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by posted 01/22/2012
 
 
The Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club appreciates your consideration for sponsorships. Youth from Viera, Suntree, Rockledge and Melbourne participate in our organization. The club will graciously accept donations of any denomination.
Below are listed some suggestions:
 
WHITE SPONSOR  $50 to $99 – Company Logo on “Sponsor Board” at all local games.
 
BLACK SPONSOR $100 to $249 – Company Logo on “Sponsor Board” at all local games and company logo on team website.

GREEN SPONSOR $250 to $499 -  Company Logo on “Sponsor Board” at all local games, company logo on team website with contact information and appreciation plaque.
 
GOLD SPONSOR    $500 plus - Company Logo on “Sponsor Board” at all local games, logo on team website with contact information, appreciation plaque, and 2' by 4' company banner with contact information displayed at all local games.
 
Checks may be made out to :  Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club
 
The Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and  contributions to the club are deductible under section 170 of the tax code.
 
For more information or to sponsor the club, please contact Laura Snyder, Director of Fund Raising at

by posted 01/01/2012
 

A message from club president, Roger Welton

Dear Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club Members:

The board of directors and coaches are very excited about the upcoming 2012 spring season.  With changes that include our home field now located at Viera Regional Park, the addition of a girls program, and an agreement with other clubs in the county to provide local competitive play for our girls and lightning divisions, the prospects our club have never looked better.

We are also excited to see how our club parents have shown so much interest in lacrosse.  Last year our board and coaches were very pleased to witness so many parents eager to participate in and provide support for the operations of the club, from teams moms, field marshals, and field maintenance assistance, to offering thoughtful (and delicious) contributions to our end of the season party.  While we feel very fortunate to have parents so interested in doing their part to support the Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club, we still need more help to keep the club successful, especially in the area of coaching.

Based on conversations that I and other club leaders have had with many parents, as well as their clearly being no shortage of enthusiasm to help and support the club, it has become evident that the biggest hindrance to coaching volunteers is lack of familiarity with the sport of lacrosse.  It is my intention to let everyone know that lacrosse or previous coaching experience is not important.  What is important is to have dedicated volunteers to fill this urgent need.  Any eager parent with no lacrosse or even previous coaching experience period, is both welcomed and encouraged to volunteer to help us lead our boys and girls on the field as they grow in the fastest game on two feet.  And if you have coached sports like soccer, basketball or even football, you will learn that there are many elements that translate directly to lacrosse.

We will offer all new coaches the opportunity to be paired with at least one other experienced lacrosse coach to learn from.  What’s more, a US Lacrosse coach membership provides vast resources for learning the game.   Finally, we will to be hosting a coach’s clinic and introduction to the game January 15, 2012 at Viera Regional Park from 1PM-3PM.  We are very fortunate to have Coach Mark Lorusso and Coach Dermot Whelehan, experienced head coaches of the boys and girls varsity Viera High School Lacrosse programs, respectively, conducting the clinic.      

Our most pressing coaching needs are in the girls, lightning, and junior divisions.  We urge as many parents as possible to join our coaching team!  If interested, please feel free to e-mail me at .

Thank you for attention and you support!  Strike fast, strike hard, strike often, Vipers Lacrosse!

Sincerely,

Roger Welton
President, Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club

by posted 12/13/2011
 
Friends of Brevard Lacrosse in partnership with Stickhead Lacrosse of Vero Beach and US Lacrosse Orlando chapter present inaugural Lacrosse Exposition January 28, 2012, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at BCC Pavilion/Wickham Park.

This event will formally kick off the first official high school lacrosse season in Brevard County public schools! The first five sanctioned public school FHSAA teams include Viera, Satellite Beach, West Shore, Merritt Island, and Eau Gallie. The district will also include Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and Melbourne Central Catholic.

Activities will include speakers on special topics, demonstrations (e.g. proper stringing techniques), shooting accuracy competition, You Make The Call!,  tips and tricks from National Lacrosse League Pro players, equipment exhibition, information about the Headstrong Foundation, US Lacrosse, and Florida Youth Foundation, food vendors, raffles and prizes, and much more.
 
Parents, players, coaches, school administrators, supporters of lacrosse in the Brevard area, anyone interested in getting involved with a boys or girls youth or high school program, and anyone interested in learning more about the “fastest game on two feet” are all invited to attend this inaugural event.  
 
FBL's mission is to raise awareness, funds, and interest to support the ongoing development of the sport of lacrosse in Brevard County Public High Schools. There are over 1,000 boys and girls playing lacrosse in Brevard County of which 400 are in high school.

For additional information, please contact: Mary Zippi at 321-427-2206 or via email at .

by posted 11/17/2011
 
Viera Suntree Lacrosse Club is always looking for new coaches and volunteers to help this great sport grow.  No lacrosse experience is necessary as we will partner you with an experienced coach who can train and teach you the game.  We will also conduct several coaches clinics prior to the start of the season.  If you have prior coaching experience with football, soccer, basketball, etc you will be surprised at how much similarity there is to the sports.  If you are interested please contact Roger Welton at

by posted 02/08/2011
 
What is a CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

What are the signs and symptoms of a CONCUSSION?
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days after the injury. If your child reports one or more symptoms of concussion listed below, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, keep your child out of play and seek medical attention right away.

Parents,
Concussions are getting a lot of attention at the professional levels of all sports.  But concussions are a serious concern at all levels of play.  US Lacrosse, the national government body of our sport has published the attached brochure titled Heads Up Concussion Facts for Parents.  Please take a moment to read this.  US Lacrosse offer more information on concussions on their web site.

Heads Up - Concussion Facts for Parents