Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse – Parent Overview 2016 Family – Education – Lacrosse Est. 1957

Content Checklist Board & Coordinators IYL Mission Statement ROOTS of the Game What to Expect Goals & Principles Website 2016 Spring House Registration Cost Breakdown Timeline FAQ’s House vs Travel Volunteering Calendar Items Apparel Store Parent Expectations Final Reminders Q&A Appendix – College Scholarship Statistics 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse2

President – Tony DiFabio Vice President – Matt Falcone Girls Director – Chris O’Connor Boys Director – Ed Leva Treasurer – Dave Dence Communications Director – Kevin Donovan Operations Director – Adam Murray Girls Travel Coordinator – James Landrigan Boys Travel Coordinator – Chris Wilson Apparel Coordinator – Melody Moore Events Coordinator – Tabitha O’Connor 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse3 Board & Coordinators

Our mission as an organization is to promote the game of Lacrosse and provide a safe and fun opportunity for the youth of West Irondequoit. We will emphasize the development of self-esteem, good sportsmanship, fitness, goal achievement, teamwork and skill through learning and playing the great game of lacrosse. We will encourage our athletes to be the best that they can be both on and off the playing field. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse4 IYL Mission Statement

As the Irondequoit Lacrosse community (Players, Parents, Volunteers, Coaches & Board) we want to always work to respect the ROOTS of the game: – RULES: We refuse to bend/break the rules to win. – OPPONENTS: Value and recognize that a worthy opponent brings out our best, and we take a "fierce and friendly" attitude into competition. – OFFICIALS: We respect officials even when we disagree with them. – TEAMMATES: We never do anything to embarrass our team (on or off the field). We fully support and encourage all Irondequoit teams. – SELF: We live up to our standards of Honoring the Game, even when others don’t. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse5 ROOTS of the Game

Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse was formed with the purpose of providing a unique and affordable opportunity for kids to play lacrosse. We focus on strong stick skills, tough defense, unselfish play, and a high level of sportsmanship. We provide a positive lacrosse environment and concentrate on doing all we can to offer the kids a club that they can grow with both athletically as well as socially. The objective in this age group is to make the game so enjoyable that the kids want to play again the next season. If we can do this, we are doing our jobs as parents and coaches. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse6 What to Expect

Team Goals & Guidelines: HAVE FUN! Positive Reinforcement Teamwork & Effort Sportsmanship Everyone plays and the coaches will try their best to have equal playing time for all. We do not keep score and we play to get better and have fun. We strive to keep balanced teams and not “stack” teams. We are a team and don’t have MVP’s or “best players.” Teams compete hard in a positive manner. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse7 Goals and Principles

2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse8 Website At you will find the following (and more)…  News Items  Registration  Team Pages  Contacts  Schedules  Calendar  FAQ’s  Pictures  Feedback Be sure to “like” us on Facebook Please use the Feedback button to send us any questions, comments or concerns Also, check us out on Twitter Be sure to “like” us on Facebook Please use the Feedback button to send us any questions, comments or concerns Also, check us out on Twitter

Eligibility: Girls K – 6th grade, Boys 1st – 6th grade Cost: →If you have last year's Jersey Cost: $125, $150 after 2/20/15 →If you need a Jersey Cost: $175, $200 after 2/20/15 All Registration needs to be done through the web site and closes on 3/8/ Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse9 Spring House Registration Click the REGISTER HERE NOW button on the web site

What costs are included in registration? Insurance Website Flyers Indoor Referees Port-o Potties 2 House Tournaments Field Costs / Maintenance Jersey Kits (for those needing) Other Supplies (goals, nets, balls, cones, pinnies, goalie gear, etc.) 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse10 Spring House Cost Breakdown

2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse11 Spring House Timeline Rough Timeline – might change slightly

