Londonderry Youth Lacrosse Association (LYLA) Parent Information Night 1/19/2011 1/20/2011 1
Agenda Welcome LYLA Mission, Season, Code of Conduct Winter Skills and Drills Improvements for 2011 Season Overview of Spring Program Teams (A,B,C) and Levels (U9, U11, etc) Expectations of Spring Program Registrations, Fees, Equipment LYLA Website Intro to Girls Game Intro to Boys Game Q&A 1/20/2011 2
Welcomeand LYLA Mission Kevin Derhak, President Spirit of Lacrosse US Lacrosse and LYLA Code of Conduct Who does this code apply to? When does it apply? Where does it apply? Season Duration Winter Skills and Drills 1/25/11 2/15/11 Spring Program: Indoor Team Building 3/1/11 3/22/11 Outdoor Spring Season 3/29/11 6/12/11 NHYLA Games start 4/10 through 6/12 (Year End Festival) Contact Information Email kderhak@comcast.net 1/20/2011 3
Winter Skills and Drills Chris Hastings, Vice President 4 week Indoor session at the Sportszone (begins Tuesday 1/25) Learn basic lacrosse skills or improve existing skills Open to both boys and girls, all ages Lacrosse stick is the only equipment required Register online via the website 1/20/2011 4
Improvements for 2011 Season Chris Hastings, Vice President 4 week Indoor Team Building Session Provides Team Building Platform Player Evaluation and Placement Supplements Outdoor Practices Boston Cannons Summer Camp July 2011 1/20/2011 5
Overview of Spring Program Chris Hastings, Vice President Season Runs March- June Indoor Practices Outdoor Practices West RD Parking Lots Fields (when available) Preseason Turf Games @ UNH or other Location 3 practices per week 10-15 regular season games. Travel Required NHYLA Tournament in Londonderry Early June 1/20/2011 6
Teams (A,B,C) and Levels (U9, U11, etc) Chris Hastings, Vice President League age is as of 12/31 prior to Spring Season U9 Under 9 years old Girls Levels: U9 (age 6 and above), all teams non-competitive U11 all teams non-competitive U13 A and B teams U15 A and B teams Boys Levels: U9 (age 6 and above), all teams non-competitive U11 non-competitive and competitive teams U13 A and C teams U15 A and C teams 1/20/2011 7
Expectationsof Spring Program Chris Hastings, Vice President Travel is Required Level of commitment increases with age Competitive teams A Level Teams and U11 Competitive Player evaluations Per LYLA policy Attendance at practice required to play in games Attendance at games required Team Names (i.e. U13 Falcons and Hawks) 1/20/2011 8
Registrations and Fees Steve Breault, Treasurer Winter Skills and Drills Full 4 sessions -$45 per player Pay as you go -$15 per player, per session Spring Program (team building plus outdoor) $135 for the 1 st child $125 for the 2 nd child $90 for the 3 rd child Family max of $350 Late fee: $25 (if register after 2/28 registration deadline) Registration fees cover: Balls, team goalie equipment, insurance, referee fees, training for coaches, preseason games, indoor time at SportsZone, league s storage container, and end of year celebration. Fundraisers: LYLA relies on fundraisers to help reduce registration fees, since registration fees are not enough to cover the overall expenses. LYLA policy: Financial need should never affect a child s ability to play lacrosse. Contact Steve Breault to discuss payment plans and scholarship opportunities if you need any assistance. 1/20/2011 9
Registrations and Equipment Winter Skills and Drills Registration period: December 16 th January 24 th How to register Register online LYLA website Register at time of practice SportsZone Spring Program Registration period: January 25 th February 28 th How to register Register online LYLA website Matthew Thornton lobby» Saturday Feb 5 th -9:00am-11:00am» Thursday Feb 10 th -6:00pm 8:00pm Londonderry High School Cafeteria» Saturday Feb 12 th -9:00am-12:00pm Equipment Registration fees do not include equipment for players Where to get equipment LYLA Equipment swap on Saturday Feb 12 th (new and used equipment) Local retailers Fastbreak Sports, Derry (starter packages available) Team Jungle, online only, Teamjungle.com (starter packages available) Comlax, Nashua Comlax.com (starter packages available) 1/20/2011 10
LYLA Website Janet Piazza Hennessey, IT Coordinator www.londonderrylax.org We use it, and we encourage you to use it 1/20/2011 11
LYLA Website Online Registration 1/20/2011 12
LYLA Website Team Page 1/20/2011 13
Intro to Girls Game -Required equipment Meredith Jackes, Girls Coordinator Required: Eye Mask/Goggles Lacrosse Stick Colored Mouth Guard Recommended: Cleats Girls Gloves Image courtesy of Sportstop.com 1/20/2011 14
Intro to Girls Game -Girls Field Restraining Line A Center Circle D 12 Meter Arch/Fan 8 Meter Arch A M M A C D G M M D Crease Field is 120 yards long (Goals are 100 Yards apart) A= Attack M= Midfielder C= Center Midfielder D= Defense G= Goalie 1/20/2011 15
Intro to Boys Game -Required equipment Bob McGrath, Boys Coordinator Required: Helmet Shoulder Pads Arm Protection Gloves Lacrosse Stick Colored Mouth Guard Recommended: Cup/Athletic Supporter Cleats Rib Pads 1/20/2011 16 Image courtesy of Sportstop.com
Intro to Boys Game Boys Field A = Attack M = Midfielder D= Defense G= Goalie 1/20/2011 17
Q&A Thank you for coming and supporting Lacrosse in Londonderry! 1/20/2011 18