by posted 07/01/2010
 
Hello to everyone on this distribution list. Some of you may know me as the 7th grade boys' lacrosse coach. Some of you may know me from this email last year! Either way, I need your help... 
 
When I'm not coaching, I help run a charitable foundation in Boston called PlayBall. Our goal is simple, we look to provide underprivelaged (predominantly urban) children the opportunity to participate in after-school sports programs. With school budgets tightening, these programs tend to be the first to go. Having participated in organized sports our whole lives, we at PlayBall understand how these activities provide children with meaningful life lessons regarding teamwork, leadership, dedication, and selflessness. 
 
We are an official 501c3 organization and it's been a big year for us. Last year, with the money we raised from the annual boat cruise, we were able to start a middle school football and baseball league in boston. Here is the reaction from one of the teams we helped sponsor after a football playoff game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqKDIHqlD1E 
 
You can check out some of the other accomplishents of our organization on our recently updated websitehttp://www.playballfoundation.org. 
 
Why am I reaching out to you now?
 
Because on Wednesday July 14, we will be throwing our big annual event and we want you to join us! On said date, we will be taking The Spirit of Boston for a our annual Harbor Cruise Party. All proceeds will go to The PlayBall Foundation and will hopefully fuel another successful year. It will certainly be a fun night in town. Tickets can be purchased from the website. 
 
How you can help:
 
1) Attend or get your friends, family members, and/or co-workers to attend! We would love to see some new faces at our big summer event.  This is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun in Boston. Come with friends and enjoy a harbor cruise with good food/cocktails and a terrific live band "Night Shift" http://www.nightshiftent.com/content.php! 
 
2) Donate silent auction items. We are looking for any sort of items that could bring in between $50 and $1000. So if anyone has tickets to games, concerts, gift certificates, vacation homes that they rent out, Boston memorabilia, we would be thrilled for a donation. This is extremely important because it tends to be the way we raise the most money. 
 
3) Donate. Any amount can easily be donated via the website. Last year a group of 20 rising freshmen mowed lawns and collectively were able to donate $1,000!   
 
 
It has truly been a pleasure reconnecting with the Duxbury community over the past few years of coaching, and I can't tell you how much we appreciated all of the support we got last year. Any and all support you can provide with this event would be greatly appreciated. 
 
You can email me with any questions. My email is  . 
 
Thanks again for your consideration. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Ian Franke
    

by posted 06/28/2010
 

    

by posted 06/14/2010
 
Dear Parents and Players, 
 
As we wrap up the hometown season I wanted to thank the parents and players for giving me a chance to coach and work with the young guys. They are great kids and have a very bright future on and off the field.  

As we look back and realize how quickly the season passed it is important to understand how lucky each of the players are. We have great fields, equipment & coaches and the means to get out and play with our peers on a weekly basis. Many people in the lacrosse community are not as fortunate. The ability to use nice fields, afford the equipment and have these coaches are things that not everyone can afford and are sometime taken for granted. I have recently partnered with Crossroads for Kids (www.crossroads4kids.org), a local non-profit summer camp, providing an opportunity to at-risk kids to learn and develop. As a life-long player and coach, I have felt the impact that lacrosse can have. The structure, team focus, competitiveness and values learned from lacrosse are all life lessons that can help develop a young child. 

My plan is to bring lacrosse to these at-risk children and teach them the values and traditions of the sport and give them an out. Throughout the summer/fall I will be working with these young children to help inspire and teach. What I ask of you is; if you have any left over/unused equipment that you could donate to the cause, these young children would be very much appreciative. We need as many sticks as possible (boys & girls) and whatever else may be lying around the house. I don’t ask that you give your favorite stick or your high-end gloves but merely something to get them going. I have emptied out my garage and was amazed at the stuff that I could find. 

If you have anything you would like to donate I can come pick it up or you can drop it off at my house during your travels: 68 Samoset rd. Duxbury (last house on the left).  Please also feel free to forward this email along to anyone and I thank you very much for your support. 

Best Regards,

Tripp Neville

617 529 9179
trippnev@gmail.com
    

by posted 06/07/2010
 

    

by posted 05/18/2010
 
Over the course of a season players accidently leave things behind on a field, be sure to pick up remaining items and post them in the "exchange" section or contact thanks!
    

by posted 05/18/2010
 
All lacrosse players –
 
Work on your strength, speed and overall fitness during the summer with Dragons Lair. Sign-ups are going on now.

Go to DUXBURYSTRENGTH.COM for details.

    

by posted 04/22/2010
 
 Little Dudes Lacrosse First Practice will be Sunday, May 2nd on the Pool Field.

 

Registration  will be on the field, fee is $50 (includes Pinney).

 

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Boys 5:00 PM.

 

Please note: All Little Dudes need stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads and mouthpiece. Cleats/Turf shoes would be helpful. 

