All You Need to Know Tsothohrha Tree Festival (We Hope)

All You Need to Know (We hope…) 

Tsothohrha Tree Festival 

THIS Sunday 12/4/16 

Admission is FREE! 

Doors Open to Public @ 3pm. 

Palmyra Community Center, 4 Madawaska Road, Palmyra, Maine 

Con Brio Brass plays holiday music from 3-5pm 

Concessions are sold from 3-6pm. 

Costumes are quietly judged as people visit during the festival. Costume Contest judging concludes at 5pm. 

Raffle tickets can be purchased from 3-5pm. Place purchased raffle tickets into the stockings next to any tree you want a chance to win. 

Raffle Tickets Voting (placing raffle tickets in stockings) ceases at 5pm. 

Santa arrives @ 5pm sharing small candy canes with children. 

A short performance of skits takes place @ 5pm. This allows organizers time to count the votes. If you are young and agile, please give your seat to an older patron. 

5:30 pm marks the AWARDS of the Costume Contest, Tree Most True to Cause & Best in Show, 

5:35 Raffle 30 decorated trees. 

We probably cannot deliver your tree. It is imperative to be there to win a tree. (Ask a friend to step in on your behalf.) 

Concessions cost $1, 2 or 3. They are available from 3-6pm. There are sweets including Steve’s Snack Whoopie Pies!  There are dough boys, chili, cocoa, water, soda, macaroni & cheese, hotdogs and chili dogs. 

Face paint might be available.

Every dollar or donation you contribute at the festival goes directly towards support of a local child playing a great game. (…With the exception of the Nokomis Key Club Tree where donations and the tree will be given to a family in need.)  $$$ earned purchase lacrosse equipment, referee time, field paint, scholarship support etc.  

Special Notes

 1. The Jonathan Bowman Trust will sell ornaments and wreaths. The funds raised from the sale of these items will be donated to the Jonathan Bowman Trust fund. This trust is committed to funding free local summer camp, hosted by MidMaine Lacrosse, for any interested child, in perpetuity. Jonny was one of the MidMaine Lacrosse “Original 8.”  He was our #1 player.  He was a star, a captain and a coach. Jonny represented MidMaine Lacrosse, John Bapst and the MCI/Nokomis Cooperative Team as a smart, talented and competitive athlete. Thank you for your support.

2. Last year we had a tree where cash donations were collected for the American Cancer Society. This year, the Nokomis Key Club is sponsoring a donation tree to help a chosen family in need. They have collected donations at events throughout the fall in a special cookie jar. They will have a tree collecting cash donations for this family at the tree festival. This tree will not be raffled. This tree, it’s decorations and donations will be given to the family by the Key Club. Thank you very much.

3. Choose a favorite vocal talent. One of our skit events is the Holiday Karaoke Auction

Pay $1.00 and select a talented (or not) friend for our possible winner 3-4pm.  
We will make a list of all candidates. 
Candidate selection ceases at 4pm. 
Vote with .25 cents for your favorite choice 3-5pm. 
Vote as many times as you wish (25 cents each) 
All voting ceases at 5pm. 
Whoever gets the most votes get to perform Karaoke to Holiday Tune near 5pm. 
OR the “Winner” Can buy Her/Himself out by matching her/his vote total of dollars. And we will select the nominee with the second or third or fourth most votes.  

4. We will have some lacrosse apparel available on site to purchase while supplies last. We are also taking orders as shown clothing. They should arrive before Christmas. There are color choices which may or may not be shown here.

order

while supplies last

5. Lights. Camera, Action!  Thursday February 23rd   
AMAZING Day of workshops for your son/daughter or grandchild. Join the evening PERFORMANCE! Classes such as Stage Combat,   4D Tic Tac Toe,  Song & Stage,   Drum Workshop,  Hip Hop Dance and more…..
Practice Street Art, Write a Rap, Play Guitar in an Hour, Learn to Juggle,  Break Dance, Puppetry,   Stagecraft, Medieval Archery are just some of the possibilities…
Current faculty include volunteers employed by, associated with, from….  Boston Conservatory of Music, Waterville Opera House, Greater Portland, Lakewood Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, Nokomis High School and Maine Central Institute….  We have just begun…..
Gift Certificates available at the Tree Festival. Other locations soon.
Registration by Mail begins December 5th.
Online Registration begins January 2nd.
Course Schedule and Selection available  Feb 1st.
Day will include near 10 hours of workshops and more! $25.00 per child, grades 4-12.
Scholarships will be made available.
See   https://www.facebook.com/LightCameraACTIONNokomis/?fref=ts   for updates and more information.  

