2016 Chesapeake Parent Pre-Season Meeting. League Information and Policies

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1 2016 Chesapeake Parent Pre-Season Meeting League Information and Policies

2 League Structure Board of Directors (Chesapeake represents 20% of Board positions) Boys Youth Division (BYD) Commissioner: Ben Jackson Vice Commissioner: Jess Stevenson Operations: Reagan Tieskoetter Girls Youth Division (GYD) Commissioner: Melissa Strickland Vice Commissioner: Dan Neumann Operations: April Loquist President: Jess Stevenson Vice President: Victor Lucas Secretary: Bob Masters Treasurer: Dave Herman Operations: Sandi Dittig Boys High School Division (BHS) Commissioner: Wayne Borchers Vice Commissioner: Stuart Brightbill Operations: Kristin Brown Girls High School Division (GHS) Commissioner: Megan Grant Operations: Lara Lucas

3 Mission Statement To afford the opportunity for every youth (boy and girl) to learn, play, enjoy and excel at lacrosse, while honoring the game and respecting their coaches, officials, teammates and opponents. Player Eligibility Registered with HRLax US Lacrosse member, valid through end of season

4 History Chesapeake Boys began in 2005 Currently one of 10 areas in league Boys High School Program at 4 Chesapeake Schools Hickory Great Bridge Grassfield Western Branch Girls program in 7 th Season Girls High School Team 2015

5 Chesapeake Bandits History Historical Numbers Year Boys Girls 2006 ~ ~ ~ Note: 2016 numbers still incoming & on target with prior years

6 Bandits Years of Experience Players Years U8 U10 U12 U14

7 Bandit Nation Map Count of Record ID Zip Code Total Grand Total 131

8 Sportsmanship Code of Conduct (Full text on website) Sportsmanship and teaching the concepts of fair play are essential The emphasis on winning should never be placed above the value of good sportsmanship, the concepts of fair play, or the skills of the game. Keep comments positive - derogatory comments are unacceptable. The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance. Treat officials well, it s a tough job, we want them back. No member should allow anyone to openly criticize, badger, harass, or threaten an official. Honor the Game - Knowledge of the Rules of Lacrosse must be respected and adhered to by all who participate in the game of lacrosse, both in the letter and spirit.

9 Expected Spectator Behavior Model good sportsmanship. Applaud good team play, individual skill and outstanding examples of sportsmanship and fair play exhibited by either team. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests; extend to them every courtesy. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing that their decisions are based upon game conditions as they observe them. Applaud and cheer loudly, but leave cowbells, horns, and other noisemakers at home they are prohibited at HRLax events.

10 HRLax Alcohol & Drug Policy Parents and Spectators: HRLax prohibits the use of alcohol by coaches, parents and officials attending or participating in any HRLAX youth activity. Those who are noticeably under the influence of alcohol or drugs at an event will be asked to leave Players: Zero-Tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs (including illegal performance-enhancing substances) Supports school-imposed consequences by extending activity suspensions to HRLax events.

11 Health Dehydration Ensure players drink water before practice Provide water for practice In cold weather they still sweat, but tend to drink less Health Proper Dress Ensure players are dressed appropriately for the weather

12 Health Concussions. A type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), caused by a blow or jolt to the head that can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Return-to-Play protocols Return-to-Play Form required Physician Signed Baseline testing highly recommended Contrary to popular belief, no helmet in any sport can prevent a concussion.

13 Health Commotio Cordis Extremely rare occurrence, but often fatal Heart fibrillates when chest struck Must occur at specific time in heart beat No previous heart issues Best treatment is immediate defibrillation AEDs at major facilities

14 Safe Sports Environment All Coaches pass an NCSI Background Check All Coaches take the Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach course All take the NFHS Concussion Awareness course Head coach must be fully Level 1 Certified Above Plus.. Level 1 Clinic Level 1 On-line How to Make Proper Contact (Boys only) Asst coach needs either Level 1 Clinic or Level 1 On-line

15 Sideline Policy Only HRLax Coaches or Admin on player sideline 2016 HRLax Coach Credentials displayed Spectators must remain on spectator sideline behind limit line (usually 6yds from sideline)

16 Safe Sports Environment Weather Policy If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, all shall vacate the field and seek safe shelter. Play will be suspended for 30 minutes after the last occurrence/flash. On practice days, be ready to pick up players early AVOID the following during a thunderstorm: The showers or plumbing of a building, as well as electrical appliances in a building. Small covered shelters outside, such as dugouts, bleachers, rain shelters, golf shelters, picnic shelters. Areas connected to or near light poles, towers and fences Any location which is the highest point in the area

17 Safe Sports Environment Abuse prevention Zero-Tolerance of Abuse Includes those acts which violate the law. Also includes emotional abuse: o insulting, threatening, mocking or demeaning behavior from all: Coaches, Players, or Parents. Every member of this organization is responsible for reporting any cases of questionable conduct or alleged mistreatment toward our members by any coach, official, volunteer, player, parent, sibling or spectator.

18 Safe Sports Environment Abuse prevention Protecting the Child: Buddy System: No child should go anywhere alone should always take a buddy. Helping the Coaches if only one coach present: Drop off policy: First parent to drop off must stay with coach until second player arrives. Pick up policy: Second-to-last parent to pick-up must stay with coach until last child is picked up.

