New Zealand Lacrosse

Kia Ora! Welcome to the official home of lacrosse in New Zealand.

On this site you will find information about:

• National mens and womens squads
• Domestic regional leagues
• Upcoming events

TAHI TEAMWEAR NAMED AS UNIFORM PROVIDER FOR NZ UNDER18 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM

Tahi Teamwear is proud to announce it’s support for the NZ Under 18 Boys Lacrosse team by providing their uniforms for this year’s Australian Lacrosse Association’s U18 Championship.

Tahi Teamwear is a sportswear provider that meets the playing and training needs of elite athletes to passionate amateurs and their supporters.

“We are extremely excited to be involved with New Zealand Lacrosse. The uniforms have been developed with the involvement of the team management and feature our very best performance fabrics and technology. We wish the team the best of luck in the upcoming tournament.”
Elton Battersby, CEO

Tahi will be supplying the team with it’s Elite Lacrosse playing shirt and playing shorts. This is Tahi’s highest performance playing uniform, combining high durability with lightweight performance. The top is designed to work in conjunction with a player’s
equipment to provide excellent manouevrability, whilst keeping the player comfortable due to it’s extra breathability and moisture wicking. The shorts feature mesh panels to keep airflow at it’s best during game time.

For more information on Tahi Teamwear’s Lacrosse range and other sports, contact NZ country manager, Anna Shere, at anna [at] tahi [dot] com or on +6421181055.

Keen on being involved in the coaching/management of our NZ men’s National Team for the 2014 World Championships?  Please have a look at this information (New Zealand National Team Coaching and Management) and send us your thoughts by 24 February 2012.  Responses don’t need to be long as we can ask for more details if necessary.  I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

NZWLA invites applications for the following Team Staff positions for the New Zealand women’s team, 2013 World Cup campaign, to be held in Oshawa Canada:

New Zealand Women’s Lacrosse Team – Team Manager
The 2013 New Zealand Women’s Team is seeking a Team Manager.
The Team Manager will be work with the broader management team and report directly to the Head Coach.
This is voluntary position with travel and accommodation expenses to camps and events, covered by the program.

This position requires an individual who has:

• Proactive characteristics
• strong organisational skills
• sound IT and computer skills
• excellent time management ability
• ability to plan and provide for the needs of the squad
• passionate about supporting their National Team.
• enjoy working in a high performance team environment
• this position does not require knowledge of lacrosse
• preferably based in Auckland

The team manager will be responsible for:

• Communicating regularly with the training squad, mostly by email with some by phone
• Organising the smooth running of training camps under guidance of coaching team and with assistance of team captains
• Organising team flights for squad tours and World Cup
• Organising accommodation for camps, squad tours and World Cup
• Management of squad/team budget and finances
• Management of Team Bank account and EFT payments from Squad/team members
• Accompanying the team on squad tours and to the 2013 World Cup, 11^th – 20^th July, Canada.
• Able to attend training camps
• Collate and communication of team data.
• Liaise with NZWLA Board Members, 2013 World Cup Committee and FIL

Applications in writing, to: nzwlacrosse [at] gmail [dot] com
New Zealand Women’s Lacrosse Team – Assistant Coaches (x2)
The 2013 New Zealand Women’s Team is seeking two Assistant Coaches.
The Assistant Coaches will be work with the broader management team and report directly to the Head Coach.
This is voluntary position with travel and accommodation expenses to camps and events, covered by the program.
This position requires an individual who is:

• proactive and positive attitude
• with strong communication and motivational skills
• able to take direction from the Head Coach
• enjoy working in a high performance team environment
• Preferably has a good knowledge of lacrosse, but strong coaching skills in basketball, handball, ice hockey will also be looked on favourably.
• based in within 1.5 hours of Auckland

The assistant coach will be responsible for:

• running mid week practice on a rota basis
• coaching at monthly training camps
• supporting the team manager in the smooth running of training camps
• studying key aspects of the game
• supporting the squad away from the field
• Game day coaching at 2013 World Cup, 11^th – 20^th July, Canada.
• Game day coaching on tours
• Assisting the Head Coach in Pre-game and post game team meetings

Applications in writing, to: nzwlacrosse [at] gmail [dot] com
New Zealand Women’s Lacrosse Team – Sports Therapist
The 2013 New Zealand Women’s Team is seeking a Sports Therapist. (Physiotherapist, Osteopathic, Myotherapist)
The sports therapist will be work with the broader management team and report directly to the Head Coach.
This is voluntary position with travel and accommodation expenses to camps and events, covered by the program.

This position requires an individual who is:

• proactive and positive attitude
• enjoy working in a high performance team environment
• has experience in taping techniques
• has experience in sports massage
• a knowledge of strength and condition and core strength, for injury prevention
• based in Auckland

The Sports Therapist will be responsible for:

• supporting the Strength and Conditioning coach
• taping players at training camps
• providing pre and post training/game massage on field
• overseeing post game recovery
• supporting players between training camps
• Game day support at 2013 World Cup, 11^th – 20^th July, Canada
• Game day support on tours

Position Descriptions available on request to; nzwlacrosse [at] gmail [dot] com

Send Applications to;     nzwlacrosse [at] gmail [dot] com

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: February 1st 2012

The 2012 Committee can be reached by emailing nzwlacrosse [at] gmail [dot] com

2013 World Cup

NZWLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Kari Jones as Head Coach of the
New Zealand Women’s Team for the 2013 World Cup, to be held from the 11th – 20th
July in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

This will be Kari’s first World Cup as Head Coach having previously served at three
U19 World Championships with Wales and Germany. With coaching roles in the USA
with X-Team, in the UK with the Stockport club and the UKLacrosse team, Kari brings
with her a variety of international influences.

Kari also has a credible career as a player, highlighted as a member of the Wales
2009 World Cup Team.

“It’s a great time to be part of New Zealand lacrosse as player numbers grow and
enthusiasm to compete at world level is high. This follows on from the 2009 World
Cup and the recent 2011 U19 World Championship. New Zealand has an energetic
sporting culture and produces championship winning teams in a range of sports and
our players are determined to climb the ladder at world level.” said Kari.

As Head Coach, Kari will establish the vision for the team and challenge the players,
as they commence a 20 month program of preparation and selection to the final
team.

“I am looking forward to working with a pool of talented and motivated players.”
said Kari.

Kari will be supported by NZWLA and recently appointed Director of High
Performance, Paul Mollison.

Jess Evans
President
NZWLA

The 2012 NZWLA Committee would like to thank the past committee for their support and acknowledge all they have done over many years of service, in particular, thanks to Hannah Doney and Sally Rutherford who have progressed the development of the sport in NZ.

Following the recent AGM, the NZWLA is pleased to announce the following people have been elected to office:

2013 Women’s World Cup Information and Application forms to join the squad are available to download now.

• 2013 World Cup Information Pack
• 2013 World Cup Squad Application form

Congratulations to the NZ women’s U19 squad for their World Championship performance. Safe travels home ladies.

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