6. MidMaine Lacrosse Discount Cards, Valid Until May will be on sale.
Finyl Vinyl 10% Off Any Purchase (Sale Items Excluded) (71 Crawford St. Pittsfield)
Sweet Frog 10% Off Any Purchase (Mon-Thurs Only) (Bangor & Waterville)
Rooster’s Coal Fired Pizza & Tap House 10% Off Any Purchase (Alcohol Excluded) (110 Community Drive Augusta)
Tim Horton’s Free One (1) Donut with purchase of Medium or Large Beverage (All Maine Locations)
Wendy’s Free Jr Frosty with Any Purchase (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland) Dunkin Donuts Free One (1) Donut with purchase of Medium or Large Beverage (All Participating Maine Locations)
Burger King Buy Any Value Meal Get a Whopper Free (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)
Applebee’s 10% Off any Purchase (Alcohol Excluded) (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)
Chili’s Grill & Bar Free Order of Chips and Salsa with Purchase of Entrée (Participating Bangor and South Portland Locations Only)
Olympia Sports 15% Off Any One Regular Priced Item (Footwear, Statement Products, Under Armour and Gift Cards Excluded) (All Maine Locations)
Subway Buy a 6” Sub and 30oz DRINK Get a Free 6” SUB (Participating Pittsfield, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)
McDonalds Free Sandwich with Purchase of Small Fry and Drink (Participating Newport, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta and Portland Locations Only)
Domino’s Buy a Large Pizza at Regular Menu Price Get a Pizza of Equal or Lesser Value FREE (Participating Bangor, Waterville & Portland Locations Only.)
Arby’s Buy One Classic Roast Beef Sandwich Get One Classic Roast Beef Sandwich Free (Participating Bangor, Waterville,  Portland Locations.)

Lend a Hand

Dear Players & Parents,

MidMaine Lacrosse supports 120 area children playing lacrosse. We host three large and two small fund raising events each year. EVERY donation of dollars and effort contributes directly to LOCAL kids. Our amazing sponsors are willing to help, in part, because we do so much to support ourselves. Our credibility with area town recreation groups and the RSU #19 and MSAD #53 school boards reflects your previous and generous efforts. Please do ALL, give ALL, that you can this Saturday and Sunday 12/3 and 12/4 to help. Beyond the DIRECT impact to your child, the local tree festival is an awesome community event. Many people attend, as admission is free, hoping to win a tree they might not otherwise be able to afford. Please sign up to donate goods, time and effort. Please attend this 4th annual festival. Each executive board member has donated over one hundred hours of service this year. Please step up and LEND a HAND. Thank you very much.

Donations of Supplies
http://www.volunteersignup.org/CEMDY

Donations of Time
https://www.volunteersignup.org/M4RP9

Tsothohrha Tree Festival

MidMaine Lacrosse will host our 4^th Annual Tsothohrha Tree Festival on Sunday, December 4^th at the Palmyra Community Center 3pm-6pm. Admission is free. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase from 3-5pm. Concessions are available from 3-6pm. Con Brio Brass will entertain visitors from 3-5pm. Come see 20-30 beautiful trees generously supported by Dalou Farms. Trees are decorated by area businesses or student and community groups. Place your purchased raffle tickets in the stocking hung by the tree between 3-5pm for a chance to win the tree and all its garnishes.  At 5pm there is a twenty-minute holiday performance as we tally votes for “Best in Show.” There are also awards for best holiday costume. Come dressed as a snowman or an elf. Voting concludes at 5pm. Tree are raffled to lucky winners beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy dinner and holiday treats from our concession booth.  See www.midmainelacrosse for further information or to support and/or decorate a tree. MidMaine Lacrosse continues to expand and provide athletic opportunity for youth K-12 in MSAD #53 and RSU #19. We include every child that wants to learn how to play lacrosse. Lacrosse remains the fastest growing sport in the state, the country and the world. We serve as a feeder program for the Varsity MCI/Nokomis Cooperative boys team. This year will mark the start of the MCI/Nokomis MPA “grow to varsity” girls team. We are a self-supporting US Lacrosse membership organization and a RSU #19 club with strong recreation department affiliations in Palmyra, Etna/Dixmont, Corinna and Hartland. Join in local holiday cheer Sunday December 4^th @ Palmyra Community Center3-6pm.

