Monte Vista Women's Lacrosse

More Housekeeping.....

• Scoreboard: Varsity has a good crop of parents working the booth (thank you gentlemen!)  We need some JV parents (2 is ideal) to work the booth for the JV games. If you are interested, please email me back asap so you can get set up.
• Scoretable:  I know-- it can be scary but each and every one of us has watched enough lacrosse in our day to be able to follow the ball and write down basic info such as when a goal was scored.  Both JV and Varsity need parents to sign up. 

                             JV Scorekeeper      Varsity Scorekeeper

• Carpool: If your student-athlete will not be in the carpool, meaning, you are driving your child to the game, kindly email me at least 36 hours before the game. Carpool assignments go through the admin office of MVHS. It's hard at the last minute to make changes and assure that there are seats for all athletes. HUGE thank you to all the parents that drove to Berkeley last week for our first game of the season.  

                           JV Carpool                  Varsity Carpool

• Athletic Boosters Crab Feed will be Saturday March 26th @ Danville Community Center. Tickets can be purchased at mvhigh.futurefund.com. Each spring sport team is asked to donate a gift basket, which is auctioned off at the event. If any parent would like to organize this basket, it would be awesome. Email or text me asap so I can help you get the ball rolling on it.

• Live streaming of select lacrosse games: Thanks to Matt A for noticing the NFHS Network camera on top of the booth. Subscribe to NFHSNetwork to view the games.
• Tailgate @ Oak Hill Park this Friday (March 4th) before the Varsity game.  Meet by the bridge/sand volleyball courts-- right by the cut through to the field.  Bill and I will be there close to 6:15 due to prior commitments but will be there with Mustang spirit!

• Senior Parents: look for a separate email later tonight to go over senior activities.

Home Games  & Parent Jobs
Thank you to all the parents who drove to the first away game in Berkeley! The next away game for both JV & Varsity is on March 15th to Piedmont-- we will need some drivers.  
JV Carpool Sign-up           Varsity Carpool Sign-up

Scorekeepers-- please sign-up for the score table for the home games. If you have never "worked the table" please see the link on the right for Stat Guide.  Bill will be at the first home game to walk people through it as well.  
JV Scorekeeper Sign-up ​             Varsity Scorekeeper 

​Team Donation: If you wish to make a donation to the Women's Lacrosse Team, please send a check the Bookkeeping office for $400 (payable to MV Women's Lacrosse Team). 

Athletic Boosters Crab Feed is March 26th from 6:00-9:0 pm @ Danville Community Center
Tix are $75 each (no group tables this year) and can be purchased on MVhigh.futurefund.com 
Drink tix are $5 if pre-purchased ($7 that night).
Team Gift Basket Donation: need someone to head this up! 
Teams get $20 per ticket sold (if they designate the team when purchase the tix).
Teams get $20 per volunteer at the event.

Practice, Game Schedule & More!
Practice will at @ MV from 5:00-7:00 pm turf field
The game schedule is posted on the Schedule tab. 

JV has a PLAY DATE this weekend @ Northgate HS.
Game times are 12:00, 12:30 and 1:30 pm.  Please arrive by 11:00 am. There is no official carpool for this so please drive your own student-athlete. 

Carpool: We need to have more parents cleared for driving. There are nine away games this year. Please visit the Be A Mentor site for volunteer clearance.  For those who have already done this, thank you!

Team Pictures are on 2/23 @ 3:30 Oak Hill Park. Please use the link to prepay for the pictures.  There are also envelopes that they ask the students provide (place holders/organization for them).  Kelly will have the envelopes. Uniforms should be distributed before then. 

Team Donation There is a voluntary donation of $400 per athlete.  This covers the cost of referees, insurance, uniforms and more! If you would like to donate, please bring a check made payable to: Monte Vista Women's Lacrosse.  Currently, there is no link on the website as a check is preferred. 

Parent Meeting 2/23 @ 7:00 pm MV Library

Varsity Carpool Sign Up

Carpool Information & More
Carpool is back this year with one caveat: upload to the Be A Mentor website either a copy of your vaccination card or negative test result within 7 days of driving. See below from the Carpool Clearance Guru @ MV Chris Watson: 

• Each volunteer driver must be cleared through Be A Mentor.  If a parent is unable to upload their insurance, driver's license and/or driver's license, have the parent send their documents to me (not Be A Mentor) and I'll do it for them.
• The new state orders that went into effect 10/15/21 require all school staff and volunteers to provide either proof of the Covid vaccination or a negative test result taken within the last 7 days before driving.
• Please ask volunteer drivers to take a few minutes to view this School Volunteers and FERPA.
• Students need to be assigned to drivers before each away game and the assignments need to be sent to me the day before or the morning of.  Students may not switch cars.
• Students are not allowed to drive themselves to any away games at any time.
• Parents do not have to be cleared drivers to drive their own son or daughter.
• Each parent driver must carry the hard copy of the student's confidential emergency forms.
• Carpools must start and end at Monte Vista.

