February - April, 2011
Thinking About Your First Preseason Trip?
A training-packed trip to warm southern weather during the preseason is the best recipe for a successful spring campaign. Throw in an unmatched facility, top notch competition, and a tailor-made preseason package to fit your team's needs, and next season will be one to remember. If you are thinking about getting a jump-start on next year, make sure to do so with World Class Lacrosse Florida - the best preseason program available today. We offer a truly turn key package. From the moment your team arrives until the time comes to return home, we will take care of every detail.
Have You Traveled During Spring Break Before?
We know that when it comes to preseason lacrosse venues, teams are faced with a choice.
That is why World Class Lacrosse Florida strives to provide the highest quality product possible.
This is also why teams that train with us come back year after year.
It is our promise that you simply cannot find a program that will suit your needs better than World Class Lacrosse Florida.
If you are tired of preseaon training that does not leave you 100% satisfied, contact us today to see what World Class Lacrosse can mean for your upcoming season.
Your team deserves the best, so join us and make your teams’ spring preseason team training truly "World Class".
Our limited slots for 2011 are already filling up!
Act now or you will miss out on the best lacrosse preseaon program available. Call us at 860 621-6688 or email us for more information. Voice and email inquiries will be answered the same day, so contact us today.
For a fun day off, play where the "BIG DOGS PLAY"
World Class Lacrosse Florida is proud to announce their official partnership with Universal Studios Orlando. It makes perfect sense that if you are "RUNNING with the BIG DOGS" during your WCL training sessions, you should also "PLAY WHERE the BIG DOGS PLAY". And that is no other than Universal Studios®, the number one movie studio theme park in the world and Universal's Islands of Adventure®, five remarkable islands each filled with innovative thrills and non-stop adventure.

For a tremendous added value to your World Class Lacrosse experience, WCL has negotiated special pricing for all teams and significant others that are attending pre-season team training. Please contact Bill for ticket information and details.
World Class Lacrosse Florida gets "ALL WET". We have moved our accommodations to the Clarion Resort and Mindy O Waterpark. Everyone now has excitement at their doorstep. Most hotels give you a place to sleep. We give you a place to sleep and slide with a fun-filled waterpark right outside your door. Our meals will be prepared and served in our private banquet room by SMG Catering, the caterer for the Houston Astros.
Come to WCL Florida and "Run with the BIG DOGS". Our March 2011 sessions will be unmatched. Teams that have trained with us include: (but are not limited to) Gilman, Kent Denver, Deerfield, Delbarton, Salisbury, Avon Old Farms, Choate, Brewster, Taft, Pomfret, Middlesex, St Lukes, Millbrook, Brunswick, DeMatha, St Andrews,Mercersberg, New Canaan, Hotchkiss, Exeter, St James, and many others...
Many spots are filled, but we do have availability for teams to join us. Spots are limited, don't be disappointed. Act now before it's too late.
Sessions for 2011
| Session #1 | Saturday, February 12 - Friday, February 18 (President's Week Camp) |
| Session #2 | Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25 |
| Session #3 | Saturday, February 26 - Friday, March 4 |
| Session #4 | Saturday, March 5 - Friday, March 11 |
| Session #5 | Saturday, March 12 - Friday, March 18 |
| Session #6 | Saturday, March 19 - Friday, March 25 |
| Session #7 | Saturday, March 26 - Friday, April 1 |
| Ask about joining us over Easter week (April 23-29) |
| Start dates, end dates, and length of stay are all customizable. |
Typical Schedule
| Saturday |
| 3:00 PM | express team check in |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | dinner buffet |
| 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | team practice sessions per schedule |
| Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | breakfast buffet per team schedule |
| 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | morning sessions per team schedule |
| 10:30 AM (Sunday only) | all camp meeting @ fields with director |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | lunch buffet per team schedule |
| 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | practice sessions per team schedule |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | dinner buffet per team schedule |
| 8:00 PM (Mon, Wed, Thu only) | controlled scrimmages per schedule |
| Tuesday |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | breakfast buffet per team schedule |
| 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | morning sessions per team schedule |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | lunch buffet per team schedule |
| No afternoon or evening sessions. No dinner meal. Day away and free time for all teams. |
| Friday |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | breakfast buffet per team schedule |
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Optional morning session |
| 12:00 Noon | Hotel check out and departure |
| schedule subject to change without notice |
Schedule Notes
- Each team will have private 2-hour practice sessions each morning and afternoon according to a pre-determined fixed schedule.
Each team will have scheduled night controlled scrimmages on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A fixed team schedule will be emailed to all coaches approximately February 1st and that schedule will also be posted here and available to everyone in a download format.
- If your team has a coach bus chartered please schedule to leave the hotel 30 minutes prior to your practice or scrimmage start time.
- Schedules must be followed closely. It will make for smooth transitions whether you are dining or at the fields... thanks!
Training Facility
Our Florida training facility is simply incredible. Located on the shores of scenic Lake Tohopekaliga, it contains 8 irrigated, manicured Bermuda grass fields. We have five full size lighted lacrosse fields that have electronic scoreboards plus a modern clubhouse. It's also conveniently located - only 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport and close to all central Florida attractions.
Field Map
Download field map for printing PDF
Accommodations
All teams will be staying at the Clarion Resort and Mindy O Waterpark in Kissimmee, Florida. The property operates under a great management team and is just a short drive to the training facilities at World Class Lacrosse Florida (ATP) and Orlando International Airport. Hotel Contact Info.