Jonny's Camp 2016

2016 Jonny Bowman Lacrosse Camp

“Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” -m.stepanck

Three consecutive days of extremes..... Heat, Humidity, Camaraderie & Collaboration

To begin camp each athlete introduced themselves and what school/town they represented and from their created “Camp Rules” to ensure that camp was a success!
Our amazing Camp Counselors facilitated multiple rotations each day that built on skills and concepts while exemplifying what it means to be a positive role model and team member!

Day 1 they shared their knowledge on passing, catching, shooting, dodging, grounders and goalie work.

Day 2 was all about “Team Spirit & Team Building”. Rotations included team building activities such as The Human Knot, The Perfect Square, The Blind Folded Mine Field, All Together, Blanket Volleyball, Earth Ball Challenge, FFEACH, and Let Me in the Circle. Each station emphasized not only what it means to be a good team member but also how important communication is on and off the field or court. Camp counselors encouraged campers to understand how every member of the team has a special role and that no one should ever be excluded. They also helped all to understand that how you communicate can strongly influence the success of the team. All were challenged to only communicate using “Motivation, Inspiration and Encouragement” throughout the three days.

Day 3 was Wild N Wacky Wednesday! Athletes tested their skills by completing various rotations including a Parachute Race, Golden Nugget Challenge, an Obstacle Course, offense/defense Cut & Shoot, and The Gladiator. We were very fortunate to have Guest Coach Libby Corsi assist us with camp. She played college lacrosse for Babson, has coached multiple levels up through U15 as well as reffed the game. Thank you so much Coach Corsi for sharing your time and insight with us!

Camp concluded with a fun opportunity for campers to “Dunk their Coach/Camp Counselor” and most importantly understand why they were there. MML is honored to dedicate this lacrosse camp to Jonny Bowman and plant a Hickory Tree in his memory. A young man who Inspired so many, Encouraged All and Motivated the young and old alike to work hard, strive for greatness, and always remain positive through the hardest of challenges. He lives in all of our hearts and through his passion for life and lacrosse, we will honor, cherish and create his Jonny Bowman Lacrosse Camp Legacy.

Special thank you to Coach Rowell, Coach Simpson, Coach Wilson and Coach Ouellette for all of the time, energy and hard work that you each put in on and off the field to make camp an amazing opportunity for all!

A heart felt THANK YOU to each and every Camp Counselor that shared their time and insight, amazing team spirit and positive attitude through the heat and humidity. It was an honor to work with each of you!

Thank you to RSU 19 and the grant provided by the State of Maine that allowed campers and counselors up through the age of 18 to finish the day with lunch and keep them strong! As well as for the opportunity to use the field at Somerset Valley Middle School.

Thank you to Darcy Rollins for providing perfectly timed refreshments for the campers that helped keep those smiles on each of their faces!

Thank you to the Hartland Fire Department for allowing us to share in the fun of their Dunk Tank!

Thank you to the families that shared their Pop Up Tents for all to get reprieve from the sun! Thank you as well to all of the families that allowed their son/daughter to join us for three days!

Thank you to Skillins Greenhouse, the Rollins Family and the Baker family for the beautiful Hickory Trees that will be planted in Jonny's honor.

Thank you to all for making the 2016 Jonny Bowman Lacrosse Camp a success and we look forward to seeing you all next summer!

Time Change to meet for Friday 6/24

Funeral Meeting time change to 10:00am for uniform pickup.

MidMaine Lacrosse will meet at 10am NOT 10:30 across from Indian Lake Market in St. Albans.

Thank for you support!

A Most Special Player and Person Jonathon Bowman

Jonathon Bowman #1

MidMaine Lacrosse Athletes

MidMaine Lacrosse is very sad about the loss of team member and program leader Jonathon Bowman to cancer Saturday 6/18.

In recognition of Johnny's significant contributions to both the MidMaine and MCI-Nokomis Lacrosse teams, as well as Johnny's contributions to program development, MidMaine Lacrosse requests that players attending the funeral service wear their lacrosse team uniforms (and casual business/dress pants or shorts) on Friday, June 24th. We hope that many members of the MidMaine Lacrosse Family will be present to share their respect for Johnny and the Bowman family. We understand if you are unable to participate.

