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From Jim Loffredo, US Lacrosse Charlottesville Chapter President:

Hello Central Virginia Coaches,

Your local US Lacrosse Chapter will be hosting a US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaching Clinic on Saturday Feb. 26th at STAB school. This is an amazing opportunity for coaches of all levels in our area. For more information on Level 1 Coaching Clinics and Level 1 Coaching Certification please visit
http://www.uslacrosse.org/cep/index.phtml

This Clinic is normally $65, however, with the help of the local Chapter we have the price for US Lacrosse members in our chapter at only $45. You can register for this clinic at

https://secure.uslacrosse.org/i.cfm?a=cm&ID=A2A2DCB7-9D96-7D4E-BEC6A55F8DD13D6E

More information on this clinic will be sent out in the near future. However, there is a limit of 40 coaches allowed at this clinic, so please sign up early. Lunch will be provided. This is an amazing event, don’t miss out!

Any questions contact Jim Loffredo
laxjack3@yahoo.com

The University of Virginia men’s lacrosse team cruised to a 22-6 victory over visiting Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday night at Klockner Stadium. The Cavaliers (2-0) were led by Steele Stanwick, who scored a career high 8 points off 3 goals and 5 assists. Chris Bocklet chipped in 4 goals, while Rhamel Bratton and Matt White scored 3 each.

Adam Ghitelman recored 9 saves in his first start of the season. He missed Saturdays matchup with Drexel due to an undisclosed violation of team rules. Two other goals logged minutes for the Cavaliers as well.

As a team, UVA was perfect in the clearing game (22-22) and in extra man situations (4-4) while dominating the ground ball battle (59-39) and shots (51-35).

The Cavaliers next face #5 Stoney Brook away on Saturday, faceoff at noon.

Read the full story and watch video highlights at virginiasports.com

Via UVa Sports Information

No. 12 Loyola nearly doubled up on the No. 7 Virginia women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon, downing the Cavaliers 15-8. The game, at the Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore, was the season opener for both teams.

“That was about what we expected in terms of opening a season against a great opponent,” head coach Julie Myers said. “I think Loyola did a great job and their seniors really played like seniors that had a lot of experience under their belts. When the time was right to rip a shot, they nailed their fair share of them.”

“I also thought Kim [Kolarik] and our defense did a great job of holding them. Our transition game was probably the thing that we couldn’t overcome in the end.”

Freshman Marlee Paton led Loyola with a game-high five goals on the afternoon, while BIG EAST Preseason Attack Player of the Year Grace Gavin tacked on three and an assist. Preseason All-BIG EAST Team selection Abby Rehfuss had one goal, while the Cavaliers’ defense held Cara Filippelli scoreless.

Juniors Charlie Finnigan and Julie Gardner led Virginia’s attack with three points on two goals and one assist, while redshirt junior Ainsley Baker added two goals. Junior Josie Owen had one goal and one assist, while freshmen Liza Blue and Dana Boyle each recorded their first career point. Blue had a goal, while Boyle dished out an assist.
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The University of Virginia Men’s Lacrosse team will open its 2011 season this Saturday against No. 18 Drexel at Klockner Stadium starting at 5 p.m. in what should be an exciting early season test for a team vying for another National Championship. This is the 10th straight season the Cavs have opened with the Dragons.

UVA has also announced it will hold its April 2 contest against ACC rival Maryland at Scott Stadium instead of Klockner, at 12 p.m. The game will be held before the football team’s annual Spring Orange-Blue game. This was an idea cooked up at Ohio State University a couple years ago to great success. It is both a boon for the lacrosse program to have the extra fans and a way to get fans interested in different sports. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for the kiddos.

On the Women’s side, the No. 7 Cavs travel to No. 12 Loyola for their season opener against the Greyhounds. Will be another early season test for a young squad looking to overcome some obvious emotional hurdles this season.

	Yeardley Love – Virginia v. Maryland, March 9, 2009. (Click for a larger version: 73K.)

Via UVa Sports Information

The Virginia women’s lacrosse program will remember and honor Yeardley Love in a ceremony prior to the Cavaliers’ game with Penn State at Klöckner Stadium on Sunday, March 6.

During the ceremony, the number ‘1’, worn by Love as a Cavalier, will be permanently retired in honor and remembrance of her life, commitment, and dedication to the women’s lacrosse program and to the University.

“I hope our fans can attend and join all of us — our team, Yeardley’s closest friends and her family – as we remember and honor her,” Virginia head coach Julie Myers said. “Yeardley’s presence and influence on all of us will be forever cherished and held deep in our hearts.”

The ceremony will begin 10 minutes prior to the game’s 1 p.m. start time.