Recreational Boxla in Mississauga [Archive]

Meathead

07-02-2002, 02:31 PM

No, don't get your hopes up, there is no league here (yet).
It's just that I called Mississauga Parks and Rec and was told that to rent a rink for an hour of boxla is $36.
I kind of like the sport (duh) and I want to get better at it so that I won't feel like a complete goof in the Brampton Masters League next year. I was thinking that getting a bunch of guys together who live in or around Mississauga for an hour or so of fun, messing around with lax gear (no helmets or gloves, just sticks and balls...boy, that just sounds wrong...) would be cool. The only problem here: we would need at least one goalie (though I'm sure that we could get by with one) at least 6 guys (3 on 3) and it would have to be totally non-contact. I'm just a little to delicate for full-contact without equipment...

Anyone on these boards from Mississauga or thereabouts? If so, drop me a line via e-mail or through my website at http://www.xanga.com/rocklax. See you on the floor!

torrrock

07-02-2002, 03:17 PM

$36, wow, that's cheap.

Depending if I'm off work or not of course, but I'd be interested in coming out. I'd probably be able to convince a few others to come out as well.

Dave S-C

07-02-2002, 10:56 PM

I would love to do the same in Vancouver. I see that Kerrisdale and Riley Park can be rented out - I'm not sure the cost however.

RockStar

07-02-2002, 11:13 PM

I'll come out at least once for this!

Canadan

07-03-2002, 10:38 AM

I've volunteered to go in goal. All I need to borrow is a stick and shin pads.
I've bulked up my hockey goalie chest protector and arm pads over the years. I still have my hockey goalie pants and cage. I haven't been in goal in lax in years, but hey, i'm fearless and crazy, if not skilled! Can I use my blocker and trapper? LOL

herbie

07-03-2002, 01:08 PM

I am overweight and not too good with a lacrosse stick, but I would be interested. Hement and gloves a must. even non contact, there are bound to be accidents. Oh and a cup would be a good idea too.

Meathead

07-03-2002, 01:39 PM

That's 4 so far...only another four and we're in business!

Balls

07-03-2002, 01:46 PM

What r u guys a bunch of girls? If you're just playing with those rules you don't need all that equipement. NCAA girls play rougher than that and they don't wear any equipment. I play field contact with my buddies all the time and all we wear is a pair of gloves. If anything wear a pair of gloves if you're learning the game. It's totally differnt feel with bare hands. And another suggestions. If you're playing 3 on 3 I wouldn't use the whole floor. You'll just be playing long ball and probably be pretty gased after about 5 minutes.

Meathead

07-03-2002, 02:04 PM

'K, so in that case we only need three more runners (Torrrock, RockStar, myself makes three, and we need three to play against..or with more we can do more) and we'll play half floor.
Canadan, you're in for a rough night!

Proposed format: 3-on-3 and up (depending on how many people want to come out) half floor. If we get more than 10 people, we'll go full floor... :D

newlaxfan2

07-03-2002, 02:20 PM

Meathead -- when are you thinking of doing this? I *might* be able to play, depending on what night you're looking at.

Are you in the BMLL this year? Didn't see your name on the list...

Oh, and I agree with Balls about wearing gloves -- it's a different feel entirely if you don't use them. I'd rather wear mine just to be consistent.

But hey, Balls, I disagree with that comment about being a bunch of girls! The DWLL (Durham Women's Lacrosse League) does play with full equipment and full contact. :)

herbie

07-03-2002, 02:35 PM

Just to be a "tough guy"

doesnt make a lot of sense Balls.

I do agree that half floor is the way to go especially if there is only one keeper.

Maybe Balls can come out and teach us?

Meathead

07-03-2002, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by newlaxfan2
Meathead -- when are you thinking of doing this? I *might* be able to play, depending on what night you're looking at.

Are you in the BMLL this year? Didn't see your name on the list...

Oh, and I agree with Balls about wearing gloves -- it's a different feel entirely if you don't use them. I'd rather wear mine just to be consistent.

