Lacrosse Australia Competitions Bulletin
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1 Lacrosse Australia Board of Management – Participation Portfolio
Lacrosse Australia national competitions is one area of responsibility for the Director of Participation on the Lacrosse Australia Board. At the November 2007 meeting of the LA Board I was allocated responsibility for this portfolio and am pleased to have the support of Competition Managers in Victoria (Keith Chamberlain) and South Australia (Bob Hewitson). My contact details are : Gary Brown Director of Participation Lacrosse Australia 11 Calais Way SORRENTO WA 6020 Email: gary.brown@det.wa.edu.au Wk Tel: 08 9458 55 42
2 2008 Australian Lacrosse Calendar
An updated calendar for 2008 LA Competitions is below in this Bulletin. This calendar reflects changes which have been made since the draft Competitions Calendar was distributed to State Associations in August 2007. This calendar includes dates for LA Competitions and other Lacrosse Australia activities. An updated calendar will be distributed as any changes are made and when further information becomes available.
3 Indoor Lacrosse
All State associations were invited to submit proposals for the conduct of an Australian Indoor Lacrosse Tournament in January 2008. No proposals were received and, as a result, there will be no Australian Indoor Lacrosse Tournament conducted by Lacrosse Australia in 2008. The LA Board is keen to ensure that Australia is represented by a viable Australian Indoor Lacrosse Team in the 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. The most effective way to achieve this is to encourage all State associations to develop a sustainable State Indoor Lacrosse competition during 2008 and beyond, with a view to entering teams in a 2009 Australian Indoor Lacrosse Tournament from which the selection and appointment of Australian Team personnel may progress to the establishment of a viable Australian Team.
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It is recognised that the costs for venue hire to play Indoor Lacrosse are significantly higher than for Field Lacrosse so, to provide an incentive for States to develop this form of lacrosse competition, the Lacrosse Australia Board has agreed to provide one subsidy of up to $2,000 to each State association which conducts, during 2008, a State Indoor Lacrosse competition in which a minimum of 4 teams participate, with each team playing a minimum of 4 full games, at an indoor venue which would be capable of hosting a national Indoor Lacrosse Tournament. A detailed report providing the games schedule, participant (players, coaches, managers, referees) names, game score sheets, spectator numbers, copies of promotional material and a comprehensive financial report detailing every item of receipts and expenditure for the competition is required after the event. It is expected that details of the State Indoor competition would be promoted on the State Association website in addition to other promotional channels. Payment of the subsidy will be provided to the State Association after receipt and verification of the above information.
4 Australian Senior Championships 2008–2010
After both Lacrosse Victoria and Lacrosse South Australia advised Lacrosse Australia that they would not support the Australian Lacrosse League format beyond 2007, State associations, Australian Lacrosse League personnel and other interested parties were invited to nominate their preferred options for the format to be used in the conduct of future Australian Senior Lacrosse Championships. Based on the preferences indicated in these responses the LA Board outlined 3 options for the format of future Championships and States were invited to rank these options in order of preference. The options presented were based on the preferred carnival format and the option selected provides for teams to play 2 rounds, with a rest day before the Final. Championships to include a minimum of 4 teams participating – which is consistent with the previous Senior Championship format. Teams other than State teams may be visiting international teams, Development Teams (e.g. teams from LA Affiliate State Associations), Australian Teams preparing for an international competition, LA Presidents teams comprising representatives from more than one State, or other options which may be forthcoming. Players will need to make themselves available for participation in the Australian Senior Championships in the two years prior to a Senior World Lacrosse Championship. This will be one of the selection criteria for Australian based players seeking selection in the Australian Team to compete in that World Championship e.g. participation in the 2008 and 2009 Australian Senior Championship will be a selection criteria for the 2010 Australian Team. The Australian Senior Lacrosse Championship is the premier lacrosse competition in Australia and every effort is being made to have this event conducted in a format that accommodates teams, host organisations, supporters and spectators to produce a successful and enjoyable event for everyone involved.
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2008 Australian Lacrosse Calendar
January 1 28 29 February 4 29–Mar 2 March 3 10 21 24 April 5 7 12 14 25 28 May 5 30 31 June 2 9 16 28 July 3–12 5 6–12 6–12 11–13 14 21 August 13 Thur–Sat Saturday Sun–Sat Sun–Sat Fri–Sun Monday Monday Monday Friday Saturday
(as at 9 January 2008)
Tuesday Monday Tuesday
New Years Day Holiday Australia Day Holiday Term 1 commences – SA, Vic, Qld, NSW
Monday Fri–Sun
Term 1 commences – WA, Tas LA Board Meeting – Adelaide
Monday Monday Friday Monday
Labour Day Holiday – WA Adelaide Cup Holiday – SA Labour Day Holiday – Vic Good Friday Holiday School Holidays commence – Vic Easter Monday Holiday
Saturday Monday Saturday Monday Friday Monday
School Holidays commence – Qld Term 2 commences – Vic School Holidays commence – SA, WA, NSW Term 2 commences – Qld Anzac Day Holiday Term 2 commences – SA, WA, NSW
Labour Day Holiday – Qld 1st 50% State Association Fees due School Holidays commence – Tas
Monday Monday Monday Saturday
Foundation Day Holiday – WA Queens Birthday Holiday – SA, Vic Term 2 commences – Tas School Holidays commence – Vic, Qld
World U19 Lacrosse Championships – Canada School Holidays commence – SA, WA, NSW Australian Under 17 Tournament – Melbourne Australian Under 19 Championship – Melbourne LA Board Meeting – Melbourne Term 3 commences – Vic, Qld Term 3 commences – SA, WA, NSW
Wednesday
Royal Show Holiday – Qld
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September 1 6 13 20 27 28–4 Oct 29 30
Monday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sun–Sat Monday Tuesday
2nd 50% State Association Fees Due School Holidays commence – Tas Nominations for LA Directors Close School Holidays commence – Vic, Qld School Holidays commence – SA, WA, NSW AFL Grand Final – Melbourne Australian Under 15 Tournament – Perth Queens Birthday Holiday – WA Nominations for LA Fellows and LA Certificates of Merit close
October 6 12–18 13 16 17–19 30 November 4 December 13 19 20 25 26
Monday Sun–Sat Monday Thursday Fri–Sun Thursday
Term 4 commences – Vic Labour Day Holiday – SA, NSW Australian Senior Championships - Perth Term 4 commences – SA, WA, NSW LA Fellows Dinner LA Board Meeting – Perth State Association statistics due
Tuesday
Melbourne Cup Holiday – Vic
Saturday Friday Saturday Thursday Friday
School Holidays commence – SA, Qld School Holidays commence – WA, Tas School Holidays commence – Vic, NSW Christmas Day Boxing Day
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