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Hey ladies another update on the Fall registration.  Unfortunately our numbers were dangerously low last Thursday, we only secured 10% of the registrations we needed.  Although we are holding another registration Thurs Oct 1st the concern is we won’t get the other 90% required to meet our numbers to secure the full timeslot.   As some of you may have scene Gary is also running registration for the LITG co-ed league as we are trying to ensure the lacrosse community can secure the floor time.  Gary’s fairly confident that LITG can meet the numbers required but may be short he won’t know until Wed for sure after his “final” registration (see details in attached email).   We wanted to make sure you were aware of the situation and share possible scenarios which may pan out, the following being is what we believe will be the most probable….LITG secures registration for the full time slot, no program can be run by the DWLL; LITG has 6 teams and DWLL has a one hour time slot to run a pick up program (modified program), or worst case the numbers are just too low to make the floor time commitment and the floor time is lost completely…no lacrosse for either league.

 

We wanted to share this to be sure everyone was aware of the situation.  We know its not a pretty but our key objective is to try and ensure the lacrosse community secures the floor time.

 

We expect by early next week to know how registration has gone and how we will proceed.  Should the worst case happen and the numbers do not meet the floor time requirement we will of course return you money…as well if you would prefer to play in the LITG then we will also return you money.

 

Thanks for your understanding if you need to reach call me at  1-800-268-1546 ext 234

Ladies we need you to approach registration with a sense of urgency or our Fall season will be at risk!!!

The DWLL and LITG leagues have been working together to secure field time at the Whitby Iroquois Soccer Dome.  The dome has specified we need to make a 25 week commitment for 4 hours (8 teams) per night they have also asked we move the start date up to Oct 14th.   Our plan is to split the agreement into two seasons DWLL Oct -Feb and remaining to  LITG .  Given the soccer dome is the only indoor facility offering a full field in the area the dome has been approached by many organizations wanting floor time so they want our firm commitment ASAP.  The DWLL typically has 6 Masters teams in the  fall and we are hoping that we can build two more teams with the modified program.  The modified program would be the same as for our box league, but there would be no cross-checking.  Stick-checking would be allowed, we would use the 30-second clock and loose balls would be loose balls.  Essentially, it would be the same game, without the contact.  Please make sure that you indicate on the registration form whether, in the event there is not enough interest,  you would be willing to play masters or you would like a refund.  This would be the only exception to the No Refund policy. 

 

To ensure we know the commitment of the players we need to ask that you register ASAP.  Please get out  Thursday night Sept 24th or next Thursday Oct 1st at Peel Park in Whiby or mail in your registration ASAP.  If we can’t meet the 8 team requirement then Gary will look to running a 25 week program.

 

The availability of a Women’s DWLL season rests in your hands ….SIGN UP NOW! 

Click here to print the Fall Registration and Waiver Form    DWLL 2009 fall registration form (modifed)

FALL REGISTRATION IS HERE!

We are excited to offer a Fall MASTERS League at a new facility this year!  All games will be played at Whitby Iroquois Soccer Center (Rossland/Cochrane).  Each game will be played on a the full soccer field so we have two games and 9pm and 2 games at 10pm.   We need to confirm total registration numbers ASAP so please help us and get your registraion in ASAP via mail or get out in person at one of the 3 dates noted below.

 We are considering offering a modified Masters program a.k.a. stick checking dependant on interest. Please note your interest on registration form (there a check box of yes or no).  Don’t miss out, register now! 

  Dates:  Thurs Sept 24th
Time:   7pm – 10pm     
Where:   Peel Park

Dates:  Thurs Oct 1st
Time:   7pm – 10pm     
Where:   Peel Park

 Dates:  Sat Oct 3rd  (Final date)
Time:   10am – 2pm     
Where:    Iroquois Park (main lobby)

We will also accept mail in Registrations but please note you will not be considered registered without 3 important things (filled in registration form, signed waiver sheet, payment of $200)       

Spring/Summer 2009 Master’s Finals!

