first match of the season. The first face off of the men’s league will take place shortly between Edinburgh City and Glasgow University in what is sure to be a hotly contested match. Keep a look out for the first league tables being published at the end of November once all teams should have at least one league match under their belts.
The Scottish Mixed Universities Tournament took place on 18th October. Edinburgh University won the tournament with the runners up being St Andrews. Thanks must go to Glasgow University who organised the event.
Rules and Umpiring
Lorna Powell organised a most successful training day for umpires in early October. It was very well attended.
Strategic Plan
I mentioned in the summer that sportscotland require Lacrosse Scotland to under take an audit. This is becoming an increasingly professional task and Sports Scotland is now employing consultants, to help National Governing Bodies undertake this task. Bruce Crawford has been appointed this week as the consultant for Lacrosse Scotland.
The Lacrosse Scotland Board has had three meetings with Calum Wood, our sportscotland Liaison Officer and board members met with Bruce Crawford towards the end of September. Bruce now plans to talk to some groups of the Lacrosse Scotland membership and will start with the Women’s/U19 Squads on 24th October. On 31st October Bertie Salmi will facilitate a similar session with those involved on the League day.
Following on from this, a questionnaire will be prepared and all members of Lacrosse Scotland will be able to express their views. Topics are likely to include Governance, Clubs, League, Subscriptions, Finance, Development, Rules and Umpiring, Volunteers and Coaches, Performance Squads, Fund Raising and Child Protection. Once the information is reviewed it will be consolidated into a report for the working group. The next stage is to draft a strategy, put in place an action plan, a financial plan and finally produce the document.
Dates for your diaries
In April 2010 Scotland will host the Women’s Home Internationals. Further details will be circulated in due course.
In July 2010 the Men’s World Cup will be taking place in Manchester. Further details about the event can be found on the Men’s World Cup website.
Jane Claydon
New Season info for Women’s Teams
By Jemima | August 29, 2009
Below is an e-mail from Martha Cornbrooks which was sent to anyone subscribed to the players group e-mail address. See below for info on how to get on this mailing list.
Dear all,
The 2009-2010 season is upon us. If you are interested in playing for the Scotland National Team, there is a lot to look forward to this season and over the next 4 years as we are already looking ahead to 2013.
This year we are concentrating on promoting links with the U21 and U19 national squads. The U21s will have their own coach but will be training with the Senior Squad on the same weekends and at the same venue. The U19s will be building up to their World Championships in 2011 and as a Senior Squad we are looking to support their campaign in every way possible.
A full outlook on the build up to 2013 will be presented on the training weekend of 26/27 September. I hope you can join us!
Feel free to organize your transport to Edinburgh for the 26 & 27 today and please see the provisional dates for 2009-2010 which you can download by clicking HERE.
If you would like to hear more about upcoming women’s lacrosse info for Scotland, please e-mail playersgp@googlemail.com and ask to be added to the mailing list.
Best wishes-
Martha
Head Coach
Scotland
Info on the Celtic Cup 2009
By Jemima | August 10, 2009
The Celtic Cup takes place from 12th-16th August at Fettes. Teams from Scotland, France, Ireland and Wales are taking part. Please do come along and support them.
Games details are on this schedule: Tournament Schedule – Celtic cup
Also taking place over the weekend of 15th/16th August at Fettes is the Lacrosse Festival. Saturday sees a round robin women’s 8-a-side tournament and the start of the men’s 8-a-side tournament which concludes on Sunday.
Please come along and watch. If you can offer any help on either day please get in touch.
Jenifer Davidson: jeniferdavidson@btinternet.com
Message from Jane Claydon: Insurance and Board positions
By Jemima | August 6, 2009
INSURANCE
At the AGM in May 2009 I said that Lacrosse Scotland urgently needed someone, with a background in insurance, to take on the responsibility of making sure that appropriate insurance is in place for members of Lacrosse Scotland.
To date no one has offered to take on this role. Being responsible for the insurance for members of Lacrosse Scotland would not be a Lacrosse Scotland Board role, it would not necessitate attending meetings and I do not think it would take up a huge amount of anyone’s time, if the person concerned had the necessary background in insurance. It is a specialised subject. I trained as a teacher, other people on the Lacrosse Scotland Board have quite different training and other experience but none of us is an expert in insurance.
If your work is in insurance or if you have a friend/husband/wife/partner etc. who works in the insurance business we really do need your/their help. It is an important aspect of Lacrosse Scotland but at present there is apparently no one within the organisation who is able to make sure that we are providing the best possible cover for our members. Cover is in place but we urgently need someone who can use their expertise to make sure we are doing the very best we can for the members of Lacrosse Scotland.