Players can meet Nancy Monteyro and Mary Alice Gould at the waterfall/damn across from Indian Lake Market (21 Corinna Rd) in St. Albans @ 10:30am Friday morning. We will proceed to the 11:00am service on Grant Road across from Maloon Cemetery. We will follow directions from representatives from the Crosby and Neal Funeral home regarding sitting or standing. We will be present together as a team and organization.

Thank you all for sharing your support at this tragic time.

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Seat on the Bus

HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR SEAT ON THE BUS?

Sustainability of local lacrosse depends on new leadership.

Sustainability of local lacrosse depends on new leadership.

PARENT & Board Meeting TONIGHT 6pm Tim Horton's Newport

PLEASE COME.

(If you cannot attend, message Mary Alice about how you can help.) Can you supervise a fall program? Can you help register at summer camp? Can you run a team apparel order? Can you cook hot dogs at Sticks and Stone? Can you serve as treasurer? Can you help plan the Tsothohrha Tree Festival?

If your child loves LACROSSE we need you!

There are many small roles and responsibilities you can assume.
We have grown 2000%.
We are a model of what is possible in hard financial times. 

Gretchen retires this month as their child graduates.
Most original board members retire in 2017.

Sustainability of local lacrosse depends on new leadership.

End of Season 2016

Thursday June 2nd 6:00 pm Tim Horton's Newport

Parent/Board of Director's Meeting

"Increased Parent Participation to Ensure Sustainability" 

If your child loves lacrosse We Need You..!

Breac Baker Graduates this month and Gretchen Gehrke Retires this month. 2016.


Friday June 3rd 3/4 & Middle School Girls

3/4 Girls MML vs EMYL 5:45 @ EMYL 1355 Union Street, Bangor

5-8 Girls MMEL vs Kennebec Cannons (Roy) 6:00pm @ EMYL 1355 Union Street, Bangor
      ?LAST GAMES of SEASON (?? June 7th??)

Saturday June 4th 

1. High School Boys Ted Hellier Tournament South Portland Games @ 8:55am, 11:40 and 1:30pm         LAST GAMES of SEASON

2. Middle School Boys Round Robin @ 1355 Union Street Bangor Games @ 11am and 12 noon           LAST GAMES of SEASON

3. 3/4 Boys @ 1355 Union Street Bangor Games @ 10am and 12 noon
    LAST GAMES of SEASON

Sunday June 5th

Little Tykes 9:30 @ SomersetVMS LAST GAMES of SEASON

3/4 and 5/6 Girls Play Event 10:00 @ SomersetVMS Games vs EMYL & Ice Cream
     LAST GAMES of SEASON

Saturday June 11th

Boston Cannons MOST amazing Fun Day

***ATTENTION FAMILIES & FRIENDS***
We are scheduled to take a Cyr Bus to Harvard Stadium to see
The Boston Cannons take on the Charlotte Hounds on June 11th!

Trip Tickets cost $80 - each ticket includes the seat on the bus, tickets to the game and a pre-game barbecue tailgate party! 
We are scheduled to depart the from the NEC parking lot at noon time and return around 1am.
We need to fill at least 50 of the 55 seats available on the bus to pay for the trip.

We need a headcount by Thursday's board meeting - thanks!

Meet the PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS!

Thursday June 16th Stick and Stones Season Finale

All MidMaine Lacrosse Players and Parents for Hot Dogs and Native American Olympics.

6:00-8:00pm @ Palmyra Community Center

 

Final Coaches & Administration
                   Send Off







STAY TUNED for Further INFORMATION

Saturday July 16th MidMaine Lacrosse Float in EGG Festival Parade and perhaps some involvement in St. Albans Summer Festival.

WAKINA 3rd Annual Summer Lacrosse Camp

Step Up for Sustainibility

Parent/Board of Director's Meeting THIS Thursday.6/2
Gretchen retires this year......this month.
If your child loves LACROSSE
Step Up. Jump In. COME to the meeting.
We need a scheduling chair 2017, We need fund raising project personnel. ....
Assume the role of Secretary. Assume the role of Team Parent. 
We need a treasurer-in-training. We need someone to finalize by-laws and nonprofit standing.
We need a 3/4 girls coach for 2017. We need an assistant 3/4 boy.s coach for 2017.

We NEED 20 more participatory adult members to ensure sustainability. If your child loves lacrosse......STEP UP.
My guy graduates...and therefore so do I.

