VC Junior Lacrosse holds sign-ups and a fund-raiser

Tired of playing the same old sports? Play the fastest game on two feet and join the Valley Center boys junior lacrosse team. Player registrations are being accepted for the 2011 season. Boys in grades 5–8 are eligible to play. Practices start Feb. 12 with games played March through May. Loan equipment is available. Visit www.vclacrosse.org for more information and registration forms or call coach Morgan Rogers at 76-751-9835.
The Valley Center Lacrosse Foundation is looking for a head coach and assistants for the Valley Center middle school level boys lacrosse team and their upcoming 2011 spring season. The team and coaches will have the strong support of the Foundation. The boys program is well established and in its fifth season of play. Interested persons should contact coach Morgan Rogers.

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The Valley Center Lacrosse Foundation is hosting a Valentine’s Day wine tasting and tour at Orfila Vineyards & Winery in Escondido on Feb. 12 from 2–4 p.m.
The event includes an accompanied tour with samples of five distinct and unique varietals, a souvenir wine glass, and the wonderful company of Valley Center Lacrosse Foundation supporters.
A single event ticket costs $50 while couples tickets are $100 for the pair.
An opportunity drawing also allows the chance to pick up something special for your favorite lacrosse player or your special valentine. One drawing ticket is included with admission, and additional tickets are available for $5 each or six for $20.
To order a ticket, or for more information, contact Lucy Daniel-Bosworth at TBosw51133@aol.com or 760-751-0786, Pam Postuma at PCPostuma@yahoo.com or 760-749-7453, or Lisa Brewster at lbrewster@prioritydoors.com or 760-751-3583.
Under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Tax id# 20-1887721, contributions for this event may be tax deductible. Check with your accountant for more information.

Kimi Walters Helps Carlsbad Team Win Jr. Olympic Gold

Valley Center High School varsity water polo player Kimi Walters was part of a team from Carlsbad that won the gold medal in the 18U girls division in the S&R Sport Junior Olympics water polo tournament, held in Los Angeles from Aug. 5–8.
Walters, who joined the Carlsbad team in order to play with some of her friends, had to earn her spot on the team that headed to the Junior Olympics. Once she made the squad, the team had to qualify for one of four spots reserved in the tournament for San Diego-area teams.
“We were pretty well matched with the teams from the area,” Walters says. “We played some college-level teams, and that kind of competition really gets you prepared.”
The Carlsbad team made it through the opening rounds and advanced to the final on Sunday, where they met the Rose Bowl team. Carlsbad jumped ahead with three early goals, but Rose Bowl fought back.
“We took an early lead, but we let up on defense a little and they came back to tie it up at four in the third quarter,” Walters explains. “We knew we had to pick up the defense, but at the same time we had to score and pick up the offense.”
Carlsbad did both, holding Rose Bowl scoreless in the final period, while added three goals of their own to take a 7–4 victory.
“It was both a defensive and an offensive game,” Walters says. “At different times we had to focus on different things, and we pulled together for the win.”
Walters didn’t score in the final, but tallied a total of four goals in the tournament as a driver and a utility player.
She hopes to be continue playing with the Carlsbad team next season, and would like to keep playing water polo in college and beyond.
For more information about the the S&R Sport Junior Olympics water polo tournament, visit the Web site at www.juniorolympics.com