In the following a first insight into the preliminary program of the first Germany Lacrosse Convention. There is no claim to completeness and there will be changes to the schedule and more program items will be added in the coming weeks. We expect a final program by the end of April, which will then be available in an event app and central document. If not stated otherwise, all program points can be attended with the event ticket of the Germany Lacrosse Convention. Tickets are available HERE.
Freitag, 20. Mai 2022
09:00 - 13:00: Kid’s Day [Sixes Fields]
- In collaboration with USV TU Dresden:
11:30 - 15:00 Uhr Women's Box Lacrosse Clinic [Trainingsrink]
Players with experience in field or indoor lacrosse can learn under the guidance of Brian Wittmer (ELF) the so far in Germany still pure men's variant incl. boxing equipment (helmets, protective clothing, etc.) and then try it out in small matches against each other. Registration Here
15:00 - 17:30 Uhr Wheelchair Lacrosse Introduction [Trainingsrink, Halle A]
The Inclusion and Diversity Committee of the DLaxV invites all interested parties to get to know Wheelchair Lacrosse and try it out for themselves. The DLaXV will be professionally supported by professional players and a delegation of the Wheelchair Lacrosse Association from the USA. In addition, Mareike Miller will be on site as patron of the event and will be able to answer questions about inclusion sports in Germany and the Paralympics.
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr Scimmage ENG vs. CZE (Herren) [Centercourt]
The men's national team from the Czech Republic will compete against the selection from Great Britain and try their hand at the brand new World Lacrosse variant SIXES LACROSSE in a friendly match.
16:30 - 19:00 Uhr Referee Clinic [Raum B]
Welcome and briefing of all referees* involved in the GerLaxCon all sports and acquaintance in the team and with the respective UiCs and RiCs, site briefing, etc..
17:30 - 19:30 Uhr Practice Boxlacrosse Team Deutschland (Herren) [Trainingsrink]
he German Men's National Team is preparing for the weekend and will train together as a prelude to the Nations Cup starting on Saturday.
18:30 - 20:00 Uhr Reception of the City of Dresden [VIP Lounge]
Invitation by the major of Dresden
Invited guests: Representatives of World Lacrosse, ELF, DLaxV and all participating teams and special guests (Marieke Miller, Wheelchair Lacrosse USA, Oneida Indian Nation, Kylie Ohlmiller, Ryland Rees, Karl May Museum, etc.).
20:00 - 21:30 Uhr Podiumsdiscussion [VIP Lounge]
“History and Future of Lacrosse”
Invited guests discuss with each other the history of the sport and give an outlook on the chances and potentials of its future.
ab 21:00 open end BBQ [Außengelände]
DLaxV invites to a joint welcome evening for all participants and guests with food trucks, music and social program under the open sky.
Samstag, 21. Mai 2022
08:00 - 11:30 Uhr Round Table European Lacrosse [VIP- Lounge]
The European Lacrosse Federation and the DLaxV invites to the regulars' table of the European lacrosse nations
09:30 - 11:30 Uhr Officials Clinic [Raum B]
11:30 - 13:30 Uhr Vortrag: “Strong Body Strong Mind” [Raum B]
Lecture by Séraphine Aeltermann on the topic of mental health for referees with practical tips and tricks for application. For all beginners, experienced referees and interested people.
11:30 - 17:30 Uhr Workshops (various) [VIP- Lounge]
Various lecture units of 0.5-1.5 hours each on different topics, including sports photography, sports medicine, founding a club, Olympics, inclusion and diversity, life as a professional athlete, streaming, etc.
13:30 - 17:30 Uhr Officials conference [Raum B]
Various clinics á 1h on different topics, levels and sports in lacrosse, including indoor, box, women, men, mixed
08:00 - 12:00 Uhr Women's Boxlacrosse Clinic [Arena]
Players with experience in field or indoor lacrosse can learn under the guidance of Brian Wittmer (ELF) the so far in Germany still pure men's variant incl. boxing equipment (helmets, protective clothing, etc.) and then try it out in small matches against each other. Registration Here
15:30 - 17:30 Uhr Box Nations Cup: Cz vs. Eng [Arena]
18:00 - 20:30 Uhr Box Nations Cup: Deu vs. Nl [Arena]
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Wheelchair Lacrosse für Alle [Trainingsrink + Halle]
The Inclusion and Diversity Committee of the DLaxV invites all interested parties to get to know Wheelchair Lacrosse and try it out for themselves. The DLaXV will be professionally supported by professional players and a delegation of the Wheelchair Lacrosse Association from the USA. In addition, Mareike Miller will be on site as patron of the event and will be able to answer questions about inclusion sports in Germany and the Paralympics.
08:30 - 17:30 Nations Cup World Lacrosse Sixes [Centercourt & Sixes Field B]
Sixes Lacrosse (Women's and Men's)
Alternate men's and women's games in group stage in Sixes Lacrosse Nations Cup
Teams Men: Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, HongKong, Poland
Women's teams: Germany, Poland, England, Czech Republic,
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Generation’s Cup [Sixes Field A]
Old vs young fun tournament in sixes format. Groups tbd. Registation here
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Sixes Coaching Clinic [Sixes Field C]
Workshop by the European lacrosse Foundation and World Lacrosse for coaches of Sixes lacrosse teams. Registration Here
08:00 - 10:00 Uhr Clinic with Ryland Rees (Herren) [Fullfield A]
Hands-on lacrosse workshop for all levels. Presented by Warrior Lacrosse
Ryland Rees is U.S. American and plays lacrosse professionally in the Premiere Lacrosse League and National Lacrosse League there
10:00 - 12:00 Uhr Clinic with Kylie Ohlmiller (Damen) [Fullfield A]
Hands-on lacrosse workshop for all levels. Presented by Brine Lacrosse
Kylie Ohlmiller is a U.S. American who plays lacrosse professionally there in the Women's Premiere Lacrosse League, Athletes Unlimited and Brine Athlete
12:00 - 15:00 Uhr Mixed Lacrosse [Fullfield A]
Men and women play together in 10 vs 10 format according to Mixed Lacrosse rules from England.
