A record number of 15 teams took part in the Frank Menschner Cup 2023. The final game between LC Custodes and German Shepherds was the true highlight of the tournament. Lukáš Kučera scored in the first minute but the Germans answered and added the second goal. And then a thrilling battle followed with the Shepherds adding a goal and Custodes equalizing. The score was 3:3 after the first period and 5:5 after the second. Custodes then turned the score over by Jiří Loskot’s goal for 7:6. Pavel Srch then established a two-goal difference. Shepherds were able to score once more in the last minute but Custodes won the face-off and controlled the remaining 14 seconds of the game.
Rascals Jižní Město defeated Team Slovakia in the bronze medal game and Zbraslav run over Malešice in the 5th place game.

Final standings
1. LC Custodes
2. German Shepherds
3. Rascals Jižní Město
4. Team Slovakia
5. TJ Sokol Zbraslav
6. TJ Malešice
7. More Dudes Lacrosse
8. Box Monkeys
9. Budapest Stags
10. Berlin Spreewölfe
11. Prague Sports
12. Good Stick LC
13. Polish Eagles
14. Edin-Bru
15. River Kings

Individual Awards
The best offensive player: Jan Huleš (LC Custodes)
The best defensive player: Martin Horváth (Team Slovakia)
The best transition player: David Beckmann (German Shepherds)
The best scorer (stats): Tomáš Knotek (LC Custodes) – 20 goals
MVP of the tournament according to points (stats): Jan Huleš (LC Custodes) – 30 point (16+14)
The best goalie: Jakub Mareš (LC Custodes)

Both Radotín home teams met in the Frank Menschner Cup 2022 final. Custodes in red were slightly better in this game and won 8:5.

Busy European lacrosse summer with the European Box Lacrosse Championship and U21 World Lacrosse Championship was one of the reason that there were only 9 teams competing in the tournament this years. Also, teams from Bratislava, Vienna and Berlin decided to save a weekend after considering their travel plans for the National Box Lacrosse League. Anyway, colourfull mix ot teams from the USA and Europe met in Radotín and enjoyed a relaxed and easy going lacrosse event with a lot of lacrosse.

All teams played four games against various opponents in the round-robin part of the tournament. After this it war obvious that home Czech teams will occupy the semi-final spots. Following pairs pop up after counting of all points LCC Wolves vs TJ Sokol Zbraslav and LC Custodes vs. TJ Malešice.

Zbraslav was able to be equal opponent to Wolve only in the first period. Wolves prevailed then and won 16:6. Malešice were much tougher nut to be cracked. The game against Custodes was tight after two periods and Malešice took the lead then. But Custodes ignited their scoring machine finally and with 6 consecutive goals took the victory 10:5.

The bronze medal game was the tournament highlight. Highly motivated teams perfomed a dramatic show to frenetic crowd. Malešice were in lead 4:1 after two periods but Zbraslav tied and Radek Skála scored the winner in about one minute before the final whistle. Malešice were not able to respond, so Zbraslav celebrated their first big tournament success.

Custodes then overscored Wolves in the home final game with calm family athosphere.

Final standings
1. LC Custodes
2. LCC Wolves
3. TJ Sokol Zbraslav
4. TJ Malešice
5. Oslo Ragnarok
6. Bang City
7. Box Monkeys
8. Prague Sports
9. Polish Eagles

Individual Awards
The best offensive player: Lukáš Kučera (LCC Wolves)
The best defensive player: Matěj Melichar (TJ Malešice)
The best transition player: Lukáš Cikhart (TJ Sokol Zbraslav)
The best scorer and MVP of the tournament according to points (stats): Dominik Pešek (LC Custodes, 40 points/26 goals)
The best goalie: Ondřej Hájek (TJ Malešice)

The Frank Menschner Cup 2023 will be held on August 31–September 2, 2023.

We are looking forward to welcoming lacrosse players from the world to the 7th Frank Menschner Cup. At this moment we are receiving confirmations from teams. The interest is quite high and we hope there will be an opportunity for all to play new opponents and enjoy a pleasant tournament. If you are interested in joining the tournament contact us at info@lcc-radotin.cz.

Home LC Custodes won the final game against Old Dogs Plzeň 12:7 and became the tournament champions. Young Zbraslav team finished third after thrilling bronze medal game against another tournament newcomer, Berlin Spreewölfe.

