Eltham Lacrosse Club’s girls continue to shine with 6 players selected to represent Victoria in the Under 15 National Championships these school holidays. With their recent success in the home and away season, many of the girls were up for the challenge of playing at State level and the club couldn’t be prouder.  Tryouts ran over four weeks, followed by selection in early September and straight into two intense training sessions a week.

The selection list includes Jessica Pham, Madelyn Smith and Bridgett Bassett-Smith in their first national’s campaign; Jessica is a natural athlete with great hand-eye co-ordination and in two years has quickly developed some great lacrosse skills whilst Madelyn and Bridgett have a talent for defence and can read each other and the play brilliantly. Also going is Danielle Wiles in her 2nd appearance; her lacrosse technique, speed and agility will serve her well again this year and Ruby Mileto and Sasha Pollnitz will be attending their 3rd Nationals; Ruby an excellent attack player was top goal scorer for Eltham this year whilst Sasha in her midfield role topped the assists for the team. In another recognition of the girls contribution to the team, Sasha Pollnitz has been elected co-captain. The girls fly out this Saturday for Perth and will play 6 games over 7 days against teams from South Australia and Western Australia. We wish the girls every success. Their progress can be followed on the web at https://sites.google.com/site/under15slacrossetournament/

Good Luck to the boys from the Warriors team also.

By Pauline Maher

AFTER finishing fourth at the end of the home-and-away season, Eltham’s Division 1 side moved steadily through the finals series before capping a great year with a 16-14 win over Williamstown in the grand final on Saturday.

Williamstown ran a number of great set plays during the first quarter but brilliance f rom Eltham’s goalkeeper Jamie Stevens and some strong defence by the likes of Scott Schenk, Glen Esler and Jake LiRossi kept it to just four goals.

Eltham managed two to stay in touch but needed to lift its game.

After the short break, Eltham did exactly that and turned the tables. Tom Shakespeare and Cam Wallace, alternating in the centre, started winning the face-offs and some good technical saw Eltham pile on a 7-2 quarter.

This was the start of an onslaught by Andrew Millar whose back-toback goals, executed with skill and purpose, inspired his Eltham teammates.

Then Cam Wallace, having been crunched in front of goals, managed to put one in the net while falling backwards and it seemed nothing could stop Eltham.

After the long break, Williamstown managed two early goals but Eltham continued to control the game with the defensive team stopping any more goals for the quarter.

Liam Sedgwick scored a beauty, after heavy defence failed to stop him, then Millar scored three more with the aid of Brad Kendall’s perfectly-timed passes.

The final quarter was Williamstown’s strongest as it forced its way back into the contest. Williamstown scored the first goal of the quarter but, again, the Eltham attack answered. Williamstown lifted its intensity and Eltham made a few technical errors and its five-goal lead became

three and then two. Though Williamstown outscored Eltham in the final quarter, Eltham hung on for a thrilling premiership win.

In the under-18 grand final, Eltham lost 10-6 to Footscray.

On a brighter note Liam Kennedy became the second Eltham player in two years to be named the competition’s most valuable player.

– By Pauline Maher

The Final week of The Season is here come down and watch the Grand Final games at Chadstone this weekend.

This week, after the men’s Grand Finals, dinner will be available at the club from 6pm. We expect to see you all down there for the final club night this year.

Lacrosse Scoreboard
The boys in Division 3 had two finals this week; their semi was on Wednesday night under lights (until they went off!) at Surrey Park. Having won that 7-4, their preliminary final against MCC was held, along with the other senior men’s finals on Saturday. The teams were well matched and were drawing 4 all at half time, then MCC crept ahead by 1 in the third but by full time the scores were again drawn at 8 all. Eltham had more of the ball but failed to convert in overtime whereas MCC got in 2 and will now face Camberwell in the grand final next week.  Meanwhile, the Division 1 boys had a tough preliminary final against Surrey Park on Surrey’s home turf.  The boys had a lot to fight for being the final chance for Eltham seniors to get a grand final berth.  Surrey came out hard and put the only 3 goals on the board for the first quarter but Eltham rallied in the second and were leading 6-5 at half time.  Surrey Park steadied and held Eltham to two for the third and the scores were even on 8. The intensity lifted even further on both sides in the final quarter but Eltham kept their heads and their chance of Grand Final victory with a 12 -11 win.
They play at Chadstone next week against Williamstown, along with the under 18′s who will be playing Footscray.

