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NOW HIRING!
Missoula Elite Lacrosse is currently seeking to fill a number of positions for our upcoming lacrosse season. We are looking for motivated and energetic people who are passionate about growing the game of lacrosse here in Montana. All positions require 3-5 days per week of committed time and all are paid positions. All positions involve direct work with kids, parents, and administrators. Previous lacrosse experience is not required. Below are a list of positions we hope to fill by Dec 1st:
Girls Lacrosse Director
Boys U-17 Coach
Boys U-15 Coach
Boys U-13 Coach
Boys U-11 Coach
High School Girls Coach
Middle School Girls Coach
Youth Girls Coach
To apply, email your resume to kevin@missoulaelite.com.
Lacrosse Mustache Madness!
Missoula Elite Lacrosse is taking up the challenge from Lacrosse Mustache Madness to raise money for HEADstrong and to help fight cancer! There is a ton of information available about the program at http://laxstachemadness.com/, so check it out! This is a great cause and we thank everyone in advance for your support!
So join our team – either donate, get growing, or find a creative way to “flash the ‘stache” – CLICK ON OUR DONATION PAGE to get involved!
Stay tuned for more information, photos, and news about this event! Also be sure to check out OUR EVENT ON FACEBOOK!
MEL Brewfest Raffle
Help support Missoula Elite Lacrosse this fall and enter for your chance to win a great Seeley Lake Brewfest package! We will be holding a raffle on Sunday, October 2nd, following the Championship Game of the 5th Annual Griz Fall Shootout at Dornblaser Field. The prize package, which is valued at over $200, includes:
- 2 nights lodging at the Wilderness Gateway Inn for Fri & Sat nights Oct 7th- Oct 8th 2011
- 2 Brew Fest Admission Tickets
- 4 Brew Fest Commemorative Glasses
- 2 Brew Fest Commemorative Shirts
- 2 Brew Fest Beer Coozies
Raffle tickets are only $5 each!
Tickets are available anytime before noon on Sunday, October 2nd. To purchase tickets email Coach Flynn at kevin@missoulaelite.com.
Here is some more information about the event, in case you aren’t sold already…
SEELEY LAKE BREWFEST – TAMARACK FESTIVAL
“ON THE GREEN” AT THE SEELEY LAKE ONE STOP
October 7- 9, 2011
The 2nd Annual Seeley Lake Brewfest will be held in conjunction with the Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 7-9, 2011 in Seeley Lake. Hosted and produced by the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Brewfest will begin Friday evening at 7pm with all invited to attend a Brew Master/ Home Brewers presentation and tasting at the Double Arrow Lodge. The Brewfest on Saturday will feature live musical entertainment, great food and fun for all. There will be more than 20 Montana crafted beers on tap and a wine bar featuring wines. In addition to a selection of brats, food from local vendors will be featured. Event organizers suggest folks come early for the best beer and wine selection. Designated drivers will be offered complimentary soft drinks and water through the day.
For admission to the Seeley Lake Brewfest, beverage consumers can purchase a Brewfest commemorative pint glass and two drink tokens for $15. Additional beer tokens are $2. Upon your departure you will also receive a coupon for a free pint of beer at a select Seeley Lake tavern.
The Tamarack Festival will feature many booths of juried arts and crafts as well as food. Other featured events of this action packed weekend will include The Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts, the Seeley Lake Challenge Biathlon, Sparrow’s Vine fundraising Walkathon, a Classic Car Show and Shine and tour, and the Littlebird’s Farmers Market, and the 2 Valleys Stage Concert featuring the Foothills Brass Quintet.
For additional information on events of the Seeley Lake Brewfest – Tamarack Festival Weekend, please contact the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 406-677-2880 or visit www.SeeleyLakeChamber.com
Red Bandana Games
This Sunday marks the 10th Anniversary of the tragic loss of life that occured on September 11th, 2001. Missoula Elite Lacrosse would like to invite you to join us for the afternoon this Sunday while we honor the game, honor the fallen, and honor America with our first annual “Red Bandana Games.”
Fall participants from our middle school program will be scrimmaging from 4:15-5:00 PM and members of our high school program will be playing from 6:15-7:00 PM. Both scrimmages will take place at Meadow Hill School and both are free admission and open to the public.
Players will be wearing red bandanas on Sunday in honor of Welles Crowther, a Boston College lacrosse player who died heroically in the South Tower on 9/11. Welles’ story was recently aired on ESPN’s Outside the Lines. You can read an article about Welles from Inside Lacrosse and see the ESPN video BY CLICKING HERE. We encourage everybody to watch this short video and wear your red bandanas this Sunday!