For now, I will be able to coordinate the carpool for the VARSITY but will need a parent on the JV team to coordinate for the JV Team. It's not complicated. Once the schedule is finalized, there is a sign-up genius that the dates can be plugged into.

Team Photos are Wednesday 2/23 @ Oak Hill Park. Prepayment is the best way however they still ask for the traditional envelops as it's easier for them when taking photos. Click here to pay for your photos from Bay Sports Photography. 

Thanks to all those families who placed orders for lacrosse spirit wear.  The vendor, BSN SPORTS gives back a %age of sales to the team.  MV Women's Lacrosse should see at some point this year ~$700 in our coffer from the sales. 

Schedule: waiting for the final final before it's posted! Thanks for your patience.

Parent Meeting is TBD and is most likely virtual due to timing. 

February 14th: Spirit wear store CLOSES. 

​February 17th: potential parent meeting to discuss game time parent jobs. Time/location TBA. 

February 23: Team photos are scheduled for 3:30 pm @ Oak Hill Park. Meet at the bridge. The company does have prepay options but they will also need the envelops which will arrive next week. 

Tryouts 
2/7-10 from 3:45 pm -5:30 pm @ Diablo Vista Middle School

1st week of practice
2/11-2/18 from 3:45-5:30 pm @ Diablo Vista Middle School

Spirit Wear store is open Feb 1-14th.  Please see the attached flyer.

Tryouts- I have no new information regarding the time and location.

Save the Date for the End of Season Celebration on May 11th @ Blackhawk Country Club.  One way or another, we are celebrating all the athletes.

Senior Athletes: The MV Athletic Boosters offers scholarships to both female and male athletes.  Please read the guidelines and application, which is due by April 19th. 

SAVE THE DATES 
Tryouts 2/7-2/10 with location and time TBA

New JV Head Coach Sharon Geernaert! Please take a few minutes to welcome Coach Sharon to the MV 'Stang family (as a coach!). We are thrilled to have you.  See the Coaches Info Tab for all the good details.

MV Lacrosse Snack Shack Game Day October 22nd The MV Women's Lacrosse has to work the JV Football game on October 22nd. We need at least 10 people for the entire game. Look for the sign-up genius in your email inbox or check back here later this week.

Parent Party Open House  After the JV football game, Bill and I would like to host the parents for an open house at our home on the 22nd. Invite/details will be in the email.

Lacrosse Start Dates While we do not know anything official from the HC, the NCS has listed the start dates for women's lacrosse as the following: 
2/7: first official day of practice
4/30: last non playoff game
5/3: 1st round of NCS
​5/12:  NCS final game

Team Donation Link April 26th
Woot woot! The link is active. If you wish to make a donation to the program, please click here. Remember that this is a voluntary donation and is not a requirement to play a sport in the SRVUSD. 

Carondelet Game Reminder: The game is played at the Carondelet Athletics Complex (not the actual school):
3737 Valley Vista Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Update for the Week of 4/12 
As you know, there is a change in practice this week (6:30-8:00 pm) as well as Amador being back on the calendar.
April 14th: JV @ 6:00 pm; Var @7:30 pm. We will need scorekeepers and scoreboard for the JV game.

Senior Night April 23rd: Literally, this is right around the corner. We do a great job recognizing our senior student-athletes and NEED help from the underclassman parents. Please email me ​or text me. 

Team Donations: If you wish to consider a voluntary donation to the team, please use the MV future fund link. Give it a day or two to get activated. 

Week of 3/29
Schedule change for JV this week as of March 30th:
Wed 3/31 practice 3:30 pm in Coach Trisko's class (rm 302). Bring all your practice gear and running shoes.  Bags can be left in her class.
Thursday 4/1: practice right after pictures @ Oak Hill Park grass. Need all your gear & running shoes.

Schedule addition/change for Varsity this week:
3/31: Berkeley (varsity) @ 7:00 MV Turf 

Team Pictures are scheduled on Thursday April 1st @ 3:30 pm in Oak Hill Park. Varsity will go first due to their game time. The pre-pay link is here. Make life easy and pre-pay if you would like photos.

