by posted 01/21/2012
 
Mountain Lacrosse Families,

This is a reminder that we will be having our annual Back to Lax Night this coming Wednesday night from 6pm-8pm at the Evergreen High School Cafeteria.

At Back to Lax night you can:

Meet/talk with the Boys & Girls MLAX Coaching staff
Purchase Equipment from Breakaway Lacrosse
Try on sample uniforms for sizing (you can also try these on at the drop-ins)
Register for the Spring Season
Purchase MLAX apparel.
Gather information on the new Colorado Youth Concussion Act

See you there!

by posted 12/25/2011
 

Mountain Lacrosse Families:

We are announcing the following schedule for our 2012 winter “drop-in” clinics held at the Evergreen Sports Center (the tennis bubble) on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 10th through February 2nd.  These clinics are grade level sessions for new and existing Lacrosse players to come enjoy playing Lacrosse over the Winter.  These sessions are FREE and generally will include basic drills and scrimmaging.  You do NOT need to register, simply show up at the bubble ready to play!

Full equipment is required, although Mountain Lax will have equipment (helmets, pads, and sticks) available for session check out. 

 

Tuesdays (Starting January 10th through Jan 31st):

4:30-5:30pm  All age Girls (Hollander)

5:30-6:30pm  U12/6^th Boys (Gillie, Hollander)

6:30-7:30pm  U11/5^th Boys (Behrhorst, Leek)

7:30-8:30pm  U13/7^th Boys (Krum)

 

Thursdays (Starting Jan 12th through Feb 2nd):

4:30-5:30pm  U8/K2 Boys (Spruell, Dries)

5:30-6:30pm  U9/3^rd Boys (Banks, Dries)

6:30-7:30pm  U10/4^th Boys (Knight)

7:30-8:30pm  U14/8^th Boys (Rosswork)

 

The drop-ins are a great way to get introduced to the sport of Lacrosse if you are a new player or brush up on your skills if you are a returning player!

We’ll see you there! 
 

Mountain Lacrosse

by posted 12/15/2011
 

Mountain Lacrosse Families,

Just a reminder that registration for the Youth Boys & Girls 2012 Spring Season is now open!  You may register at www.mountainlax.com.  Registration ends January 31^st, 2012.

***Please note: 

Our registration is coming in higher than forecast this year (especially at the higher grade levels) and we want to make sure everyone has the following information.  For 2012, we will be using the following guidelines for player placement:

• MLAX will make every effort to place every player on a roster.
   
• Placement on teams will be based on age, not grade, pursuant to new US Lacrosse guidelines as adopted by both CYLA and CGLA guidelines (U8-U15).
   
• Our goal is to field rosters of between 18-20 players or less.  Once a team(s) roster is determined to be full, individuals may still register and be placed on a waitlist.  MLAX will actively work to recruit enough players & coaches to create additional teams, however, we are a volunteer organization and cannot guarantee we will be able to field additional teams at each grade level.  Starting January 1^st 2012, you will be notified via email if you are placed on a waitlist.
  
  
• Returning players will have priority for roster spots, provided they register and pay in full (or Scholarship/payment applications submitted) by December 31^st, 2011.
  
  
• For registrations and payments received after December 31^st, 2011, all rosters spots will be granted based on a first come, first served basis.
  
  
• MLAX will have full discretion to add players to individual teams from the waiting list on a first come first served basis, however, we cannot guarantee we will add players to a team once it has reached capacity.
  
  
• For age groups with more than one team, Coach requests are permitted, however, final placement is at the discretion of MLAX and will take into consideration minimum player needs for all teams.
  
  
• Pursuant to the CYLA’s new “Home Transfer Rule”, if your son played for a different club last season, you will need to complete a “Player Transfer Form” which can be found on the CYLA website www.cyla.com  (this rule does not apply to female players).

 For any questions or clarifications, please email

Thank you and we are looking forward to another great season of Lacrosse!

by posted 11/13/2011
 
Registration for the Girls & Boys 2012 Spring Lacrosse season is now open!

Please go to www.mountainlax.com for online registration.  Registration will be open from November  13^th 2011 through January 31^st.  For 2102, Boys registration dues are $200 and Girls registration dues are $175.  In addition, all players must be a member of US Lacrosse which has a $25 fee.

We have three new changes to the registration process this year:

1.  US Lacrosse Membership:  A membership to US Lacrosse ($25) has always been mandatory to play for Mountain Lacrosse as well as to play in the Colorado Youth Lacrosse Association league.  Historically, we have collected the $25 fee as part of our $225 (Boys) registration fee and paid for the membership on your behalf.  For 2012, as part of your registration process, you will first be directed to establish/reestablish your US Lacrosse membership and pay the $25 fee directly to US Lacrosse.  You will then finish your Mountain Lacrosse registration and pay the $200 (Boys) or $175 (Girls) registration dues.  You will still start the registration process by going to www.mountainlax.com and selecting the “Register Online” button on the left hand side of the page.
    