We would also like to encourage everybody to take a look at the Lacrosse Remembers Facebook page – CLICK HERE FOR LINK – The page highlights a number of former players who died on 9/11 and shares stories of how the lacrosse community was effected and also how it comes together in times of tragedy. All of us who play are united- that is what the game teaches. We here at Missoula Elite remember.
Join us Sunday to honor the game, to honor the fallen, and to honor America.
SUNDAY, 9/11, at MEADOW HILL SCHOOL:
4:15-5:00 PM: Middle School Boys Scrimmage
6:15-7:00 PM: High School Boys Scrimmage
Boys Fall Lacrosse
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR OUR 2011 BOYS FALL LACROSSE PROGRAM!!!
The 2011 Missoula Elite Lacrosse Fall Program is kicking off with a brand new format that is sure to provide a quality environment for skill development and growth on the lacrosse field. Each session is uniquely formatted to keep things moving this off-season, and each week will be a new experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to suit up this fall!
SCHEDULE:
Sept 4th – Session I – Orientation, Skill Assessment, Position Specific Instruction
Sept 11th – Session II – Team Play, Stars and Stripes Scrimmage
Sept 18th – Session III – Transition Play, Mini-Goal Tournament
Sept 25th – Session IV – Advanced Play, Alumni Scrimmage
*Oct 2nd – Bonus Session – @ Dornblaser Fields
*ALL SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT MEADOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL*
- Youth Boys (1st – 4th) & Middle School Boys (5th-8th) meet from 3-5 PM
- High School Boys (9th-12th) meet from 5-7 PM
*HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WILL ALSO PLAY 2 BONUS SCRIMMAGES ON OCTOBER 8th & 9th (1 per day)!!!
**REGISTER AT MAULER’S HOCKEY CENTRAL or email Coach Flynn at kevin@missoulaelite.com**
ZooTownShowDown Preview:UPDATED
*UPDATED ON 7/22 AT 9:00 PM*
The 2011 ZooTownShowDown kicks off this Saturday, July 23rd, at the DeSmet School in Missoula (located at 6355 Padre Ln., near the Airport). The event is the first of its kind in this region. The unique 8 v 8 format and smaller field size should lead to a lot of exciting play, and with 3 divisions there will be action running all day long. The event will conclude with the Mens Division All-Star Game, which will begin at 6:15 PM. All are welcome to come out and enjoy some great summer lacrosse! Admission is free!
MENS DIVISION PREVIEW:
Team O.G. (Missoula, MT) – This squad will almost exclusively feature former Griz Lacrosse players. It’s looking like there will be up to 7 former PNCLL All-Conference players on this team, highlighted by All-Americans Townsend Hall and Tucker Sargent. Look for all of these former Grizzlies to push the cage, switch positions, jog not run, and generally enjoy themselves out on the field.
Old Mel (Missoula, MT) – Old Mel is comprised of Missoula Elite Lacrosse Alumni and will be the youngest team (also the fastest team) in the Mens Division. The team is led defensively by former MEL Captain Joel Colbert. Offensively the team will be led by Matt Gosselin (Montana State) and Coty Becker, along with a pair of the starting midfielders from last spring’s State Champion Sentinel Spartan squad – Leroy Bearmedicine and Mike Boland.
406Lax (Montana) – 406Lax is traditionally made up of mostly Missoula Mens Lacrosse League players. The unit competing in the ZooTownShowDow is anchored in goal by Blake Wharlich, director of the Billings Scorpion youth team. Youth coaches James Moore (Billings), Eric Hanson (Whitefish), Matt Padgham (Whitefish), and Mac Kelly (Missoula) make up a good chunk of this team. Evan “Ghost” Gimple will be leading the attack, so watch out for the trickery…
Victorious Secret (Spokane, WA) – Little is known about this newly formed squad out of the Spokane/CDA region. The team is organized by current Washington State Coach Nick Lyon, so expect a few Cougars on the roster. So far, they are quiet on what their Victorious Secret is… Other than that, this squad features players living in the Spokane/CDA area and will be a good mix of talent.
