Bloomington Lacrosse Parent Meeting January 26, 2016
Bloomington Lacrosse Introductions: Welcome Board, Coaches, & Team Parents Agenda: 2016 Objectives Code of Conduct Registration changes Impact testing News from each team Volunteer opportunities Communication General Announcements
2016 Season Objectives Develop Depth in the Program Increase the number of participants & retain them through high school Increase the number of coaches within the organization Plan for exit of Natalie and Scott Blais as leaders of organization Improve our skill level & competitiveness Focus first on individual technical skill development and conditioning Learn the rules, teach game strategy, and team play Make sure everyone plays so they will develop Improve the Reputation of our Program: Initiate Code of Conduct for all players and families Improve alliances with the schools and local community Every action of our organization, coaches, & players is important
Code of Conduct Be the best examples for our kids and to other teams. Violations will be put before the board and disciplinary action will be made. All players and parents must sign today or before season begins.
Website Get to know our website: www.bloomingtonlax.com Website very important for: Game Calendars Updates and News Contact Information Forms Game Pictures and Videos This is where you will find everything you need to know. Visit often!!
Registration May register: On website (preferred) *must pay in full* Cash paid in person Check may be mailed to P.O. Box *Please register tonight and pay in full, if at all possible!*
US Lacrosse Membership All players are required to have a membership with US Lacrosse. Sign-up at: http://www.uslacrosse.org/ Must be done before the first game. If we are found to have players not registered with US Lacrosse, games can be forfeited.
IMPACT Testing All players must undergo IMPACT testing every 2 years. The organization provides this free to all players who require testing. Two dates for testing this year TBD.
TEAM NEWS
Varsity Boys Fees: $280/player Uniforms: $200
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH Indoor practices: Begin in February on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5pm Located at Banneker Center Gym Outdoor practices: Begin in late February 4 days/week as weather permits Location TBD
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH Coach: Scott Blais Contact: (812) 327-5335 Questions for Coach Scott?
BLOOMINGTON NORTH Conditioning: Beginning in February TBD Outdoor practices: Begin in March, weather permitting Located at CFC 3 days/week
BLOOMINGTON NORTH Coach: Dave Appel Phone: (812) 320-4326 Questions for Coach Dave?
BLOOMINGTON GIRLS Coach: Wendy Walter-Bailey Email: wwalterb@gmail.com Fees: $150 Uniforms: $90
Volunteer Opportunities Positions Needed: 5013c Development Coordinator: for non-profit status. Social Media/Facebook Coordinator: responsible for updates and league awareness building. Equipment Manager: responsible for equipment inventory of all teams & collection of equipment at end of season from current coaches.
Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Genius Sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4da9a922a5ff2-game Positions for: Game concessions Scorekeepers Bookkeepers Field set-up and take down
Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising New Organization Media Guide Ads for purchase by local businesses, individuals, an organizations. Players who sell ads, will receive 50% of proceeds.
General Announcements Dick s Shopping Day: February 28, 2016 20% off entire store on this one day Used Equipment table open for sale and free tonight!
General Announcements REFEREES NEEDED. There is a large shortage. Info on upcoming clinics, for new and returning officials, in our area: Sunday, January 31 8:30am-4pm @ Bishop Chatard High School, Indianapolis Sunday February 21 8am-4pm @ University High School, Carmel For more information on other clinics, and to register, go to: http://www.inlaxref.org/training/training-class-schedule/
General Announcements LAX Apparel Available at: Select Sports Outfitter www.selectsportsoutfitter.com (812) 337-8049
Empire Lacrosse Discount Day For all teams: 2/20/16