Londonderry Youth Lacrosse Association (LYLA) - League Athletics
Londonderry Youth Lacrosse Association (LYLA)
Parent Information Night 2/15/2012 2/22/2012
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Agenda • • • • • • • • • • • •
Welcome LYLA Mission, Season, Code of Conduct Winter Skills and Drills Improvements for 2012 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
2/22/2012
2
Welcome and 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 – 1/24/12 – 2/21/12 Spring Program: • • •
•
Indoor Team Building – 3/6/12 – 3/29/12 Outdoor Spring Season – 3/29/12 – 6/10/12 NHYLA Games start 4/15 through 6/10 (Year End Festival)
Contact Information •
2/22/2012
Email [email protected] 3
Winter Skills and Drills Chris Hastings, Vice President
• 4 week Indoor session at the Sportszone • 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
2/22/2012
4
Improvements for 2012 Season Chris Hastings, Vice President
• On Line Uniform Sales • • •
New Boys Uniforms Embroidery Creations 80 Nashua Rd Londonderry
• U7 Londonderry Little Laxers • MudBowl Classic 3/31 and 4/1/2012 • Boston Cannons Summer Camp June 25-28 2012 West Road Fields • LYLA Dana Boyle Girls Camp June 2012 2/22/2012
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Uniform FAQ’s Chris Hastings Vice President
• • • • • • • •
There is a new Uniform Vendor: EMBROIDERY CREATIONS: 80 Nashua Road, Building C. The entrance road is located directly across from the entrance to the Londonderry Benson’s Store All Players in the U9 through U15 Programs are required to wear a LYLA Uniform for play. LYLA does not provide this uniform. It must be purchased separately via our Website, or in person at Embroidery Creations. If you have a uniform from last year, you are NOT required to buy a new one, regardless of whether you are a boy or a girl. The Girls Uniform is NOT changing. The Boys Uniform IS changing. It is a better quality uniform. New Players and any current players wanting/ needing a new uniform will be purchasing the new uniform style. As in the past, only the uniform top is required for play. Shorts are optional for both boys and girls. Orders MUST be placed by March 09, 2012!!
2/22/2012
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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 & Seacoast in Epping NH 3 practices per week, U9 2 Practices •
•
10-15 regular season games. Travel Required • •
•
Each practice usually 1.5 hours Most league games on Sunday Scrimmages may be through the week or on Saturday
NHYLA Tournament in Londonderry Early June
2/22/2012
7
U7 Little Laxers Chris Hastings, Vice President
• • • • •
Coed 7 vs 7 Format Full Size Sticks (cut to length) No Stick Checking or Contact 1 Practice and Game per week Players receive Pinnies
2/22/2012
8
Teams (A,B,C) and Levels (U9, U11, etc) Chris Hastings, Vice President
• • •
League age is as of 8/31 prior to Spring Season U9 “Under 9 years old” Girls Levels: • • • •
•
U9 , all teams “non-competitive” U11 all teams “non-competitive” U13 (A,B,C) TBD U15 (A,B,C) TBD
Boys Levels: • • • •
2/22/2012
U9 , all teams “non-competitive” U11 non-competitive and competitive teams U13 (A,B,C) TBD U15 (A,B,C) TBD 9
Expectations of 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) 2/22/2012
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Registrations and Fees Chris Hastings, Vice President •
•
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 1st child $125 for the 2nd child $90 for the 3rd child Family max of $350 Late fee: $25 (if register after 2/28 registration deadline) $50 U7 Little Laxers
•
Registration fees cover: Balls, team goalie equipment, insurance, referee fees,
•
Fundraisers: LYLA relies on fundraisers to help reduce registration fees, since
•
LYLA policy: Financial need should never affect a child’s ability to play lacrosse.
training for coaches, preseason games, indoor time at SportsZone, Tournaments and turf field costs, and end of year celebration. registration fees are not enough to cover the overall expenses.
2/22/2012
•
Contact Kevin Derhak or Chris Hastings to discuss payment plans and scholarship opportunities if you need any assistance.
