1. WSLA Youth League Meeting January 27, 2018

2. WHY WE DO THIS.

3. OUR MISSION:
Washington Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association Youth League (WAGLAX) is a developmental, athletic organization that aspires to provide a high-quality experience to every athlete. A high-quality experience is one of which every athlete
Has fun playing the game
‪Feels like an important member of the team
‪Learns "life lessons" that have value beyond the playing field
‪Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of lacrosse and improves as a player
WaGLAX is committed to creating a positive culture in which coaches, parents, fans, umpires and athletes work together to achieve this mission.

4. 12/31/2017 Finance Report

6. Our WWLOA support

7. WWLOA Game Cancellation Guidelines
WWLOA Contact Information
Umpire Recruitment
Check out new website at

8. “Official” CRISIS LOOMING SEVERE ADULT OFFICIAL’s SHORTAGE ,
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING
GAME PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE MET (OR EXCEEDED!!) THEIR RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

9. UMPIRE RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Requirement is proportional to the number of teams fielded
1-3 Teams – 1 Requirements
4-6 Teams – 2 Requirements
7-9 Teams – 3 Requirements
10 Teams – 4 Requirements
Each U11 team counts as ½ a team for these purposes
IND YOUTH
ADULT
COACH
2ND YR ADULT
Rated + 10
Rated + 5
Rated + Jamb
Rated + 8

10. USL Guideline vs WSLA Rules
Tri Wheeling Do Si Do
Bleeding Edge, Cutting Edge, Following Edge
Definition of Segmentation – Age vs Grade
Progressive Play

11. WSLA SPECIFIC RULES U11 No longer played in Jamboree format
7 to 8 players (Goalies Optional)
Modified Field and modified game
No Offside called, no checking, shorter halves
2 pass Rule
No longer played in Jamboree format
LOLLIPOP RULE: Please be kind to our Officials

12. WSLA SPECIFIC RULES U 13 Played with 12 Full size field No checking
1 pass rule

13. WSLA Specific Rules U15 Level A Rules IN THE YOUTH HANDBOOK
Could move to full checking as soon as we have enough officials.

14. EQUIPMENT FOR 2018
EYEWEAR (new 2017 standard)
HEAD PROTECTION (new standard and OPTIONAL)
MESH

15. Scheduling It is a 2 Step Process –REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING FORMS
All Updates/Changes to Scheduling forms must be made in link sent to you when you uploaded your scheduling form
Changes to Registration made by ing
Intention: Balanced schedule where everyone is 50/50.
More “travel” as players age – although everyone will have to “travel” twice in season.
Posted March 1-5, Schedule is “Draft” until listed as “FINAL”.
No Scheduling changes after March 31, 2018.

16. TEAM WA U

17. How should you determine TEAMS
Scheduling Revisions
Where we are going “Age specific teams”
Still required to have 1-2 “far” games

18. What the forms mean U15/U13

19. 2018 Season Preview Schedule Change Request Sideline Manager
Teams shall communicate to each other and find a mutually agreeable solution to a change from the published schedule and then submit the change request to Brian --
LAST DAY TO MAKE CHANGES IS MARCH 31, 2018
Sideline Manager
Each team (home and away) will provide a sideline manager whose duty shall be to control effectively the actions of spectators not in conformity with the standards of proper conduct.
Uniform Compliance
All teams will attest that their uniforms meet USL specifications or submit a waiver request to the WSLA board detailing the out of compliance item and replacement date. AT U11 and U9 T Shirts with numbers are acceptable
Umpire Feedback
Send to Kate & Sekou via
Both positive and negative feedback

20. Season Dates 2018 In Season February 26, 2018 Start of Season
February 27, 2018             JV SCHEDULING FORMS + ONLINE TEAM REG. DUE – NO EXCEPTIONS
March 1, 2018                    U15 and U13 Schedule Published
March 12, 2018             U11 Schedule Published
March 17, Youth Umpire Rating
March 24, 2018                  Start of U11 Games  
April 1, 2018                   Last Day to Make Schedule Changes
May 5, 2018                        Last Day for In-Season Varsity Games
May 8, 2018                        Post Season HS Playoffs begin
May 16, 2018                      Semi Final Starfire
May 19, 2018                      HS Championship Game and Future Champions Event (Starfire)
May 27-28, 2018                Women’s National Tournament – Team WA
June 2-3, End of Season Jamboree – Youth  NEW DATE
June 7, Membership Meeting – MANDATORY @ SPU

21. GAME DAY NOTES NO STATISTICS; NO STANDINGS
NO COMMENTS ABOUT OFFICIATING
Home team sends a Game Report
Any team can send in a report

22. Communications GAME REPORTS (WSLA MANAGEMENT TOOL) WEB SITE
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram wa_glax
Facebook --- Washington Girls Lacrosse
Twitter -- @WA_GLAX
Stories
Successes (team, player, program), Moments, Character Building, Commits,
Out of Season, Clinics
WE WANT THEM ALL

23. Compete with class

24. Compete With Class At All Levels Our version of Honor the Game
Two pins awarded after each game
Pins distributed at rating day jamboree
COACH has input/Awarded by Opposing coach

25. USL Athlete Development Model
Science and Safety and Sport Development Best Practices
Practice Plans
Me, We, You Development

26. Youth End of Season Jamboree
June 2, 2018 Starfire Complex in Renton Participation is voluntary and via separate registration

27. Lifetime lessons

28. USL National Convention Report
Remains an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a coach, umpire or administrator WSLA is working closely with USL

29. Expectations of YOU
~ You will be respectful ~ You have the best interests of the players ~ You try your best ~ You will abide by the spirit as well as the letter of the rules ~You are teaching skills beyond lacrosse

30. FINAL THOUGHTS WSLA is here to help What we do matters.
We do this for the players who play the game.
We teach skills beyond the field. Thank you for committing your time.