VACANT BOARD POSITIONS
May I bring to your attention that Lacrosse Scotland is still without a Secretary and a Women’s Umpiring Representative? These posts have been vacant since the AGM in May. We cannot run an efficient organisation without these key positions being filled. At present I am doing the jobs of both President, Child Protection Officer and Secretary, which is far from ideal and not what I agreed to do when I stood for office as President in May 2008.
If you want Lacrosse Scotland to be in a position to flourish and be able to take lacrosse in Scotland forward please consider volunteering for one of these three important roles:
i/c Insurance for Lacrosse Scotland
Lacrosse Scotland Secretary
Lacrosse Scotland Women’s Rules and Umpiring Representative.
The role of Secretary might interest some one who has just left University and has, as yet, been unable to obtain a job or someone who has been made redundant and wishes to undertake some volunteer work for a National Governing Body to enhance their CV.
If these roles are not filled for the coming year my personal opinion is that Lacrosse Scotland may eventually cease to exist and if that were to be the case it would no longer be possible for players to participate in World Cups at any level, as there has to be a National Governing Body in place, overseeing both men and women, to enable national teams to enter a World Cup.
I think it important that all members of Lacrosse Scotland understand the importance of having a Board in place which can operate effectively and efficiently, rather than having existing committee members being forced into a situation where by they have to double/triple up roles and responsibilities.
Please let me know if you are willing to help in anyway.
jeniferdavidson@btinternet.com
World Championships, Manchester, 2010 Ancient Clans & England Lions Golf day
By Jemima | July 21, 2009
In an effort to reduce the cost to individual players and staff, England Lions and Ancient Clans (Scotland Masters) are organising a joint golf day to raise funds.
The provisional date for the day is set for Monday 5th July 2010 (subject to change). The date has been chosen to allow players, staff, and supporters from overseas teams a chance, should they be arriving early for the Worlds, to join us for the day’s events.
To be held at the Marriott Worsley Park Championships golf course, Manchester.
Playing to the Stapleford scoring system to enable players of all standards to have a chance to compete for a prize placing. A handicap certificate is not required for this event, although a reasonable standard of play and etiquette will be expected from competitors. Playing a round of 18 holes of golf with complimentary use of the driving range and short game practice area. An expected 80 plus players on the day means Tee times will be scheduled throughout the day. Time waiting before or after your Tee time can be filled with a drink or meal in the various bars and restaurants. Alternatively access to the fantastic leisure facilities at Marriot Worsley Park are also included in your entry fee for the day so you can relax in the pool or sauna before heading out!
The golf day package includes (subject to change at this early stage);
Masters Welcome pack.
1st Tee individual and team photographs taken
18 Holes of golf on the championship course.
Complimentary access to the Driving range and short game practice area.
Access to bars and restaurants on site along with the leisure and fitness facilities
Buggy and equipment hire if required*
Trophies and Prizes for 1st / 2nd / 3rd Individual and team (4 ball).
Nearest the pin competition
Longest Drive competition
Main Hole in One competition with a prize of a Car for any lucky player!
Three other hole in One holes with prizes such as golfing holiday / short break / Golf Equipment.
Scorecard management.
Prizes presentation and 3 course evening meal.
For information and updates or to register for the golf day please visit http://www.ancientclanslacrosse.co.uk/2010GolfDay.htm or email golf@ancientclanslacrosse.co.uk
We are also looking for sponsors for the Golf day with packages to suit all budgets please email us.
Lacrosse Scotland seeks board members.
By Jemima | July 20, 2009
As I mentioned at the AGM, Lacrosse Scotland will be shortly undergoing a process of discussion and consultation to develop a Strategic Plan for the next decade. If any members of Lacrosse Scotland would like to be involved in this could they please let me know. There will be a series of meetings arranged in October and November 2009 to discuss issues and I am keen to involve not just LS Board members but other LS members who maybe interested in participating in this process. If sufficient people are interested it may be the case that small groups of people work together on one particular aspect and report back to the main group. This means that members based in the south may still be able to make a valuable contribution. Please register your interest with me by 17th September 2009.
