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News Items - 2005
Genesee Valley 2nd Annual Harvest Ball
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November 12th, 7:00.
The Genesee Valley Harvest Ball is one of many fundraisers hosted by Genesee Valley and its employees to raise funds for Genesee Valley. We hope to see everyone at the Harvest Ball! More information is available at Genesee Valley Web Site. |
Genesee Valley Fall Lacrosse Classic
October 8th and 16th.
This is a great opportunity for all lacrosse enthusiasts to preview some of the top mens Division I and Division III teams for the upcoming 2005 lacrosse season!
More information is available at Genesee Valley Web Site.
The event will be held rain or shine! Games start at 9:00 AM. Directions to Genesee Valley are available by clicking here.
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Indoor Evaluations
Girls Schedule - Location: Hereford Middle School
- Sept 11th and Sept 18th
- Lightning (1995, 1996): 12:00 - 2:00
- Midget (1993, 1994): 2:00 - 4:00
- Junior and High School (1992 and before): 4:00 - 6:00
- Girls tykers will not have evaluations.
There are still a few openings at some playing levels. Please contact age group coordinator for more information.
Boys Schedule - Location: Sparks Elementary
- Tykers Sept. 18th 4:30 - 6
- Sept 11 and Sept 18
- Lightning 12 - 2
- Midget 2 - 4
- Junior 4 - 6
- HS will be contacted by Chris Green or their coach.
2005-2006 Indoor Lacrosse Registration
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Registration is underway for fall/winter 2005-2006 indoor lacrosse. Mail in registration is due by Aug 26, 2005. A walk-in (late) registration will be held in September. To insure fair playing time for all participants, team size is limited. After the mail-in registration deadline, team placement will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be maintained, and new teams created if/when there are enough players. PLEASE MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION EARLY!
Click here to go to registration page. |
Mark Pearce Elected New Commissioner
07/20/2005; The Hereford Lacrosse board elected Mark Pearce to serve as their commissioner during a well-attended meeting at the Pioneer Pub.
Mark is a graduate of Hereford High School where he played soccer, basketball and lacrosse. While earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University, Mark was a four-year starter for the lacrosse team. After college lacrosse, Mark played and coached both Men's Club and Professional Indoor Lacrosse Teams. In addition, he's played and coached internationally in both Australia and Canada. Mark's two sons participated in the program this year and his daughter will soon follow.
Mark earned an MBA from Loyola College and currently works for Northrop Grumman in Linthicum Maryland.
"Walter Koppelmen and the board have done a tremendous job building the organization from a dozen or so teams into a forty plus team organization serving over 700 boys and girls in Northern Baltimore County. Hereford Lacrosse is strong financially and the board members are passionate in their desires. My role will be to build a strong organizational foundation to enable growth and move Hereford Lacrosse to the next level. I feel with increased community involvement, Hereford Lacrosse can become the model for youth lacrosse organizations. I am excited for the opportunity to lead Hereford Lacrosse. Thank you in advance for your support. -Mark"
Welcome to the program, Mark!
Walter Koppelman Resigns As Commissioner
June 8th, 2005; After serving as commissioner since December 2003, Walter Koppelman announced at the June 8th board meeting that he will resign as commissioner of the program. Under Walter's leadership and with his dedication to their principles, Hereford Lacrosse's participation in the Positive Coaching Alliance has included a leadership workshop, 2 coaching workshops, and a parent's workshop. We extend our sincere thanks for his service to the Hereford community and his commitment to our young athletes.
Efforts to select a new commissioner are underway. Nominations are being accepted. So far, Mark Pearce has been nominated, and the nomination has been seconded. Community input can be provided by sending email to Hereford Lacrosse.
Board Positions Open
If you are interested in making a real difference in the Hereford Lacrosse program, please consider joining the organization as a member of the lacrosse board. We are an all volunteer group, and your participation is needed. Lacrosse experience is not required for some positions. The main requirement is the ability to devote time and effort to help provide a positive sports experience for our young players.
Please contact Hereford Lacrosse if you can help with the following:
- Girls Player Coordinator - Juniors. Age group 13/14.
