2006 Off and Running
Practices start on the 9th of January. We will practice in the Spence Eccles Field House on Mondays (6:00 - 8:00 PM), Wednesdays (10:00-midnight) and Friday (8:00 - 10:00 PM). Players interested in joining the club must complete a Questionnaire, Liability Waiver Form and Emergency Contact Form prior to participating in tryouts. New players may submit the completed paperwork before the practice session or may drop them off at the UU Campus Recreation Office (HPR East room 214).
01.06.06 @ 07:33 AM MST [link]
Vegas Trip
Our weekend trip to Vegas was all we hoped it would be. The team was split into two squads and each had a good showing. I was most pleased with the rapid growth of confidence our freshmen displayed on both the "A" and "B" squads. Our opponents were solid WCLL programs who know how to capitalize on your mistakes. We we managed to notch a combined six wins to a single loss for the trip.
I was also very impressed by the self discipline and sportsmanship displayed by almost every opponent. It's great to be coaching against other coaches who are emphasising the all aspects of the competitve experience.
While we are still 0-0 for the 2006 season, the opportunity to play spirited competition in a fatiguing environment gave us a great chance to see what our team is made of. If we stay focused on our weight training and running programs the next few months, we should have a competitve team in the spring.
10.27.05 @ 10:21 PM MST [link]
Vegas Pairings
The following is a tentative schedule for our road trip to the Best of the West Tourney in Las Vegas next month. There will be several players on the White roster who will dress for both Red and White teams.
Friday Oct 21st 7:00 PM Red Team Vs. Cal Poly (regulation time contest)
Saturday Oct 22 All Games on Saturday are "compressed time" format with a running clock and only two 20 minute periods. We have been told there is a possibility that the entire schedule will be shifted 30 minutes later, but as of now the shcedule is as follows:
9:00 AM Red vs Cal Berkeley
10:00 AM White vs San Diego State
11:00 Red vs Arizona
Noon Break
1:00 White vs UNLV
2:00 Red vs Arizona State
3:00 White vs Univ. vo Southern Cal.
The bus will leave for Salt Lake City at 4:30 PM (After all players have had a chance to shower).
Any player who has parental permission to stay behind in Vegas and travel home with friends or family may separate from the team after the last lacrosse game. The Ute football team is playing UNLV in town that evening. Parents who ould like to allow their son this opportunity should contact Coach Goodhand www.utahlax@aol.com
10.04.05 @ 03:24 PM MST [link]
Vegas Trip Update
The Comfort Inn had 10 rooms remaining at a rate of $109 for a room with two doubles (Non Smoking) (702) 938-2000. Vegas Events also has some rooms blocked out for lacrosse fans Call Bonnie at (702) 233-3061.
The team will return to SLC Saturday night after the lacrosse games. The UU football team is in town to play UNLV. If players have a ride home and permission from their parents, they may stay in Las Vegas for the football game and return home with friends on Sunday.
09.29.05 @ 10:13 PM MST [link]
BYU Scrimmage
The Cougars had a little delay getting out of Happy Valley but when they arrived they were in fine form. We had some highlights and some not so highlights but all in all we were pleased with our pace of play and agressiveness on GB's. We still need to learn the discipline to play the body and not the stick on defense. Jeremy showed he is ready for his final season in the cage. Our freshman keepers also showed great poise in their first experience against the class of the USLIA. Final talley 13-8 for the boys in blue.
We experimented with the NCAA's proposed rule changes that eliminate the 20 second count (defensive end) and 10 second count in the offensive end. In their place the new rule allows a 30 second time period once you gain possession to:
A. Get the ball into the offensive area inside the restraining line (top of the offensive box).
B. Get all of the substitutions completed. Once the 30 seconds expire, you are not allowed to do any live-ball subs.
The other part of the new rule proposal that prooved to be less than enjoyable to abide by was the rule that says "once the ball is in the offensive box, you can not bring it out" This essentially takes the rule that used to apply to the leading team in the last two minutes of the game and applies it to both teams during the entire game.
We do not believe this rule will survive the testing period and we have decided to not use it in any of our remaining scrimmages this fall.
A great UVSC squad comes to play Friday at 4:00 PM.
09.28.05 @ 09:14 AM MST [link]
Red / White Scrimmage
A great day with a close game and OUTSTANDING officiating. The parents and fans recieved their first glimpse of the season ahead as the White team surged early and late to score a one goal victory in the intersquad show down. Destin and James hosted a fine barbeque after the game. Next up...Tribal West LC, Saturday 24 September at 10:00 AM on Stillwell field.