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION PREVIEW:
Missoula Elite (Missoula, MT) – MEL has assembled a talented squad for the ZooTownShowDown, including 6 All-State players from 2011. Defenders David Anderson (Frenchtown), Al Plant (Arlee), and Derrek Nazelrod (Loyola) are all imposing forces on the field and each capable of pushing transition. Midfielders Tanner Pace (Big Sky) and Dan LaFranier (Polson) will guide the offense for this team. *MEL will also be joined by other “Free Agents” from across the state, including All-State players Kyler Johnson (Flathead) and David Rizzolo (Flathead).*
Hellgate Knights (Missoula, MT) – The Hellgate Knights roll into the ZooTownShowDown fresh off a 10-1 spring season that ended in overtime at the State Championships. The Knights are playing with a chip on their shoulders and will be joined by a number of rising freshman that look to contribute at both ends of the field. This team has great depth at the midfield with 1st Team All-State players Spencer Schultz (JR) and Griffin Williams (JR), along with Logan Kuhn (JR) and newcomer Robert Rowe (FR). Jack Lundin (SR), Dalton Mielke (JR) and Bo Kendall (FR) will lead the attack and the Knights will look to Hudson Therriault (FR) to anchor the defense from the goaltender position.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION PREVIEW:
There will be 3 teams in the Middle School Division: Missoula Elite, the Spokane Thundercats, and Billings Scorpions (who will be joined by several 10sticks Lacrosse players). All the middle school teams are here to have fun! Our motto is there are no individuals and stats don’t matter!
SCHEDULE:
FIELD 1 FIELD 2
9:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Billings vs. MEL (MS)
10:00 AM – 406Lax vs. O.G. (Mens) 10:00 AM – Victorious vs. Old Mel (Mens)
11:00 AM – Hellgate vs. MEL (HS) 11:00 AM – Billings vs. Spokane (MS)
12:00 PM – O.G. vs. Old Mel (Mens) 12:oo PM – Victorious vs. 406Lax (Mens)
1:00 PM – Hellgate vs. MEL (HS) 1:00 PM – Spokane vs. MEL (MS)
2:00 PM – O.G. vs. Victorious (Mens) 2:00 PM – 406Lax vs. Old Mel (Mens)
3:00 PM – Hellgate vs. MEL (HS) 3:00 PM – Billings vs. Spokane (MS)
4:00 PM – Mens Consolation 4:00 PM – Spokane vs. MEL (MS)
5:00 PM – Mens Championship
6:15 PM – Mens All-Star Game
Boys Summer Skillz Camp
Missoula Elite Lacrosse is currently accepting registrations for our 2011 Boys Summer Skillz Camp. This camp will be held on July 20th, 21st, and 22nd at the DeSmet School in Missoula. Directions to the field can be found by CLICKING HERE. The camp will feature a high coach : player ratio, lots of time for individual instruction, team building and confidence building, and fun for all of our participants.
2011 SUMMER SKILLZ CAMP!
July 20th, 21st, & 22nd
Open to Boys Players, 5th – 12th grade (Fall 2011)
*players must provide their own equipment*
DAILY SCHEDULE:
10 AM – Campers Arrive, Position Specific Instruction
11 AM - Team Offense & Team Defense
12 PM – Lunch, Extra Help, Camp Store, Stick Stringing
1 PM – Group Games (Ultimate Lax, Face-Off Competition, etc.)
2 PM – Transition Lacrosse
3 PM – Cool Off Games
4 PM – Half Field & Full Field Scenarios
5 PM – Let’s Play Games! (Parents welcome to come watch!)
6 PM – Wrap Up, Camp Store, Awards
SIGN UP NOW TO SHARPEN YOUR SKILLZ THIS SUMMER!
*** PRIZES, including 3 unstrung heads, Man-Bro sunglasses, Grow The Game T-Shirts, stringing kits, and many other items will be given out FREE throughout the camp ***
FOR MORE INFORMATION, E-MAIL COACH FLYNN AT
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TO REGISTER: Please mail the following information with your $80 payment to Missoula Elite Lacrosse c/o Shauna Anderson, 18670 Sorrel Springs Rd, Frenchtown, by 7/17 * GOALIES register for $40!
* Lunch is included (please note any food allegies) * Don’t forget to bring a water bottle!
Player Name: __________________________________ DOB: ___________________
Phone: _______________________ E-Mail: __________________________________
Emergency Contact (Name & Phone): ________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
USLacrosse Membership #: _________________________________________
(all participants must be current USLacrosse members, for more information visit www.uslacrosse.org)
ZooTownShowDown
Missoula Elite Lacrosse will be hosting the first annual ZooTownShowDown Boys Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday, July 23rd, in Missoula. The event will feature a Middle School Boys Division, High School Boys Division, and Men’s (18+) Division. Each team will play 3-4 games, Jamboree style.