19 Lady Bandit Coaches U8 COACHES RON STRICKLAND DEREK WAGNER U10 COACHES CATHERINE HARDY ALEX HARDY TONY ROMERO U12 COACHES CHAD RICKNER TINA BROOK JUSTIN HODGES/ALEXIS MILLER BEN ABBOTT U14 COACHES MORRIS DESIMONE COREY ODOM All HEAD Coaches US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified

20 Girls Youth Lacrosse Information The GYL runs 4 age groups and services roughly 100 athletes. U8 you can expect no checking and a modified 7v7 format with 20 minute running halves on a half field, shooting on a hector. U10 you can expect no checking and 20 minute running halves in a full field format with goalies. U12 and U14 you can expect full checking with 25 minute running halves on a full field with goalies. Please check the US Lacrosse website for a full list of GYL rules and regulations.

21 Girls Practice Information Field : Grassfield Elementary School Weekends (Sat & Sun) starting February 20 th U8 : 2-3PM U10 : 12:30-2PM U12, U14 : 2-4PM Weeknight switch the week of March 7 th U8 : Mon /Wed 5:30-6:30PM U10, U12 : Wed/Fri 6-7:30PM U14 : Mon, Tues, Thur 6-7:30PM

22 Girls Parent Information Some Key Season Dates: Field Prep: Feb 13, Feb 14 (backup) We will have a committee handle this and will be looking for parent volunteers. First Game: March 13 th Spring Break: March 28 th - April 1 st off No games March 26 th An outline of the basic schedule is available on HRLax.com * Game times not included. Spirit Wear Mandatory: Practice reversible / Game socks Optional: T-shirts, shorts, sweats Instructions to order spirit wear will be sent out via Uniforms:

23 Girls Equipment

24 Boys Game-Play Time Policy U-8 through U-10: Players should be participating at every practice and game. Playing time divided as equally as possible between all players. Players encouraged to try all positions U-12 through U-14: Players should all be participating at every practice. Coaches should play every player in every game (assuming that player is in good standing with the team policies) Coaches may rely on certain players to accomplish what is best for the entire team.

25 Boys Basic Rules U8 ½ field 8 vs 8 players U10 through U14 full field 10 vs 10 players U-8 through U-12: No Body Checking use equal pressure No Long Poles for U8, discouraged U10, coaches recommendation at U12. U-14: Checking allowed, within rules 3 step / 3 yard rule All Ages No one handed tomahawk checking 4 quarters 12 minutes each (running clock)

26 Boy Bandit Coaches U8 Terrence Kilfoil U10 Ron Tieskoetter Nick Garbarino Ian Gourley Stefanie Garbarino U12 Ryan Roasa Kevin Wasinger Deniz Goss Hank Griffin U14 Chuck Miller Bruce McLachlan Rick Stocks Larry Sharp Chris Mayer Ron Sparrow Wade Grassman Scott Muller Matthew Beck All HEAD Coaches US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified

27 Boys Equipment * MOUTH PIECE & ATHLETIC CUP No hockey equipment allowed

28 Boys Practice Information U8 Field = Greenbrier Middle School Weekends (Sat & Sun) starting February 7 th from 1-2PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Wed & Thurs 6-7PM with possibility to extend to 7:30 as the season progresses

29 Boys Practice Information U10 Field = Greenbrier Middle School Weekends (Sat & Sun) starting February 7 th from 2:30-4PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Monday & Wednesday 6-7:30PM

30 Boys Practice Information U12 Field = Greenbrier Middle School Weekends (Sat & Sun) starting February 7 th from 1-2:30PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Tues & Thurs 6-7:30PM

31 Boys Practice Information U14-1 Great Bridge / Oscar Smith / Western Branch Field = Greenbrier Middle Weekends starting February 7 th Saturday 10 - Noon Sunday 2-4PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Coaches will update parents/players with practice times.

32 Boys Practice Information U14-2 Hickory Field = Great Bridge Middle Weekends starting February 7 th Saturday 10 - Noon Sunday 1-3PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Coaches will update parents/players with practice times.

33 Boys Practice Information U14-3 Grassfield Field = Grassfield Elementary School Weekends starting February 7 th Saturday & Sunday 1-3PM Weeknight switch the week of March 13 th Coaches will update parents/players with practice times.

34 Schedule January 30 th Dicks Sporting Good Day Jersey Orders Feb 1 st, additional shipping fees apply. Feb 15 th, orders placed after this date are not guaranteed to arrive by games. February 7 th 1 st Day of Practice February 20 th HS Round Robin Deep Creek Park March 12 th Opening Day Games March 13 th - Begin weeknight practices March 14 th Picture Greenbrier Middle March 19 th Chesapeake Deep Creek March 26 th Easter Weekend, no games May 14 th JAMBOREE WEEKEND

35 Tentative Game/Field Schedule

36 Communications All members have an account is primary communication method Member must update address on account League Edit My Account Coaches should use HRLAX to members

37 Club Sponsor Saturday, January 30 th 10AM 4PM - Valid at any Hampton Roads Dicks Sporting Good Store - VB location will have STX rep available for questions and giveaways

38 Let s Raise some FUN We do NOT do FUNDRAISING, but need to pay for: Porta Potty Equipment not provided by HRLAX End of Season subsidy How do we raise fun? Spirit wear - Site will be open February Pictures Team/Individual pictures will be March 14 th

39 Thanks for your participation! Questions?