FIREBIRDS NEWS
3/12/2018
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A note about summer opportunities ...
Firebirds Summer Tournament-Del Mar, CA - *** SIGN UP NOW - SO FAR WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS AT ANY AGE GROUP ***
America's Finest Rivalry
June 16-17, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday)
5 games guaranteed
I know it's early, but I learned the hard way that hotel space sells out quickly at these big tournaments! Please register on our website if you would like to go to this tournament with the Firebirds in June.
As soon as we have 20 players in an age group, I will pay the team deposit to Adrenaline (non-refundable). If we don't get enough interest in any age group, I will refund your $25. After we've paid the deposit to Adrenaline, I won'y be able to refund if you cancel. I'm guessing your final cost for the tournament will be about $125 (payable in May).
Rooms appear to be around $200 per night with breakfast included. I added a check box on the registration to ask if you want me to reserve a family room, or space in a player (shared) room. Or both. We'll work out carpools and chaperones later. The team block of rooms can be cancelled if we need to.
2018 ARIZONA OUTLAWS SUMMER FIELD LACROSSE TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS
Be sure to save the date for our Arizona Outlaws Field Lacrosse Travel Team Tryout. Sign-up and reserve your tryout spot! (Details below.)
The Arizona Outlaws believe there are fundamental skills learned on the Field and in the Box. This co-training (Box Lacrosse and Field Lacrosse) encourages Arizona Outlaws to develop skills necessary to perform at the highest level. All Arizona Outlaws coaches have played at the collegiate and/or professional level. More info on our website www.ArizonaOutlawsLacrosse.com.
Travel Team Tryout Dates:
· Sunday, March 4th (at Arizona State University, Tempe)
· Sunday, March 25th (at Arizona State University, West Campus)
Tryout Fee - $25 includes an Arizona Outlaws Lacrosse shooter shirt
Age Groups Include – Graduation Years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (18-20 players will be selected for each Arizona Outlaws Lacrosse travel team.)
Tournament participation for the Summer 2018 season include:
· Americas Finest Rivalry (June 16-17th) in Del Mar, CA
· Riptide (June 30-July 1st) in Oceanside, CA.
Please contact Coach Ben directly with questions at Ben@ArizonaOutlawsLacrosse.com or (602)317-8519.
Best in Box Invitational 2018 & Zona Travel
Building a box lacrosse culture in Arizona
Get ready for *8 weeks of box lacrosse training and a competitive 6 week game series to determine the AZBOXLA Best in Box 2018 Invitational at the Ice Den Scottsdale.
Registration and more information on AZBOXLA.com
Who:
- 4 Divisions - Novice (10U), Peewee (12U), Bantam (14U), and HS Open
- 4 Teams per division of 12-17 players
- Your team and free agents are invited
What, Where & When:
- Box Skills Camp - Peoria Sportplex, Saturday, June 2
- *Box League Practices – Barneys Sports Complex (Queen Creek), Casey’s Sportsworld (Phoenix) and Bonsall Park (Glendale),June 5 through July 26
- Competitive Games Series - Ice Den (Scottsdale), Saturdays, June 23 through July 28
Details:
- AZBOXLA is sanctioned USBOXLA organization using only Certified Coaches and Referees to safely run all games and practices in accordance with the 2017/2018 USBOXLA Rule and Situational Book.
- is on board as a sponsor for the Player of the Week. Top players voted by coaches in each division receive an award from STRINGKING, pictures on social media, etc.
- Players Pictures, Statistics, Interviews, and Highlight Videos
- *Open Training Sessions – Register early to attend extra training sessions beginning Sundays April 8 for more than 60 hours of box specific practices
- USBOXLA Player Membership required, provides box specific $5M Liability & Accident Insurance (US Lacrosse does not cover box lacrosse)
- Twitter Live Stream
- All teams will have a set player roster and with numbered jerseys
- One volunteer from each team will run the clock and game sheet
- Registration Fee $200. Save $25 with Early Registration ($175) NOW through April 20.
Everyone has seen both on a national and collegiate level, players with a box lacrosse background have a clear advantage over field lacrosse players who have never played indoors. Top NCAA teams now incorporate Box Lacrosse into their practice schedule. Box lacrosse forces players to:
- Make quick decisions under pressure
- Shoot and pass more accurately
- Improve their footwork and overall speed
- Maneuver with and without the ball in traffic
- Develop both offensive and defensive skills
- Generate optimal scoring opportunities
- Play an effective multi-man game (i.e. picks)
- Become smarter and more physical
- Constantly be engaged due to far fewer game stoppages
- Generate space away from the play
- Be more creative while generating offensive opportunities with and without the ball
- And most importantly… have fun!
Travel Opportunities . . .
Team Zona travel team competes is USBOXLA sanctioned events across the USA. The 2018 box travel schedule is as follows;
Note: Invited returning players have first right of refusal by a April 8. After which selections will be made by coach’s recommendation from the 2018 AZBOXLA Summer League players;
30 Practices beginning April 8!
- Bay Area Super Series, San Jose CA May 27-28
- Battle in the Box, Arvada & Lakewood CO July 16-17 (Note this is a Monday & Tuesday!)
- USBOXLA Nationals, San Jose Aug 3-5 (Biggest & best Box Tourney in the USA!)
$675 includes all practices and three tournaments. Participation in ALL tournaments is strongly encouraged. However fees for two or one tournament is available.
Registration open SOON!
10U Upcoming Dates
- Spring Break - No practices or games 3/11 - 3/21. Normal practice resumes 3/22.
12U Upcoming Dates
- Spring Break - No practices or games 3/11 - 3/17. Normal practice resumes 3/19.
14U Upcoming Dates
- Spring Break - Optional practices 3/12 & 3/13. No practice 3/15. No games 3/17. Normal practice resumes 3/19.
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