This tournament will feature an 8 v 8 format (goalie, 2 defense, 2 attack, 3 midfield) on smaller sized fields. Rosters must have 8-15 players overall.
DIVISIONS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION (5th-8th): $100 per team ($20 for Free Agent)
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION (9th-12th): $100 per team ($20 for Free Agent)
MEN’S DIVISION (18+): $100 per team ($20 for Free Agent)
*All players must supply their own equipment
ALL TEAMS WILL PLAY 3-4 GAMES (Two 20-min Halves)
REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW OR SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE AGENT TEAM!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, E-MAIL COACH FLYNN AT
2011 Boys All-State Teams
The USLacrosse Montana Chapter is proud to announce the 2011 High School Boys All-State Teams!
1st TEAM
G – Brandon Roose, Sentinel
D – Al Plant III, Arlee (10sticks)
D – David Anderson, Frenchtown (Big Sky)
D – Jed Diehl, Hellgate
M – Coty Becker, Valley Christian (Big Sky)
M – Spencer Schultz, Hellgate
M – Griffin Williams, Hellgate
A – Trevor Johnson, Sentinel
A – Jack Lundin, Hellgate
A – Connor Skiftun, Hellgate
2nd TEAM
G – Logan Kuhn, Hellgate
D – Andrew Brister, Sentinel
D – Sawyer Kesselheim, Bozeman
D – Kyler Johnson, Glacier (Flathead)
M – Otto Stefan, Bozeman
M – Dan LaFranier, Polson (10sticks)
M – Wes Martin, Sentinel
A – Hunter Brandt, Big Sky
A – Blue Hayler, Big Sky
A – David Rizzolo, Whitefish (Flathead)
Congratulations to all the award winners and to everybody on a wonderful and historic season of lacrosse in Montana!
Championship Weekend!
This Saturday, May 21st, youth lacrosse teams from across Montana will meet in Missoula to determine State Champions! The first ever Montana State Championships are presented by the USLacrosse Montana Chapter and are hosted by Missoula Elite Lacrosse. The Championships will feature six High School Boys teams, two High School Girls teams, four 7th/8th Grade Boys teams, three 5th/6th Grade Boys teams, and youth lacrosse players from all over Montana. Below are the weekend schedules:
FIELD 1: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
9:00 AM – GAME 1 – #3 Big Sky vs. #6 Flathead
11:00 AM – GAME 2 – #4 10sticks vs. #5 Bozeman
1:00 PM – GAME 3 – Consolation Game (Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2)
2:30 PM – GAME 4 – Semi-Final Game, #1 Hellgate vs. Winner of Game 2
4:30 PM – GAME 5 – Semi-Final Game, #2 Sentinel vs. Winner of Game 1
6:30 PM – High School Boys Award Ceremony, announcing the All-State Teams
7:00 PM – Montana High School Boys State Championship (Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5)
FIELD 2: MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS
9:00 AM – GAME 1 – 5/6 – Missoula v. Flathead
10:00 AM – GAME 2 – 7/8 – Missoula v. Billings
11:00 AM – GAME 3 – 7/8 – Flathead v Gallatin
12:00 PM – GAME 4 – 5/6 – Flathead v. Gallatin/10stix
1:00 PM – GAME 5 – 7/8 – Loser Game 2 v Loser Game 3
2:00 PM – GAME 6 – 5/6 – Missoula v. Gallatin/10stix
3:00 PM – GAME 7 – 7/8 – Winner Game 2 v Winner Game 3 (Championship)
FIELD 3: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS & YOUTH LACROSSE
10:00 AM – GAME 1 – HSG – Missoula vs. Gonzaga Prep
11:00 AM – GAME 2 – HSG – Gonzaga Prep vs. Gallatin Valley
12:00 PM – GAME 3 – Youth – Youth Lacrosse (1st-4th grade) Game
1:00 PM – GAME 4 – HSG – Missoula vs. Gallatin Valley
2:00 PM – GAME 5 – HSG – Mixed Teams Girls Lacrosse Scrimmage
3:00 PM – GAME 6 – Youth – Youth Lacrosse (1st-4th grade) Game
All games will be held at Dornblaser Fields (corner of South & Higgins). Concessions and a gear tent (with lacrosse equipment available for purchase) will be running throughout the day.
The sport of lacrosse has grown tremendously across the state during the past season and Saturday’s event will be a great way to celebrate the year! Everyone is welcome to join us at Dornblaser and we hope to see you there!