Lacrosse Scotland urgently needs to fill the posts of Secretary and Women’s Rules and Umpiring Chair. Both roles are key positions on the LS Board and might appeal to someone who wishes to extend their work experience within the framework of a National Governing Body. After being at the Women’s World Cup in Prague I am very aware that Scotland is one of the very few countries in Pool A who have to rely entirely on volunteer help. Many other successful countries have large numbers of administrative staff to help them run their organisations. Unfortunately our resources do not extend to this.
If you feel you can help please let me know as soon as possible. We cannot run an efficient Board without a Secretary and I am sure you would agree that umpires are rather crucial to the game!
Jane Claydon
Lacrosse Scotland President
jane.claydon@virgin.net
Jane Claydon’s book now available: ‘St Leonards: the cradle of lacrosse’
By Jemima | July 8, 2009
St. Leonards: the cradle of lacrosse.
The introduction of lacrosse at St. Leonards and the influence the school had on the development of the game elsewhere.
by Jane Claydon
114 pages and 35 illustrations.
Jane Claydon’s book traces the introduction of lacrosse at St. Leonards in 1890 and documents the evolution of the game for women from that date. She has made extensive use of original material and previously unpublished photographs and documents, including an account of the very first women’s game ever played.
As far as possible the author has used the original texts to tell their own story. All the sources have been carefully documented.
Jane Claydon has already received the following comments:
“A truly amazing collection of facts and photographs tracing the beginning of women’s lacrosse.” Feffie Barnhill. President of the Federation of International Lacrosse.
“It is beautifully written and presented – excellent use of photographs, reproduced letters and extracts to complement the text.”
“This is a truly magnificent and scholarly achievement.”
“I have been completely fascinated by it.”
“This would be a great text for students taking A level P.E.”
£10.00 plus £1.35 pp. (Free postage for Lacrosse Scotland members who quote their membership number.)
To order a copy e-mail: jane.claydon@virgin.net
Ancient Clans – Players wanted – Next tournament Edinburgh Festival 15th/16th August
By Jemima | July 8, 2009
Ancient Clans are a social / tour team entering various tournaments in both the UK and abroad, such as the Edinburgh Festival / Blues Fest / Vail shootout and Hawaii.
Selection for the Ancient Clans squad will be predominately based on players who have represented the Scotland National team in the past, but is also available to current players. Any other player who is eligible to play for Scotland but may not yet have been selected for the main squad will also be considered.
As we will not be playing in a representative capacity where required a few select guest players may be invited to join us if numbers require it. On this basis ANY player, Scottish or not, who is interested in playing for Ancient Clans Lacrosse please email us using the link below.
Website: www.ancientclanslacrosse.co.uk
E-mail: mitch@ancientclanslacrosse.co.uk
Ancient Clans partner with Marriott Worsley Park Hotel
By Jemima | July 8, 2009
Marriott Worsley Park Hotel and Country Club have agreed to partner with Ancient Clans Lacrosse to be the official hotel for visiting guests to the Manchester area.
Should you be visiting the Manchester area on a lacrosse tour or with regards to the 2010 World Championships, or perhaps just for a city break with friends and family, please contact us for access to preferential rates at the hotel. marriott@ancientclanslacrosse.co.uk
Ancient Clans Lacrosse would be happy to host a complimentary round of golf, at the Marriott Worsley Park, for any potential sponsors of the Ancient Clans, or if requested on behalf of the Scotland National squads.
Former Scotland player, Matt Russell, in article on Inside Lacrosse
By Mens Performance Group | July 8, 2009
Inside Lacrosse have published an article on Matt Russell. Matt was Scotland’s starting goalie in the 2006 World Championships.
How to keep up to the minute with the latest World Cup excitements
By Jemima | June 16, 2009
Hello kind supporters,
So many of you are making the the trip out to Prague to support us and we couldn’t be more grateful. You’re going to see some incredible lacrosse and we are so excited about the numbers of supporters we’re anticipating to have on the sideline for some of our most important matches. Thank you so much!
However, of course there are many more people who can’t get away from work/school/uni or can’t afford the trip over. Not wanting you to miss out on anything, we’ve just set up a Lacrosse Scotland twitter account.
Twitter is pretty new, but I’m sure most of you will know what it’s about. However, for those that don’t or won’t, we’ve managed to make it really simple. We’re twittering, but all our tweets are going to be displayed right here on LacrosseScotland.com over on the left hand side of the homepage.
So, when you’re bored at work, or slightly frustrated with your friends in the squad who’ve been too busy to text or e-mail to keep you updated, then come and visit this site and you’ll be able to find out exactly what they’re up to, minute by minute, with pictures too!
Enjoy!
