17th Annual Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational Tournament

For the 17th consecutive year, lacrosse players in the know gathered in Hawaii for the can’t-miss annual event. US Lacrosse Hawaii Chapter was proud to host another successful Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational Tournament October 26-28, 2007 continuing the tradition of making each year better than the last.

All the elements players have come to expect from the Hawaii Tournament were on offer again this year: perfect weather, a fun Friday night welcome party, special deals around Waikiki, world-class lacrosse and of course, the legendary Halloween party Sunday night.

The Men’s Elite final was as dynamic and high-level as players and spectators have come to expect. In a rematch of last year, the defending champions Crease Monkeys took on Mikey Powell and Wimmer Solutions. Led by Tournament MVP Matt Streibel, the Crease Monkeys kept hold of the crown with a 9-8 victory. Streibel put home four goals, five separate players accounted for the rest, and Aaron Fenton, last year’s MVP, led the defense from goal.

In another repeat from last year, the Silver Crease Monkeys claimed the trophy in the Men’s Masters Division, defeating Canada West 12-3. In their earlier match up on Saturday, these two teams called a draw and ended the game in a 5-5 tie. Not only demonstrating good sportsmanship, this created bigger anticipation for the rematch in the championship. Though not as close, the Masters final was still an exciting game and great finish to their weekend.

The Women also saw a rematch in the championship, with the defending champions Crease Monkeys facing East West Sports Camp (formerly Brand Elite). The hopes of championship title were dashed, however, as East West won decisively, 12-5. With seven players contributing to East West’s scoring, it was a total team effort. In the end, Jen Breakey, a former member of the Wahine Lacrosse Club, was awarded the MVP honors.

Perhaps the most notable improvement of Tournament came with the addition of a Grand Masters Division. The four teams – Canada, Essian, Mr. Boh and Elemakule (Hawaiian for “old man”) – played as hard as the pros, with Team Essian emerging to take the inaugural crown.  In all, this Tournament saw 13 Men’s Elite teams, 4 Men’s Masters, 4 Men’s Grand Masters and 13 Women’s Elite for the largest-ever turnout of 34 teams.  It just keeps getting bigger and better out on the island!

The road to the finals wasn’t a walk in the park for the champions, with great competition in the semi-finals.  Barbary Coast and Team Marin made the Crease Monkeys and Wimmer earn their championship berths, respectively. On the Women’s side, Breakaway and Pepperdine played well through the semis.  And it couldn’t have been easy for anyone to play against Olympic Club, whose goalie decided to start the Halloween celebration early and played throughout Sunday in nothing but a Speedo!

Although it’s become more difficult for the home teams to win the Tournament now that it’s grown to include the best talent in the world, the six Hawaii teams – two Men’s Elite, one Masters, one Grand Masters and two Women’s – represented well. Notably, the Hawaii Masters took their final game of the weekend in triple overtime over Team Zipang with a goal by Ron Foo.  And sisters Rachel and Dana Miller tallied a number of goals for the Wahine Eleu and Holona teams, respectively.

Ever increasing and important to the Hawaii Tournament is the Japanese presence.  Always the first on the field to warm up, and always up for as many games as possible, their enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s a crucial element of the Tournament. With four Women’s and five Men’s teams from Japan, the continuing growth of the sport is evident and their skill level improves every year.

Even up against the best talent in the world, there’s no team having more fun than the Japanese players on the field.  To add an extra competitive element for the younger players out there, 2007 presented the first College Cup.  Teams with the majority of its members in college or within three years of graduating were eligible to win this award.  Kyoto University Lacrosse took home the inaugural “Yas Hayakawa College Cup” award in a battle with Tokyo that was decided 6-1.  We look forward to expanding the College Cup to include the Women’s Division in the future.

The Tournament reached out to kids not yet in college, as well - Hawaii’s next generation of lacrosse stars got their annual treat of not only watching the best players in the world right in their own backyard, but actually learning from them. Talon Lacrosse, the Crease Monkeys and Crease Monkettes hosted a youth clinic Friday afternoon, spending two hours teaching the basics and having fun with the young players.  No one went home empty handed, with prizes like STX hats, equipment bags and loads of Quiksilver and Roxy T-shirts. The kids got to show off some of their new skills on Sunday, in a few exhibition games on the main field just before the Men’s Elite final.