Game Jobs: EVERY FAMILY must volunteer as this is the only way that a team can successfully function. Head Coaches should not be wondering who will step up at the last minute. 
Game time jobs include: scorekeeper (the book) and scoreboard. There are trained parents who are willing to teach you. Other non-game jobs include:  Senior Night, Pasta Feeds and end of the year festivities (assuming allowable under CDPH guidance). If you have a passion for fundraising, we could use you as the team would like to raise additional funds for a "proper" storage shed. Anything sound interesting?  Send me an email and I will get you all squared away. 
                                       The Sign-up for scorekeeper is here

Week of 3/22
The game on Tuesday 3/23 vs Amador has been cancelled.
Schedule this week is as follows:

• Monday- Tuesday-Thursday practice 7:30-9:00 pm @ MV Turf
• Wednesday game vs Northgate JV 5:30 pm / Var 7:00 pm @ MV Turf
• Friday is a day off!

JV Team: There must be a scorekeeper for the game on Wednesday. Please check your schedule and sign up.

Practice for the week of March 15th: 7:30-9:00 pm Monday through Thursday.  NO Friday practice this week!  (Enjoy)

Great News! As of 3/9, two spectators per household are allowed to watch the games at MVHS. Please refer to the email you received from the AD Andy Popper, or read the highlights on the Parent Info tab. 

​The Team Store was extended through Saturday 3/13 so place your order (if you would like swag) by the end of the day. 

Team Spirit Store is OPEN 
March 1st -March 12th.   Team Shop Flyer 
Please Note: since the supply chain is still funky,  the faster everyone places their order, the quicker the shop can close and the spirit wear will arrive. 

Stay tuned for more information regarding parent jobs. 

Update 2/25/2021
Tryouts: March 1st MV Turf Field 7:30-9:00 pm

MVHS Crab Feed is on March 27th. While it will not be in the fun format we have been accustomed to, the crab feed is for a great cause:  MV Athletics!  Crab Feed Flyer

Spirit Wear the store will open Monday 3/1 and close on Friday 3/12.  Since shipping delays are inevitable, the sooner we close, the quicker we can get the new spirit wear. 

ATHLETIC UPDATE FROM SRVUSD: Dear Monte Vista Community,

We are happy to announce that today SRVUSD received guidance from the North Coast Section Office regarding the reopening of high school athletics. This means by Monday, some of Monte Vista’s student-athletes will be back in action.

Although we are thrilled to share this news with you, there is some important information you will need to know before things get started. In order for us to keep these sports open, we absolutely must work together to follow all the guidance provided to our league. Every person, including our students, staff, parents/guardians and families, must abide by these requirements. 

Under the East Bay Athletic League’s (EBAL) guidance, all SRVUSD sports will reopen their seasons of sport based on Contra Costa County’s current color tier. All sports must also comply with guidance from the CA Dept of Public Health and local county departments of health. In addition, CIF has established COVID-19 accommodations for each sport. These sport-specific guidelines can be found here.
Overview of Sports Allowed in Each Tier: 
Purple: Cross-Country, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Swimming and Diving 
Red: Baseball, Softball, Women’s Lacrosse 
Orange: Football, Mens’ Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Water Polo, Badminton
Yellow: Competitive Sport Cheer, Basketball, Wrestling 

Important information from EBAL that pertains to every sport:
EBAL schools agree to not participate in NCS or CIF post season play 
EBAL may opt to adjust seasons of sport based on unforeseen circumstances

SRVUSD Upcoming Sports Reopening Dates: 
February 1, 2021 - Cross Country, Swimming, and Diving
February 8, 2021 - Golf and Tennis
March 22, 2021 - Track and Field 

No Spectators For Sports
There will be no spectators allowed at any of our games/matches or practices. An exception will be made for officially designated volunteers, such as timekeepers, only. Please reach out to your student’s coach for more information.
We understand how tough it is not to be able to cheer on your athlete in person. However, it is critical together to follow all rules placed upon our leagues to ensure that sports that are allowed to open, remain open.

Transportation and Form Requirement for Students 
No buses will be provided for transporting students to and from games. 
Prior to starting their first practice, all students are required to submit the Alternative Form of Transportation form signed by a parent/guardian.

• Students may drive themselves, only, to and from the games/matches. No other students are permitted in their vehicle. OR 
• Parents may transport their student, only, to and from games/matches. No other students outside of their household are allowed in the vehicle.

If you have any questions, please contact Monte Vista Athletic Director, Andy Popper. Current coach contact information is available at the mvhigh.net website. 

We look forward to welcoming back our student-athletes. 
Sincerely, 
Dr. Kevin Ahern                                        Andy Popper
Principal                                                   Athletic Director
Monte Vista High School                      Monte Vista High School
                                                                                                    



Athletic Clearance Please visit the site athleticclearance.com to begin registration. Here is the form that must be completed by your medical provider and turned in at the office. Forms are due by February 17th. 