FAQ’s What equipment do the GIRLS need? Goggles (must meet the ASTM Specification Standards), mouth guard – must be a visible color (no clear, no designs (ex. Teeth/fangs) or white allowed), cleats, and a Women's Lacrosse Stick. NOTE: NO jewelry is allowed at any time during practice or games. What equipment do the BOYS need? Men's Lacrosse Stick, Lacrosse Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, Cup, Mouth Guard, and Cleats - Football or soccer cleats are fine, no metal cleats. Rib Guards are optional. Are there every any rain outs or cancelations? Lacrosse is an all weather sport, but lightning and other extreme conditions (cold, hard rain, excessive heat, etc.) will stop play. Safety is always the top concern when it comes to our players. Games would more than likely be re-scheduled, but practice most likely would not be. When does the season begin and how long does it last? The Spring Outdoor House League season starts at the beginning of April and our season finale is usually around the second weekend in June. Practices and Games? Practice 3 times a week until the game schedule starts. Once the season starts, there are 2 practices and 1 game per week. Practice time is generally 1.5 hours. Time of practice may vary form coach to coach. Game schedules are arranged by the Rochester Area Lacrosse League ( and are normally scheduled in mid April. Directions and maps to all away games will be provided to you on the RALL web site. When are the Irondequoit Lacrosse jerseys handed out? Irondequoit Lacrosse Jerseys (pinnie, shirt and shorts) are handed out sometime before the first RALL game. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse12

House vs Travel Teams House No Tryouts Players play all positions and playing time split equally amongst all players Games are scheduled against other House Teams, while participating in 2 tournaments Travel Tryouts w/ potential cuts – players have to be present for tryout to be considered for the team Players assigned to positions and playing time for players may vary Game play is all in tournaments (schedule TBD) & a higher level of competition 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse13 More details for the Travel Season will be coming out in the coming weeks

We will be looking for Team Parents for each of the teams. There will be other opportunities posted on the Volunteering page of the site throughout the Spring. Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts on volunteering. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse14 Volunteering

2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse15 Calendar Items We’ll announce other Key Calendar items as they become available 2/13 – IYL at the Knighthawks 2/28 – IYL day at the Carrier Dome 2/29 – RALL Shopping Day at Dick’s Sporting Goods 3/1 – House Practice Begins (Tuesdays 3/1 – 3/22) 3/8 – House Registration Ends 4/4(Boys) & 4/5(Girls) – Outdoor Practice Begins ~4/30 – House Games Begin ~6/4 – Season Ends 7/4 – Fourth of July Parade 7/11 – IYL Golf Tournament

In the Fall of 2015, IYL worked with Big City Sportswear to launch our first Apparel Web Store. The store is open for designated amount of time and will be open again for Spring (stay tuned on dates). Please feel free to provide your feedback …things you would like to see sold, dislikes, issues, other feedback? 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse16 Apparel Store

Please… Be a good listener and a great encourager. Cheer everybody on the team. Refrain from shouting instructions, as it might not be what the coaches have instructed. Do not pay your child for goals, as this does not promote the team concept we as a club are trying to get the kids to commit to. Have a parent or guardian stay with your child at practice/games in case of emergency. Make sure your child’s information is up to date on the site…we want to make sure the appropriate audiences are receiving our communications and they can sign up for programs that apply. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse17 Parent Expectations

Note… Mistakes will be made. Be ready to forgive the referee or coach that makes the mistake. Wait 24 hours before addressing a concern to make sure the emotions are in check. We are all representatives of our town and each other. Bad behavior reflects poorly on all of us. Poor behavior can have consequences, including your child’s playing time and suspension from IYL. 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse18 Parent Expectations More detail regarding the Code of Conduct and Participant Expectations are on the site and is something that is acknowledged when registering

REMINDERS FROM YOUR CHILD I’m a KID It’s Just a GAME My Coach is a VOLUNTEER The Officials are HUMAN NO College Scholarships are being Handed Out Today THANK YOU – HAVE FUN! Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse201619

Thanks for coming…we are looking forward to a fun season! Any questions??? 2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse20 Q&A

2016Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse21 College Scholarship Statistics