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GAME CANCELLATION NOTIFICATIONS
Is my game cancelled? How will I be notified?
If it is raining or there's a threat of rain, please check your email and/or the VEL website for any late breaking updates before you head out for your game. If any-or-all of our fields are are shutdown, we will get the word out as fast as we can.
INSIDE INFO: GMU #4 is our only field that has a natural grass playing surface. As a result, on inclement days it's typically the first to be closed. So if you are scheduled on GMU #4 and the weather is sketchy ALWAYS make sure you check for a cancelled game!
IN CASE YOUR TEAM HAS NOT PLAYED AT GMU RAC FIELD YET...
The address auto-generated by Google Maps is misleading. Target the intersection of Campus Drive and Global Lane. Head up that driveway and park behind the RAC (Recreation and Athletic Complex) Building. The entrance to GMU RAC Field is at the bottom of the driveway.
Nearby Amenities ...
- Subway Convenience Shop - Rogers Hall, 4400 Aquia Creek Lane ( 2 blocks from RAC Field)
- Johnson Center Food Court - Panera, Steak 'n Shake, Chipotle, Blaze Pizza, etc. (pay to park in Mason Pond Parking Deck)
Game schedule can and will change!
Apologies, I'm old. Not everyone will get the Robot reference...
A Reminder...
As far as the VEL Game Schedule goes, the "single version of the truth" is on the VEL website and are subject to change up until the Friday night prior to Sunday's game.
DO NOT...
- Print out a copy of you team's season schedule
- Screen print this week's game early in the week
and assume it will not change!
Every year we hear of folks disappointed by showing up at the wrong time and/or location.
Don't let this be you!
'Livin' The Dream': Ultimate Teammate Jack Posey Grabs Chaos Opportunity
“I’m livin’ the dream,” he says Wednesday afternoon over the phone. “I’ve wanted to play professional sports since I don’t even remember. To make it a reality, it’s a dream come true.”
Photo Courtesy PLL)
Jack Posey exudes positivity.
“I’m livin’ the dream,” he says Wednesday afternoon over the phone. “I’ve wanted to play professional sports since I don’t even remember. To make it a reality, it’s a dream come true.”
It’s a positive outlook he’s grown more accustomed to sharing. One he feels a duty to share — a message of faith and fortitude that’s manifested itself in the Chaos’ playoff run.
Posey has bided his time and been the ultimate teammate. He got into the lineup three times in the regular season. But each week he was there, paying his way to go to each city to watch and support his teammates and get time with them.
That came in the PLL Quarterfinals against the Boston Cannons where he was shuffled into the LSM position after the suspension of Jack Rowlett, one of his key mentors. It was a game in which players like himself, Will Bowen, Ryan McNulty, Jarrod Neumann and Troy Reh all took on different roles for the good of the cause.
He had faith, and he answered the call. It’s not the first time.
For the entire article on VEL veteran, visit INSIDE LACROSSE
Looking forward to the start of VEL’s 13th fall lacrosse season!
The following is intended to supply you with as much information about the upcoming fall season as possible and hopefully answer all questions you may have about VEL.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of bad weather and we have cancelations, please stay in touch with our social media assets for the latest updates…by using our website, Instagram, and Twitter (X) accounts. We will also send a mass email to all.
- Website: https://www.virginia-elite-lacrosse.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaelitelacrosse
- X (aka Twitter) Feed: @VAEliteLacrosse
In addition, if cancellations occur, broadcast emails will go out to all teams affected..
GAME SCHEDULES
- Games will be played every Sunday beginning September 8th and ending on October 20th.
- Game times begin at 9:00 AM at GMU and end with our last game at 5:00 PM.
- Game times begin at 12:00 Noon at Nike Park and end with our last game at 6:00 PM.
- There are no practices, just games.
THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
- Parking is not an issue at either GMU or Nike Park
- Arrive 30 minutes early for your first game this week to pick up your jersey and get your team organized.
- Field Locations...
- GMU RAC Field (New FieldTurf field this season) – Corner of Campus Drive & Global Lane, Fairfax, VA
- GMU Field 3 (FieldTurf) - 4611 Rapidan River Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
- GMU Field 4 (Natural Grass) - 4611 Rapidan River Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Nike Park Field 4 (FieldTurf)- 1111 Utterback Store Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
- Water, Gatorade, and mouthpieces will be on sale each week at our registration tent.
- A Certified athletic trainer is on staff for all games.
- We expect sportsmanship and good behavior from our fans. No yelling at the officials or players on the other team. These are off-season, fall lacrosse games – Be an adult!
- All players must be registered in the VEL league – no guest players are allowed, and teams caught using illegal players will have to forfeit that game.
2024 Team Reservations
In preparation for PLAYER registration, if your school intends to participate in VEL this fall, please make sure your school has reserved the appropriate number of teams. Reservations are made by you coach, so if you do not see your school listed, reach out to your coach to request your team to be reserved.
Please note only coaches can reserve teams.
Lacrosse Recommended For Inclusion in 2028 Olympics; Awaits IOC Ratification
Matt Kinnear, Inside Lacrosse
The Olympic dream is another step closer to being reality.
The Los Angeles 2028 organizing committee has officially recommended lacrosse for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
"We are absolutely thrilled and honored by LA28’s decision to propose lacrosse for inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games. We are one huge step closer to a monumental milestone for our sport and international community,” World Lacrosse said in a statement.
“Lacrosse is globally played, accessible and equitable, with a unique origin and modern, youthful relevancy. We are on a path of ascendency, and will be a great partner for LA28 and the IOC.
“Reaching this stage in the process is a testament to the dedication of our players, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators and lacrosse enthusiasts worldwide, who have tirelessly championed our sport. We eagerly await the IOC’s final decision, and look forward to the possibility of lacrosse being showcased on the world's biggest sporting stage, inspiring generations to come.”
The LA28 committee, in a release, wrote “this boldly reimagined sport lineup reflects the diversity, optimism and creativity of Los Angeles. LA28’s proposal harnesses the power of global sport in a fiscally responsible way to enliven the Games with fresh, forward-thinking energy. The proposal will strengthen relationships with international federations and professional leagues, delivering new levels of excitement to existing Olympic fans and welcoming a new generation of athletes and fans to join in co-creating what’s next.”
For the complete article, visit Inside Lacrosse.com
Did You Know...
- It comes to a shock to visitors that the "Nike" in Nike Park does not refer to the shoe company. It's named after what's around and underneath the field complex... a Cold War Nike Missile site. Great Falls Nike Fire Control Site W-83 was one of 13 different integrated sites that were erected in the Baltimore - Washington area in order to defend against an aerial attack 1955-1962. Forestville Elementary School is located where the personnel barracks existed.
- The missiles were around 20-35 feet long and stored underground. If we we were under attack, doors would swing open and the missiles would pop up and launch.
How cool is that?
For more information, take a look at the Reston Now article.
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