15:30 - 17:30 Uhr Women's Draw Clinic [Fullfield A]
with Taylor Cummings & Tessa Helf
We bring U.S. national player and superstar Taylor Cummings live on screen to Dresden. She will be supported on site by German national player Tessa Helf.
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Speedlacrosse [Speed Field]
The Youth Council invites you to a two-day speedlacrosse tournament. Registration Here.
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Intercrosse Cup (extern) [Halle A]
The German Intercrosse Association plays an Intercrosse Cup. Open for watching for all visitors of GerLaxCon.
08:00 - 17:30 Uhr Lehrgang: “7 Steps in School” [Halle B]
Under the direction of Stefan Mersch, the DLaxV offers its training workshop "7 Steps in School" to all interested parties. This is primarily aimed at sports teachers who would like to integrate lacrosse as a component in their curriculum as an experience for their students.
ab 21:30 open end P A R T Y [Arena]
he DLaxV invites all participants and guests to the big arena party of the 1st Germany Lacrosse Convention in the indoor and outdoor area.
Sonntag, 22. Mai 2022
09:00 - 10:30 Uhr Workshop: Inclusion & Diversity [Vip- Lounge]
Workshop on bringing inclusion to the club, Hosted by World Lacrosse.
10:30 - 13:30 Uhr Clinics and Workshops [VIP- Lounge]
Different theory workshops each 0,5 - 1,5h
12:00 - 14:00 Uhr Box Nations Cup: Game 3 (Small Final) [Arena]
12:00 - 14:00 Uhr Box Nations Cup: Game 4 (Final) [Arena]
08:00 - 11:30 Uhr Wheelchair Lacrosse für Alle [Trainingsrink + Halle]
The Inclusion and Diversity Committee of the DLaxV invites all interested parties to get to know Wheelchair Lacrosse and try it out for themselves. The DLaXV will be professionally supported by professional players and a delegation of the Wheelchair Lacrosse Association from the USA. In addition, Mareike Miller will be on site as patron of the event and will be able to answer questions about inclusion sports in Germany and the Paralympics.
08:30 - 11:30 Uhr Nations Cup [Centercourt & Sixes Fields A&B]
Sixes Lacrosse (Damen u. Herren)
Alternate men's and women's games in group stage in Sixes Lacrosse Nations Cup
Teams Men: Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, HongKong, Poland
Women's teams: Germany, Poland, England, Czech Republic,
11:30 - 12:30 Uhr Weltrecord attempt [Außengelände]
We want to create the game with the most lacrosse players on one field. Our goal is 300 players on a huge field.
12:30 - 14:00 Uhr Finals Sixes Lacrosse Nations Cup [Centercourt & Sixes Field A]
Men's and women's finals at the same time
08:00 - 11:30 Uhr Generations’ Cup [Sixes Field C]
Old vs young fun tournament in sixes format. Groups tbd. Registation here
12:30 - 15:00 Uhr Sixes Coaching Clinic [Sixes Field C]
Workshop by the European Lacrosse Foundation and World Lacrosse for coaches of Sixes Lacrosse teams. Registration Here
08:00 - 09:00 Uhr Mixed Lacrosse [Fullfield A]
Men and women play together in 10 vs 10 format according to Mixed Lacrosse rules from England.
09:00 - 11:30 Uhr Clinic mit Ryland Rees (Herren) [Fullfield A]
Hands-on lacrosse workshop for all levels. Presented by Warrior Lacrosse
Ryland Rees is U.S. American and plays lacrosse professionally in the Premiere Lacrosse League and National Lacrosse League there
09:00 - 11:30 Uhr Clinic mit Kylie Ohlmiller (Damen) [Fullfield A]
Hands-on lacrosse workshop for all levels. Presented by Brine Lacrosse
Kylie Ohlmiller is a U.S. American who plays lacrosse professionally there in the Women's Premiere Lacrosse League, Athletes Unlimited and Brine Athlete
08:00 - 11:30 / 12:30 - 15:00 Uhr Speedlacrosse [Speed Field]
The Youth Council invites you to a two-day speedlacrosse tournament. Registration in advance for all ages. Registration Here.
08:00 - 11:30 / 12:30 - 15:00Uhr Intercrosse Cup [Halle A]
The German Intercrosse Association plays an Intercrosse Cup. Admitted to watch for all visitors of GerLaxCon
08:00 - 15:00 Uhr Lehrgang: “7 Steps in School” [Halle B]
Under the direction of Stefan Mersch, the DLaxV offers its training workshop "7 Steps in School" to all interested parties. This is primarily aimed at sports teachers who would like to integrate lacrosse as a component in their curriculum as an experience for their students.
Sideevents 21.-22.05.
In addition to the program items described below, there are a variety of fixed program items that will be made freely available throughout the weekend. These include, but are not limited to:
Traditional Stickmaking and Stringing with representatives of the Oneida Indian Nation
Exhebition of the Traditions of Lacrossesport
Vendor Village with Lacrosse shops
Merchandize Store
Shooting Cage with Fastest Shot Competition
and much more....