But hey, Balls, I disagree with that comment about being a bunch of girls! The DWLL (Durham Women's Lacrosse League) does play with full equipment and full contact. :)

Well, I'm trying to see if we can get enough people, and then I'll set a night. It's going to be $36 for 1 hour, and split amongst 7 people that works out to just over $5.00 per person. Works out to $5.14 each to be exact, and if we have more people, it'll be even cheaper...

We are looking at a night when there is no major lacrosse for people to go to or junior a lacrosse in the rink, and when everyone will have a chance to get here from wherever they may be, preferable later at night, when it's a little cooler out, so around 7-ish. Probably on a saturday.
Here are a few dates:
13th, 20th, 27th July
3rd, 10th 17th of August. Whichever date works best for everyone is the day we'll try it on. E-mail me at radgarraider@hotmail.com and let me know which date is best for everyone!

Here's who we have so far:
Meathead
RockStar
Torrrock
Canadan
Herbie
Newlaxfan2

One more and we should be able to do this...all we'd have to do then is set a date!

The arena in question? Old Port Credit Memorial

Canadan

07-03-2002, 04:52 PM

Someone should contact Mony. She would probably be into this. Watch her fill the twine tent playing against us!!! I'll wear a pylon orange jersey :rotfl:

Balls

07-03-2002, 05:34 PM

First of all I don't think playing non-contact 3-3 ball without a helmet would qualify you as a tough guy. Secondly, the guy wants to play in the BMLL next year, a league that doesn't require its participants to wear a cage. What, do you have 100 mph rifle for a shot that you think you're gonna start knockin eachothers teeth out? Maybe you'll get accidently slashed so you better wear arm guards too. Or maybe someone will blast one off your gut so you better wear a kidney protector. I hope all you have a mouth piece too, it sounds like someone is goin all out for this game. Make sure your shoes have good grip or you'll be slidin' all over the place, someone may twist or even break an ankle. Oh yeah and you better make sure all helmets are approved by OLA standards, wouldn't want anyone hurting themsleves during an intense game of 3 on 3 non-contact ball.

RockStar

07-03-2002, 05:59 PM

Call me a wuss, but if we're using a real ball, I'm wearing a cup and facemask as a minimum. Those balls are hard, heavy, quick-moving, and have a habit of taking crazy bounces.

If Balls is so brave, maybe he can stand up against my sub-100 mph shot without wearing equipment......y'know, just to show me what a real man he is:p

torrrock

07-03-2002, 06:54 PM

I can only make July 20th. I won't be around for the August dates, work July 13th and the 27th is Brampton at Brooklin.

Personally, I'll be wearing gloves and a helmet, if that makes me a wimp, oh well, I'm a wimp then :)

Meathead, I'm sure we'd be able to get at least 2 more between RockFinn, Donald, Tony and Shawn.

RockFinn

07-04-2002, 01:25 AM

Alright, I'll dig up my old gear.. Jr.B Stallion lax at it's finest...

Hey Torrrock, how was your first master lax game? I'm sure you had a blast!!!!!

RockFinn

newlaxfan2

07-04-2002, 09:22 AM

I just e-mailed Mony about it. I'm sure she'd be in as long as she's free those nights!

Another friend of ours from the DWLL who's from Hamilton would probably be interested too, as long as she's free. Mony has her e-mail addy so can contact her about it.

Balls

07-04-2002, 10:12 AM

Pickup ball with all that equipement. Can you guys take pictures and post them on here, I'd love to see them. Do you wear cages to OLA games? With low glass in most arenas you're liable of taking a "crazy" shot in the face.

And Rockstar, are you guys playing a game or standing in front of eachother and blasting shots at eachothers junk?

Meathead

07-04-2002, 10:57 AM

I called Mississauga Parks and Rec today...the only arena that they have available is Mississauga Valley Arena on Mississuga Valley Road.

Date: July 20th.

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Mississauga Valley Arena.

Conflict: Brampton Excelsiors vs. Akwesasne Thunder @ 7:00 PM.
I'm not sure if people would object to missing the game to play pick-up lacrosse...let me know.

As soon as we have consensus, I'll book the arena. Personally, I don't mind missing the Brampton/Akwesasne game...but I'd fell really badly if we lost. *snx* *snx* Sorry, trying not to laugh... :D

For those of you that I will see tonight at Brampton vs Peterborough, we can klatsch there...