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Registrations and Equipment •
Spring Program – Registration period: January 25th – February 28th – How to register • Register online LYLA website • Londonderry High School Cafeteria » Saturday Feb 18th - 9:00am -12:00pm
•
Equipment – Registration fees do not include equipment for players – Where to get equipment • LYLA Equipment swap on Saturday Feb 18th (new and used equipment) • Local retailers – Fastbreak Sports, Derry (starter packages available) – Dicks Sporting Goods Nashua – Sport Stop Bedford – Comlax, Nashua – Comlax.com (starter packages available)
2/22/2012
12
LYLA Website Clarke Smith, IT Coordinator
• www.londonderrylax.org • We use it, and we encourage you to use it
2/22/2012
13
LYLA Website – Online Registration
2/22/2012
14
LYLA Website – Team Page
2/22/2012
15
Intro to Girls Game - Required equipment Meredith Jackes, Girls Coordinator
Required: • Eye Mask/Goggles • Lacrosse Stick • Colored Mouth Guard
Recommended: • Cleats • Girls Gloves 2/22/2012
Image courtesy of Sportstop.com
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Intro to Girls Game - Girls Field Restraining Line
G
D
M
8 Meter Arch
D
M
M
C
A A
D
Center Circle
M
A
12 Meter Arch/Fan
Crease
Field is 120 yards long (Goals are 100 Yards apart)
A = Attack 2/22/2012
M = Midfielder C = Center Midfielder D= Defense G= Goalie 17
Intro to Boys Game - Required equipment Chris Hastings, Vice President
Required: • Helmet • Shoulder Pads • Arm Protection • Gloves • Lacrosse Stick • Colored Mouth Guard
Recommended: • Cup/Athletic Supporter • Cleats • Rib Pads 2/22/2012
Image courtesy of Sportstop.com
18
Intro to Boys Game – Boys Field
A = Attack 2/22/2012
M = Midfielder
D= Defense
G= Goalie 19
Q&A
Thank you for coming and supporting Lacrosse in Londonderry!
2/22/2012
20
Parent Information Night 2/15/2012 2/22/2012
1
Agenda • • • • • • • • • • • •
Welcome LYLA Mission, Season, Code of Conduct Winter Skills and Drills Improvements for 2012 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
2/22/2012
2
Welcome and 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 – 1/24/12 – 2/21/12 Spring Program: • • •
•
Indoor Team Building – 3/6/12 – 3/29/12 Outdoor Spring Season – 3/29/12 – 6/10/12 NHYLA Games start 4/15 through 6/10 (Year End Festival)
Contact Information •
2/22/2012
Email [email protected] 3
Winter Skills and Drills Chris Hastings, Vice President
• 4 week Indoor session at the Sportszone • 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
2/22/2012
4
Improvements for 2012 Season Chris Hastings, Vice President
• On Line Uniform Sales • • •
New Boys Uniforms Embroidery Creations 80 Nashua Rd Londonderry
• U7 Londonderry Little Laxers • MudBowl Classic 3/31 and 4/1/2012 • Boston Cannons Summer Camp June 25-28 2012 West Road Fields • LYLA Dana Boyle Girls Camp June 2012 2/22/2012
5
Uniform FAQ’s Chris Hastings Vice President
• • • • • • • •
There is a new Uniform Vendor: EMBROIDERY CREATIONS: 80 Nashua Road, Building C. The entrance road is located directly across from the entrance to the Londonderry Benson’s Store All Players in the U9 through U15 Programs are required to wear a LYLA Uniform for play. LYLA does not provide this uniform. It must be purchased separately via our Website, or in person at Embroidery Creations. If you have a uniform from last year, you are NOT required to buy a new one, regardless of whether you are a boy or a girl. The Girls Uniform is NOT changing. The Boys Uniform IS changing. It is a better quality uniform. New Players and any current players wanting/ needing a new uniform will be purchasing the new uniform style. As in the past, only the uniform top is required for play. Shorts are optional for both boys and girls. Orders MUST be placed by March 09, 2012!!
