Parent meeting for spring 2015 Recreational league February 21, 2015

* Scott Rhoad – Youth President * Scott Kemp – Director of Coaching and Player Development * Mark Paris – Director of Recreational Program * Wendy Gricius – 3/4 Commissioner * Tracie Nebrich – 5/6 Commissioner * Stephanne Flint – 7/8 Commissioner

* Recreational Program Overview * Select Program Overview * Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association * Midwest Premier Lacrosse League

* 3/4 Grade * Rec Teams Only * 5/6 Grade * Dedicated Travel Team * Select Team (Also Play Rec) (Practices on same night) * Rec Team * 7/8 Grade * Dedicated Travel Team * Select Team (Also Play Rec) (Practices on same night) * Rec Team

* Youth Recreational Sport * Youth Team Skill Development * Lacrosse Skills Development * High School Club Feeder * HSE High School * Fishers High School * Non-Profit--Volunteer Run

* * Every Player Needs to Register and have a US Lacrosse Number * Cannot attend evaluations or Practice/Play until they have a US Lacrosse number

* Be At Practice On Time and Ready to Go * Have All of their Equipment with Them * Players Should ask Coaches first – Then Parents * Respect the Referees * Respect the Game * Sign and adhere to the player code of conduct

* Support Your Player – Be a great Spectator * Support Your Coach (24 Hour Rule) * Respect the Referees * Make Sure your player is properly equipped and hydrated * Communicate Injuries to Coaches, even if they are just suspected * Respect The Game – Your Players will Reflect You * Sign and adhere to the Parent Code of Conduct

* Parents, Players and Coaches * All will adhere to and follow their code of conduct. Code of conduct will be completed with registration or signed at beginning of season. Code of conduct may be reviewed on Club’s website * Parent complaint procedures are to be followed and will be posted on the Club’s website

* Registration Fees: * $95 each 3rd/4th * $130 each 5th/6th * $160 each 7th/8th * $290 family maximum * Costs * SPORTS Fee * Uniforms * Referee Fees * Field/Equipment Maintenance * Club Operations * IYLA Fees

* The Club is a volunteer organization and can not run without your help. * Last year, 628 hrs needed. * All families must volunteer 4 hrs per family. (number may change once registration is complete). Separate check when registering. * Register thru Dibs on lacrosse website. Very user friendly, hours will be tracked and will show when completed. * Must register your 4 hours by the Sunday prior to the first week of games. That date will be provided at registration. If not registered by that date, your spots will be filled in for you. * If you cannot fulfill that spot, you need to find a replacement. If family cannot find a replacement, contact volunteer committee and we will fill your spot for you. Anytime you contact the volunteer committee to fill your spot, money will be deducted. * Parents can notify volunteer committee if they want to automatically opt out and we will fill their spots.

* Website * Schedule/Scores * News/Calendar Events * – Club/League/Coaches * * Shutterfly * Weather Line – ext. 307 Cancellations/Closings -- 4:00 PM Day of Event

* 7/8 Jr High League - Further develop stick skills, deeper understanding of lacrosse game strategies and final preparation & expectations to play at the HS level. * 5/6 Intermediate League - Large portion of time focused on stick development and further grasp of overall flow of a lacrosse game/strategy & increase speed & agility. Increase athlete's expectations of what they will experience at the 7/8 level. * 3/4 Youth League - Primary focus is to develop individual stick skills and necessary athleticism. Minimal work on game strategy, other than spacing and moving w/o the ball.

* HSE-Fishers REC Teams * Local/Intramural Competition * Evaluations * Balance Team Structure * Balanced Playing Time

* 3/4 League (8-10 Games) * 3-6 Intramural * 1-4 Local Teams * Set Practice/Game Schedule * 5/6 & 7/8 League (8-10 games) * 3-6 Intramural Games * 2-6 Local Games * 1 In State “Travel” possible

* Location HSE High School Turf (Football Stadium) * All Leagues evaluations March 21 st * 3/4 REC evaluations will be 12:00-1:30 * 5/6 REC evaluations will be 1:30-3:00 * 7/8 REC – no evaluations. Players will be split evenly into two teams. * Please be there minutes prior to start time. All players must have registered with SPORTS and at HSELAX.com.

* Select teams will practice on the same night as their rec teams. Practice will be minutes following rec practices. * Select practices will be prior to Select games and tournaments. Practice schedule will be determined by the coach and may not be held each week. * Rec practices take priority and select practices will not conflict with Rec. * Individual team warm-ups * Bring together in one large group * Learn the Skill / Technique / Drill * Send kids back to their team’s spots on field to run the drill * Conduct Individual Team Practices * Team specific formations, Man-up, Man – Down, etc. * Allows us to leverage the experienced coach’s knowledge for the entire club!

* Lacrosse Stick * Lacrosse Helmet * Lacrosse Gloves * Arm pads * Shoulder Pads/Chest Protector * Protective cup * Cleats (football or soccer style – no metal cleats) * Colored Mouth guard (extra in car) * Water Bottle – With water!! * Weather Appropriate Attire * Equipment Management is EVERY Players Responsibility

* Dick’s Sporting Goods Lacrosse Day at Hamilton Town Center * February 28, 2015 * Multiple Coupons – General & Lacrosse * Coupons valid all day in store only. 20% off coupon for HSE-Fishers Lacrosse Day is available on our website.

* Reversible Jersey & Shorts Provided * Helmet – Any color is acceptable * Standard Team Sizing Ordered