Alberta Lacrosse Association Update for March 25 

RE: COVID-19 Coronavirius   

This is the update from the March 14 Membership Information release, ALA is monitoring the COVID-19  virus status and recommendations from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta. 

Due to  the restrictions on facilities in various Local Governing Bodies, the ALA is continually reviewing what the  2020 Box Season will look like.    

This does NOT mean there will be no box lacrosse in 2020.  

The ALA Board of Directors are pursuing with  their Leagues and Club Members alternative programming such as reduced season, 4 on 4 events, club  house league, player development camps, hybrid box/field season just to name a few alternatives.  

In  addition, there have been no decisions on Alberta Summer Games or CLA National Events at this time.   In addition, ALA is optimistic this situation will be alleviated and the regular Field Lacrosse Season will be  able to continue.  Information on field lacrosse can be found here http://albertafieldlacrosse.net/    At this time, all “in person” events are still suspended until further notice.    

The ALA would like to let all our members know that we are continuing with a desire to certify our  coaches and officials. With this, we are encouraging all members who were considering coaching or  officiating that this is a good opportunity to achieve your certification.  This would give all coaches and  officials a head start once the ALA gets going and saving time for everyone to focus on a return to the  floor knowing this is complete. We ask that you see the information below and look to take advantage  of these online clinics.    The ALA encourages all coaches to take advantage of the Great Opportunity of attending the   Online Zoom coaching clinics, which have not been offered before. The ALA is proceeding with online  Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) clinics to assist Coaches in progressing their training during this  time.  Coaches can sign up here via their profile https://nccp.lacrosse.ca/    The ALRA is carrying forward with online referee clinics.  Information can be found here    http://www.albertalacrosserefs.ca/    The ALA continues to offer coach mentorship clinics as well via Zoom. Information is posted on the ALA  Web site www.albertalacrosse.com as well as https://www.albertalacrossetv.com/en/    Alberta Lacrosse is combining the previously scheduled NLL Coach Mentorship Clinics  March 28 and  April 4 via an online webinar on March 29, 2020 from 10 AM to 4:00 PM.    Confirmed presenters:  Curt Malawsky (Head Coach Calgary Roughnecks), Josh Sanderson (Head Coach San Diego Seals), Bruce  Codd (Head Coach Toronto Rock), Dallas Smith (16U Head Coach of Alberta 16U Female Box Team),  Jesse Fehr (Head Coach Calgary Raiders Junior A Lacrosse Team), Jimmy Quinlan (Former Assistant  Coach of the Saskatchewan Rush)    These Zoom classrooms sessions will be interactive so have your questions ready for the presenter  Coaches can register here http://alacc.rampregistrations.com/   

 
For all our athletes to keep up their skills as well as provide them activities that can be done while  following the governments recommendation of social distancing, the ALA is posting on Social Media the  following:  Alberta Lacrosse Content Schedule  Mobility Mondays  Tactical Tuesdays  Wall Ball Wednesdays  Technical Thursdays  Fit Fridays    These are available on the ALA Accounts of Alberta Lacrosse FB, @AlbertaLacrosse Twitter and  Instagram.   

The following message was sent by CLA Indigenous Lacrosse Director which the ALA would like to share  with all members:     Remember this is not just a sport and a game its a medicine. The wooden   sticks are made from one of the strongest things on mother earth. Grab   a stick play with it for a bit let it help you clear your mind of all the worries   and stress. It may not cure but it will give your mind relief for a period of time.   This is the power of Lacrosse. - Findley Wilson    The ALA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.  All Members are  encouraged to stay up to date on developments.  
 
With the daily and sometimes hourly changes related to the virus, we recommend you check the below  government links daily.   

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=6980324A5B1B0-BC2C-40A8-A6AD9E30E3189425    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html   

If you require further clarification please contact the ALA at info@albertalacrosse.com   

Please be safe and healthy.   

Rob Matsuoka - President  Alberta Lacrosse Association  president@albertalacrosse.com 

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=6980324A5B1B0-BC2C-40A8-A6AD9E30E3189425

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR 2020 SEASON

Good morning Titans Families,

We wanted to take a moment to clarify our course of action regarding the COVID-19 virus.

The Sherwood Park Titans are following the recommendations of the GELC and ALA.

As a result, we have made the decision that we will suspend our upcoming activities until we are able to determine what course of action to take.

As a result of this, we are postponing evaluations until we have additional information.

For those of you who are on Titan A teams, we have also made the  decision to postpone all floor times into the foreseeable future.

Again, more communication will come out as soon as a course of action is made. 

At this time,  lacrosse season is not cancelled - we are continuing to monitor closely with the GELC and will continue to update our members accordingly.

Please feel free to contact either myself at president@sherwoodparktitans.ca  or registrar@sherwoodparktitans.ca with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

KAREN WELLNER

President

Female Director
Sherwood Park Titans

For more information please follow the link.

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=6980324A5B1B0-BC2C-40A8-A6AD9E30E3189425

Please keep checking the website for the most up to date information.

Registration:

• Please note:  Registration closed March 14, 2020.

  Coaches:

• We are actively looking for coaches for all the B/C levels in all divisions.  If you have not applied to be a coach, and have interest in doing so, please apply ASAP.  The coaches tab on the website has the quick link to the application. 
• If you are interested in more information on how to become a coach or where to take the next level of coaching clinic, please email coachdevelopment@sherwoodparkitans.ca

 Start of Season Information - All lacrosse events have been postponed.  Check the website for updates.

• Season officially starts week of April 20, 2020.  Check our website for most recent information on tryouts and practices.  sherwoodparktitans.ca 
• Mandatory Coaches and Manager Meeting.  April 4, 2020 hosted by GELC in Edmonton.