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Welcome to the Fall 2007 - Happy Holidays (Fall Ball included)!
In this issue, we take a careful look at how lacrosse plays varying roles in women's lives in the post-collegiate world. I talk with a rookie to scene, fresh from Northwestern's 3-peat history making and new to a life that doesn't include, for the first time in years, a daily injection of lacrosse. WDPCC President Ayana Green-Oliver explores the stories of women who have created both business start-ups and empires culminating from their love of the game and helping to further catalyze its growth. Lastly, Deanna Culbreath of Central Lacrosse in NYC and I take a previously overlooked adventure into bringing one aspect of the sport -- goggles -- into our daily routines. What results, I think you'll agree, was at times light-hearted fun, and at other times, a character building exercise in response to looks from strangers. In the city where nothing is shocking because New Yorkers have seen it all before, we created a bit of a Midtown-scene. Who knew?
This quarterly newsletter is a must read for any post-collegiate player or supporter. Please spread the word and encourage players, coaches, and anyone interested in women's post collegiate play to sign up to receive our newsletter. To submit ideas, stories or to become a co-editor, please contact our editor, Sara Crosby at slcrosby@gmail.com.
Sign up for the newsletter at: www.uslacrosse.org/wdpcc/newsletter.phtml
WDPCC Updates |
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WDPCC Team of the Year!
The time has almost arrived. At the end of the year we will crown the Post-Collegiate team of the year! Is this your team? If so, prove it! Tell the WDPCC all the ways in which your team participated in and promoted lacrosse to strengthen your team's performance, spirit and of course, the broader community in 2007. The winning team will win $500 that must be used to support team endeavors. The winning team will also receive LuvLax gear (www.luvlax.net). The winning team and essay will be featured on the WDPCC Web site and in the e-newsletter. Please click here to download the flyer. Visit http://www.uslacrosse.org/wdpcc/wdpccevents.phtml for more information. Contact Ayana Green-Oliver if you have any questions.
US Lacrosse Convention
The US Lacrosse convention is almost here. Each year the council hosts a general meeting. This year we are hosting a fun and relaxed social event where we will welcome any and all post-collegiate players to attend. Meet the council, ask any questions you might have, and volunteer to get involved. Please be sure to check the website in the coming weeks to learn the WDPCC schedule. To register for the convention visit http://www.uslacrosse.org/events/convention/index08.phtml
NYC Plays Days in 2008
The WDPCC, thanks to the work of committee chair Katie Lavin, hosted the first ever NYC Meet & Greet and Play Day. Due to the tremendous success we are planning to host two Plays Days in 2008. To participate, to learn more, or to see if a play day can be coordinated in your region contact Katie Lavin, Events Chair and NYAC player.
National Tournament in May
As you begin to plan your team's tournament schedules, please pencil in the National Tournament held in May - the longest running women's tournament in the nation. The WDPCC will host a social event at this year's tournament. To learn more contact Bridget Olp, Vice President and Chicago player.
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Marketing Flyer - Spread the Word
The WDPCC with the support of US Lacrosse has developed a new marketing flyer. We encourage everyone and anyone to download the flyer and spread the WDPCC gospel. http://www.uslacrosse.org/wdpcc/wdpccevents.phtml
Submit a story for the WDPCC Newsletter
Thanks to the work of Sara Crosby, newsletter editor and Deanna Culbreath, newsletter committee member, we are proud to introduce the latest issue of the newsletter. If you have an idea or want to submit an article, please contact Sara. Take advantage of your opportunity to get published! For more information contact Sara Crosby, Newsletter Editor and Gotham player.
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WDPCC Articles
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Turning Passion into Profit
by Ayana Green-Oliver
Stories of entrepreneurial women who bring their savvy field sense and love of lacrosse to the business world. read more
A New Kind of Field Test for Your Goggles
by Sara Crosby and Deanna Culbreath
Sure, they stand up to the competition on the field, but how do your goggles fare on the mean streets of NYC? Our editors find out in our first photo essay. read more
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Q&A with Aly Josephs
by Sara Crosby
After securing a 3-peat, moving to San Diego and securing a gig with the Chargers, Aly Josephs shares her thoughts on what role lacrosse with take in her new post-collegiate world. read more
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To submit something for publication, please contact our editor Sara Crosby at slcrosby@gmail.com. |
