Title Slide

Business items President’s Report

Roll Call

Business items Approve the change in status from “Provisional” to “Voting” member for clubs admitted September Approve the provisional membership of new clubs Elect four board members

Delegate approval to change the status from “Provisional” to “Voting” Sacramento Lacrosse Association

The NCJLA board recommends a Delegate approval to admit the following clubs as “Provisional” members Oakland Lacrosse Club Rio City Lacrosse

NCJLA board

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game Avery Blake - Sportsmanship & Safety

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game Avery Blake - Sportsmanship & Safety Ben Sparks - Special Programs

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game Avery Blake - Sportsmanship & Safety Ben Sparks - Special Programs David Houseworth - Communications/Club support & compliance

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game Avery Blake - Sportsmanship & Safety Ben Sparks - Special Programs David Houseworth - Communications/Club support & compliance Jin Peavey - Secretary

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Alex Pouteau - Boys Game Avery Blake - Sportsmanship & Safety Ben Sparks - Special Programs David Houseworth - Communications/Club support & compliance Jin Peavey - Secretary Joe O’Brien - Club Support & Compliance

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit Mickey Parmelee - Girls Game

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit Mickey Parmelee - Girls Game Phil Connolly - Vice President

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit Mickey Parmelee - Girls Game Phil Connolly - Vice President Steve Walker - Treasurer; Officials Liaison

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit Mickey Parmelee - Girls Game Phil Connolly - Vice President Steve Walker - Treasurer; Officials Liaison Tim Allen - Operations/Communications

Thanks to our 2011/2012 board Michael Lateef - Finance & Audit Mickey Parmelee - Girls Game Phil Connolly - Vice President Steve Walker - Treasurer; Officials Liaison Tim Allen - Operations/Communications Wes Koenig - Events

Special recognition and thanks to

Wes Koenig At Large Board member (Events), 9/ /2012

Special recognition and thanks to Wes Koenig At Large Board member (Events), 9/ /2012 Avery Blake At Large board member (Sportsmanship & Safety), 9/2010 – 9/2012

Thirteen member board. Nine board members returning for the second year of a two-year term Don AielloDavis Lacrosse Association Tim AllenLivermore Phantom Lacrosse David HouseworthOrangevale Rams Michael LateefRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Joe O'BrienBerkeley Lacrosse Club Mickey ParmeleeEl Dorado Hills Alex PouteauPleasanton Lacrosse Club Ben SparksSkyline Lacrosse Club Steve WalkerPetaluma Lacrosse Club

Four vacancies and four candidates for a slate vote. Nominees are elected to a two-year term. NomineeNominating Club Elaine Lea ChouFirehawks

Four vacancies and four candidates for a slate vote. Nominees are elected to a two-year term. NomineeNominating Club Elaine Lea ChouFirehawks Michael ColvinTomahawks

Four vacancies and four candidates for a slate vote. Nominees are elected to a two-year term. NomineeNominating Club Elaine Lea ChouFirehawks Michael ColvinTomahawks Phil ConnollyDiablo Scorpions

Four vacancies and four candidates for a slate vote. Nominees are elected to a two-year term. NomineeNominating Club Elaine Lea ChouFirehawks Michael ColvinTomahawks Phil ConnollyDiablo Scorpions Jin PeaveyPleasanton Lacrosse Club

Slate Vote

NCJLA board directors elect officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Board Advisory Committees 1. Boy’s game – coaches & players 2. Girl’s Game – coaches & players 3. Sportsmanship & Safety – coaches & players 4. Club support and compliance

Board Advisory Committees 5. Finance and Audit 6. Operations 7. Officials 8. Communications 9. Special programs

Lunch & Vendors

President’s Annual Report Don Aiello

NCJLA Staff Nora Mitchell – Executive Director Kristine Wollam Love – Girls Director Jason Moore – Boys Director Dan Miller - Webmaster

NCJLA club numbers up slightly September clubs September clubs September clubs September clubs

400 teams fielded in 2012; up 5% overall; girls up 11%

7,733 players in the NCJLA in 2012

Coaches key to successful programs BoysGirls Total Teams Coaches ,020 Coaches/team