09.18.05 @ 01:04 AM MST [link]
Season Kick-off BBQ
Saturday Sept 17 we will have a Red/White team scrimmage starting at 10:00 AM on Stillwell Field. This is our first opportunity to present the 2006 team to our fans. To find the field, see the campus map on the school site, www.utah.edu. Hint: Look across the street from the Ft Douglas Museum.
At 12:30 we will move to pavillion just noth of Housing building #810 (Sage Point) We have two highly skilled organizers on the task of coordinating the affair. Here is the INFO from Destin and James...
hello everybody. james and destin here.
scrimmage this saturday at 10am followed by a bbq. all players and PARENTS are
invited. it would be gee golly swell if we had a good turn-out. grills and
coals will be provided, however, we need something to cook on them. we've
divided the culinary responsibilities by last name. this list includes all
players, worm and letterman.
last name A-D drinks for about 12 people each. gatorade, soda, juice,
water,
etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. please no adult beverages porfavor.
E-G meat. hamburgers, hotdogs, whatever your heart so desires.
H-M Salads and chips. good size portions. ex. potato salads, greek salads,
fruit salads, whatever.
N-R Desserts. COOKIES. brownies. whatever makes jimmy salivate.
S-Z Buns. sweet sweet buns. good healthy size. for the meat. the
hamburgers
and stuff.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RSVP so we get an idea of how many people will be bringing
stuff. any questions, just email jimmy or i and we'll give you the low down.
destin.cox@utah.edu
jamhardy@yahoo.com
09.14.05 @ 09:09 PM MST [link]
Vegas Trip
The Team will be traveling to Las Vegas in October to participate in the annual Best of the West tournament Oct 21 and 22 at UNLV. We will take the entire active roster (less Red Shirts) and will get a schedule that allows us to field a Varsity and Freshman team. All players will dress and be on the sidelines for the Varsity contests, but we will make the "Freshman team" 100 % rookies. Some freshman may find playing time in six games that weekend.
The Varsity will play Friday night in a regulation contest against Cal Poly (7:00 PM ). On Saturday the Varsity will get three "running clock" contests while the Freshman team will be scheduled for 2 or 3 running clock contests. The schedule is not finalized but we expect the Varsity squad to match up with top notch "A" teams from the WCLL like Cal Berkeley, LMU, AZ and ASU while the Baby Utes will play "B" conference foes like UNLV, UCSD and USC. I expect the final schedule to be posted after the deadline for fee submission. Check out the UNLV lacrosse website after October 10th to get the match-ups. www.unlvlacrosse.com
All games will be held on the intramural fields of UNLV just off of Paradise Ave. Admission is free for spectators. Bring a lawn chair as the fields lacked bleachers in 2004.
The team will travel by bus and will be staying Friday night at the Las Vegas Comfort Inn on Paradise Blvd, ($80/room). We will board the bus after the final contest and head home to SLC Saturday night. Players may join parents/friends for the ride home as long as I'm made aware of the arrangement in advance of the trip.
Call (702) 239-2000 for reservations if you wish to stay in the same facility as the Utes. Act fast, rooms on OCT weekends dill up early!
09.14.05 @ 07:28 PM MST [link]
Vegas Trip
The Team will be traveling to Las Vegas in October to participate in the annual Best of the West tournament Oct 21 and 22 at UNLV. We will take the entire active roster (less Red Shirts) and will get a schedule that allows us to field a Varsity and Freshman team. All players will dress and be on the sidelines for the Varsity contests, but we will make the "Freshman team" 100 % rookies. Some freshman may find playing time in six games that weekend.
The Varsity will play Friday night in a regulation contest against Cal Poly (7:00 PM ). On Saturday the Varsity will get three "running clock" contests while the Freshman team will be scheduled for 2 or 3 running clock contests. The schedule is not finalized but we expect the Varsity squad to match up with top notch "A" teams from the WCLL like Cal Berkeley, LMU, AZ and ASU while the Baby Utes will play "B" conference foes like UNLV, UCSD and USC. I expect the final schedule to be posted after the deadline for fee submission. Check out the UNLV lacrosse website after October 10th to get the match-ups. www.unlvlacrosse.com
All games will be held on the intramural fields of UNLV just off of Paradise Ave. Admission is free for spectators. Bring a lawn chair as the fields lacked bleachers in 2004.
The team will travel by bus and will be staying Friday night at the Las Vegas Comfort Inn on Paradise Blvd, ($80/room). We will board the bus after the final contest and head home to SLC Saturday night. Players may join parents/friends for the ride home as long as I'm made aware of the arrangement in advance of the trip.
Call (702) 239-2000 for reservations if you wish to stay in the same facility as the Utes. Act fast, rooms on OCT weekends dill up early!
09.14.05 @ 07:27 PM MST [link]