Immediately following the championship games on Sunday, Field Operations Director Dan Cho took the mic to begin the awards ceremony, first thanking our many generous sponsors: AYLA, Coors Light, Glaceau Vitamin Water, HonBlue, Lulu’s, Quiksilver, Tesoro, The Tewaaraton Award Foundation and Warrior Lacrosse.  After the winning and runner up teams received their leis and trophies, it was time to recognize a few people without whom the Hawaii Lacrosse Club and Tournament wouldn’t be possible:

DON GLADSTONE AWARD
The Don Gladstone Award is presented to someone who has selflessly given his or her time to the promotion and enjoyment of lacrosse. This year, the award was given to the triple threat team of Rudie and Kiki Schaefer and Stephanie Jones. It would be impossible to count the hours and effort these three individuals have donated to the Hawaii Lacrosse Club, most notably in the founding of AYLA, the Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association and the Wahine Club, and the amount of work required to keep both thriving and growing every year.  Their presence is an irreplaceable factor in the success of lacrosse in Hawaii.

BILL NAGY AWARD
The recipient of the Bill Nagy Award is deemed worthy of such an honor by being both a friend to all the people who play the game of lacrosse as well as a friend to all who have a story share, someone who puts his or her whole heart into everything. This year’s award, in honor of beloved Hawaii Lacrosse member Wild Bill, went to Jenny Caruso. With more energy than anyone on the field at a given time, Jenny runs the Wahine Club practices and psyches up the young AYLA girls of Oahu to learn and stick with lacrosse, all done with tireless, infectious enthusiasm. And when she’s not on the field, she’s cruising the island on her Harley, just like Bill.

While the action on the field is the heart of the tournament, everyone knows the nightlife is almost as integral to the Hawaii experience. Friday kicked off with plenty of energy at the new Senor Frog’s, land of the endless spring break.  Saturday night, sandwiched between two long days in the sun, was a bit more mellow at Red Lion Waikiki, a sports bar almost completely overtaken with tournament participants enjoying darts, pool, dancing and the Coors Light specials.

As always, the weekend culminated with the never-disappointing Halloween party on Sunday night at Lulu’s Waikiki. The drinks were flowing, the dance floor was open and the costumes as impressive as ever.  When Hot Buttered Rum took a set break, lax fans were surprised with a special treat: Mikey Powell, center stage with his guitar, in full on snorkel gear – wetsuit, mask and fins.  Hawaii Master Steve “Sparkee” Chamberlain, in serious sultan regalia, arrived with his harem of belly dancers.  Hulk Hogan was in the house, as was Elvis, a classic Jack-O-Lantern, a smattering of Canadian Smurfs and a herd of wild bison.  Costumes have become as important to pack as a stick and jersey, so be sure to bring an even better one next year, and schedule a late Monday flight home!

It was another amazing weekend, and everyone is already making plans for their return. Inquire about the October 24-26, 2008 Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational Tournament by calling + 1 (440) 565-4175 or visit HawaiiLacrosse.com. See you next year!

第17回　ハワイラクロス招待試合

1 ★この17年間、ラスロス選手たちは欠かすことの出来ないハワイラクロス招待試合のためにハワイに集まってきました。U,Sラクロスハワイ支部では、2007年10月26日から28日の間に、またの成功を収めたハワイラクロス招待試合を主催できた事に誇りに思っています。

２★全てのチームは、今年のハワイラクロス招待試合を楽しみしています。気候はすばらしく、金曜の夜に行われる楽しい歓迎パーティー、ワイキキ周辺のお買い物、そして超一流クラスのラクロスはもちろん、日曜の夜に行われる有名なハロウィーンパーティー。

３★メンズエリート最終試合では、ほかの競技者や観客の期待どおりのダイナミックでレベルの高い試合でした。昨年行われた再試合では、デフェンディング　チャンピオンシップのCrease Monkeysチームは、Mikey Powell氏を率いるWimmer Solutionsチームと対戦しました。トーナメントのMVP 賞に選ばれたMatt Streibel氏は９対８点で王座の地を守り抜き、Streibel氏は９点のうち４点を決め、そして去年のMVPプレーヤーのAaron Fenton氏はゴールキーパーを務めました。