Wow! What an exciting finish to the season. We ended the season in a three way tie for first place! After all was said and done, below is the schedule for this coming Wednesday – July 29.

7:00 ~ B Final ~ Grey versus Red
8:00 ~ A Final ~ Black versus Green
9:00 ~ C Final ~ Blue versus Pink

Thanks to all for a great season, and thanks again to our coaches who give up valuable time each week to help us out.

Don’t forget about the banquet on Thursday the 30th at the Sports Garden Cafe. It is always the highlight of the season! It’s a great way to say thanks to the coaches, and hang out with players from other teams as well as your own. If you haven’t yet RSVP’d , please do so by Sunday so we can order the food accordingly.

Keep watching our website for fall league information, as well as to offer us some feedback.

The 2009 Season has begun!

April 20 and April 22nd launched our new season start up  for our Senior box and Master leagues.    Schedules and team rosters have been posted on the schedule page so you can easily jump on line to confirm your game time.

For those of you in the Senior Box program you also have the option to check out your team and personal stats at http://www.robcimicata.com/dwllb

Cheers to a great season ahead!  See you at Sports Gardens !

2009 Spring Registration

FINAL registration is Wednesday – April 8th from 7-9 at Iroquois .  Don’t miss out on the FUN get to this last registration!

Registration dates for the spring/summer season are set, mark them on your calander…tell a friend!  We are pleased to offer two recreational programs SENIOR BOX and MASTERS.  Senior Box runs from April 20 – July 27th,  games are at 9:15 or 10:15  Monday nights at Iroquois Park (Whitby).   Masters runs from April 22nd to July 22nd, games  are Wednesday nights at 7,8,9 and 10pm 9:15 and 10  . 

Registration Dates: 

February 21st from 10 am -2pm  ,   March 4th from 7pm -9pm,   March 21st from 10 am -2pm

Where: Iroquois Park (lobby)

Cost:  $180 for either Masters or Senior box $320 if you play both….a $40 savings!

 

 

 

 

 

Registration is always held on a first come first serve basis.  Don’t delay as there will be a $50 late fee.

Senior box registration must be done in person at the dates noted above.  Remember to bring  a piece of ID which provides proof of your age .  Acceptable documents are drivers licence, birth certificate.

Master registration can be done in person at the dates noted above, or if you can not make it in person print the form/waiver and mail along with you payment to secure your spot this season. 

dwll-2009-spring-registration-and-waiver-form

No registration is accpeted unless we recieve you completed registration form, waiver and payment.

Don’t miss out on the fun!!

Meet your 2009 DWLL Executive

We held our AGM Thursday January 15th.  Thanks to everyone who came out and participated, your feedback is essential to ensuring we continue to grow our programs.  We also wanted to express our thanks to Jenn Bowers who’s working with us to develop a new logo, Kathy Cooper and Robynn Dupont who are helping us seek out volunteers for future development clinics.  The 2009 Executive was voted in and represented below.  These ladies put a great deal of time and effort into making sure the DWLL run two great season each year, please pass on your appreication the next time you see them. 

Our focus for this year will be:

1- Continue to grow the Senior Box recreational program and travel team.  New player clinics will be set up in the coming weeks keep an eye open for this posting.

2- Continue working together with the OLA to ensure we are able to offer both a Senior Box travel team as well as a Masters travel team.  An OLA meeting will be held Feb 8th with the various women’s lacrosse centers across Ontario, we hope to come back with firm dates and action plans after this meeting.

3- Continue to work with the City of Oshawa to find a year round facility which can be ”home” for all the lacrosse programs in Durham. 

Feel free to contact us at any time with questions or feedback.

Yours in lacrosse,

Karen

 

2009-2010 DWLL Executive

 Karen Fountain – League Director

Kerry Smedley – Secretary

Tammy Bouwmeester – Director of Master

Robynne Wylie – Director of Registration

Joanne Latimer – Director of Senior Box

Ange Harper – Treasurer

Tanya Brayley – Director of Marketing and Promotion

Happy New Year to all of our members, past and present. We wish you a year of health, happiness, and lacrosse of course!