Final Standings
1. LC Custodes
2. Old Dogs Plzeň
3. TJ Sokol Zbraslav
4. Berlin Spreewölfe
5. BLC Köln
6. Brooklyn Dodgers
7. TJ Malešice
8. SK Lacrosse Jižní Město
9. LCC Wolves
10. Bats Bratislava DNV
11. Polish Eagles
12. Vienna Monarchs

Individual Awards
The best offensive player: Tomáš Procházka (LC Custodes)
The best defensive player: Matthias Lehna (Berlin Spreewölfe)
The best transition player: Jaroslav Hron (TJ Sokol Zbraslav)
The best scorer (stats): Dominik Pešek (Old Dogs Plzeň, 23 goals)
MVP of the tournament according to points (stats): Dominik Pešek (Old Dogs Plzeň, 29 points)
The best goalie: Tomáš Čekal (TJ Sokol Zbraslav)

The Frank Menschner Cup 2022 wil be held on September 1–3, 2022.

(scroll down for English) Na základě usnesení vlády č. 714 ze dne 19. srpna 2021 se smí hromadných akcí zúčastnit pouze účastníci, kteří doloží bezinfekčnost na covid-19. Jako organizátoři tedy musíme od všech účastníků, a to hráčů, pořadatelů i diváků požadovat předložení dokumentů, které to potvrzují. U hráčů dokumenty shromažďují manažeři týmů, příchozí diváci vč. dětí starších 6 let budou muset předložit doklad u pokladny při zakoupení vstupenky. Tímto dokladem (v papírové podobě nebo předložením potvrzení v elektronické aplikaci) může být:
– certifikát o RT-PCR vyšetření na přítomnost viru SARS-CoV-2 s negativním výsledkem ne starším než 7 dní,
– certifikát o POC testu na přítomnost antigenu viru SARS-CoV-2 s negativním výsledkem ne starším než 72 hodin,
– certifikát o očkování dokončeném minimálně před dvěma týdny,
– potvrzení o prodělání choroby covid-19 během posledních 180 dní,
– u nezletilých potvrzení o tom, že absolovovali ve škole nebo školském zařízení  podle jiného mimořádného opatření Ministerstva zdravotnictví nejdéle před 72 hodinami test na stanovení přítomnosti antigenu viru SARS-CoV-2, který je určen pro sebetestování nebo povolený Ministerstvem zdravotnictví k použití laickou osobou, s negativním výsledkem. Toto lze doložit i čestným prohlášením zákonného zástupce.

Dále prosíme o dodržování standardních hygienických opatření:
– dodržujte odstup od ostatních,
– minimalizujte kontakty,
– používejte desinfekci rukou.

Děkujeme za spolupráci a ohleduplnost a doufáme, že tato opatření zamezí šíření nákazy covid-19.

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Based on the Czech Govermnent regulations no. 714 from August 19, 2021, only persons who prove their covid-19 noninfectivity are allowed to take part in mass events. Organizers therefore will require documents proving this from all participants – players, team members, spectators. Team managers collect players’ documentation, visitors including children over 6 years will have to present such document on entry to the venue when purchasing the ticket. Following documents (printed or displayed electronic version) are accepted:
– certificate of negative RT-PCR test not older than 7 days,
– certificate of negative POC test not older than 72 hours,
– certificate of vaccination completed at least 14 days earlier,
– document about going through covid-19 desease in last 180 days,
– for underaged persons certificate of negative school AG test not older than 72 hour, this can be substituted by parents’/chaperone’s declaration about such test.

We kindly ask you to follow basic anti-covid precautions:
– keep social distance,
– minimalize personal contacts,
– use hand desinfection.

Thank you for your co-operation and thoughtfulness. We hope that all these precautions will help to stop spreading of covid-19 disease.

We are looking forward to welcoming teams to the 6th Frank Menschner Cup on September 2–4, 2021. There are 13 teams registered already and we can accept more registrations by August 20, 2021.
Hopefully there will be no bad twist in covid-19 situation. European countries, USA and are considered save by Czech authorities. Check Czech Embassy in your country to get up-to-date information about entry conditions and check your country authorities about conditions for return.

Our friends and supporters from Exize used the time with limited lacrosse to create their new e-shop at www.exize.eu. And we have got special deal for Radotín, AHM and FM Cup lacrosse community – 20% discount on all apparel. Just type RADOTIN20 in a discount code window. The offer is valid till the end of the 2020.
We hope we will see you in the AHM 2021.

On Wednesday September 3, 2020 the 5th annual Frank Menschner Cup commences. Ten European teams will meet in LCC Radotín arena. FM Cup will be one of first event to be held after lifting up global anti-Covid-19 measeures but still deeply affected by this situation. Therefore there are no participants from overseas and English team Capitals had to withdraw from the tournament in tha last moment. Still we believe we will have an enjoyble event and it will be fun for everybody.