Please and Thank youl Gretchen

5/31 Week Ahead UPDATED 5/31

MSG Tues 5/31 6:00pm Home vs KC (Drillen)(5-8 Wilson MMEL)
MSB Wed 6/1 5:30pm Away @ CM
HSG Fri 6/3 5:30pm vs Oceanside Location TBA
3/4G Fri 6/3 5:45pm vs EMYL 
MSG Fri 6/3 6:00pm home @ EMYL (5-7 Wilson/MMEL)
3/4B Sat 6/4 @ EMYL 1355 Union Street 10 and 12 noon games
MSB Sat 6/4 11am and 12noon Round Robin @ EMYL
HSB Sat 6/4 Ted Hellier @ South Portland (3 games)
3/4/5/6 Girls Sun 6/4 @ Home SVMS vs EMYL and CM 10 and 12 noon games

Opt In or Opt Out Fund Raising Opportunity

Upcoming

5/20
MSG Friday vs CM @ SVMS 5:30pm
3/4G Friday @ EMYL 6:00pm

5/21
Little Tykes Saturday @ SVMS 9:30am
3/4B Saturday @ CM 9 & 11am
MSB Saturday vs CM @ SVMS 10am

5/22
3/4G Sunday @ CM 12:30pm with 5/6G
5/6G Sunday @ CM 12:30pm with 3/4G

5/23
HSB MCI-Nokomis Coop Monday 4pm @ MCI
Senior Recognition prior to Game start

5/24 MSB Tuesday @ SVMS 5:30pm
5/25 MSG Wednesday @ Central Maine 6:00pm
5/26 MSB Thursday @ Kent's Hill 7:00pm
No Games Memorial Day Weekend

3/4 Girls and Boys 5/6 Girls Special Events (Updated 5/17)

3/4 GIRLS Games were added today

5/20 @ EMYL 6:00pm
5/22 @ CM 12:30pm (special event with 5/6)
6/3 @ EMYL 6:00pm
6/4 Vist Watch HS @ Ted Hellier in Portland
6/5 @ Home vs EMYL & CM (special event with 5/6) TBA
6/10 rain date for 5/20 or 6/3
6/11 Boston Cannons
6/12 rain date for 6/5
6/16 Sticks and Stones Season Finale

3/4 BOYS Games

5/21@ CM vs EMYL 9am & 11am
6/4@EMYL Round Robin Times TBA
6/5 Host EMYL All Levels Times TBA
6/11 Optional Trip to Boston Cannons
6/12 Rain Date for 6/5
6/16 Sticks & Stones Season Finale

5/6 Girls Special Events

Saturday 5/21 Game in Lewiston 10 & 11:00 (Coach Wilson & ?)
Sunday 5/22 Games @ Messalonskee HS with 3/4 12:30pm (Coach Hubbard and EMYL Coach?)
Sunday 6/5 Games @ SVMS with 3/4 EM and CM possibility TBA

Directions for Tournament Help Sunday

10 helpers @ Seavern's Field setting up pop ups for teams on the field. 7:00am
Timers Meet Jim Cianchette 7:30 near Concessions @ Bill Alfond Field.
Registrar Karen (and helper) Bill Alfond Field
Registrar Kelly (and helper) Seavern's Field
Girl Game Junior Referees meet MA at 7:30 at Seavern's Field
Boy Game Junior Referees meet Gretchen 7:30 at Bill Alfond Field
Field Monitors Policing grounds....wander around Seaverns Field in Harry Alfond Stadium....direct people as warranted.

Bring something dry to sit on. We will have rain in/off at least until noon.

Week of May 16th

Thursday 5/19 MSB host EMYL (need junior referee 1 or 2?)

Thursday 5/19 HSB host Bangor (Meg)

Friday 5/20 MSG host Messalonskee (Meg)

Saturday 5/21 3/4 Boys @ Central Maine 

Saturday 5/21 HS Girls Game @ Naples 11:00am

Saturday 5/21 Little Tykes 9:30-10:00 (need 1 junior referee)

Saturday 5/21 MS Boys host Central Maine 10:00am (need junior referee 1 or 2?)

I think 3/4G will play in Lewiston 5/21. We will know Monday.

I think 5/6G and young 7 will play in Lewiston 5/21. We will know Monday

Our MML 8th graders will be off with the high school girls on an adventure in Naples.