Schedule:  There is a tentative conference only (EBAL) schedule on the MV Athletics website. Theoretically the games start on April 27th and run through May 27th. Once more information is known, it will be posted on the website. 

Information from the National Federation of HS Sports regarding return to play guidance during COVID-19.

NFHS Covid-19 Guidance

April 2020
Well, this is certainly not how anyone would have predicted the season to end. While it is certainly less than ideal, there are some bright spots: 

• the girls got to play together for several games
• they made some new friends on the team
• the families made some new quick friends too!
• we had an awesome head coach who really wanted to work with the athletes

Team Pictures were shipped to my house. I do not have everyone's address, which makes it hard to deliver both JV and Varsity team pictures. Please text me: 925-997-6413 as I can leave them on my front porch. 

Shutterfly has all the pictures from the games loaded onto the share site.  Thank you Barb for uploading them. To access the pictures, go to the Shutterfly Share site app on your phone. 

Seniors: this is so not how we want to celebrate your hard work in lacrosse. We love you tons.  Look for a surprise coming in the next week or two. 

Uniforms:  Please drop off your uniform in the baggie that was provided (or something similar) when you pick up your pictures. The uniforms are brand new; we cannot afford to lose any uniforms. 

Update Friday 3/13:  As you have all seen already from the email from Coach Jess, under the direction of the EBAL officials, the lacrosse season is on hold until further notice. Click here for the complete letter. Be optimistic that the season will continue. Watch out for your elderly neighbors,  maybe go to the grocery store for them, and, of course, wash your hands. AND this is just in: the official SRVUSD is closed until April 13th. 

As of Wednesday 3/11: 
The home game vs Dublin HS is on!  I am sure you read the email from the SRVUSD: No spectators. If you are working the game: stats, scorer and scoreboard-- you are welcome to be there: Salles, Mark, Howe, and King (scoreboard).  If you can not be there, let me know asap. The Salles family worked Granite Bay (thank you!) so if someone who is slotted to work Saturday wants to step in, let me know. The "No Spectators" is in effect, as of today, until March 21st and includes carpool drivers. Carpool drivers unite~ we can find something fun to do while the girls play.

Here is the information from the school district in case you missed it.  

Saturday 3/14 @ Marin Catholic is postponed.  Marin Catholic school is closed until 3/25. 

Week of 3/9 Update
Practice & Game Schedule
3/9: Practice 5:00-6:30 (JV) 5:00-7:00 (V)
3/10:  GAME DAY @ Granite Bay.  
3/11: Picture Day @ OHP 3:30.  Please bring the envelope and a check.  Sorry-- they don't take electronic payment or credit cards.   Practice 5:00-6:30 (JV) 5:00-7:00 (V)
3/12: Practice  5:00-6:30 (JV) 5:00-7:00 (V)
3/12: JV Pasta Feed @ the Newcomer's Home 147 Erselia Trail, Alamo  Thank you!
3/13: Game day vs Dublin HS.  5:30 pm (JV), 7:00 pm (V)

Seniors:  The MV Athletic Boosters offers graduating student-athletes scholarships. They award up to 6- $1,000 scholars.  The application and all the information can be found on the MV Athletic boosters website. 
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New Carpool Procedure: If you received a packet for driving with all the student-athletes emergency forms, please return them to the Administration office or Sports office for shredding. 

Week of 3/2 Update
Practice Schedule
3/2: 5:00-6:30 (JV) 5-7:00 (V)
3/3: Game @ Acalanes JV 5:30; Var 7:00 pm
3/4: Practice 5:00-6:30 pm (JV); 5:00-7:00 pm (V) turf field
3/5: Practice 5:00-6:30 pm (JV); 5:00-7:00 pm (V) turf field ** Pasta Feed Night**
3/6: Friday Night Lights @ home vs Carondelet HS 5:30 pm (JV)  7:00 pm (Var)
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Varsity Pasta Feed Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm.   Pasta Feed Sign-up
Kelly's house 4396 Mansfield Dr (Bettencourt Ranch), Danville

Team Photos:  Thursday 3/11 @ 3:30 pm Oak Hill Park.  Please bring the envelope with a check (sorry-- no electronic payments...)  Photo Envelope

Spring Sports Donations can be found on schoolloop after a few quick clicks: 
Parents>Quick Links>webstore>spring sports donations    OR Click Here