RockStar

07-04-2002, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Balls
Pickup ball with all that equipement.....

All what equipment? I said cup and cage. If you think I'm a wuss for wanting to protect my eyes, teeth, and jewels from a hard rubber ball, that's your perogative. Personally, I've been hit with stray balls on the shins and arms and they hurt. I would rather not find out what it's like to take one in the face or nuts. I guess you're just tougher than me, Balls:p !

If we can use a soft ball (like in high school phys-ed), maybe I'll drop the cage.

Balls

07-04-2002, 11:09 PM

This isn't about being tough enough. It sounds like a friendly game of pick up boxla for some guys to develop their skills and you're gearing up like this is full contact ball. If you're worried about your shins so much you're playing the wrong sport. And I am so proud of myself that I got you to say I'm tougher than you. Now I can sleep at night. Maybe you should play with a tennis ball, or better yet a nerf ball.

Mony

07-05-2002, 09:19 AM

If there's an Excelsiors game that night, I'm out. I haven't missed an Excels game in 4 years. Another time maybe :)

Canadan

07-06-2002, 12:23 AM

I'm ready to rock!! And i'm close to my ideal playing weight of 160 lbs. Just 4 more lbs. to drop. I HAVE EQUIPMENT!!!!:D I gotta fix my cage. All the years of hockey balls and pucks bent the s--- out of the bars.

RockStar

07-06-2002, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Balls
This isn't about being tough enough. It sounds like a friendly game of pick up boxla for some guys to develop their skills and you're gearing up like this is full contact ball. If you're worried about your shins so much you're playing the wrong sport. And I am so proud of myself that I got you to say I'm tougher than you. Now I can sleep at night. Maybe you should play with a tennis ball, or better yet a nerf ball.

Balls:

Once again, you forgot to read my post before voicing your opinion.

I said I've taken shots and loose balls off the shins, and they hurt. I didn't say I was going to wear shin guards or that I was really worried about it, just that it hurts. Given that my face and nuts are a lot softer than my shins, I was planning to protect them if we were to use a regulation ball.

Meathead

07-16-2002, 02:57 PM

TO ALL REC. BOXLA PLAYERS![/size]
Final date: July 21, 2002.
Time: 6:45PM to 7:45 PM.
Place: Mississauga Valley Arena
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5A 3R8
(905) 615- 3720
http://www.arena-maps.com//maps/1446.gif

Equipment:
Helmet and Cage
Jock
Gloves
Stick
Ball (if you got one)
One Dark Shirt, One White Shirt
Yer Own Water Bottle (I ain't sharin' mine with nobody...I don't know where you've been!)

See you all on Sunday!

newlaxfan2

07-16-2002, 05:44 PM

Meathead -- any idea how many people are coming out? Just curious...

Meathead

07-16-2002, 09:57 PM

Anywhere from 8-12...
Meathead
RockStar
Torrrock
RockFinn
Canadan
Newlaxfan2
and then whoever you bring...
It'll probably be a small crowd, but we'll only be playing half court anyways, so it'll be OK.

Canadan

07-17-2002, 05:32 PM

Maybe another goalie will grace us with his or her presence. Or not. Who would be crazy to suit up for goal in rec lax in this heat, besides me??:p

newlaxfan2

07-17-2002, 05:52 PM

Hey, do any of you going have an extra stick? I have a friend who might be interested in trying if I can round up a stick for her...

torrrock

07-17-2002, 06:19 PM

My brother (whipperrocks) is willing to play goal if we have enough people for 2 goalies.

He'll be bringing what he has anyway, just in case.

I think all he needs is a goalie stick. I think he plans on buying one but I'm not sure.

RockStar

07-17-2002, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by newlaxfan2
Hey, do any of you going have an extra stick? I have a friend who might be interested in trying if I can round up a stick for her...

I've got a spare, but its an Indian stick....wood and cat-gut! It'll be there

Mony

07-18-2002, 08:02 AM

I've got another stick she can borrow.

newlaxfan2

07-18-2002, 06:34 PM

Mony -- you able to join us this Sunday? Should be FUN!