4★去年からもう一つ繰り返されたのは土曜の朝に行われた試合でした。the Silver Crease Monkeysチームは5対5の同点でしたが、the Silver Crease MonkeysチームはCanada Westチームに12対3で勝ち、メンズマスター部門のトロフィーを手に入れました。
選手達の正々堂々とした競技だけではなく、次の優勝戦への期待を膨らませました。接戦したゲームではないですが、マスターズ決勝戦ではエキサイティングな試合が続き、そして最高の週末を迎えました。

5★女性陣チームもまた今年の優勝タイトルをCrease Monkeysチーム対East West Sports Camp（前Brand Elit）チームで競いました。優勝タイトルは逃しましたが、１２対５で圧倒的にEast Westの勝利となりました。７人のプレイヤーの得点がチーム全体の優勝に導きました。　最後に、MVP賞はJen Breakey氏（前Wahine Lacrosse所属）に贈られました。

6★おそらく、このトーナメントの最も重要な事はGrand Masters部門を追加したことです。Grand Masters部門は全４チーム（Canada, Essian, Mr. Boh and Elemakule (Hawaiian for “old man”)はプロと同じくらい一生懸命に試合をし、Essianチームが最初のトロフィーを獲得しました。このトーナメントは全体で３４チームの参加でした。１３チームのMen’s　Elite teams, ４チームの Men’s Masters, ４チームの Men’s Grand Masters、そして１３チームの Women’s Eliteです。ハワイラクロス招待試合は年々参加数が増え、そして毎年改善されてきています。
7★決勝戦までの道のりは容易い事ではなく、壮絶な準決勝をへて優勝戦までたどり着きました。the Crease MonkeysチームとWimmerチームはBarbary Coast とTeam Marinチームから出場権を勝ち得ました。　女性チームではBreakawayチームと Pepperdineチームのすばらしい準決勝戦でした。　そしてメンズーチームでは、誰もがOlympic Clubチームとの対戦は容易には行きませんでしたが、Olympic Clubチームのゴールキーパーは一足先にハロウィーンをすることに決め、つきの日の日曜日にはすべての試合に競泳水着のスピードを身につけて出場していました！
8★世界で最も才能のある人々が含まれるようになってから、ハワイラクロスにとってトーナメントで優勝することは年々難しくなってしました。６つのハワイチーム（２つのMen’s Eliteチーム, Mastersチーム, Grand Mastersチームと ２つのWomen’sチーム）はよく頑張りました。特に、Hawaii Mastersチームは3回の延長戦の末、Ron Foo氏のゴールでZipang　チームを倒し決勝戦をものにしました。そして女性チームでは、特に姉妹のRachelとDana Mille氏はWahine Eleu チームと Holonaチームにたくさんの得点を決めました。

９★ハワイトーナメントは絶えず増加し続け、そしてこの大会の重要な点は日本チームが参加していることです。彼らはいつも初日の試合を盛り上げ、そしていつも出来るだけ多くの試合をしようと心がけています。彼らの熱意にはとても影響されます。そして、トーナメントに欠かすことの出来ない要因の一つです。４つのWomen’sチームと５つのMen’sチームをもつ日本では、ラクロスは増加し続けて、毎年彼らの技術は高くなっています。

１０★たとえ世界で最も才能のある選手と対戦をしても、日本チームと対戦するほど楽しいチームは他にありません。もう一つ付け加える事は、日本チームの戦闘力の要素は2007年度の大学生優勝者たちが大会に参加していることです。大多数が学生のチームまたは３年以内に卒業した選手たちのチームは、このハワイトーナメントを優勝するのにふさわしい人達です。京都大学ラクロスは東京大学を６対１で勝ち、最初のYas Hayakawa大学大会を優勝しました。私たちは将来、カレッジカップで女性部門を広げてくれるのを楽しみにしています。

1１★このトーナメントでは大学生以下の子供たちにも視野を広げています。次の世代のハワイラクロスのスターは競技場で有名な選手を見ているだけではなく、年に一回行われる有名な選手からラクロスを教わることが出来ます。Talon LacrosseとCrease Monkeysチーム と Crease Monkettesチームは金曜の午後にユースクリニックで２時間の楽しいラクロスの基礎を主催しました。参加した子供たちにはSTX帽子、バック、そしてQuiksilver と Roxy T-shirtsなどの商品を持ち帰りました。そして日曜日（大会最終日）にMen’s Elite決勝戦の前のエクスハビションで新しく取得したラクロスの技術を披露しました。