Parent Meeting 2/25 @ 6:00 pm
Agenda  Parent Jobs

Practice Update Week of Feb 23rd:
Monday: JV 5:00-6:30 pm;  Varsity 5:00-7:00 pm turf field. * Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for uniform distribution*
Tuesday: JV and Var 4:30-6:00 pm Grass field to start then move to turf
Wednesday: JV and Var 3:30-5:00 pm Graff field
Thursday: JV 5:00-6:30;   Var 5:00-7:00 pm Turf Field
Friday:  Game day @ Cal High JV 5:30 pm ; Var 7:00 pm
Saturday Game day HOME vs Oakridge Var 10:30 am; JV 12:00 pm

Practice Times: The regular practice schedule is being finalized.  
Wednesday 2/19:  3:30-5:00 pm on the grass field
Thursday 2/20:      5:00 (Var) 5:30 (JV) until 7:00 pm turf field
Friday 2/21:            3:30-5:00 (JV) 5:30 (Var) grass field

February Information
Davis PlayDate: Saturday 2/22 Varsity only: ​​Carpool clearance is pending so PLAN on making your own travel arrangements to Davis. Students may not drive themselves. There will be a few concessions at the field, but plan on sending your daughter with lunch, snack and water.  Davis Senior High School Stadium is ~1 hour from MV. 680 North to 80 East to 113 North; exit W. Covell St, make a right; then another right onto Oak Street.  The stadium parking is on your right. The stadium address is not the high school address. 

8:30 am Field 1 MV vs Davis
10:30  am Field 2 Oak Ridge vs MV
11:30 am Field 1 SF vs MV
12:00 pm Lunch
2:30 pm Field 1 Novato vs MV

Carpool:  If you are not cleared, please take a moment to visit the district website for info on how to get cleared to drive. Please note all parents are expected to drive at some point this season so look at your work schedules now.

Parent Meeting is Tuesday 2/25 @ 6:00 pm in the library. 

MV Athletic Booster Crab Feed is a fundraiser for all Monte Vista athletic programs. Each athletic team is asked to donate a gift basket which is then auctioned off at the event.  
Click for the Crab Feed information. 
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​Spirit Wear Store is open but it closes 2/17 @ 10:00 pm. 
Sorry, but late orders are not accepted as it delays everyone else's order.

Click here for the Spirit Store flyer

Parent jobs will be coming shortly.  As a reminder, all families are expected to work some aspect of a game-- scoreboard, announcing, score table and more.  Please take a moment to look at your work schedules for carpool driver availability. If you have not already been cleared through the Be a Mentor program to drive, please do so at your earliest convenience. Information is available on the district website.

Parent Information Form please complete the information. If you know of a new MV family,  please also share it with them as this is the only way we capture parents emails. 

Tryout Information 2020
Monday 2/10:  3:30-5:00 @ Diablo Vista Turf Field
Tuesday 2/11:  6:30-8:00 am @ Monte Vista**. Please note early morning tryout session.
Wednesday 2/12:  3:30-5:00 @ Diablo Vista Turf Field
Thursday 2/13:  3:30-5:00 @ Diablo Vista Turf Field
​Friday 2/14:  3:30-5:00 @ Monte Vista; Girls Meeting & Activity

Please make sure have been cleared from Athleticclearance.com
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Parent Information Form Please complete so an accurate parent information roster can be maintained. This is only used for lacrosse emails.

January Information
Athletic Participation and Clearance forms are due by January 31st.  
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Registration for athletics go to: AthleticClearance.com
For Mustang athletes rolling over from a Fall/ Winter Sport to a Spring Sport, please complete the online portion of the registration.  The signature form must be completed and signed for each sport you plan to participate in.
**** TIP FOR ATHLETES:  The physician's physical is valid for one calendar year.  Time your annual physical to ensure participation throughout the school year.  

Spring Registration Paperwork Due 01/31/20
Official Start Date:  02/10/20

December Information
Athlete Participation Form:  please complete and turn in at the Athletic Office Window

Athletic Clearance Form is available and may be turned in starting Dec 20th.

New (and some old...)MV Lacrosse families: please complete the Parent Information Form.

Uniforms : The uniforms are being shipped today, December 4th. Woot woot!!
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US Lacrosse Rules and Regulations Updates 
Please review the links for rules updates and eyewear updates.  These go into effect January 2020.
US Lacrosse Eyewear Update
You can purchase new goggles from BSN Sports.
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Uniforms
New uniforms have been ordered for the Varsity team!  Fingers crossed they will be here in January!  

Snack Shack Volunteers
Women's Lacrosse is scheduled to work the Snack Shack for the JV Football game on October 11th.  Please arrive by 4:00 pm to set up; game time is 4:30 pm.  We need 10 volunteers in order to earn the additional funds from the MV. Athletic Boosters.