We have some important upcoming dates ~ please mark them on your calendar.

Firstly, our 2009 Annual General Meeting is coming soon. Please mark Thursday, January 15th on your calendars. Our AGM is the time to vote in a new executive, or simply to give your feedback on past and upcoming seasons. Come on out and have your say! The AGM takes place at Iroquois Park (Sports Garden) at 7:00 p.m. We will be electing the following positions:

President, Secretary, Director of Box Lacrosse,  Director of Finance, Director of Marketing, Director of Registration and Director of Master’s Lacrosse 

 

Secondly, many of you have heard of the upcoming Truly Lacrosse Cares (TLC) game on April 24 – 25, 2009. Many players and fans from the Whitby Area are organizing a 30 hour game (the longest indoor game in history!) to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation. You can find out more information on this historic event at the website: www.tlclax.wordpress.com or by e mailing tlcmarathon@gmail.com

Registration will be held by mail anytime, or on the following dates:

January 15 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Whitney Hall (Iroquois Park) at the DWLL AGM

February 21 ~ 8:00 – 4:00 ~ Iroquis Park at the Whitby Minor Registration

Lastly, below is the updated stats for the 2008/2009 Fall/Winter season at Salem Soccer Facility.

 

Team	Wins	Loses	Ties	Points
Grey	8	0	0	16
Pink	2	5	1	5
Red	2	5	1	5
White	2	6	0	4

 

Hope to see you all on January 15!

Your present DWLL Executive,

Karen Fountain, Ange Harper, Joanne Latimer, Kerry Smedley-Elliot, Robynne Wylie, Tanya Brayley, and Tammy Bouwmeester

Women’s Box Provincial Championships -Whitby Rush secures a SILVER!

Sunday marked a historical event for women’s lacrosse as it was the first time the

OLA offered a Provincial Championship for a women’s adult program.   While the Whitby RUSH did not achieve their goal of winning the inaugural cup it has put that much more of a burn in RUSH bellies to ensure the cup comes home next season. 

 

The RUSH had  a great mix of talent and age, our roster of 19 players ranged in age from almost 50 to 19 and players who’ve played their whole life to just picking up a stick a few years ago.  Every player was pumped to have the opportunity to develop under Paul’s leadership and develop we did!  We knocked Grand River from their undefeated season winning 4-1 to get to the gold cup game.  Every player stepped up to the challenge Sunday and we have some great highlight reels stamped in our memories.  Our championship game against Grand River was very competitive, we had lots of scoring opportunities but the post shut us down!  We have every confidence that next season Paul will coach us to victory.

 

Thanks for a fantastic season…you made Durham proud!!

 

All the RUSH players would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our coach Paul Stewart.

 

 

Lacrosse Cares Head Shaving Event

In support of Troy Henry and the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre some local people are hosting a Lacrosse Cares Head Shaving Event on Thursday, July 17th at Iroquois Sports Centre in Whitby.

 

We are establishing the number of participants and teams who are willing to join us at this event.  Please communicate with your team and let us know if you are joining us.  $20 in pledges will get a head shave and every additional $20 raised will get you a ballot for a chance to win some great prizes including a chance to win a Wii Package!!  We already have teams lining up.  And a couple of brave grown ups!  (If anyone wants to donate hair, a minimum of 8″ from the ponytail is required.)

 

Some of you may know Troy as a referee in the Zone 6, Women’s Lacrosse and Whitby Minor Lacrosse programs; you may know him as a lacrosse volunteer and coach or as a teacher.  This Spring, Troy was diagnosed with cancer.  We thank him for giving us permission to host a fun event where kids and kids at heart can show their care and support.  He truly appreciates the kind words and everyone’s support and care. 

 

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Cancer Centre in our Community.  We thank Troy for letting us show our support and we hope that you are able to show your support and participate in our event – sponsorship, pledges or participants or volunteers!

 

Please contact anyone below for more information, or contact Tammy for pledge forms.

 

Thank you for caring.

 

Carolyn McCutcheon, Liz Roy & Sandra Leith

905-576-8711 ext. 3849