By Pauline Maher

Results from the Eltham games this weekend:
Saturday   
Division 1  12 v Surrey Park 11
Division 3    8 v MCC 10

THIS WEEKS GRAND FINAL GAMES @ Chadstone:
SATURDAY
10.00am Saturday 17th September - U18 V Footscray
12.45 pm Saturday 17th September - Division 1 V Williamstown

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

The U15 team WON their semi – final game against Footscray at Chadstone on Sunday.

Eltham’s under 15 girls entered their first final series since 1995 with an incredible display of tenacity this weekend. Having beaten Footscray the previous week, there was a sense of confidence the repeat performance was possible.

Footscray scored the first two goals but they were not easy to come by, the Eltham defence line of Maddy Smith, Isobel Pain and Bridget Bassett-Smith troubling them from the onset.  Then Ruby Mileto of Eltham scored a fantastic goal from a fast break out of the centre won nicely by Jess Pham. Although Footscray scored two more in the half, Eltham led by one at the break, with Brooke Powell shooting a beauty following a brilliant dodge, Ruby shooting two more and the young Molly Perceval in goals saving several; the Eltham defence keeping Footscray scoreless for more than 10 minutes of the half. Following the break Footscray goaled in the first 10 seconds and followed up with two more in the next 5 minutes before Eltham’s Kate Poulier’s speed and attitude put one in for Eltham off a great pass from Briget Bassett-Smith.  Another great save from Molly Perceval was then converted up the field to Ruby Mileto’s 5th goal and then some incredible defence from Maddy Smith led to Dani Wile’s first goal for the game. Eltham had to really work for control of the ball, Footscray were winning a lot of centres and at 3 minutes to go, they led by 2.
However, Eltham were by no means beat with 11 seconds to go they scored and following a fast break from the centre Kate Poulier scored again with 1 second left on the clock; the game was a draw.  Two 3-minute halves of time on brought three goals a piece with a huge effort by the likes of Kate Poulier and Isobel Pain keeping Eltham in the game.
Finally, a sudden death playoff, the centre draw going Fooscrays way but the defense line again won the ball back, Sasha Pollnitz racing into attack and deftly passing the ball to Ruby Mileto for the final score of the game and a brilliant Eltham win!

The girls now go straight into the grand final to be played at Chadstone on 4th September.

Pauline Maher

The celebration of women’s lacrosse at Eltham was a great success. The event was informal with some formality, speakers briefly touched on our history but more importantly told of fun times with team mates, premierships and funny moments at end of season trips.

Special thanks to Di Gent for acting as our bar maid for the day,and for the wonderful ELC celebration cake.Kerri Wallace for the yummy dessert of sticky date pudding. Both ladies generously donated their time and effort. They are certainly typical of many members at ELC and the “family” feel we have at the club.

Narelle D’Alberto and Belinda Douglas worked together from many photos handed to them by players and past players. The scanned images allowed us to see the rolling pictures on the screen, stimulating more memories and laughter.

Many of our past players are now mothers and it was great to see so many babes and young children with them, our social rooms work so well in that environment with “kids corner” and all, so  their presence just enhanced the day.

Later in the day Bob & Meg Russell attended, after duties at Malvern Lacrosse Club where our State League was playing for the Russell Cup. I am sure the glint in their eye showed the pride they must feel at these events, Bob as a co-founder of our club in the early 60′s and Meg his amazing supportive wife over the many years that Bob has been involved.

