Special Events
Just like the headline says, look here for events that are special (to us anyway) -- VIP in-store visits. Big games, dye-ins, stringing clinics, and other lacrosse related events.
Shooting Clinic with Kyle Harrison
60 young laxers got a chance to work with one of the best last week as STX's Kyle Harrison returned to Portland.
Flanked by past and current Oregon All Americans Peter Baum (Lincoln/Colgate), Aaron Prosser (Lincoln/Drexel) and Michael Fay (West Linn/Towson) the future high school all stars got an up close look at what it takes to reach the highest level. Many thanks to West Linn coach Mark Flood for all his help in making this a successful day. And many thanks of course to Kyle and STX for making it happen.
Simon Fraser Vs. Chapman @ Lakeridge
Game Details comging soon.
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Kyle Harrison Shop Appearance Dec 09
Kyle Harrison one of lacrosse's brightest stars stopped in to Bigfoot on December 1st to show off STX's new K18 line of gear. Kyle has had a stupendous career earning All American honors three times, the McLaughlin Award for outstanding play at midfield, and the Tewaaraton Trophy the NCAA lacrosse's highest honor. Having Kyle in the shop is always a pleasure be sure to make it for his next appearance.
Burns Toureny
On Saturday, Oct. 10, about 45 high school and former collegiate lacrosse players and their families from the local community, Boise and Portland came together to play lacrosse for the day, to remember and honor Amos First Raised III and to give thanks.
Tournament organizer Rick Roy said, “There were some very good, experienced and skilled lacrosse players who were out there running up and down the fields all day Saturday. I think the spectators were treated to some good lacrosse.”
The championship game featured the Lacrosse Idaho Has Beens and the Minutemen, a varsity team from Boise. The game was tightly contested and ended with a 8-7 victory for the Has Beens.
The Minutemen had a 5-1 lead at halftime, but the Has Beens came back in the second half and scored the winning goal with a minute remaining. “Sam Pierce (a member of Nadzitsaga, the Harney County team) played goal for the Has Beens in the championship game and was solid in goal and made several great saves,” Roy said. “I think it was a great experience for Sam to play with a team made up of former college players. He played with a lot of confidence.”
After the tournament, the lacrosse players, their families, First Raised’s family and friends met at the Burns Paiute Tribal Gathering Center for a day’s end meal.
Chase Clausen Benefit A Lacrosse Community Event
Sunday Oct. 4th
The sun was shinning on Lake Oswego High School turf field while lines of youth lacrosse players stretched out for a day of instruction. With roughly 70 players in attendance the coaching staff had their hands full. Coaches from programs all around the metro area (Lake Oswego, Sunset, West Linn, OES, Central Catholic, and Portland State) chipped in to make the day productive. After all was said and done a good time was had by local youth laxers and some money was raised to help a young man who is in need of the communities help.
If you could not make this event donations of any amount are gladly accepted.
please make checks payable to the Chase Clausen Foundation
5577 Kilchurn Avenue Lake Oswego 97035 Phone: 503-869-235
MLL PDX WEEK!
As part of the MLL PDX events earlier this month Lorne Smith from Warrior returned to Portland to coach some youth clinics in the area and he brought some friends with him. MLL carreer goal scoring leader Jesse Hubbard along with LA Riptide teamate Greg Bice and PCX Camp directors Woddy Moore and Lyle Tomlinson joined Lorne at Bigfoot for two nights of pizza and raffle giveaways. Greg and Woody kept things rolling in the shooting cage with contests that included not only the kids but the mom's and dad's got into the action as well. Huge thanks to Lorne and the guys for making the time to not only come up to share some knowledge with the local laxers but as always for making the effort to spend some time with us at The Foot. We look forward to having you all back soon.
Team STX: Harrison and Hughes
We welcomed an old friend and a new friend last weekend as Kyle Harrison returned to Bigfoot Lacrosse and he brought along his roommate, fellow LA Riptide and Team STX member, Brett Hughes. Kyle and Brett met local fans, signed autographs, got some shooting in in the cage and watched some of the NCAA quarter final action on the big screen. Particular attention was payed to the UVA / UMBC game as Kyle's cousin, playing for UMBC almost pulled off the upset against Brett's Cav's. Great thanks to STX and especially to Kyle and Brett for taking the time to hang with us at The Foot. We look forward to seeing you guys again soon. -
Dangerous Dan Meets Bigfoot
NLL All star and new LumberJax team member Dan Dawson came by the Foot last weekend to meet some of the local fans, get everyone ready for this Saturday's opening night and even took some time to pass on some shooting tips in the cage. Considered to be one of the top two if not the top offensive weapon in the league, Dan brings some serious scoring punch to the Jax this season. Dan led his Arizona Sting teams to the NLL championship game two out of the last three years and we hope his string continues this season with Portland. We were excited to help welcome Dan to town and look forward to watching him and the Jax this weekend as they kick off the season against the Titans. Jax ticket info is available at www.portlandjax.com.
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