We wanted to reach out, and let you know about the upcoming winter Elwood Youth Lacrosse Season. After last season’s fantastic performance, we are all looking forward to getting back on the field!!! If you know of anyone who needs to be added to this email list, please let me know.


We are playing at Center Island Sports again this year. Games could be evenings and/or Saturday any time. This is a change from last year, so let me know if that is a problem for anyone. We will not have the schedule for a week or so. We also will get gym time starting in a week or so. For the Winter Season, Coach Kevin Lavey, Mark Elmendorf, Chuck Kurten and Rick Maddia are running the teams. You will see all or most of us at each practice and game.

We have over fifty kids signed up so far and have set up three teams. Two 5/6th grade teams and one 7/8th grade team. The 3/4th graders will play on one of the 5/6th grade teams. I will keep brothers together so travel time will be easier. In addition, some of the kids will have the chance to play on different teams depending on the roster for the week. We will send out the roster late next week.

You can reach me at:
Cell- 516-398-9066
Work- 631-232-2600
Home- 631-757-4985
Email – melmendorf@rouxinc.com

Feel free to call or email anytime.

We have a great mix of kids at all different play levels. Some of the boys have 5-6 years, some have none. We will work with every kid, every kid will play, every kid will be a important part of the team and most important every kid will learn the game and have fun.

Just to go over some housekeeping…

Please make it a habit to check your email as most likely ALL communication for practices and games will be via email. If you wish me to use another email please let me know.

Your lacrosse equipment IS NOT included in your registration fee. You will need to have all required items purchased and on your child. Your child will not be allowed to participate until they are fully equipped for lacrosse. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR ANYONE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND WE WILL HELP YOU GET THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED FOR THE SEASON.

All boys are required to have the following equipment:
· lacrosse stick,
· helmet,
· colored mouthguard,
· shoulder pads,
· elbow pads,
· gloves,
· and a protective athletic supporter (cup).

Rib pads are a personal preference, but not necessary.

Play-it-Again Sports on Jericho has a good selection of used equipment most of the time.

Also we would like each kid join US Lacrosse. If anyone needs help with this in any way, just give me a call. The web site is:

http://www.uslacrosse.org/membership/index.phtml

The youth fee is $25 dollars for the year. Let me know if you have any questions.

OK, this should get everyone going. We are really looking forward to working with the kids this year and will have a great season.