The Minnesota Swarm professional lacrosse team is coming to Des Moines!!!
I have a block of tickets to the National Lacrosse League game at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The Valley Tigers Lacrosse Club has been invited to participate in a tournament before the game. We (Valley Lax Club) are selling the tickets for the face value of $21. However, there are no additional ticket fees that come with online purchases. $5 of every ticket sold goes to the Valley team to secure indoor practice time this spring.
In addition to the high school tournament and the National Lacrosse League game, Iowa State will host Iowa on the turf as the school's respective lacrosse clubs square off on the box turf for the first time. Admission to the high school and college games is included with your purchase of the NLL tickets.
Email me to purchase tickets. I must receive your money before I can provide you with a ticket. All money must be given to me by Thursday, December 3, 2009. Valley players wishing to participate must buy/sell at least four tickets.
Tentative Schedule for Game Day
12:00 High School Tournament - Game 1
1:00 High School Tournament - Game 2
2:00 High School Tournament - Game 3
3:00 Iowa vs Iowa State
4:00 Swarm Lax Clinic
5:00 Pregame warm ups, dance team, etc.
7:00 Mammoth vs Swarm
9:30 High School Tournament Game 4/Championship
2009 Central Iowa Lacrosse Association Box Lacrosse League
Schedule is now posted!
Rosters are now posted!
Games start on November 5, 2009!
Volunteer officials are needed!
Click here for directions to the Soccer House - Address: 3410 SW 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265; That is just off the Highway 5 bypass on the southside of the Des Moines metro.
Click here for important rules information
Some minor rule changes/updates following the first game. This will updated on the official rules soon:
1. Periods will be 15 minutes of running time. 16 minutes cut our time a little too close and that extra minute seemed to help guys not die. Also, each team can call a 30 second timeout each period as needed.
2. If the ball goes into the soccer net, it will be awarded to the goalie. If the ball goes out of bounds anywhere else during the normal run of play (ie you can't chuck it at the bench), alternate possession will be awarded.
Reminder about Shoes:
A. Cleats are not allowed
B. Must bring a clean pair of athletic shoes for the game
C. Street shoes may not be worn on the field
Contact us for more information.
Directions to the Soccer House
From the North/West: Take I-35 south to the Highway 5 bypass on the southside of the metro. Take the first exit (S 35th St) on the bypass. Take a right (south) then a left (east) onto Maffitt Lake Rd/SW 72nd Ave. Head east to S 22nd street. Turn left (north); the drive is just after the corner.
From the East: Take the Highway 5 bypass on the southside of the metro to the SW Connector exit. Turn left (south). Turn left (west) onto Maffitt Lake Rd/SW 72nd Ave. Head east to S 22nd street. Turn right (north); the drive is just after the corner.