2/22/2012
6
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 & Seacoast in Epping NH 3 practices per week, U9 2 Practices •
•
10-15 regular season games. Travel Required • •
•
Each practice usually 1.5 hours Most league games on Sunday Scrimmages may be through the week or on Saturday
NHYLA Tournament in Londonderry Early June
2/22/2012
7
U7 Little Laxers Chris Hastings, Vice President
• • • • •
Coed 7 vs 7 Format Full Size Sticks (cut to length) No Stick Checking or Contact 1 Practice and Game per week Players receive Pinnies
2/22/2012
8
Teams (A,B,C) and Levels (U9, U11, etc) Chris Hastings, Vice President
• • •
League age is as of 8/31 prior to Spring Season U9 “Under 9 years old” Girls Levels: • • • •
•
U9 , all teams “non-competitive” U11 all teams “non-competitive” U13 (A,B,C) TBD U15 (A,B,C) TBD
Boys Levels: • • • •
2/22/2012
U9 , all teams “non-competitive” U11 non-competitive and competitive teams U13 (A,B,C) TBD U15 (A,B,C) TBD 9
Expectations of 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) 2/22/2012
10
Registrations and Fees Chris Hastings, Vice President •
•
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 1st child $125 for the 2nd child $90 for the 3rd child Family max of $350 Late fee: $25 (if register after 2/28 registration deadline) $50 U7 Little Laxers
•
Registration fees cover: Balls, team goalie equipment, insurance, referee fees,
•
Fundraisers: LYLA relies on fundraisers to help reduce registration fees, since
•
LYLA policy: Financial need should never affect a child’s ability to play lacrosse.
training for coaches, preseason games, indoor time at SportsZone, Tournaments and turf field costs, and end of year celebration. registration fees are not enough to cover the overall expenses.
2/22/2012
•
Contact Kevin Derhak or Chris Hastings to discuss payment plans and scholarship opportunities if you need any assistance.
11
Registrations and Equipment •
Spring Program – Registration period: January 25th – February 28th – How to register • Register online LYLA website • Londonderry High School Cafeteria » Saturday Feb 18th - 9:00am -12:00pm
•
Equipment – Registration fees do not include equipment for players – Where to get equipment • LYLA Equipment swap on Saturday Feb 18th (new and used equipment) • Local retailers – Fastbreak Sports, Derry (starter packages available) – Dicks Sporting Goods Nashua – Sport Stop Bedford – Comlax, Nashua – Comlax.com (starter packages available)
2/22/2012
12
LYLA Website Clarke Smith, IT Coordinator
• www.londonderrylax.org • We use it, and we encourage you to use it
2/22/2012
13
LYLA Website – Online Registration
2/22/2012
14
LYLA Website – Team Page
2/22/2012
15
Intro to Girls Game - Required equipment Meredith Jackes, Girls Coordinator
Required: • Eye Mask/Goggles • Lacrosse Stick • Colored Mouth Guard
Recommended: • Cleats • Girls Gloves 2/22/2012
Image courtesy of Sportstop.com
16
Intro to Girls Game - Girls Field Restraining Line
G
D
M
8 Meter Arch
D
M
M
C
A A
D
Center Circle
M
A
12 Meter Arch/Fan
Crease
Field is 120 yards long (Goals are 100 Yards apart)
A = Attack 2/22/2012
M = Midfielder C = Center Midfielder D= Defense G= Goalie 17
Intro to Boys Game - Required equipment Chris Hastings, Vice President
Required: • Helmet • Shoulder Pads • Arm Protection • Gloves • Lacrosse Stick • Colored Mouth Guard
Recommended: • Cup/Athletic Supporter • Cleats • Rib Pads 2/22/2012
Image courtesy of Sportstop.com
18
Intro to Boys Game – Boys Field
A = Attack 2/22/2012
M = Midfielder
D= Defense
G= Goalie 19
Q&A
Thank you for coming and supporting Lacrosse in Londonderry!
2/22/2012
20