Canadan

07-18-2002, 10:46 PM

Please don't me look too bad!! I haven't had lax goalie equipment on in almost three decades!! That also applies to everyone else on the floor!! I'm fearless but definitely NOT skilled!!!

newlaxfan2

07-18-2002, 11:12 PM

Canadan -- LOL! Hey, before I shoot the ball, I have to get possession of it first. And catching isn't exactly my forte...!

Canadan

07-18-2002, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by newlaxfan2
Canadan -- LOL! Hey, before I shoot the ball, I have to get possession of it first. And catching isn't exactly my forte...! Stopping hasn't been my forte' in years, so you're a few steps ahead of me!!!

Meathead

07-19-2002, 02:10 AM

Spoke to Shane Wanamaker tonight. Apparently, Brooklin didn't beat Peterborough...UH-OH!
If his thumb isn't broken, Shane might be there...here's hoping! :D

torrrock

07-19-2002, 07:41 AM

Apparently, Brooklin didn't beat Peterborough

Great game though (just like last year when I went there and they ended in a tie, I think it was 13-13).

Brooklin went ahead early, 4-0, but Peterborough came back with a vengeance, 5-5. At that point, they traded goals (I remember it was 7-7 with 7 minutes left) ... 8-8 at end of regulation.

About 5 minutes into OT Toll picked up a loose ball in Brooklin's end, ran it the length of the floor, got around the defender and let'er rip, 9-8 Brooklin. I think that was the fastest I've ever seen Toll run(and that's saying a lot), he was flying!

It looked like it was going to end that way, but with 20.6 seconds on the clock, Peterborough scored (McNamara?).

Nick Trudeau and Marty O'Brien each got in a good scrap. I guess Marty had something to prove since the line-ups (accidentally on purpose?:)) listed Mary O'Brien.

Very entertaining game.

newlaxfan2

07-21-2002, 10:54 PM

Hey Meathead, thanks for organizing this -- it was FUN! Looking forward to playing with everyone again. :D

torrrock

07-22-2002, 08:52 AM

That was awesome! I had a great time and can't wait to do it again.

We definately have to challenge the Krew to a game :)

Play a game during the day (the Rock Roadies vs the Rochester Krew), catch an OLA playoff game that night.

Meathead

07-22-2002, 09:09 AM

We have floor time!
July 28, 6:45-7:45!
Mississauga Valleys Arena
http://www.arena-maps.com//maps/1446.gif

Yep, booked it this morning.
We are in again for the same time slot, the same day, so strap it on baby, we're going in!

7/28/02-Let the dry-heaves begin! :D

newlaxfan2

07-22-2002, 07:11 PM

Meathead -- wow, that didn't take long!

I won't be able to get to that one (plans already for that day) and Roz will be on holidays then. You'll have to limp along without us! LOL!

Canadan

07-22-2002, 11:51 PM

No making fun of my unorthodox goaltending style!!
I'm trying to get hockey out of my system. One scrimmage won't do it. Maybe two will!!

whipperrocks

07-23-2002, 09:03 PM

You did great.....that style fooled us all keep it up......

Canadan

07-24-2002, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by whipperrocks
You did great.....that style fooled us all keep it up......
Thanks for the vote of confidence. Unfortunately,. my goaltending style was critiqued afterwards at the bar. It's a case of you can't please everyone, even in a pick-up game. :rolleyes: I'll keep playing my way until I get the hang of lax tending again. As for the critic............:rolleyes: I'm thinking about buying some laxtending equipment if I move back to the GTA, and maybe joining a masters league. Unfortunately up here in the "sticks", nothing like that exists. The advantages of living in civilization!!!

torrrock

07-24-2002, 08:03 AM

Unfortunately,. my goaltending style was critiqued afterwards at the bar

My guess is the critic never got one by you :)

The score was 6-6, in a pick-up game with no D, and you weren't even in net the whole time, you must have been doing something right.

Meathead

07-24-2002, 09:11 AM

It's actually pretty hard to score on a bounce off the boards, the ball is so damned unpredictable...that and I suck...oh well, maybe I'll get better if I keep practicing, though you know what they say about an old dog and new tricks... :)

whipperrocks

07-26-2002, 12:09 PM

Torrrock payback time.......:rotfl:

Meathead

07-26-2002, 12:46 PM

We have the goalie gear and a ref...MaCos is bringing the gear, and David will ref.

newlaxfan2

07-26-2002, 02:34 PM

Hey, I just had an e-mail from Marci of Intensity Camps. I had been in touch with her asking if they were thinking of running any sessions for ADULTS. (Talk about an untapped market!)

