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Every February, as the cold grip of winter begins to loosen across the mid-Atlantic region, lacrosse teams from across Northern Virginia come together for the Winter Thaw Preseason Lacrosse Playday. This highly anticipated early season event provides a vital opportunity for teams to shake off the rust, get game reps under their belts, and start building chemistry after long months of indoor practice.
While the games take center stage, the Winter Thaw is more than just a playday. It's a celebration of the lacrosse community and the annual rebirth of the spring sports season after a dormant winter. Players, coaches, families and fans reconnect after the long offseason. For those in attendance, the Winter Thaw is a rite of passage and the first foreshadowing of sunny days and championship pursuits to come.
The Winter Thaw Lacrosse Playday is a scholastic high school team event designed to prepare teams for the upcoming spring season. Our mission is to provide:
- VARSITY Boys & Girls teams ONLY!
- A final opportunity for team unity before spring tryouts
- Adherence to NFHS rules, mirroring official spring season play
- Balanced competition through 3 divisions based on LaxNumbers.com rankings
- Guaranteed playing time with either:
- Four 2X18 minute games (15 Teams)
- Five 2x15 minute games (18 Teams)
- Structured competition with a preset schedule
- Exclusive participation for spring-based high school teams
By participating in the Winter Thaw, teams will:
- Redevelop team chemistry
- Get valuable pre-season game experience
- Compete against peers of similar skill levels
- Maximize playing time within a single day
- Experience official rules and conditions of spring season play
This tournament serves as the ideal bridge between off-season training and the spring season, offering a competitive and structured environment for teams to prepare and excel.
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LaxNOVA Events and Oakton Athletic Boosters Announce Strategic Partnership
July 1, 2024 - FAIRFAX, VA - LaxNOVA Events and the Oakton High School Athletic Boosters have announced a strategic partnership to consolidate and enhance lacrosse events in the Fairfax area. This collaboration will bring all major lacrosse tournaments back to the region, including the NOVA Fall Brawl, LaxNOVA Winter Thaw, and the long-running Oakton Turkey Shootout.
Under this new partnership, LaxNOVA Events will assume operations for all tournaments, while the Oakton High School Athletic Boosters will serve as the official sponsor for each event.
"We are excited to return to the area and work with a local school like Oakton to help support their fundraising goals," said LaxNOVA Director, Marty Joyner. "This is a win-win for all involved, and we are thrilled to continue providing quality events for the local area that focus on local players."
This partnership aims to streamline tournament organization, enhance the player experience, and bolster community engagement in youth lacrosse.