​Snack Shack Sign-up

Uniforms
Uniforms were due 5/22 however we are missing quite a few. These cost the team approximately $65 per uniform. They MUST be returned to the team by Tuesday 5/28 as the list of missing uniforms will be handed into the Athletic Department the following morning.

Varsity # 16, 22, and 23
Junior Varsity: # 2,3,4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,13, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 24

To drop off your daughters uniform at our house: 4396 Mansfield Drive, please text me 925-997-6413 for gate access or have her give it either Megan or Kelly. 

Slideshows
We are working on decreasing the size of the slide shows so they can be uploaded to the website. Sorry for the delay.
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End of Season Important Information
Coaches Gifts: Let's tell the Coaches they are incredibly important to the team by making a voluntary donation towards a gift for the end of the season.  Our team would not exist without amazing coaches.  Thank you to all the families who have already donated!
You can donate (suggested donation of $20-25 per athlete or any amount you are comfortable donating) to the PayPal account:  [email protected] (please --we are a friend not a service!) or send a check to either Maria Romo or Caroline ap Rees.

Banquet: May 22nd from 6:00-9:00 pm at Blackhawk Country Club Lakeside Ballroom. If you have not RSVPed, please do so asap and make the payment asap. The banquet is truly a wonderful time to celebrate both teams and their incredibly hard work and journey through lacrosse. The cost is $37 per person (excludes athletes and coaches!)

Banquet RSVP
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Uniforms:  Please please please have your uniform washed, dried, folded and LABELED in the plastic bag.  Each plastic bag should be labeled with the Team (JV/VAR), Uniform #, Jersey size (2 jerseys), skirt size, and pinnie. Please have your daughter (JV and Var) drop off her uniform to Megan or Kelly Sheehan during school hours before May 22nd. You may also drop off her uniform at our home: 4396 Mansfield Dr, Danville.  ALL uniforms must be dropped off before the banquet. See below for photo example of uniform drop off. 

NCS Game Information
Game 1:  Tuesday @ 3:30 pm vs Novato High School
​The team will leave MVHS @ 1:15 pm.
We will need drivers to get the athletes up to the game.  Please either email Noelle or Debi Mescall
Come support the lacrosse team and show your team spirit with a RED OUT! (ie:  wear RED to the game!) 

CIF-NCS Lacrosse Bracket 2019

Banquet Information
The end of season banquet will be held May 22nd @ Blackhawk Country Club Lakeside Ballroom.  Please RSVP via the evite and remember, only RSVP for non-athletes.

Lacrosse End of Season Banquet 2019
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Senior Night Thank you! Thank you to Jen Neumer and Suzanne Mark for organizing a special evening which the girls and families will remember! Thanks Keith for your announcing skills too!

Week of 4/29 Update
Game Info
Tuesday 4/30 is our final regular season away game vs St. Ignatius in the city. Departure time for Varsity 1:30 pm.
Thursday  5/1 Pasta Feed after practice
JV @ the McEvilly home. Please remember to bring $10 for the pasta feed.
Varsity @ the O'Keefe home (1050 Whitegate Rd.) Thank you Paula and Tom for hosting!
Friday 5/2  is the big RIVAL of the 'Stangs with our final regular season home game vs the SRV Wolves.  It will be very competitive game so lets plan on coming out for both JV and Varsity games on Friday!. Game time is 5:30 followed by Senior Night presentation and Varsity game for ~7:15 pm
Thank you Jen and Suzanne for organizing the evening!
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Banquet
May 22nd 6:00-8:30 @ Blackhawk Country Club
Athletes and Coaches have their dinner paid for by donations
Parents and siblings: the cost is $37 pp. Thank you Mae and Caroline for chairing the wonderful end of season event! It's not too late to help the committee as there are certificates and lots of other items on the "to do" list! If you would like to help, email Mae  or Caroline.​

Week of 4/22 Game Updates:
Thank you to all the families who have stepped up to drive to the away games. While unfortunately JV did not have enough drivers for Davis and had to forfeit the game, we were able to get enough drivers for the Varsity team to make the journey.  Thank you Tressa!  

Away Games: We really do not want to miss them.  Yes, going into the city for SI but the game will be 100% worth it.  The game is always a good, strong game for both Varsity and JV. Please, look at your work schedule now. Both of our carpool coordinators spent over 2 hours each today getting carpool together. 
Davis 4/23 (Varsity only; JV forfeit due to lack of drivers)
Amador Valley 4/26
St. Ignatius 4/30

Volunteer Jobs 
Thank you to all the families who have worked games, set up and hosted pasta feeds and more!  The team really appreciate all the hard work so they can play the game they love.