Unfortunately they won't be putting any together for adults for a while yet... Too bad -- if they had them in August, we could get some practice (with instruction!) before the Big Game!!

Meathead

07-26-2002, 02:45 PM

Hey, newlaxfan2...did you mention that the people we're playing have a coach? If Marci knew, maybe we could get them in on the charity action as well.
So recent developments include a coach for the Krewhawks, a national sponsor (I think it's ProJoy, but don't tell anyone), 2 hours floor time at the Brampton CSE, a $25 donation, to be put towards floor time and donations to the Todd Bernhardt Foundation and Sick Kids Hospital...this should be interesting. I think I'll e-mail Chad Richardson in the Toronto Rock office and let him know what's going on...someone there ought to know...:)

Canadan

07-26-2002, 11:43 PM

NO RINGERS. This is just for us wannabe lax players. I'm a wannabe goalie (isn't that obvious) With my Arturs Irbe Jofa goalie cage (hey, it works, I got all the bars straightened out finally). Does anyone know where I could trade off a set of hockey goalie pads for lax goalie shin pads? Any or all suggestions are welcome.

newlaxfan2

07-27-2002, 10:19 AM

Meathead -- no, I didn't mention that to Marci. I was just asking in general. (I had talked to her about it before about a month or so ago, and it recently dawned on me that I hadn't heard any updates from her.)

whipperrocks

07-28-2002, 11:27 AM

Good luck Canadan finding lacrosse equipment seems if you want it may have to buy new...I have been trying for 2 weeks no luck

CrazyRavensFan

07-28-2002, 01:16 PM

Canadan,

What exactly is a ringer?

Meathead

07-29-2002, 08:50 AM

A "ringer" is a professional player brought in to play...kind of like having Chris Gill in a line-up of people that have never played before...

CrazyRavensFan

07-29-2002, 04:04 PM

Oh, I get it now, thanx Meathead!

RockStar

07-29-2002, 08:05 PM

Seeing as Mississauga and Brampton Jr. A seasons are over, I searching for the home of the Toronto Beaches club on the unofficial OLA site.

I found directions, but also noticed something very cool as pasted below:

Clarkson Outdoor Box

QEW to Southdown Road (West of Hwy 10), follow South to Bromsgrove, turn
right and follow to Clarkson Secondary, box is behind the school in the
park.

I'm thinking that they will likely freeze Port Credit and the Valley sometime in mid to late September. This one might be a potential home for the fall, as I doubt they will freeze it until winter time.

Canadan

07-29-2002, 09:13 PM

What a way to get back to nature!! All that smog too!!! It would almost be like smoking while you're playing!!

RockStar

08-04-2002, 12:32 AM

Folks:

I haven't had a chance to drive by the outdoor box yet, but if anyone is around tomorrow and wants to hack around for a bit, lets meet at the outdoor box around 4:30 or so and figure out where to go from there. If the box is in decent shape and not occupied by ball hockey players, we'll play there. If not, we'll find a field and throw the ball around for a bit.

Might not be a terrible idea to bring hockey sticks. If we can't play LaX, maybe we can challenge whoever is there.

I'll try to blast by the site late morning or early afternoon tomorrow and let everyone know what I find. If anyone has a better idea, call me:

(905)891-9235.

RockStar

08-04-2002, 12:25 PM

OK folks,

I was just on the way out the door to check out the arena. Mrs Cosmo was kind enought to phone right then and save me the trip.

Apparently the outdoor box exists and is in good shape. Its mostly used as a practice facility for local teams.

Its an asphalt surface, and has boards and chainlink fence to keep the balls in play. The nets are always left there, so if anyone can show, it should be a worthwhile place to hack around for a bit.

Meathead and I will be heading over for about 4:30 to 5:00. Anyone else who can make it is welcome. We'll stay until at least 6:30, and longer if anyone else shows up around then. Hope to see as many as possible!