2,870 games scheduled in % growth over Boys1,588 1,955 1,967 Girls Total2,2962,725 2,870 *Seasonal games, Girls Play Day, festival, tournament, playoff & championship games

Total game changes up slightly; more weather related. Reason League related changes Venue and/or Start Time Change from TBD Cancelled Games (non weather related) Weather Related cancellations or reschedules Other date, start time, venue or opponent change, added games, dropped teams

We went the wrong way in 2012 Ejections Players Coaches 4 33 Parents

Reported concussions – no improvement 2011 – 16 reported cases (10 flagged) 2012 – 16 reported cases (4 flagged) Boys only; none reported for girls Most all attributed to illegal body checks

What should a league do or provide?

Establish a frame work for the seasonal play between teams by gender and level

What should a league do or provide? Establish a frame work for the seasonal play between teams by gender and level Establish divisions and conferences for play

What should a league do or provide? Establish a frame work for the seasonal play between teams by gender and level Establish divisions and conferences for play Establishes a mechanism for game scheduling and displaying each team’s performance and ranking

What should a league do or provide? Establish a frame work for the seasonal play between teams by gender and level Establish divisions and conferences for play Establishes a mechanism for game scheduling and displaying each team’s performance and ranking May schedule seasonal games

What should a league do or provide? Arranges for officials for all games

What should a league do or provide? Arranges for officials for all games Establishes expectations and rules for players, coaches, teams and clubs. Coordinates coach and parent training with local Chapter.

What should a league do or provide? Arranges for officials for all games Establishes expectations and rules for players, coaches, teams and clubs. Coordinates coach and parent training with local Chapter. Establish post season festivals, tournaments or championship play

What should a league do or provide? Arranges for officials for all games Establishes expectations and rules for players, coaches, teams and clubs. Coordinates coach and parent training with local Chapter. Establish post season festivals, tournaments or championship play Be a source of lacrosse information for current and future clubs and individuals

What should a league do or provide? Arranges for officials for all games Establishes expectations and rules for players, coaches, teams and clubs. Coordinates coach and parent training with local Chapter. Establish post season festivals, tournaments or championship play Be a source of lacrosse information for current and future clubs and individuals Provide scholarships and other material support, e.g., seasonal loaner equipment; start up loans.

NCJLA accomplishments

Reviewed and acted on various player and team related petitions (17 SIR incidents; 44 petitions)

NCJLA accomplishments Reviewed and acted on various player and team related petitions (17 SIR incidents; 44 petitions) Drafted and adopted policy Inappropriate Behavior policy and procedures

NCJLA accomplishments Reviewed and acted on various player and team related petitions (17 SIR incidents; 44 petitions) Drafted and adopted policy Inappropriate Behavior policy and procedures Coaches 1,020 NCJLA certified coaches Three Level 1 and one level 2 US Lacrosse coaching clinics Four PCA clinics (140 attendees)

NCJLA accomplishments Scholarships Initiated team scholarship program Eight applications in 2012; $13,765 awarded $12,000 budgeted for 2013

NCJLA accomplishments Scholarships Initiated team scholarship program Eight applications in 2012; $13,765 awarded $12,000 budgeted for 2013 Received $10,000 from BAYS foundation for non- HS player scholarships which will be awarded for 2013 season

NCJLA accomplishments Scholarships Initiated team scholarship program Eight applications in 2012; $13,765 awarded $12,000 budgeted for 2013 Received $10,000 from BAYS foundation for non- HS player scholarships which will be awarded for 2013 season Established $3,000 in HS player matching scholarships for 2013

NCJLA accomplishments Scholarships Initiated team scholarship program Eight applications in 2012; $13,765 awarded $12,000 budgeted for 2013 Received $10,000 from BAYS foundation for non- HS player scholarships which will be awarded for 2013 season Established $3,000 in HS player matching scholarships for 2013 Established $7,500 in equipment grants for 2013

NCJLA accomplishments Printed and distributed Pre-Game Protocol, Rules adoptions and score sheets for 400 teams

NCJLA accomplishments Held one summer workshop to address key topics

NCJLA accomplishments Held one summer workshop to address key topics 61 participants from 36 clubs attended ( 64% of clubs, up from 41% in 2011)