Watch the Lacrosse World Cup’s Live Footage Online
By Jemima | June 16, 2009
If you cannot join us in Prague, the FIL is attempting to do live internet transmissions of matches via Video Sport and highlights will be available every evening. Keep checking the website for further information & updates www.lacrosseworldcup2009.com
Gatorade supports Lacrosse Scotland
By Jemima | June 14, 2009
The Senior Women’s team would like to thank Gatorade for their support and provision of many free bottles for their world cup campaign.
Much appreciated and very thirst quenching!
LS Summer Newsletter
By AndyP | June 10, 2009
Read the new summer newsletter (164KB pdf). Read about the Lacrosse Scotland Summer Programme and update. We want to tell you about our plans this summer and the LS news since the AGM.
Planning on going to the Prague Lacrosse World Cup?
By Jemima | June 1, 2009
It’s not too late to plan your trip out to Prague for the Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. It’s the lacrosse event of the year and I don’t need to tell you what a fantastic experience it is just to watch these games.
The tournament runs from the 17th to the 27th of June with Scotland’s first match on the 18th of June versus the Czech Republic. It’s the Czech’s opening game too and is being held in the stadium so will be a fantastic match to watch.
If you’re still unsure as to whether you can afford the trip out then here are a few bits of info to sway you! Prague, the caital of the Czech Republic, is an absolute gem of a city. Though prices have gone up noticably since the turn of the century there are still bargains to be had. Prague is also a city of atmospheric pubs serving world-famous brews, opulent Viennese-style coffee houses, and traditional beer halls serving hearty Czech fare.
It’s where good King Wenceslas looked out, where the 1968 Prague Spring was put down and where the Velvet Revolution took place in 1989.
Sights to fill the gaps between games include:
The 13th-century Charles Bridge is one of those tourist landmarks you have to see.
Statues: St Wenceslas, the Czech national hero who was murdered by his brother more than 1,000 years ago, has a statue at the top of Wenceslas Square, from where most of Prague’s tourist attractions are just a short walk. See Franz Kafka’s (the Prague-born poet and novelist) bronze statue on Dusni, or Holy Spirit Street. His grave is in the New Jewish Cemetery.
Petrin Hill with Petrin Tower, a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower. There is a funicular railway to the top.
Prague Jewish Quarter was the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe and many residents died during World War II. There are several sights of note: the Old Jewish Cemetery, which dates from 1478; Pinkas Synagogue, founded in 1479; Klausen Synagogue, completed in 1694; the Church of the Holy Ghost and The Rudolfinum, built in the 19th century and once seat of the Czechoslovak parliament. There are walking tours which trace the history of the quarter.
Parizska, a chic shopping avenue that cuts through Josefov from Old Town Square to Chechuv Bridge. The greats of the fashion world are here – Louis Vuitton, Dior, Moschino etc. Try the Havelsky Market for fruit, vegetables and souvenirs.
Prague Castle sits at the top of Hradcany. Major sites include St. Wenceslas Chapel, part of St. Vitus Cathedral, (which house Good King Wenceslas’s remains), the Royal Garden, Royal Summer Palace, and Golden Lane, where the small houses were home to the castle servants, goldsmiths and marksmen. Franz Kafka lived in No. 22 between 1916 and 1917.
Stromovka Park dates from the 16th century, a hunting ground for Rudolf II. It’s a beautiful spot, far from the bustle of the Old Town.
How to get to Prague
Czech Airlines are the official partner for the Lacrosse World Cup, and if you visit this page you can find the discount code you need to get 10% off your tickets. That said, at this late stage you may be better searching through easy jet et al to find a cheaper flight to Prague.
When to come?
The game schedule is downloadable from this page so you can work out the best moment to come out. Since you ask, we have a lot of people who are planning on coming over for a long weekend – arriving in time for our match against New Zealand on Saturday the 20th and leaving after our match against Wales on Monday the 22nd.
That said, come for the whole thing, it will be an amazing experience!
Reports from 2009 AGM
By AndyP | May 22, 2009
Reports from the 2009 AGM will be added to this item as they become available.
- President’s Speech for AGM May 2009 (30KB pdf)
- LS Board Members Reports 2008 – 2009 (117KB pdf)
- Women’s Performance Group Annual Report for AGM 2009 (18KB pdf)
- Development Report – 2008 to 2009 (130KB pdf)
The AGM had a very positive mood and there are lots of events to look out for before the official season restarts. The more people who get involved in these fun events (past, present or future players) the better. Please keep an eye on the calendar for more info.
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