I hope all is well with everyone in the WVSLA .  We have a couple exciting events upon the horizon and wanted to ensure that you had the details in your hands.  As your regional professional lacrosse organization we, The Ohio Machine, feel very strongly about giving back to our regional community.  The events I have listed below allow us to do so in a professional and also an affordable way. 
     My personal experience as being the first head coach at both NCAA DII Wheeling Jesuit University (1999-2003) and NCAA DI Robert Morris University (2004-2011) has given me a tremendous connections to both WV and Western, PA lacrosse communities.  It brings me great pleasure to still be connected to both areas that meant so much to my family and I. We hope that you and your program will consider the following if events if you have not already made arrangements to attend.

November 1 - Big Shot 7v7 Powered by the Ohio Machine at Wheeling Jesuit University
The Big Shot 7v7 is the oldest run fall event in the region.  We have been running this event since 1999 and look forward to doing it for the 16th year this November.  Last year's 7v7 was the best in the 15+ year history of the event. Space is limited, so register your team today!

     Please follow the provided link to find information that pertains to info packet with event rules, a parent's guide to visiting WJU for the 7v7, and the 7v7 Waiver of Liability.

Date: November 1, 2015 - Boy's 7v7. Coaches must check at 8:00 AM at the Press Box of Bishop Schmitt Field (turf field) on campus at Wheeling Jesuit University.
Games begin at 9:00 AM.
Ages: Middle School (7&8 grade), JV, Varsity, Varsity Elite.
Cost: $475 per team: Checks should be made payable to Wheeling Jesuit Lacrosse and mailed to WJU Lacrosse, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV, 26003. Roster size is 10-14 players per team. 14 is the maximum roster size which enables us to ensure each participant has a positive experience.
Staff & Officiating: This 7v7 event will be run by Bear Davis Head Coach, Ohio Machine, Major League Lacrosse and the Wheeling Jesuit Univ. lacrosse staff. The games will be covered by certified officials. Certified Athletic Trainers will be on site in the event of injuries. Link: http://www.theohiomachine.com/bigshot7v7
Individuals who do not have a team and would like to compete in the Elite division can register here: https://docs.google.com/a/mail.rmu.edu/forms/d/1l4zKDlCO9RDVYQXWZ3pUMAkcH0jjpwnyV4aQOFBMghY/viewform
Please note that roster spot are limited so it is a first come first serve basis.  Preference given to a goalie!

December 5 - Ohio Machine Coaches Convention - Presented by US Lacrosse
We receive phone calls and emails all the time requesting if we know of anyone that can help coach teams!!  The answer is NO there simply is not enough supply for the demand!  The best way to find coaches is cultivate them!!  Send them to the convention!  US lacrosse will be offering Level 1,2 & 3 coaches certifications through our curriculum.  Please consider this one of a kind event in this region. Details....

As we start preparing for another year of lacrosse, the Machine is happy to announce our second annual Coaches Convention. The support of last year's convention helped us grow this year's event to even greater heights. The 2015 Ohio Machine Coaches Convention will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus, OH.

New to the convention in 2015 is the addition of girl's lacrosse, a referee convention, and a high school leadership program designed for high school students that are, or want to become team captains. Machine players Kyle Harrison and Scott Rodgers will highlight the high school leadership program. For registration, speaker and topics to be covered information please visit http://theohiomachine.com/coachesconvention.

Keep an eye out for our Holiday Pack!!  Generally our best deal on flex plans & season tickets!  Easy Holiday shopping for the laxer on your list. We have incredible customer service representatives in our front office that (if not already) can be of great service to you and your program. 
Feel free to call in to speak to one of them any time during the day up until 5:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE NO LONGER WITH  WVSLA  OR YOU HAVE CHANGED PROGRAMS PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN CORRECT IN OUR SYSTEM!