If you have not worked a game yet, please email me ([email protected]). The Banquet Committee could use a few hands from both Varsity and JV. Look for an email and evite soon.  JV could also use a hand on the score table. If you are willing to help, please email Maria Romo (I am encouraging all to work at least once at the table.  While it might seem overwhelming, it's really a good job and a great way to know the game and the athletes. 

Welcome back from spring break!
We hope everyone had a wonderful week touring colleges, hanging on the beach or slopes, catching up on sleep and just spending time with family and friends. 

Granite Bay games are cancelled due to lack of drivers. PLEASE go on the Sign-ups (located on tab: coaches and Parent Jobs) and sign up. There are only a few more away games this season: Davis and SI are the farthest away. Lets make sure they are filled.

Boathouse Jackets arrive on Wednesday.  Paula O'Keefe will contact you for delivery.

Fundraising and Team Donations Thank you to all the friends and families who donated to the SnapRise fundraiser. The final numbers are pending but they look good! A huge thank you to the families who also made the voluntary team donation. We are above 60% now which will allow for uniforms, equipment and salaries.  Thank you!

End of the Year Banquet: You should have received an email from Caroline ap Rees and Mae Bustonera. Please save the date: May 22nd at Blackhawk Country Club. Details and Evite to come from the chairpeople. 

Team Photos: If you have not picked up your photos, please ask your daughter to pick them up after practice today from the Captains.

Oak Ridge Information
JV Game:  5:30 pm
Varsity Game: 7:00 pm
​Location: Oak Ridge High School 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 
Campus Map

• ​Stadium in located on West side of campus, entrance to stadium parking is on North West, off of Harvard Way
•  Restrooms are located in our Anthony's Grill Bldg. on South end of stadium, opposite end of stadium from parking lot
•  We will have bottled water available located near the Clock/Time table
•  Turf field, parents do not need to bring chairs, stadium seats if they prefer

Thank you to all the parents who have stepped up to drive to the away games!  The girls really appreciate the support. Here are a few important pieces of information:

• Athletic Donations and Volunteers are what makes the program happen. Without volunteers, the games will not occur, no scores entered or pictures taken.  Please check your schedule if you are a scorekeeper/stats table volunteer. If you can not make make it, please email people in your group to swap.  Sports programs at SRVUSD schools are self- funded. This means, the voluntary donations pay for the coaching salary, team uniforms and equipment and the end of year banquet.  Please make your donation either online or by check (payable to MV Women's Lacrosse and given to the Athletic Office).

                                                        Women's Lacrosse Donations
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• Crab Feed is Saturday March 23rd.  Julie Salles will be at the game tonight accepting last minute donations of wine.  She has done a great job putting together the basket again this year-- Thank you Julie!
• Team Photos have arrived and will be distributed tonight (if it's not pouring rain!)
• Backpack orders: If you have not paid for your backpack yet, text Noelle (925) 997-6413 for payment options.

Lawn Signs, Shooting Shirts and more....

• Lawn signs are available for pick up Monday 3/18 before practice by the tennis courts. 
• Shooting shirts have arrived and will be handed out by the tennis courts as well.
• Crab Feed donations are still accepted.  Email Julie Salles  to arrange for drop off. 

Crab Feed Fundraiser to benefit MV Athletic Boosters
March 23rd 6:00-9:30 pm
Danville Community Center (420 Front Street)
Cost:  $65 pp with $20 per ticket going to the sports team of your choice. Ticket price includes one beverage of choice.  Adults only.
Auction Gift Baskets:  each year, the Athletic Boosters ask that all sports teams donate one gift basket.  Julie Salles will be coordinating the purchasing and making of the basket.  She is accepting donations of wine, gift cards and/or cash.  

Crab Feed Flyer

For those parents who braved the parking lot at MV on Thursday-- it was great to see you!
Here is a recap of the parent meeting:

• Spirit Wear orders are due Feb 14th-- no late orders! MVLAX Spirit Wear 2019 
• Parent Contact Form-- please complete ASAP so we have all current emails. Parent Information Form
• Athletic Donations of $425 per athlete can be made on the school website Click web store donations.
• Backpack Orders:  If your athlete would like a MV Lacrosse backpack, the cost is  approximately $50. Email Noelle Sheehan by Feb. 15th with your athletes last name to be embroidered.
• Boathouse Jackets: If your athlete would like the boathouse jackets, email Paula O'Keefe by the 15th.  The cost of the jackets is approximately $96. These jackets require a few weeks lead time. 
• Parent Jobs:  Going through the job grid over the next few days.  I will post it when ready.  Remember, all parents need 2 jobs per athlete. If you still need a parent job, don't fret, I will email you. 
• Carpooling: all parents should plan to drive the carpool.  Please get cleared through the Be a a Mentor program. It takes about 5 minutes to upload the documents. If you have questions, please contact Debi Mescall. The Sign-up Genius will be on the Coaches & Parent Jobs tab when ready.