MML Travels to Boston to Watch Professional Boston Cannons Play Lacrosse JOIN US

RETURN IS @ 11pm NOT 1pm

Last Lacrosse Fund Raiser

MidMaine Lacrosse Discount Cards $20 each 2 for $30

They are good until 5/17/17

They can be used Repeatedly

DO NOT LOSE CARDS 

BUT DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU 

MUST PURCHASE ANY YOU DO NOT SELL

Finyl Vinyl

10% Off Any Purchase (Sale Items Excluded) (71 Crawford St. Pittsfield)

Sweet Frog

10% Off Any Purchase (Mon-Thurs Only) (Bangor & Waterville)

Rooster’s Coal Fired Pizza & Tap House

10% Off Any Purchase (Alcohol Excluded) (110 Community Drive Augusta)

Tim Horton’s

Free One (1) Donut with purchase of Medium or Large Beverage (All Maine Locations)

Wendy’s

Free Jr Frosty with Any Purchase (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland)

Dunkin Donuts

Free One (1) Donut with purchase of Medium or Large Beverage (All Participating Maine Locations)

Burger King

Buy Any Value Meal Get a Whopper Free (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)

Applebee’s

10% Off any Purchase (Alcohol Excluded) (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Free Order of Chips and Salsa with Purchase of Entrée (Participating Bangor and South Portland Locations Only)

Olympia Sports

15% Off Any One Regular Priced Item (Footwear, Statement Products, UnderArmour and Gift Cards Excluded) (All Maine Locations)

Subway

Buy a 6” Sub and 30oz DRINK Get a Free 6” SUB (Participating Pittsfield, Newport, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations Only)

McDonalds

Free Sandwich with Purchase of Small Fry and Drink (Participating Newport, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta and Portland Locations Only)

Domino’s

Buy a Large Pizza at Regular Menu Price Get a Pizza of Equal or Lesser Value FREE (Participating Bangor, Waterville & Portland Locations Only.)

Arby’s

Buy One Classic Roast Beef Sandwich Get One Classic Roast Beef Sandwich Free (Participating Bangor, Waterville, Augusta & Portland Locations.)

DO NOT LOSE CARDS BUT DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU MUST PURCHASE ANY YOU DO NOT SELL

TEGENHONDI 2016 Update 10:00 5/13.

Please Help @ Tegenhondi

Next weekend 5/14 and 5/15 MidMaine Lacrosse hosts an EPIC Tegenhondi Tournament. We host more than 50 teams @ Colby College. Many are driving from south of Portland. We have teams coming from New Hampshire. There is a sign up sheet attached here. The Board of Director's cannot do this without help from ALL parents, players, families and friends. We have, for months now, asked you to keep both of these dates open.. PLEASE help. It is on Sunday 5/15 that we need most of our helpers. And we additionally ask each family to contribute a case of water and a case of another beverage. Bring this to practice this week. The Tegenhondi Tournament is going to be exciting and fun and fund raising and LOTS OF HARD WORK. Honestly, many of your fearless leaders are tired as the season started with a bang,,,,,Please climb on board this event with great gusto and effort.
Again, thank you in advance. It's going to be incredible.

https://www.volunteersignup.org/EQ8KT

Directions MSG 5/3

We will play the game on the Messalonskee High School lacrosse field. Due to congested parking at the high school, we ask that you please park at Messalonskee Middle School and walk up the access road to the Messalonskee High School lacrosse field.

From I-95 heading North:

       Take exit 127-toward WATERVILLE/OAKLAND
Turn left onto Kennedy Memorial Drive Route 11/137
Stay straight for approximately 1.7 miles
At bottom of hill go straight through intersection onto Pleasant Street  0.3 miles
Cross over the railroad tracks
Playground will be on your right

       Turn right (past playground)

        Drive all the way to end of road and park in the middle school parking lot

        Walk up the access road toward the high school

         We will play on the high school lacrosse field which will be on your left as you walk up the access road.

From I-95 heading South:

       Take exit 127 which is the Waterville/Oakland exit
Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive Route 11/137
Stay straight for approximately 1.7 miles
At bottom of hill go straight through intersection onto Pleasant Street
Cross over the railroad tracks

        Playground will be on your right.

        Turn right (past playground)
Drive all the way to end of road and park in the middle school parking lot

        Walk up the access road toward the high school

         We will play on the high school lacrosse field which will be on your left as you walk up the access road.

