Eugene-Springfield, OR (1888PressRelease)
May 12, 2007 - What: Willamette Valley Lacrosse Celebration
When: Saturday, June 16th 2007
Where: Churchill High School, Eugene, OR
The Eugene Men's Lacrosse Club hosts the 2007 Willamette Valley Lacrosse Celebration (WVLC) on Saturday, June 16th at Churchill High School in Eugene Oregon. Games begin @ 10:00AM. The WVLC highlights the achievements of regional high school student athletes and honors the selfless dedication of associated parents and mentors.
The Eugene Men's Lacrosse Club fosters the development of the Willamette Valley Lacrosse Community. The WVLC provides a platform upon which to gather elements of a rapidly expending regional lacrosse community. Participants include lacrosse players, parents of lacrosse players, educators, fans, and businesses that support the development of lacrosse in our region. This event cultivates our sense of community and assists in the development of lacrosse programs throughout the Willamette Valley.
Community, social, and awards ceremony events surround the play of five lacrosse games. This five game format showcases the interwoven character of our lacrosse community and the talent of regional participants. The participation of regional boy's and girl's high school lacrosse players voted to the 1st Team, 2nd Team, and those receiving Honorable Mentioned will be highlighted. Youth games demonstrate the growth, development, and the ever-increasing regional interest in lacrosse. The multidimensional contributions of active lacrosse coaches, parents, mentors and officials, (many of whom still play at the post collegiate level) will be acknowledged.
Game 1: Willamette Valley North vs. South “Honors Match”. Teams consist of Men’s conference players selected 2nd Team All Conference & those receiving Honorable Mention.
Game 2 & 4: Youth lacrosse! Youth games celebrate our regions ever increasing fascination with the fastest game on two feet. Youth lacrosse builds for the future, and the future's looking bright.
Games 3: The Women’s Conference All-Star Game features the Willamette Valley’s finest high school women’s lacrosse players. Nominated All Stars from throughout the region gather for spectacular post-season action and camaraderie.
Game 5: Men’s First Team All Conference (Willamette North & South) vs. The Willamette Valley Lacrosse Mentors. 'Mentors' are adult figures contributing to the development of lacrosse in the region (coaches, officials, organizers) who continue to play the game. This is a regional All-Star vs. Mentors lacrosse game.
The WVLC is a fund raising celebration that highlights the development of lacrosse in the Willamette Valley. The WVLC serves to promote community interaction and cultivate respect for the traditions of the game.
Interested in lacrosse? The entire Willamette Valley community is invited to attend. Lacrosse games, awards, prize give-a-ways, player gifts, raffles, fund raising, and recognition of community support.
Event fee’s: Players- $10 / Adults = $3 / Students = $2
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