This year, we are pleased to offer spirit wear through BSN Sports in conjunction with the MVHS Men's Lacrosse Team.  There will be few select pieces available through Sling-it Lacrosse at a later date.  At the parent meeting, there will be information regarding Boathouse Jackets and team backpacks.

MVLAX Spirit Wear 2019.   The access code is:  MVLAX19
​There is also a flyer that you can download to preview the items. 
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The Davis Varsity Playday schedule is below.  Please note that some of the fields may change due to weather conditions.  Field 1 is a rain or shine field.  There are bathrooms in the stadium as well as some limited food vendors.
Address: Davis High School 315 W. 14th St., Davis, CA 95616
There is a large parking lot on 14th St. and a smaller one on Oak near the Stadium. 

​Schedule & Field Change to FIELD 1 (Turf Field)
Game 1:  8:00 vs Davis
Game 2: 8:30 vs Oakridge 
​Game 3: 9:30 vs St. Francis (SF)

Plan to arrive at Davis HS for 7:00 am.  Remind your athletes to wear layers.

Team Pictures are 2/28 @ 3:30 at Oak Hill Park.  Your daughter should receive the envelop from her coach for Yary Photography.  No pictures are taken without the completed envelop. I may have a few extra there. Meet at the bridges in the park wearing your team uniform.

Lawn Sign orders are due TONIGHT 2/25.       Order Form   Sample Sign

Tryouts are just around the corner and here are the dates:
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Jan 28: 5-7 Sycamore 2
Jan 29: 5-6:50 Sycamore
Jan 30: 5-6:50 Sycamore
Jan 31: 3:30-5:30 Diablo Vista Middle School Turf (practice)
Feb 1: 5-7 Sycamore 3 (practice)
 

*We recognize that it is challenging to get from MV to Diablo Vista by 3:30, get there as soon as possible so that we can set up and get started.*

Please make sure you have submitted your Athletic Clearance Forms to the Athletic Office before tryouts. 
 
 

Tryouts are less than one week away! As a reminder, the first day of tryouts are Tuesday February 7th at Sycamore Valley Soccer Field 3 from 5-7pm.  See below for a full schedule for the first month of tryouts and practice.  

Plan to arrive around ten minutes early to tryouts to check-in and get your reversible pinny.  Don't forget to bring your stick, mouth guard, eye guard, cleats, tennis shoes, and water.  

Tryouts will happen rain or shine.  The only case that we will cancel is if there is lightning.   Otherwise, we will still hold tryouts.  We will post any cancellations to this website.

We can't wait for season! GO MUSTANGS!

Tryouts are right around the corner.  We are looking forward to seeing everybody out on the field!!  In order to tryout, your sports paperwork must be completed and turned into Melissa French in the office by 1/20/2017.  Melissa will give the coaches a list of all players cleared to tryout.

Each athlete is given at least three days to tryout.  Winter athletes are given three days once their winter sport is over.  If you are a winter sport athlete trying out for women’s lacrosse, please e-mail Coach Megan ([email protected]) by January 20th and indicate your name, winter sport, and date that your winter sport ends.  Plan to attend tryouts as soon as your winter sport is completed.

Every athlete trying out for women’s lacrosse will be evaluated based on the criteria listed below:

• Stick skills/lacrosse abilities
• Technical and tactical knowledge (lacrosse IQ)
• Athleticism
• Coachability and attitude
• Competitiveness

We also expect each athlete to have a high commitment level to the team.

During season, practices will be at the MV turf 5:30-7:30pm M-F except on game days.  Generally, games for JV are at 5:30pm and varsity are at 7pm.  The game schedule for the season is posted on Max Preps.  

Soccer is potentially in season if they win in NCS until 2/25/2017 (overlapping with our season by a few weeks), so our practice times for most of February are at unusual times and locations.  Once we are into March, all practice times will be back to normal.  

Tryout locations:

• Sycamore Valley Soccer Field 3, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Danville, CA 94526
• Oak Hill Park (next to Monte Vista), 2005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville, CA 94526
• Monte Vista High School turf or grass

The schedule for February is listed below.  Again, starting in March we will be back to our normal practice times and locations.