Thank You Very Much

Not Sure Where to Start......
1. It was a privilege for 3/4 MidMaine to host Gray/New Gloucester, Lewiston and Eastern Maine Girls 3/4 Youth Lacrosse for 4 games this morning. The games, pizza and clinic were perfectly wonderful. Thanks to our visitors for sharing a splendid day filled with fun and learning. Thank you Coach Hubbard. That these 3/4 girls so obviously LOVE the game, is direct tribute to you. It was terrific.
2. It was fantastic to learn of the 3/4 MidMaine Boys growth and successes on the field @ Eastern Maine. Like the girls, these games were their initial field play contests. EVER. Thank you Coaches Rowell and Ouellette. Isn't it a fortunate problem that we need more uniforms!? BTW, You host 5 teams next Saturday @ SVMS.
3. Thank you Junior Referees. This day would not have been possible without your contributions. Sure we all had stuff to learn and still do. Classroom and real live games are different fodder. But you were amazing! I loved your receptive and eager seeking of feedback. Again, without your taking the April class and stepping up and onto the field today, today would not have occurred. Thanks too, Referee and Coach Gould for over seeing their initiation.
4. Thank you HIGH SCHOOL MML GIRLS for running an hour long clinic for all the 3/4 girls. It was so great that teams came from far away.....but it was far away....and your giving them this clinic added a generous gift. It is always inspiring for youngsters to work with high school grown up players. Thank you for sharing your time, insight and industry. Thank you Coach Gould for designing a well prepared clinic. It was just a good thing on top of a good thing!
5. Special Thank You to ALL for your patience as I sent mixed messages about the cost or lack there of pizza. My plate is over flowing. I need some parents to spear head things like pizza, water, field preparation. I was tired and I sent conflicting messages. Thanks for the patience parents shared when I momentarily lost a few marbles. (Sheri Harris and Lisa Morrill......)
5. Thank you Middle School Eastern Maine and MidMaine Girls for coming together as a team. You are paving the path for 2 future and independent teams. Your practice together is inspiring. Can't wait to see you play together on Tuesday @ Messalonskee.
6. I am a bit late.....but Thank you Middle School 7/8 boys (really 5-8) for your proficiency and delivery vs Brewer @ Brewer on Thursday. We build one by one. It takes a game or two to get our wings beneath us. We know that you are among the BEST. Better Every Single Time. Thank you Coaches Gould and Simpson for guiding this great group of boys (and freezing while you coached on Thursday.) I hope that play vs Gardiner builds on successful moments from play vs Brewer.
7. The fields were amazing. Once again, Thanks Mr. Wilson and Rowell for ALL your hard work this past week. Thank you Mr. Wilson and David Wilson for all your industry this morning. The field could not have been better. Thank you RSU #19 and SVMS for our home turf. Thank you very much.
8. Special thanks to Dawn Wiers and Carolyn Donaldson for watching over and serving the lunch. Thank you for helping when it was needed and I did not even have a moment to ask for help.
9. There was a group of players that stayed late and swept the field for trash. We borrow SVMS fields and hats off to the 5 or 6 players that scoured the field for garbage. I think we left it cleaner than we found it. And that is very good news.
10. Thanks to everyone involved including Maine Youth Lacrosse, Jonathon Becker, Joe Hezlep and Sabrina Best, for your most recent roles, growing the game in our direction. Your support, guidance and contribution made today happen.

Update 4/26/16

Can't Wait.
So excited......

Despite some confusion and start up adjustments...... lots of effort is paying off.

Always check the www.midmainelacrosse.com master and team calendars for updates. 

If you are confused....someone else is also. ASK.

(Honestly, your Board is swamped. We are bound to make mistakes.....)

3/4 Girls HOST Lewiston, Eastern Maine and Gray/New Gloucester Saturday April 30th at HOME Somerset Valley Middle School. This include pizza and a clinic for all run by our HSG program.

3/4 Boys PLAY vs Eastern Maine AWAY @ Union Street Complex, 1355 Union Street Bangor                 Maine on Saturday April 30th

   These are our FIRST EVER 3/4 contests.

k-2  have some upcoming contests and events.

MSBoys play away @ Brewer this week.

MSGirls join with Eastern Maine 5-8 Girls imminently and begin pay next week.

HSGirls are well underway.

HSBoys look forward to contests vs EMYL and the Ted Hellier Tournament.

