Month: July 2012

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Wheelchair Lacrosse Catches on in Atlanta (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
Sam Fallon and Owen Penn had an idea to utilize the growth of Wheelchair Lacrosse by holding a camp in Atlanta. The camp was also done as a way to fulfill an Eagle Scout requirement. The event drove a lot of excited newcomers to the sport and it showed the enthusiasm for lacrosse in the south. Read More...

Stylin’ Strings Goes to Europe Part 1 of 2

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
For this issue of Stylin’ Strings Customs, we had the honor of making 24 lacrosse heads themed after 12 of the countries playing in the Euro World Games held in Amsterdam. They were themed based on the countries flag, logos, emblems, and colors. Read More...
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Encore Brand and Lax Artist Embark Painting a Four-Story Lacrosse Mural

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
Encore Brand has been hitting the ground hard all Summer long. The clothing brand incorporates a unique mantra with its product, "Action is Character." The brand stands for a far greater meaning than what I can jot down, yet it's easily understood. They've recently released a set of videos featuring John Christmas playing lacrosse around the world in certain locations, which are displayed on their newly minted shirts. Read More...
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Pro Athletics Uniforms on Display at Lake Placid

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
PatriotLax.com will once again make a strong case for winning the best dressed award at Lake Placid. The patriotic uniforms were designed by Derek Ruebling and executed by Pro Athletics. The stripes flow seamlessly from the shirt into the reversible shorts. A Silver Cascade Pro7 with a Red Chrome facemask, Navy chinstrap, and White visor completes the Patriotic garb. Read More...

Farkas Eye Black: Inside the Tin

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
We first heard of Farkas Eye Black a few months ago when they began engaging top club lacrosse programs. As you know, Farkas Eye Black was inspired by NFL great Andy Farkas, who in 1942, was the first to wear eye black in NFL. Read More...

The Connells Scheduled to Perform at Charlotte Hounds Game on August 11

By Lacrosse Playground | July 31, 2012 |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 31, 2012) – Charlotte Lacrosse LLC announced today that The Connells are scheduled to perform before the Saturday, August 11 Charlotte Hounds game. Read More...
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John Carroll University Adds Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
University Heights, OH - John Carroll University President Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, S.J., announced today that men’s and women’s lacrosse will debut as varsity sports at the Division III school, with competition beginning during the 2013-14 academic year. Read More...
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University of Pennsylvania Names Ryan Klipstein Newest Men’s Lacrosse Coach

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania's Head Coach of men's lacrosse, Mike Murphy, has announced the hiring of Ryan Klipstein as an assistant coach with the program. Klipstein comes to Penn from Williams College, where he was the Ephs' offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator for 2011-12. Read More...
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Virginia Lacrosse Tryouts Announced

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
The Virginia Lacrosse Club tryouts have been announced. There will be tryouts held for high school and youth players. The high school tryouts will take place October 14, whereas the youth tryouts will be held September 29. Included events for high school level are the Paradise Shootout, Warrior National Recruiting Lacrosse Tournament, and UP Lax Tournament. Read More...
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Vans Waffle iPhone 4 Case

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
Vans' new flexible rubber iPhone Case features a waffle sole replica of the iconic shoes the brand has produced over the years. The case comes in three colorways - Black, Pink, and White. A Red heel-tag replica is placed on the lower-left side, while a toe-cap replica is on the top. It is compatible with iPhone 4 and 4S.
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2012 Merrimack Lacrosse Highlight Reel

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
The Merrimack College Men's Lacrosse team reached the Northeast-10 Championship for the fourth straight season, finishing with a 13-3 overall record in 2012. Merrimack's season came to end in the title game, losing to Le Moyne, who reached the National semifinal, 10-7. Here's digital proof that this team could ball. Read More...

Gear Review: 20D Goalie Throne Mesh

By Lacrosse Playground | July 30, 2012 |
My first impressions of the mesh before I even opened the packaging was that it was very nice vibrantly colored not dulled like other wax treated mesh. The packaging was very professional and not just a piece of mesh in a sandwich bag. It was in packaging similar to what the kits from STX and Warrior are packaged in. Read More...