NCJLA accomplishments Held one summer workshop to address key topics 61 participants from 36 clubs attended ( 64% of clubs, up from 41% in 2011) Boys topics Season Start and End Dates / End of Season Format Seeding for A’s and HS teams Competitive Levels & Divisions Breakdown Officials

NCJLA accomplishments Summer workshop topics continued – Girls topics Team Registration & Game Scheduling Events Rules & Growth Umpire Issues

NCJLA accomplishments Summer workshop topics continued – General topics Coach Certification Program Team Registration and Rosters Player Eligibility/Age Safety Communications/seasonal logistics Training

Contracted fields at Treasure Island NCJLA accomplishments

Contracted fields at Treasure Island Girls Play Day (2 days at TI) NCJLA accomplishments

Contracted fields at Treasure Island Girls Play Day (2 days at TI) Post season festival, tournament, playoff and championship games for boys and girls over 4 days on 15 fields. NCJLA accomplishments

Contracted fields at Treasure Island Girls Play Day (2 days at TI) Post season festival, tournament, playoff and championship games for boys and girls over 4 days on 15 fields. Special thanks to Napa, Petaluma, Pleasanton and Elk Grove for hosting girls playoffs and the Diablo Scorpions for hosting the girls post season event. NCJLA accomplishments

Girls Play Day Season endTotal Boys Girls Total NCJLA accomplishments Games

NCJLA accomplishments Adopted 2012/13 budget in August 2012 – Registration fees – Officials’ fees

NCJLA accomplishments Adopted 2012/13 budget in August 2012 – Registration fees – Officials’ fees Coach’s questionnaire

Extend your thanks to your staff for all of their hard work

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A framework of voluntary fundamental baseline education and operational elements that establish high, but attainable standards of quality and safety. They embody the "Honor the Game" culture of our sport, and articulate the most worthy objectives of youth sports programs. They reinforce USL’s effort to help improve the consistency of the youth lacrosse experience across the country. What are the Gold Stick Standards? 77

Develop a USL Gold Stick “Seal of Approval” recognition program that leagues can meet the Standards via a self assessment process All youth lacrosse leagues achieve and operate under the USL Gold Stick Standards Program Objectives 78

Standard #1 - Rules: League must adhere to all current US Lacrosse youth rules and age guidelines, have them publicly available and regularly communicated to program coaches, administrators, and parents. 79 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #2 – League Administration: League has current, written policies for league governance that are publically available and regularly communicated to program administrators, coaches, parents and players through a multi-faceted communication system. 80 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #3 – Safety and Risk Management: League has written policies and plans for safety and risk management that are publicly available and regularly communicated to program coaches, administrators, and parents. Unless specifically noted, all policies are followed during all practices and games. 81 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #4 – Player Safety and Sportsmanship: League demonstrates a commitment to the safety of their players by publishing and promoting current information related to healthy lacrosse activity. League provides a detailed, written sportsmanship policy to players, parents, coaches, officials and administrators. 82 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #5 – Screened, Trained and Certified US Lacrosse Coaches: All head coaches are NCSI background checked, trained, and at least Level 1 certified through the US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program. 83 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #6 – Trained/Certified US Lacrosse Officials: Leagues must require, at a minimum that all officials assigned to league games are certified by their Local Board, and hold a current on-field rating prior to any assignment to the programs contests. All contests (with the exception of U-9 on a shortened field) will have a minimum of two officials assigned to each contest. 84 Gold Stick Standards

Standard #7 – Membership: All players, coaches, officials and administrators are current US lacrosse members. 85 Gold Stick Standards

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process Officiating

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process Officiating Do we honor the game

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process Officiating Do we honor the game Awareness & attendance of coach training opportunities

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process Officiating Do we honor the game Awareness & attendance of coach training opportunities Effectiveness of NCJLA communications to coaches

NCJLA coach’s questionnaire purpose Coaches’ background NCJLA Certified Coach’s process Officiating Do we honor the game Awareness & attendance of coach training opportunities Effectiveness of NCJLA communications to coaches Other concerns and issues

Thank you Have a great 2013 season

Thank you Have a great 2013 season Play hard. Play fair. Have fun.