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2008-04-02T23:17:46Z

Lacrosse America
2008 Spring Newsletter
www.lacrosseamerica.com

Play in the Lacrosse America Spring Leagues

This year we are excited to announce more divisions and levels for all players. Whether you are new to the great sport of lacrosse or have a few seasons of experience don't miss this exciting opportunity to play and learn in the Lacrosse America Spring League.

Spring 2008 will be the 12th season of Lacrosse America’s spring youth lacrosse league offered in a joint effort with the park district. Teams will be grouped by grades and ability level. Emphasis in games will be on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and equal playing time.

There are still some spots left... register today!

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Transitioning From Indoor to Outdoor Lacrosse
By John Altamura

With the official start of spring only a couple weeks away, it won’t be long until practices and scrimmages transition from your local gym/fieldhouse out to the field. With that said, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when you and your fellow laxers transition from the indoor to the outdoor game.

The first thing to keep in mind is the change in playing conditions. Temperatures and field conditions are usually fair at best in this part of the country until late April, early May. Transitioning from the climate controlled smooth gym-field house environment to the torn up, frozen field turf or harsh parking lot asphalt will take some time to get used to. It is crucial for laxers to spend the first two months of the year preparing their bodies for the eventual change of environment. Back during my playing days at Division III Utica College (Empire 8 Conference) we used to spend half our training hours doing outdoor conditioning runs and drills. This prepared us for the eventual transition from the gym to the parking lot. Extra emphasis should also be put into strength and flexibility training. You’d be amazed how many pulled hamstrings and quads happen during the first week of outdoor practice.

Being physically prepared for the transition to outdoor lacrosse will come in real handy for all those overthrown passes and missed shots on the cage. It will take some time for laxers to get used to the real field dimensions. Unless your school has installed field turf, you can most likely expect the first week or so of outdoor lacrosse to be slower and sloppier. Our coaches used to spend a lot of time during the first two weeks of outdoor practices focusing on pass and catch drills. Even though at times we’d grow tired of the repetitive drills, in the end it gave us a leg up on our competition.

Another important point of preparation is in regards to equipment. Every laxer should have at least three working sticks. The cold temperatures don’t just cause havoc on the unconditioned bodies, but also have a tendency of causing broken sticks and heads. Don’t be fooled by claims that sticks are unbreakable. I think I set an unofficial team record of breaking three titanium long poles in one spring season. The best remedy for this is to make sure you don’t subject your stick to adverse changes in temperature. Also, it’s a good idea to have to have at least one mesh head to deal with the sloppy field conditions. Mesh pockets tend to be more resilient than traditional ones.

Footwear and clothing considerations are also important to consider when transitioning to the outdoor game. It’s important to dress appropriately. I can’t tell you how many guys I have seen over the years go out on the field in shorts and a tee shirt in minus freezing temperatures. My best advice is to save the tough guy bravado for the games that actually count. As for footwear, it is never appropriate to wear regular athletic sneakers on grass field turf. Save the sneakers for the basketball court. My best advice is to get pair of all-purpose cleats from your local sporting goods store. Also, make sure you have extra pairs of dry socks handy in your equipment bag. You never know when you will need them.

Lacrosse is a game of confidence and being prepared before you take the field is half the battle.

Chicago Shamrox

Two home games left!
Saturday, April 5 Philadelphia 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 26 Minnesota 7:00 PM

3 ticket deals to take advantage of:

1) Wacky wednesday, call the Shamrox office (877-SHAMROX) on wednesday and get a buy 2 get 2 free deal in the upper level only

2) On-line purcase promo: go to www.searscentre.com/promttions and
enter BLARNEY to receive $7 off the single game ticket price

3) Student Tickets: Present your student ID at the Box Office and receive a $6 ticket, subject to availability, 1 ticket per ID.

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The Chicago Machine is pleased to bring you great College Lacrosse

#5 Notre Dame Lacrosse Vs. University of Denver
Saturday April 5, 2008 3:00 PM @ Toyota Park

Professional lacrosse is ready to enter its third season in Chicago . Chicagoland high school lacrosse is growing at an incredible rate. Unfortunately, area lacrosse fans have been missing top-level collegiate action.

This spring the Machine is bringing the highest level college lacrosse to Chicago, playing host to Notre Dame and Denver , two of the best programs in the NCAA ranks. The Irish, who were tabbed as high as No. 5 in preseason polls, are set to face off April 5 against Denver, which was rated as high as 20th. The teams will do battle at the home of the Machine, state-of-the-are Toyota Park.

The Irish, who boast seven preseason All-Americans honorees, enter the 2008 season with their sights set on national championship contention. In 2007, Notre Dame fell just short of knocking off eventual-champion Johns Hopkins in NCAA tournament play, falling in an 11-10 overtime thriller. With four players rated among the nation’s top 50 by Inside Lacrosse magazine, the Irish appear to have the guns to go all the way. To get there, however, they have a very tough schedule that includes their Great Western Lacrosse League foes, the Denver Pioneers.

Denver , one of the fastest up-and-coming programs in the country, qualified for the NCAA tournament for the first time ever in 2006. The Pioneers followed that success with a 9-7 record last season and return 16 players from that roster. Only Notre Dame and Ohio State were picked ahead of the Pioneers in Inside Lacrosse’s preseason GWLL rankings.

Notre Dame holds a 9-2 edge in the all-time series between the two teams. Denver , however, has won two of the last three meetings.