Tegenhondi is SOON. WE MUST HAVE YOUR HELP especially Sunday 5/15.

Next weekend 5/7 ALL Levels (except HSG) play @ Eastern Maine. We await some final word from Maine Youth Lacrosse to share final times.

Maine Youth Lacrosse is working with diligence to arrange a season long play schedule. It is taking a little extra time as the gram and teams have grown with EXPONENTIAL velocity.

KEEP checking back.

Top Calendar Sales Youth wins a week at camp. If we sell but 100 more calendars over these last 4 days we earn $500.

That's paint, referees and scholarships, That's balls and uniforms. Please start a telephone sales campaign to folks you know.....Share stories of our growth. Share stories of your success. Please sell some additional calendars. This fund raiser has tremendous potential.

MCI-Nokomis and MML What is the Difference?

There is some confusion about MCI-Nokomis High School Cooperative Boy Game MPA Club and the MidMaine Lacrosse Recreation Club Teams. MML has no administrative role in the MCI-Nokomis Club. 
MML has loaned MCI-Nokomis uniforms. We ask that MCI-Nokomis coaches collect all uniforms after each contest. This preserves the longevity of the uniforms and saves everyone money. MML supports preseason open gym and fall/winter trashcan play. MML shares information about training programs like Fall Ball @ Kents Hill.
MML has offered to share equipment with any MCI-Nokomis team members that want to try the game or needs sticks, padding or helmets.
MML sponsors the bus to the US Lacrosse Boston Cannons Game on June 11th, 2016.
It costs $50 to be a member of MidMaine Lacrosse. $35 of this $50 goes to US Lacrosse and provides insurance for our programs. $15 helps support MidMaine Lacrosse. We offer scholarships to any player that requests assistance. Karen Boreham serves as registrar for MML.
MML also runs two "recreational club games" (5/7 and 6/5) during the MPA (Maine Principal's Assoc) MCI-Nokomis Cooperative Season. These games are against Eastern Maine Youth Lacrosse High School Club. These games are scheduled such that they do not interfere with MCI-Nokomis games. MML only serves to strengthen the MCI-Nokomis Cooperative Team. Eastern Maine is different from Bangor High School. EMYL includes kids from all around Bangor including Orrington, Orono etc. Few high schools will play club organizations. MidMaine has worked closely with Eastern Maine for years. We keep our club high school rec program, in part, to honor this relationship and to play EMYL. Longtime MML rec Coaches Bolliger and Mitchell will coach these two contests.
MCI-Nokomis is playing Bangor High School later in their season. Bangor High School is different kids (generally) than EMYL
MML rec team will also attend the Ted Hellier Tournament on Saturday, June 4th. This is an awesome jv/club tournament in South Portland. This tournament is a great way to conclude the spring season and a super way to learn about lacrosse in Maine. This tournament conflicts with spring events (graduation etc) @ MCI and Nokomis so it is, at this juncture, a much more appropriate MML rec team event. This year, the Ted Hellier Tournament is the same day as Maine State Track Finals in Bath. Some of the MCI-Nokomis High School Boys also run track. This may keep them from being able to attend the MML Rec team supported play at the Ted Hellier Tournament.
MidMaine Lacrosse Administrators hopes that MCI-Nokomis Cooperative Boy Game Team players join MidMaine Lacrosse Rec Team. We are happy to scholarship players that request assistance. Please seewww.midmainelacrosse.com, speak to Karen Boreham and Gretchen Gehrke for more information. 
We NEED your support and your parents support Saturday 5/14 and Sunday 5/15 @ our Tegenhondi Tournament. Lacrosse is still growing in Maine. MidMaine initiated this tournament and this year, over the two days, we expect 50 teams (@ Colby or @ Warsaw TBA). 
There might not be an MCI-Nokomis Team without all the investment made by MidMaine Lacrosse. Please come cook, police, clerk (especially Sunday when you do not have games.) MML needs nearly 50 helpers Sunday May 15th. !!!
MML needs your help this week selling calendar raffle tickets.
We need you to mentor and coach K-8 lacrosse players. There were nearly ten 3/4 and 5/6 players cheering you on and learning about the game yesterday. 
You are powerful players leading lacrosse into the future.
Please join MML while you play for MCI-Nokomis.

HS Girls

Have You Registered?

High School Girls can not play in Tuesday's game without registration papers and payment or scholarship forms handed in to Coach Gould.

Gretchen