OFLA Information Night. January 7, 2016

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1 OFLA Information Night January 7, 2016

2 Mission / Board History Boys & Girls Game Teams / Divisions Equipment Registration Fundraiser Website Key Dates OFCS & OHSAA

3 The Olmsted Falls Lacrosse Association is committed to the growth of youth lacrosse through an effectively governed and well implemented program comprised of coaches, parents, and volunteers that provide a positive, competitive and rewarding developmental and participatory experience for school-aged children promoting sportsmanship, respect, leadership and community.

4 President Kevin McKeigue Operations Director Dan Lethbridge Personnel Director Sam Lofton Marketing Director Jenny McKeigue Program Director Boys Kevin McKeigue Program Director Girls Jill Balfour Player Development Mark Hanson Secretary Kara Sink

5 Founded in % Growth Division Boys Bantam X X X X X X Boys Youth X X X X X X X Boys MS X X X X X X Boys JV X X X X Boys Varsity X X X Girls Youth X X X X X X Girls MS X X X X Girls JV X X X Girls Varsity X X Developmental X X X X X Membership with: US Lacrosse North Coast Chapter Ohio State High School Lacrosse Association

6 Four main factors. Increased visibility in the National Media Development of a Professional League Growth of new High School and College Programs Growth of Youth Programs. Knowledge of the game is spreading making it no longer appear to be in the dark to the general public. The game is also very appealing. It is fast-paced and full of non-stop action. It is a good mix between many popular sports such as football, basketball, soccer, and hockey.

7 Team Size players 10 players on the field for boys 3 attack men 3 mid-fielders (middies) 3 defensemen 1 goalie 12 players on the field for girls 3 attack (first, second, third home) 5 mid-fielders (wings and a center) 3 defensive (points and third man) 1 goalie

8 Typical Equipment Costs Stick $45 Helmet $115 Shoulder pads $40 Elbow pads $35 Gloves $40 Goggles $45

9 Division Grades Practice Days/Week Registration Fee Fundraiser Fee Total Fees Bulldog Boys K-2 1 $45 $0 $45 Bantam Boys $150 $25 $175 Youth Boys $150 $25 $175 MS Boys $150 $50 $200 HS Boys $185 $50 $235 Bulldog Girls K-3 1 $45 $0 $45 Youth Girls $150 $25 $175 MS Girls $150 $50 $200 HS Girls $185 $50 $235 Indoor Sessions ALL 1 $60 $0 $60 Late Fee of $20 if registering after Feb 21, 2016 Fundraiser Fee is reimbursable through mulch madness sale $20 registration discount for each sibling

10 What do the Fees cover? Registration US Lacrosse insurance and membership (includes year subscription to US Lacrosse magazine) Fields / maintenance General equipment needs (balls, nets) Uniforms (shorts, dry-fit / tank top) Referee fees Tournament fees Fundraiser Goals ($1,000 per set) Marketing (flyers, website) Additional uniforms, as needed (current uniforms are 5 years old) 501.c.3 costs we will be incorporating this year Supplement team busing costs for HS players

11 Options to sell bags and yards of mulch Prizes for most mulch sold MS and HS players must sell the following to get reimbursed $50 to sell HS/MS Bags Yards Bantam and Youth must sell the following to get reimbursed $25 to sell Youth/Bantam Bags Yards

12 Website Latest news Online registration Game schedules Spirit wear Olmsted Falls Lacrosse Olmsted

13 January 7 Information Night TBD Equipment fitting February 4 Indoor Lost Nations Sports Park start Every Friday 8:00-9:30pm and will run for 6 sessions February 21 Early-bird Registration Deadline Outdoor practice times are being firmed up now and will be based on weather and field availability March 20 Mulch madness deadline May 7 Mulch pickup OFMS parking lot May 24 OFLA Banquet

14 Fields OFIS field will be used for the Girls programs as in past years OFMS fields are not available in the Spring and we are currently looking at several locations High School boys and girls games will be played on the OFMS Stadium Field HS Boys will be a OFCS club team for 2016 and will play in OHSLA Division 2 (girls already a club team) Lacrosse approved as OHSAA sport effective school year Finalizing busing to all away games for boys and girls HS teams this may include a nominal fee for each player OFCS is looking into making lacrosse a school sport in near future

15 Work the tables as timekeepers and scorers for home games Concession stands for high school home games Helping with Mulch Madness pickup on May 7 Three lucky mulch buyers will also have their mulch spread by the OFLA players! Helping with the banquet on May 24 Let us know if you re interested in coaching Registration will allow you to sign up easily to continue to make our program the best it can be!

16 Learn the sport Passing, catching, cradling Strategy Double Goal Coaching #1: Winning (is important) #2: Teaching life lessons (is more important) Honor the Game Have FUN! THANK-YOU and QUESTIONS