Games Rescheduled - See LAX Splash Web Site
LAX Splash Schedules
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LAX Splash schedules are posted at their web site. Go Hereford!! |
Bull & Oyster Roast Fundraiser - Saturday, May 14, 2005
Mark your calanders now for the annual Hereford Lacrosse Bull and Oyster Roast fundraiser. This year's music will be provided by Release, "Maryland's Premier Eclectic Band". A review of their song list (available on their web site), reveals such diversity from T-Rex to Willie Nelson, from Elvis Presley to Pearl Jam, and lots in between! Sounds like a lot of fun! Get your tickets early!
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Boys U16 Summer Tournament Team
The Hereford Rec. Lacrosse Program is sponsoring a Boys U-16 Summer Tournament Team for High-School players (JV, Varsity), from the Hereford area (DOB after 1/1/89).
Team will participate in the following Tournaments:
- Lax Max Pikesville, MD June 10-12
- Fathers Day Invt. Annapolis, MD June 17-19
- Tri-State Hamilton, NJ July 6-10
- Summer-Sizzle St. Paul’s School July 16-17
Based on interest, try-outs maybe required.
Cost estimated to be $200 per player. Includes all Tournament fees. Tournaments fill up fast so we need to act FAST.
Interested players should contact Chip Hilberg (410-239-2657; chilbergjr@msn.com) by APRIL 22.
Click here to download a flyer.
Spring LAX Kicks Off With HHS Clinic At Genesee
 Clinic Gets Started At Genesee Valley (Click image for larger view) |
It could have been sunny. It could have been (a lot) warmer. But for the over 100 girls that attended this year's HHS varsity clinic, the weather was not the most important thing. Anne Ensor and the Hereford High School varsity lacrosse girls shared their skills, their knowledge, and their spirit with our recreation level players, and conducted a clinic that we hope remains a community tradition. And it's not just their skills on the lacrosse field that provided guidance to our youth players. At one point, when the team was being introduced, players were asked to step forward who participated in other activities. When asked "Which of you girls are on the honor roll?", the entire team stepped forward. Now that's something to be proud of! |
Positive Coaching Sports Parent Workshop - March 16th, 2005
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The key to preventing adult misbehavior in youth sports is a youth sports culture in which all involved "Honor the Game." Honoring the Game gets to the ROOTS of the matter and involves respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and one's Self. You don't bend the rules to win. You understand that a worthy opponent is a gift that forces you to play to your highest potential. You show respect for officials even when you disagree. You refuse to do anything that embarrasses your team. You live up to your own standards even if others don't. Here are ways that parents can create a positive youth sports culture so that children will have fun and learn positive character traits to last a lifetime.
The Hereford Zone Recreation and Parks Council, with strong support and leadership from the Hereford Lacrosse program, will host a PCA Sports Parent workshop on Match 16th, 2005, in the Hereford High School cafeteria from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Team parent volunteers are invited to attend. Please contact Walter Koppelman to sign up. |
Positive Coaching Leadership Workshop - Jan 13th, 2005
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The Hereford Zone Recreation and Parks Council, with strong support and leadership from the Hereford Lacrosse program, will host a PCA Leadership Workshop on January 13th, 2005, in the Hereford High School cafeteria from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. 31 leaders from Lacrosse, Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, and HZRPC are registered to attend this meeting. Objectives of the workshop include learning practical tools for creating and sustaining an organizational culture conducive to positive coaching in the short and long term, and setting specific objectives for their organization that promote the values and behavior we want to see in our coaches, parents and athletes.
A "Double Goal Coach II Workshop", geared specifically for coaches, will be scheduled for mid February.
Hereford Girls Lacrosse Clinic
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On Friday, March 25th, from 9:00 - 1:00, the HHS Varsity lacrosse team will conduct a clinic for our rec girl players. Mark your calendar now, and don't miss this great opportunity to improve your skills! Players can expect a number of stations focusing on a variety of lacrosse skills from shooting to playing goalie. Athletes will be broken into groups based upon their ages and skill level. In addition, all girls lacrosse coaches are invited to observe and pick up tips for coaching their teams. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please email web@herefordlacrosse.org if you plan to attend. Knowing participation level will help the organizers! Thank you! Click here to download a flyer for this event. |
2005 Outdoor Registration Information
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