2. New Boy’s Uniform for 2012:  We are moving to a new boy’s uniform for the 2012 season.  MLAX will be covering the cost of the new jersey and shorts for RETURNING PLAYERS only.  Please give us your projected size information during registration based on your current uniform, however, once the new uniform is finalized, we will be sending out a sizing chart as well as holding a couple “sizing nights” to ensure the proper fit.  NEW PLAYERS must purchase a new uniform for $60 and attend a sizing night.
    
3. Team Formation:  All teams will be formed by the new US Lacrosse/CYLA age based U system and players will be assigned based on a combination of previous team experience, school, and geography.   We will not be doing the player assessment for 6-8th grade teams for 2012.  Once all teams have been formed, you will be contacted by your coach and an announcement will be made on the Mtn Lax website.

Although MLAX makes every effort to place all interested players on a team, in certain circumstances we may be forced to place players on a waitlist due to player numbers or coaching resources.  Please register as soon as possible to guarantee your roster spot on a team and allow us to plan appropriately for the upcoming season.  Should your player not be placed on a team, your registration fees shall be refunded prior to the first regular season game.

For any questions regarding 2012 registration or the 2012 Spring season in general, please contact .   
 
Thanks!
Mountain Lacrosse
Honor the Game!

by Mountain Lax posted 11/02/2011
 

MILE HIGH CLASSIC ANNOUNCED WITH INSIDE LACROSSE
The Denver Outlaws and Sports Authority Field at Mile High will host the first ever Mile High Classic, presented by Inside Lacrosse on Friday, April 27, 2012. Bringing 3 top East Coast teams to Denver, the event will showcase The University of Denver vs. Duke and Virginia vs. Pennsylvania.

by Mountain Lax posted 10/18/2011
 

One for the Ages

Under the direction of the US Lacrosse Board of Directors, the organization is working on developing age-appropriate, national rules of play for youth boys’ lacrosse and youth girls’ lacrosse. US Lacrosse staff and volunteers have surveyed more than 50 youth leagues that include nearly 170,000 youth players to better understand the landscape of current rules being used around the country, in addition to receiving input from individual coaches, officials, administrators, youth players and parents.

Based on that research and input from the US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee, the US Lacrosse Men’s and Women’s Game Committees have proposed rules that will be voted on by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors in September for implementation for the 2012 season. Following the vote, the new youth lacrosse rules will be published in various US Lacrosse media.

by Mountain Lax posted 10/17/2011
 
Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado is seeking coaches at the JV and Third Level. It is a coaching-only position with no teaching position attached, although interested candidates are welcome to contact the school about any recent openings. The ideal candidate will have past playing and coaching experience. The right coach will also be able to generate practice plans, drills and command excellence.

The season starts mid February and runs through mid May. There are several off season responsibilities and opportunities to help strengthen our program. If interested please contact Head Varsity Coach Jon Cohen .

by posted 05/01/2011
 
EHS Boys Varsity lacrosse coach Jon Cohen today announced that 11 players were selected for All Conference honors - which is the most in the history of the program!  Those named are:

First Team All Conference:
Brad Lindsey - Senior - Defense
Braden Olson - Junior - Midfield
Matt Hoff - Senior - Goalie

Second Team All Conference:
Reilly Fletcher - Junior - Attack
Evan Dyba - Junior - Attack
Jimmy Stephens - Senior - Midfield
Mike Rogers - Senior - Midfield
Alec Tremain - Senior - Defense
Cameron Sadler - Senior - Defense

Honorable Mention All Conference:
Erik Nestigen - Sophomore - LSM
Evan Dreggors - Senior - Attack


In addition to the All Conference Honors, the team was awarded the CONFERENCE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD


Finally - First year boys varsity coach Jon Cohen was named Foothills Conference "COACH OF THE YEAR"!

Congratulations to all the players and coaches on an 11-4 regular season - the most wins in a season in the history of the EHS boys program!

by posted 04/28/2011
 

by posted 01/12/2011
 

US Lacrosse, the national governing body of lacrosse announced today that Toby Plank, former EHS Boys Varsity head coach, has been named the recipient of the 2010 US Lacrosse Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award.

This award recognizes the National High School Man of the Year, and was established in 1994 in memory of Gerry Carroll.  The award recognizes one boys' high school coach in the country "whose success is best measured not in victories but in the support and guidance given to the balanced growth and development of young men who play the game."  Nominees also were to demonstrate support and care for players in their growth and development as young adults and leaders on and off the playing field. 

The award will be presented at the 2010 US Lacrosse Convention in Baltimore, MD, Saturday January 22nd, 2011.