Resort Details
- 247 spacious guestrooms, including family, executive, Jacuzzi and presidential suites
- Serta Pillow top queen size and king size mattresses
- 27in flatscreen TV with ESPN and HBO
- Hair dryer, iron and ironing board
- In-room lap top size safe
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
Guest Services
- Business center
- Fitness center
- Game arcade
- Guest laundry
- 4000 sf meeting space
- Resort-wide WiFi internet access
- 24-7 security ( personnel staff plus video surveillance)
Mindy O Waterpark
- Heated 50,000 sf waterpark. Three main slides. Six kiddy slides
- 30 ft high Slide Tower with 20 turns, drops and twists
- DripDrop speed slide with near vertical drop
- 186 ft long Blue Hydra speed slide
- 176 ft enclose Purple Scream slide
- Children's area with interactive rainfalls, jets and slides
- Toddler-safe water fun at Baby Mindy O's Tot Spot
- Naylid's Lazy River
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Additional separate heated swimming pool
Om Site Dining
- Team dining in private banquet room
- Sara's Star Cafe
- Mindy O's Melting Pot Bar and grille
- Aussie's Bar and Grill
- Seattle's Best Coffee Shoppe
- Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe
Directions from Orlando International Airport
When you exit the airport follow signs for SOUTH EXIT. Stay on that road (Boggy Creek Rd) do not take the Expressways.
Continue on Boggy Creek Rd until you come to the first traffic light after you go under the Greenway Expressway.
You will see a CIRCLE "K" gas station on the corner. Go right at that light. That will still be Boggy Creek Rd.
Stay on that road, again taking no turns. There will be a slight fork at a traffic light where Boggy Creek Rd bears off to the right.
STAY STRAIGHT---NO TURNS. The road turns into Simpson Road. You will need to stay on this until you are at the end.
You will be at the "T" junction of RT 192 (E Irlo Bronson Hwy).
Go left. The Clarion will be on your left.
Meals
All meals for the teams attending World Class Lacrosse Florida Pre-Season Team training will be served in the resort's private dining room and prepared by SMG Catering the same caterer used by the Houston Astros.
Tuition
Please contact us for team rates. The minimum number of players is 24. Included in a typical package: six (6) nights hotel accommodations (quad share), coaches are double occupancy, express check in and out, sixteen (16) meals, 14 field sessions
(including scrimmages), bottled spring water on fields, trainers, bottomless ice machines, locker rooms, meeting room with TV/VCR, secure on site equipment storage and lots more.
Cancellation Policy
Please email us us for our cancellation policy.
Transportation
All teams are responsible for their air and ground transportation. Dollar Rent A Car is the official car/van rental agency for World Class Lacrosse Florida. Once accepted to the program we will forward a toll free number to you along with the PROMO CODE for 12 passenger specialty vehicles as well as any other vehicle that you might need. This opportunity will also be extended to any significant others that may be visiting the central Florida area.
We can provide an optional coach bus while in Florida. Ask for details.
Community Service Opportunity
Many private and public schools student athletes do a wealth of community service. If anyone has interest to perform any community service work while they are attending World Class Lacrosse Florida I would strongly suggest contacting "Give Kids the World Village" in Kissimmee. They do amazing things for children with life threatening illnesses. Please view their website, ww.gktw.org or call (407) 396.1114 ext 290. Thank you!
Contact
Outside of the preseason (February 10th - April 29th, 2011), please contact us at our main office.
Florida Training Facility |
| Telephone |
860 621-6688 860 919-1108 (camp director's cell) |
| Address |
WCL @ Austin-Tindall Park map 
4100 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
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Clarion Water Park
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| Telephone |
407 846-2221
866 975-4337 (toll free)
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| Address |
Clarion Water Parkmap 
2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (RT 192)
Kissimmee, Florida 34744 |
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| Sessions for 2011 |
Our typical preseason program consists of a 6 night / 7 day package:
- Sat Feb 12 - Fri Feb 18
- Sat Feb 19 - Fri Feb 25
- Sat Feb 26 - Fri Mar 4
- Sat Mar 5 - Fri Mar 11
- Sat Mar 12 - Fri Mar 18
- Sat Mar 19 - Fri Mar 25
- Sat Mar 26 - Fri Apr 1
However, package start dates, end dates, and duration are completely customizable.
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| Past Attendees |
Prep & High School Boys
- Avon Old Farms (CT)
- Brewster Academy (NH)
- Brunsiwck (CT)
- Choate (CT)
- Colorado Academy (CO)
- Deerfield Academy (MA)
- Delbarton (NJ)
- Dematha (DC)
- Gilman (MD)
- Hawken (OH)
- Kent Denver (CO)
- NMH (MA)
- Pomfret (CT)
- Salisbury (CT)
- St. Annes Belfield (VA)
- St. Lukes (CT)
- Tabor (MA)
- Woodberry Forest (VA)
- Andover (MA)
- Berkshire School (MA)
- Brooks School (MA)
- Cushing Academy (MA)
- Darien High School (CT)
- Exeter (NH)
- Golden (CO)
- Gonzaga (DC)
- Governor Academy (MA)
- Hawken (OH)
- Holderness (NH)
- Hotchkiss (CT)
- Hun School (NJ)
- John Jay (NY)
- Kimball Union Academy (NH)
- Lawrenceville (NJ)
- Loomis Chaffee (CT)
- Mercersburg (PA)
- St Andrews (MD)
- Suffield Academy (CT)
- Tatnall (DE)
- Poly Prep (NY)
- St. James (MD)
- Tilton School (NH)
- Vermont Academy (VT)
- Waterford (UT)
- Wellington (OH)
Prep & High School Girls
- Albany Academy (NY)
- Choate (CT)
- Millbrook (NY)
- Poly Prep (NY)
- Hotchkiss (CT)
Colleges & Universities
- Harvard
- Georgetown
- Wesleyan
- St Lawrence
- Roanoke
- Butler
- Alfred
- WNE
- Colby Sawyer (women)
- Endicott (women)
- WCSU (women)
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