1２★決勝戦が終わると、オペレーションデレクターのDan Cho氏はマイクを取り、表彰式を始めました。まず初めに、私たちの大会を支えていただいた企業の方々はAYLA, Coors Light, Glaceau Vitamin Water, HonBlue, Lulu’s, Quiksilver, Tesoro, The Tewaaraton Award Foundation and Warrior Lacrosseへ感謝の言葉をささげ、次に優勝チームと準優勝チームは授賞式でトロフィーとレイを受け取りました。　そして、この大会を始めてからこの人たちがいなければこの大会は存在しなかったでしょう。

DON GLADSTONE AWARD
1３★このDON GLADSTONE 賞とは、ラクロスの享受と向上に贈られる賞です。
今年は３名の方々、Rudie と Kiki Schaefer氏 と Stephanie Jones氏に贈られました。3名の方々の献身的な努力はハワイラクロスに多大な成果を収めてくれました。最も注目すべき事は、AYLA, the Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association と the Wahine Clubの設立、
そして年々の繁栄と成長を維持するための彼らの努力です。ハワイラクロスの成功には、彼らの影響力は掛替えの無い要因です。

BILL NAGY AWARD
1４★Bill Nagy賞は全てのラクロスを競技する人達、そして全てに情熱を捧げ一緒に時間を過ごした人達に値します。最愛のハワイラクロスメンバーのWild Billに敬意を表して今年はJenny Caruso氏に贈られました。Jennyはどんなに忙しくてもラクロスの熱意を伝え、競技場で他の誰よりも活動をし、Wahine Clubの練習を教えに行き、そしてオアフの女性チームAYLAへラクロスの心構えを教えてます。そして彼女がグランドにいないときは、ビルと同じようにハーレーに乗ってラクロスを教えにいっています。

1５★このトーナメントの情熱は大会のグランドだけではなく、夜のイベントもまたハワイの経験の一つであることは誰でも知っています。大会が始まった金曜日の夜は、新しくできたSenor Frog’sでエネルギー溢れる楽しい夜を過ごし、長い日中に挟まれた土曜日は、Red Lion Waikikiで少し落ち着いた夜を過ごしました。スポーツバーではほとんどのラクロス競技者で溢れ、ダーツやビリヤード、ダンス、そしてCoors Light specialsで盛り上がりました。

16★いつものように土曜日の夜は飽きる事の無いハロウィーンパーティーをLulu’s Waikikiで楽しい週末を迎えました。ドリンクの品数は豊富にあり、ダンスフロアーは開放感で占め、そしてお客はいつものように印象的な時間を過ごしました。Hot Buttered Rumバンドの休憩中は、Mikey Powell氏がフル装備のスノーケルの格好（ウエットスーツにマスクとフィン）を身に着けてステージに立ち、ギターを披露してくれました。ハワイマスター部門のSteve Chamberlain　氏ことSparkeeは、ベリーダンサーを従えて王族衣装を身に着けて登場しました。　ハルク・ホーガンやエルビル、かぼちゃの提燈、Canadian Smurfs、そしてバイソンに仮装した人たちもいました。仮装衣装もラクロススティックとユニフォーム同様に、欠かせない物になってきていますので、来年はより楽しい仮装衣装を持ってこられますように。そして月曜は、遅めの飛行機の予約をしましょう。

1７★もう１つビックリした事は、誰もがすでに来年の試合に戻ってくる計画を立てていたのです。2008年のハワイラクロス招待試合は10月２４日から26日。電話番号での問い合わせは、１（４４０）５６５－４１７５　またはHawaiiLacrosse.com　まで。来年会いましょう！

The Weekend Line-Up

Here are the details you need to know before you arrive in beautiful Waikiki, Oahu...

Team On-Field Check-In
A representative from each team must check-in at the main tent and pick up a team "starter package" between 4:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday.  Copies of the game schedule, complimentary programs, party invitations and information will be provided to the team rep at this time.

Men's Divisions Games and On-Field Practices
Teams Barbary Coast, Hawaii, Kyoto, Kyushu, Tokai, Tokyo, Wimmer and the defending 2006 Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational Men's Elite Division Champions The Crease Monkeys are all playing their first games on Friday at either 1:00pm or 2:00pm.  For those teams that like to get their field legs before their first bracket games, we encourage you to drop by the park and find some open space to practice.  We simply ask that your practice sessions do not get in the way of games, clinics and Tournament Set Up.  Volunteers will be in full swing on Friday.