Contact: Brendan Glass: bglass@wgains.com

    

by posted 04/20/2010
 
 Boys 2nd Grade Instructional Lacrosse registration is open.  First practice Sunday April 25th.  5pm.  Upper fields behind HS.  $50 with pinney.  Full equipment required.  Registration online or on field.  Contact Jeff Bernier for questions. 
    

by posted 03/31/2010
 
 Boys practice schedule can be seen on on the "team" tab and then under the main page of "Boys Spring 2010."
    

by posted 03/11/2010
 
 2010 Boston Cannons Season Ticket Goal Program

 

For each town, the Cannons will set a Season Ticket goal based on the size of the town’s youth lacrosse program, how long the program has been operating, the town’s historical support of the Cannons, etc.

 

 

Each town that achieves its Season Ticket Goal will receive:

 

·      10% of the total Season Ticket sales from your town donated back to your program

 

·      A clinic with a Cannons player to be scheduled in your town

 

·      A Cannons Donation Package that can be used in an auction or raffle to raise money for your program.  The Donation Package will include:

o   autographed Cannons game jersey

o   autographed balls and player photos

o   eight [8] tickets to the Murr Center Lounge to watch a Cannons game with other VIPs

o   eight [8] tickets to the Qdoba Sideline Club to see Cannons action from the sideline

 

·      Entry into a drawing for $5,000 in team apparel, footwear and gear from New Balance

 

·      The opportunity for one family in your town to have dinner with a Cannons player

TICKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM

HOW IT WORKS:

·      All Season Ticket Holders have the ability to exchange any unused game tickets for future games that season allowing them the flexibility to get as much value as possible out of their tickets.

 

·      Tickets can only be exchanged at the box office on game days for tickets of equal or lesser value. Tickets must scan properly to show that the tickets being exchanged have not been used previously.

 

·      Exchanged tickets will be seated as close as possible to that Season Ticket Holder’s seats unless instructed otherwise. If we are unable to get the exchanged tickets close to the current seats they have the ability to request all of the seats together in the best available location of equal or lesser value.

 

·      All tickets being exchanged must be turned over to the box office at the time of the exchange.

Contact: jshannon@bostoncannons.com

 

    

by Chris Ajemian posted 01/21/2010
 
 Attention DYL members:

We are lucky enough to have a full time link for discounted Boston Blazers tickets.  Please goto https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=bstnblzrs&o=275990&g=276 and enter the pass code: "DUXBURY." This is a great opportunity to check out some of the greatest action around for a great price, all while supporting your home team.  There are always autographs available after each home game as well.  

    

by Chris Ajemian posted 12/15/2009
 

Spring 2010 Registration Announcement:

Registration for Duxbury Boy’s Youth Lacrosse in grades 3 - 8 for the Spring season of 2010 is open and remain open through Jan. 15, 2010. 2nd grade and below will not register at this time. The outdoor, spring season begins on April 1 and runs till the end of school. Please visit our website www.duxburylacrosse.org to register online and view the “about us” section to determine what level to sign up for. Register for only one level, as the “Grade” level includes participation in the “House” league. The fees remain the same as last year. We must have your registration information in our system by Jan. 15, so we can purchase uniforms and enroll in our various leagues and tournaments. If a refund is necessary, it will be 75% of the enrollment fee. Your email address is a required field so we can contact you. Payment is required by January 15, 2010. Visit the “feedback” section of the website with any specific questions. Contact Chris Ajemian for questions  . 

    

by Chris Ajemian posted 12/09/2009
 
 In the event of winter weather advisories please refer back to the website for cancellations.  Please be aware that it will take severe weather to cancel an indoor session.  
    

by Chris Ajemian posted 10/21/2009
 
 Here is a link to a starter package offered by COMLAX which is also located in Kingston at Cranberry Crossing.  

http://www.comlax.com/ecom/product/106/1928/Starter-Package.html

    

by Chris Ajemian posted 10/11/2009
 
  Attention:

This is the final indoor 09/10 schedule, for those interested in registering, the registration is currently open.  

What: Indoor lacrosse for the 09/10 season
When: Season starts Friday 10/23/09 runs until 3/25/10
Price: $225
Times:
Little Dudes (grades 1 and 2): Mondays 6-7
3rd Grade: Fridays 6-7
4th Grade: Mondays 7-8
5th Grade: Fridays 5-6
6th Grade: Friday 7-8
7th Grade: Fridays  8-9
8th Grade: Mondays 8-9 

Where: All locations are at the SS field house in Pembroke  

Coaches: Please contact me if you are interested in becoming a team contact so you can field your own emails, notifications, etc...
    

by posted 06/11/2009
 
Congratulations to the Duxbury High Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team for earning its sixth straight state title when it defeated St. John's Prep, 13-12, in the Division 1 final at Harvard Stadium Wednesday Night, June 10.

We thank you for another exciting year of Lacrosse and continuing to be excellent role models for our youth players!

Click here for Boston Globe Game Summary

    

by posted 02/24/2009
 

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