Game time is set for 3 p.m. Tickets for the game are available by calling the Chicago Machine ticket line at (312) 255-1540. Advance ticket prices are $5 for youth and $12 per adult. Day-of prices will be $10 per youth and $18 per adult, while all Notre Dame student admissions are $5.

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Clean your gear... it stinks

Introducing Tuff2Clean - Chicago
If you love Lacrosse, you know it's a tough sport and sweaty, smelly gear is part of the game. The only cleaning options have been to air it out, spray-on cleaners or just live with it. And living with it can make you sick!

The Tuff2Clean wash system utilizes specially formulated detergents and disinfectants to work deep into your gear to remove bacteria, mold and fungus that can be a serious health threat. Our state-of-the-art Esporta equipment is clinically proven to kill these contaminants and ensure the highest level of hygiene and safety for you and your gear. This is serious cleaning, not spray-on services. Dirt, sweat, bacteria and odor are eliminated, not covered up.

Why use Tuff2Clean?
The rotten smell often associated with sports equipment is caused by a combination of sweat, mucus, blood, dirt, and even substances such as sports drinks that have soaked into the equipment. This mix of proteins and organic matter is an ideal breeding ground for the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungus. These three contaminants pose a health threat to the player because they can enter the body through cuts or abrasions and cause serious infection.

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debbie@tuff2clean.com

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Illinois Girls and Women Message

2008-04-02T23:11:46Z

Lacrosse America
2008 Spring Newsletter
www.lacrosseamerica.com

Play in the Lacrosse America Spring Leagues

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Boys Programs & Girls Programs

Transitioning From Indoor to Outdoor Lacrosse
By John Altamura

Chicago Shamrox

The Chicago Machine is pleased to bring you great College Lacrosse

#5 Notre Dame Lacrosse Vs. University of Denver
Saturday April 5, 2008 3:00 PM @ Toyota Park

Notre Dame holds a 9-2 edge in the all-time series between the two teams. Denver , however, has won two of the last three meetings.

Tuff To Clean
Clean your gear... it stinks

www.tuff2clean.com

Tuff2Clean is another professional service from United Services, the Disaster Cleanup Company.

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2008-02-28T17:14:36Z

Calling all green wearing fans! The Chicago Shamrox will be having their annual Code Green Game (aka St. Patrick�s Day celebration game) this Saturday, March 1 at 7pm when they take on the Rochester Knighthawks at the Sears Centre Arena. Festivities include pre-game pyro and fireworks for player introductions, the Shannon Rover Bagpipers, free game programs for all fans, Irish dancers at halftime, halftime fan parade and post-game autographs on the field with players, dance team members and the Chicago Shamrox mascot Blarney. See attachment for a money saving coupon.

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2008-02-28T17:11:51Z

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Chicago Shamrox - Two great ticket opportunities

2008-01-24T10:04:03Z

SHAMROX HOME GAME
THIS SATURDAY JAN. 26 at 7PM
VS the EDMONTON RUSH
At the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates

Two great ticket opportunities…..

ADVANCE ORDERS
“ The Panos Posse Fan Section”….on-line orders only….advance order only (Thursday or Friday)
$18 tickets in Lower Level(normally $27 on game day), limited supply…..join Shamrox fans in this special fun section…..special Panos memorabilia raffle prizes for those in the Panos Posse Fan Section…..order on-line at www.searscentre.com/promotions and enter PANOS

WALKUP, GAME DAY, BOX OFFICE ORDER
Student ID ticket offer….$6 ticket, upper level (normally $15) showing student ID….only on game day at the Sears Centre Box Office

PLAY LIKE THE PROS NIGHT on Sat., Feb. 16, 2008. Celebrate a night of fun with fellow lacrosse players by playing on the Shamrox turf at the Sears Centre in a pre-game scrimmage. You could Scrimmage from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and then watch the Shamrox take on the New York Titans at 7 p.m. Click here for more info.

GO SHAMROX
http://www.chicagoshamrox.com

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Chicago Shamrox Home Opener

2008-01-02T14:32:44Z

Happy New Year From LACROSSE AMERICA!

Chicago Shamrox Opening Day
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
7pm vs Toronto
www.chicagoshamrox.com

Lacrosse fans, it’s the start of the 2008 season for Chicago Shamrox indoor pro lacrosse at the Sears Centre arena in Hoffman Estates. Take advantage of this special ticket offer. Save up to 5 dollars per ticket.

All payments must be received by noon on Saturday, January. 5. via fax, email or phone only. Tickets subject to availability. All ticket sales are final. Order Now!

Phone by calling 1-877-SHAMROX
Fax at (224)699-2217
Email to Tony@ChicagoShamrox.com
All orders will be left at Shamrox Will Call on game day
Orders must in by NOON on Saturday January 5th

This $5 off is only available in advance through the Shamrox office, not at the Sears Centre Box Office.

Please See attached flyer

www.chicagoshamrox.com

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Chicago Shamrox and Lacrosse America Fan Appreciation Night

2008-01-02T11:56:41Z

Happy New Year From LACROSSE AMERICA!

Chicago Shamrox Opening Day
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
7pm vs Toronto

All payments must be received by noon on Saturday, January. 5. via fax only. Tickets subject to availability. All ticket sales are final. Order Now!

See attached flyer

BY FAX
224-699-2217
Attn: Lacrosse America Night

www.chicagoshamrox.com

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