News

The last Sunday of February is coming up and that means it’s time for the annual Ashburton Community Festival! Activities to look forward to include the Juke Box Parade, Sharron Zac & the Red Brigade, belly dancing, zumba, tai chi, footy handball, and rock climbing. The usual carnival rides, gourmet food selections, musical entertainment, and dancing will be there but best of all, Camberwell Lacrosse Club are hosting a stall!

Construction on a new sports pavilion in Eric Raven Reserve is going as planned. The main structure is now up and the exterior is impressive! Work is moving along quickly and the committee expects the new rooms to be ready by the end of the season, so we can have a welcome to function.

This season 2011, CLC welcomes the support of a new sponsor. PES recognise the valuable contribution to lacrosse that CLC make and have come on board to help us along our way. We all have Cameron Toomey to thank for this. Cameron, who is well acquainted with our club members, owns and runs the shop.

Since before last year, Lacrosse Victoria has been providing some information about the Australia Lacrosse Classic. Reaction has been positive and, going by what is happening in the United States, it’s not hard to see why. More people participate than just single State representatives and therefore more matches are played. Additionally, there is more emphasis on having a good time and playing some top-level lacrosse. Competition is great without the drama of striving to be the national champions.

Let's all welcome Mia Jade, born to parents Clinton and Lisa Lander. Clinton and Lisa's wonderful baby girl entered the world February 8th. Congratulations and start reading those Under 13 coaching rules Clinton!

Congratulations to Nick and Lyndal Bugeja on the safe arrival of baby Jake! We look forward to having Jake in our club.

The Annual Lacrosse Golf Day originally scheduled for Friday 3rd December 2010 and postponed due to flood conditions on the course has been re-scheduled. The new date is Friday 15th April 2011. All details are as previously announced.

Venue is the Box Hill Golf Club. Start time is 7:30 AM for an 8:00 AM shotgun start. Price is $75 per head, inclusive of lunch. BHGC members pay only $45.

Payments held from December are of course valid.

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People sometimes comment that there's no “money” in lacrosse, i.e. you can't make a living from it. Well here is an opportunity to show them otherwise.

After a relaxed training session on Tuesday the women discussed tactics to keep Surrey from passing to their    younger fitter players. Game day had good weather but Chadstone goal fans were beginning to look pretty muddy. Slips were common.

Our very own Doug Fox has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia as a part of the Australia Day 2010 celebrations. The award is in recognition for outstanding service to Australian Lacrosse and Victorian Golf.

A fitting recipient, Doug has been a tireless worker in all facets of lacrosse development. From the rejuvenation of junior at Camberwell Lacrosse Club right through to the Executive level of the Australian Lacrosse Council.

The committee is currently setting up a database of past players to form an association. If you are or know of any past players, please get in touch with us.

camblacrosse@gmail.com