Thanks again,  hopefully the Ladies Luncheon can be factored in as a regular annual event on a suitable date each year in a similar fashion to the “Club Day” which seems to attract more of the past male players.
Approximately 35 past and present players came down to the clubrooms to reminise about the ‘good ole days’ and talk about the exciting future of women’s lacrosse. Some notable attendees: Garry & Debbie Carter, Jacqui & Zoe Armstrong, Bree (nee McGillivray) and baby daughter, Mary Montague, Beth Trewern and daughters with Marg Cobern. Melanie Grindlay & children with Lyn Brown, Tina Fenech & children with Marianne Webster, Denise Spiteri & Rebecca with baby Harry, Liz Fleming & Charlotte, Katie and Anne Faulks, Julie B. now Julie Evans plus many current and past players.

Without the dedication from past and present players and families, continous club and team committment and the investment into the future of our senior and girls lacrosse teams there would be no women’s lacrosse at Eltham. We thank all involved in making Eltham Lacrosse Club a strong, competitive, fun environment for girls/women to play sport.

SAVE THE DATE - 3 September  19:30 - 23:30

Who wants to win $2000? Yep….$2000 this year!

Tickets are $35 each

Each ticket includes Beer and Wine from 7pm to 9pm

Contact Duncan for your chance to win.

Team photo’s are organised for this coming Wednesday July 27 for the Girls and Women, and Thursday July 28 for Boys and Men.

All players, coaches and team managers are requested to attend the photo sessions, even if you are not interested in purchasing a photo or package (prices as outlined in this week’s newsletter).

Many of you would already have received a photo order envelope from your Team Manager. Could you please bring this completed envelope together with cash or cheque in the envelope and hand it to the photographer on the night. Spare envelopes will be available on the night if you don’t have one.

All players should wear their playing shorts/skirt, black socks, and a black T-Shirt to wear under their playing tops. Please bring your lacrosse gear/sticks as required. Coaches and team managers are required to wear an Eltham related shirt or jacket.

Photos will be taken according to the following schedule, (you are required at the clubrooms at least 15 minutes prior to your team’s nominated photo shoot time).

Wednesday – July 27
5:45 U 13 Girls
6:00 U 15 Girls
6:15 U 17 Girls
6:30 Junior Girls and Senior Women Combined Photo
6:45pm Senior Women

Thursday – July 28
5:30 U 12 Russell
5:45 U 12 Durham
6:00 U14 Boys
6:15 U 16 Boys
6:30 U18 Boys
6:45 Senior Men

TEAM MANAGERS/COACHES, COULD YOU PLEASE BRING ALONG YOUR TEAM’S PLAYING TOPS FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT.

On Saturday 13th August the Women are organising a luncheon to celebrate Eltham’s 30th year in the Women’s Lacrosse Tournament. This is a great chance for the women and girls of Eltham to get together. New players, young players current player and past players are welcome to come along and talk lacrosse. Specific details are to followed so keep an eye out.

We are hoping to put together a slide show of photo’s. So if you have anything that you would like to include please get your photo’s to Belinda Douglas before the 5th of August.

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Club fees are now due. ELC does have a NO PAY NO PLAY policy so please organise payment before round 1.

Payment of fees can be made by cash or cheque or by depositing straight into Eltham Lacrosse Club’s bank account at the Bendigo Bank.

Bank details are:
Bendigo Bank
BSB 633-000
Account No: 142383629
Eltham Lacrosse Club Inc.
Make sure you put your name in the transaction description so that we can identify who has paid their fees.

ELC Fees for 2011

U12 – $120
U13 – $130
U14 – $140
U15/ U16 – $160
U17/U18 – $180

Families with more than one child will receive an Associate Membership.

Senior men – $285 + $75 (refundable referee fines component).
Women – $285

Discounts On Fees
Student discount – $35
Senior members who coach junior teams – $35
Life members – $35