1. STMA LAX Youth Parent Open House March 23 th 2015

2. Introduction of Board Members STMA LAX Mission Code of Conduct & Expectations Points of Contact Boys’ Programs / U13 Evaluations Girls’ Programs Coaching Update Overview of Website & Facebook Summer Tournament Volunteer Hours Open Positions Questions Agenda

3. STMA Youth LAX Board Brad Meyer – President Scott Dorenbush – Vice President Laurie Johnson – Secretary Jason Brett – Treasurer Janel Winters – Director-Girls LAX Christy May – Registration Director Robin Luther – Fundraising Director Cory Conrad – Coaching Director Heather Landon – Director-Boys LAX Scott Buskey – Equipment Director

4. The purpose of this association is to organize and promote youth lacrosse for children living within the geographic boundaries of St Michael Albertville and surrounding areas. It is further the purpose of STMA LAX to aid youth who participate in this sport. Improvement and development of lacrosse skills To teach and promote physical, mental, and moral development To teach a sense of fair and honest game play To promote team play at all levels resulting in good sportsmanship The Mission of STMA LAX

5. Players, coaches, spectators and parents are to conduct themselves in a manner that “Honors the Game” and demonstrates respect to other players, coaches, officials and spectators. The essential elements in this “Code of Conduct” are: HONESTY and INTEGRITY. “It is only through such conduct that our sport can earn and maintain a positive image and make its full contribution to youth sports in the United States and around the world.” Code of Conduct

6. Code of Conduct - Continued Fair play Winning should never be placed above the value of good sportsmanship, the concept of fair play, or the skills of the game. Safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance. Criticism, once made, can never be retracted. Coaches are to strive to be positive role models. Criticizing, badgering, harassing an official is never permitted. Eligibility requirements must be followed.

7. PLEASE exercise the 24-hour rule… Wait 24 hours after a game to contact a coach with any issues you want to address. *** Parent and Player Code of Conducts are signed at registration, please be sure you and your player review.

8. 1) Utilize your team manager for organizational questions 2) Seek out the coach first regarding any team issues 3) Contact the Boys or Girls Director regarding any team issues that are unresolved Points of Contact

9. April 18 – Night at the Hive –tickets $25.00 June 14 - Parade for Albertville Friendly City Days June 21-22 – LAX Summer Knights Tournament Important Dates

10. Spring Season ●Practice begins in April ●Games in May Summer Season ●Practice and Games - June and July Make sure to join us for the Summer Knights Tournament in June! Our U13 and U15 teams take on teams across Minnesota. Also, continue to check out the website for additional training and clinic opportunities. Thank you for your continued support of our STMA Boys LAX Program. Boys Program

11. Players will be evaluated and divided into equal teams Provide an expectation of what is next on the teams You MUST register your player if using The 10 Dome in Long Lake Use this link to complete your registration http://www.the10sportscentre.com/membership Register your child with your own login and password using STMALAX for the organization U13 Boys Evaluations

12. Spring Season Regular season is April 7 – May 31 4 home games and 4 travel games Practices to be held at: Long Lake Dome and STMA Ice Arena Spring Tournament is May 30 - May 31, Location: TBD For MSSLAX league information, updates and clinics visit the website at MSSLAX.COM (link on STMALAX site) Minnesota Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association (MSSLAX)

13. Summer Season Registration is open now until April 11th Regular Season is June 8 – end of July 4 home and 4 travel games Summer Tournament is July 31st- August 2nd at Lakeville South H.S. *** TEAMS ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENTS MSSLAX continued…(Girls)

14. Spring Season Girls Rob Slaughter McKenna Egbert Boys U9 Nick Wolf (assistant coach is currently an open position) Boys U11 Al Beeler Scott Buskey Jason Brett Coaching

15. Boys U13 Ryan Browning Jamie Schoon Adam Gelling Steve Klepsa Boys U15 Domanick Bainey Brad Meyer If you have any interest in helping coach, please contact Cory Conrad. Coaching

16. Teams # Teams 7th/8th Grade - Girls 1 U15 - Boys 1 U13 - Boys 2 U11 - Boys 1 U9 - Boys 1 Team Managers Needed The teams listed here are the Spring teams. There’ll be more teams for the summer season. So we’ll need more team managers. Each team needs a manager. It’s a great way to help the coach, and to have great communication with the parents. Plus, it will take care of your volunteer hours too!

17. www.stmalax.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/STMA-Lacrosse- STMALAX/214011788687319?ref=hl Overview of Website & Facebook Page

18. June 19-21 Location: STMA MS East Levels Competing U15B, U13A, U13B LAX Summer Knights Tournament

19. Each family will need to provide the association with a $100 check per player that will be held until the end of the summer. Your family needs to provide 2 hours of volunteer time, per player. –Team managers will collect the checks to turn over to Jason –If you provide the required volunteer hours the check will be returned. –Please report all volunteer hours to your team manager. Community Organization Volunteer Hours

20. 7:00pm Game on April 18th vs Calgary Half Time Team Tunnel Pre-Game Meet and Greet with Two Players to be named later Ticket cost: $25 Fill out Pre-Sale Ticket Form and return to Robin Luther with payment –Form can be found on Facebook page (STMALAX) –Form can be found on STMALAX.com Kat Perkins to perform after the game - FREE concert! Swarm - Night at the Hive

21. NON-Voting Positions Volunteer Director Ensure all necessary volunteer positions are filled for each activity Work with Board to determine volunteer needs for season Coordinate volunteers for all association activities New Position Webmaster/Communications Director Open Board Positions

22. Questions?