Wolfpack Families,

Please see below for a number of time sensitive reminders as well as new announcements regarding upcoming activities.

PLAYER ANNUAL DUES (PAST DUE)
If you have not yet submitted the annual dues for your player, they are now more than two weeks overdue. Please submit the required fees ($300) as soon as possible. You can Venmo payment to @wmchsboyslax or mail a check, made payable to West Morris Central Parents Lacrosse Club to P.O. Box 328, Long Valley, New Jersey 07853.

Beginning this week, we will be reaching out individually to everyone who has not yet done so to confirm when payment will be submitted.

PLAYER REGISTRATION
This is a final reminder that all players must register for the season, which includes concussion testing (9th and 11th graders only) and a physical or updated health form (all grades). All paperwork must be completed and submitted to the school nurse in advance of the first practice on 3/16.

Visit https://www.wmchs.org/athletics and click on “Online Athletics Registration” on the left menu bar for full details and to access the registration page and required forms.

MARCH MADNESS STARTS THIS WEEK
March has begun! While we anxiously await the first game of the season, why not engage in one of the biggest spectacles of sports – while also helping to raise funds for WMC Boy’s Lacrosse?

No, it’s not sudden death dodgeball… It’s March Madness, brought to you by the NCAA men’s basketball tournament! This week, teams will be fighting for their last chance to enter the big dance and see their name on Selection Sunday. With the field set you’ll have more than two full days to get your picks in before the first round starts on March 16.

Click this link to enter (no password necessary): https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2g4ydombyge4q====?pool-join-key=kgu2etd477u4lzudxi5t6ornf4v92umd&invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytanrrha4dinjr&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF22_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite

• Picks can be made after the Sunday Selection show on March 12; the deadline is the start of the first round (March 17 at 12 pm EST)
• Tie breaker will be the final score of the championship game
• The fee to enter is $25 (50% of entry fees will raise funds for WMC Boy’s Lacrosse)
• Entry fees can be paid via Venmo @wmchsboyslax
• Payout: 1st = 50% 2nd = 30% 3rd = 20%
• Email lacrossewolfpack@gmail.com with any questions

VOLUNTEER MEETING THIS WED, 3/15
Our Parent’s Club is in desperate need of volunteers to help with upcoming events this season, and to shadow current board members to take over when they vacate their positions at the end of this season.

We invite anyone interested in helping out to attend a call this Wednesday, 3/15 at 7 pm to learn more and ask questions about the volunteer opportunities and positions available.

To join the meeting via Microsoft Teams, use this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTZjOGViODEtZTA3NS00N2I5LThkYjktZDExNTI0NzIzZmFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d7bf8bae-4d7e-479c-bde4-1103d9e4136c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e1ea61cd-1ac5-441b-b5f8-18a39ebc2abc%22%7d

YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC SAT, 3/18
Our WMC Boy’s Lacrosse team is hosting a boy’s youth lacrosse clinic on Saturday, 3/18 at West Morris Central High School.

A session for first through third graders will take place from 1 pm to 2 pm, and a second session for fourth through eighth graders will take place from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The fee is $35 per player which includes a souvenir t-shirt. Please see the attached file for additional details and registration information.

Important notes:

• This is an important fundraiser for our club. If you have a younger son in grade 1-8, please consider having him participate. Please also help us spread the word by posting to your social media accounts and sharing with friends/groups who may be interested in attending.
• All WMC boy’s lacrosse players in grades 10 through 12 are expected to attend the clinic and assist with the training.

RSVP FOR FACEOFF DINNER ON 3/30
This year’s Faceoff Dinner will take place on Thursday, 3/30 at 6:30 pm in the WMC Cafeteria. Don’t miss this fun kickoff to the season and opportunity to meet the coaches, players and families! There is no cost for players to attend; parents are $25 each.

Please confirm your attendance by Sunday, 3/19:

• Email Alison Edwards (aedwards60@comcast.net) with the number of people attending (your player(s) plus up to two parents) as well as any food-related allergies or special dietary needs
• Venmo payment for the adults in your party ($XX each) to @wmchsboyslax

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A SPECIAL SEASON OPENING GAME AND CHARITY EVENT
The first WMC Boy’s Lacrosse Varsity game of the season is set for Tuesday, 4/4 at 6 pm at WMC vs. Gill St. Bernard’s.

We are using this game as an opportunity to come together as a community to raise funds for two local charities (the Long Valley First Aid Squad and Sarah’s Fight for HOPE Foundation), and to support two local lacrosse families (the Collins and the Fullers) who are going through challenging times.

The theme for this special event is “It’s More Than a Game…It’s a Community”. We will share additional details shortly; in the meantime, please mark your calendars and encourage friends and family to attend.

UPCOMING KEY DATES
3/16 First Practice of the Season
3/18 Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser Clinic
3/23 First Scrimmage
3/30 Faceoff Dinner
4/4 First Game of the Season vs. Gill St. Bernard’s: “It’s More Than a Game…It’s a Community”
5/16 Senior Night (Rain Date 5/18)
5/21 Corn Hole Tournament & Pig Roast
6/13 End of Year Banquet at Black Oak
6/14 Jersey Strong Showcase

GO PACK!

The document WMC_Youth_Lacrosse_Clinic_2023.pdf was attached to this post.