Crease Monkeys Youth Clinic
Open to the public and complete with free admission, the Youth Clinic accommodates boys and girls under 18 to learn from the 2006 Hawaii Lacrosse Tournament Champions, The Crease Monkeys!  Co-sponsored by Hawaii's youth league, "AYLA" (Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association), you can get more details about the Crease Monkeys Youth Clinic by calling AYLA at (808) 548-0451 or emailing info@alohayouthlax.com.  Starts at 4:00pm Friday.

17th Annual Hawaii Lacrosse Tournament Opening Party
Join us for refreshing beverages and great company!  Located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Senor Frog's will be home to the event that we all look forward to every year. Dress code is casual, and the restaurant will be treating anyone who says they are a part of Hawaii Lacrosse with a 15% discount off their food bill all weekend long.  Everyone is welcome to the party although you need to be 21 to drink.  Coors Light will be on hand to help with that.  Party starts at 6pm - 9pm.  No cover before 10pm.  Don Gladstone Award presentation at 8:00pm.  To get to the restaurant from the corner of Lewers and Kalakaua.  Find the escalators across the street from Louis Vuitton.  Go up 2 escalators.  Senor Frogs will be on your right.  Four hour free parking with validation from the restaurant at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Parking Garage.

"I-Can't-Wait-To-Play-Lacrosse-Again-Tomorrow" Saturday Night Party - A Stellar Jam brought to you by US Lacrosse Hawaii Chapter
We'll be talking about the sweet moves that we pulled/got pulled on the field Saturday and getting ready for more lax action on Sunday at this Waikiki hotspot.  Red Lion will host the Hawaii Lacrosse Tournament's players with drink specials all night and 25% off all food items.  $5/$10 Cover charge is comped if you bring an invite.  Located across the street from the Duke Statue in Waikiki, downstairs of the Hyatt Hotel.  Red Lion: (808) 926-5466 Parking is at the Hyatt ($10 Valet, $3 Self with validation).

The Legendary Hawaii Lacrosse Halloween Costume/Tournament Closing Party
Sponsored by Coors Light and US Lacrosse Hawaii Chapter.  Come to Lulu's Waikiki for the 2007 Tournament's last hoorah.  It's just what it sounds like...Leave your dress code at home, bring out the "freaky" in you tonight!  Costumes encouraged! Featuring Live Music from Hot Buttered Rum.  $15 Tickets are available for purchase at the food concession stand at Kapiolani Park and get you to the front of the line and through the door at Lulu's.  Otherwise it's a $20 cover charge at the door.  (SAVE MONEY - BUY ON THE FIELD!)  Starts at 8:00pm Sunday.  (The place is usually packed by 10:00pm so come early!)

Tournament Game Schedule
Hooray! The bracket and game schedules for the Women's Elite Division, Men's Elite Division, Men's Master's Division and Men's Grand Master's Division is posted.  Click here for Field Layout. If you are standing at the main tent facing the ocean the Field Numbers go in clockwise order from Field 1 - Field 7.  Scroll to the bottom of this page for links to the Men's and Women's Schedules.

Tournament Awards Ceremony
Tournament Champions and other award recipients will be honored at this on-field event immediately following the Men's Elite Division Championship.  Starts at 4:00pm Sunday.

Get Yourself Checked Out!
Our Tournament Medics will help you figure out what hurts and why.  Ask them for tape or an ice pack.  Medics are located by the main tent and they're here to help you!    Yea, I can't believe that player didn't get called for hitting you either...  :)

Stock Up on Hawaii Lacrosse Gear!
Our merchandise tent will stock the phattest T's, shorts, skirts, bags and more.  Check it out!  Proceeds will go toward the growth of lacrosse in the 50th State.  Aloha!

Only items with pictures are available. Each available item will have the sizes available next to each picture.

Please place your order for each item by sending an email to hawaiilacrosse@hawaiilacrosse.com. Be sure to leave your name and address as well as the quantity and sizes you are requesting. After your order, shipping costs will be calculated and you will receive payment instructions. If paying by personal check, please be aware that it usually takes 5 days to receive the check and an additional 9 days for the check to clear in Hawaii. Your items will be shipped promptly after the check clears. Paypal is a fast and secure option.