Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you?

1. Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you? A look into the services provided by your national governing body

2. CLA Mandate • Facilitate communications and relationships building among MAs / AMAs • Develop player, coach, official and volunteer programs for implementation by MAs / AMAs • Develop, regulate and review playing rules, equipment standards and codes of ethics • Monitor and abide by policies and financial requirements of federal institutions • Provide a Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model for lacrosse in Canada

3. CLA Mandate • Provide exposure and resources to support the growth and development of lacrosse nationwide • Sanction and provide national competitions • Represent Canadian Lacrosse internationally

4. Members of the CLA • Member associations: BCLA, ALA, SLA, MLA, OLA, FCQ, LNB, LNS • MA status open to the recognized governing body for lacrosse in each province • Associate member associations: ILA, Can-Am, NLLA • AMA status open to any league/organization in a province/territory/area where no governing body exists • Individual members of these associations: YOU!!! • Only Member Associations have a vote at CLA meetings

5. Membership Organizational Chart

6. CLA Board of Directors

7. Who’s Who of the CLA • MA Presidents • BCLA: Sohen Gill • ALA: Keith Talbot • SLA: Shawn Williams • MLA: Paul Magnan • OLA: John Doherty • FCQ: Richard Grondin • LNB: Dave Higdon • LNS: Kevan Mills • AMA Presidents • NLLA: James Hearn • ILA: Mike Mitchell • Can-Am: Roger Hill

8. Who’s Who of the CLA • Executive Committee • President: Joey Harris • VP Administration: Tom Engel • VP Organizational Development: Terry Rowland • VP International Competition: Stew Begg • VP Domestic Competition: AJ Jomha • VP Domestic Development: Russ Sheppard • Past President: Jim Burke • Hall of Fame Director: Randy Radonich • First Nations Director: Mike Mitchell

9. Sectors of the CLA

10. Sectors • Box, Men’s Field and Women’s Field • Meet annually at the CLA SAGM • Consist of sector chairs and reps from each MA/AMA • Discuss rules of play, competition structure, player eligibility, player transfers, national championships • Intercrosse • Coaching • Meet bi-annually at odd-numbered years’ SAGMs • Sector Chair, National Resource Person, VP Domestic Development and reps from each MA/AMA • Operate the NCCP program

11. Sectors • Officiating • Meet bi-annually at even-numbered years’ SAGMs • Sector Chair, RICs/UIC, VP Domestic Development and MA/AMA reps • Operate the NOCP program

12. Sector Chairs • Box: Doug Luey • Men’s Field: Bill Fox • Women’s Field: Marisa Di Bari • Intercrosse: Gef Lachapelle • Coaching: Jim Gow • Officiating: Brent McCauley

13. CLA Staff • Executive Director – Melissa McKenzie • Responsible for: finance, policy, public relations, marketing, national teams, national championships • Program Coordinator – Ross Ste-Croix • Responsible for: coaching, officiating, domestic development, projects, website • Office Administrator – Jane Clapham • Responsible for: communication, finance, meetings of the Association, player transfers, daily administration

14. Policy Changes/New Policies • General policy changes • Policy change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the Board of Directors meeting at which they will be discussed • They are then decided upon at the BOD meeting • Sector policy changes • Policy change proposals affecting any of the sectors must be forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the SAGM • They are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, brought to the BOD meeting • All policy changes take effect immediately

15. Rule Changes/New Rules • Box Lacrosse Rule Changes • Rule change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office by March 1st of even-numbered years • Submissions are forwarded to the appropriate Sector Chair and to the Coaching & Officiating Sector Chairs by March 15th, who must submit their evaluations by April 15th to the CLA Office • CLA Office then sends the evaluations to the appropriate Sector Chair & includes them in a report to the MAs/AMAs at the Sector meeting • Rule changes are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, are brought to the Board • All rule changes take effect at the start of the following season

16. Rule Changes/New Rules • Men’s and Women’s Field Lacrosse • MF/WF are governed by the rules of FIL with a few exceptions • Changes to these exceptions must follow the same process as Box Lacrosse rule changes • Rule changes issued by FIL must be reported to the CLA and accepted by the Board of Directors

17. CLA Committees • Standing Committees • Equipment Review Committee • Minto Cup Committee • Nominations Committee • Disciplinary Committee • Appeals Committee • Transfer Review Committee • LTAD Committee • NOCP Committee • Aboriginal Development Committee

18. Equipment Review Committee • Established in November 2001 to formalize CLA equipment approval process • Mandate: • Offer manufacturers a review team on lacrosse equipment design/innovations • Review lacrosse equipment vis-à-vis existing/proposed CLA playing rules • Approve lacrosse equipment for CLA play

19. Minto Cup Committee • The Committee consists of the following individuals: • CLA President • CLA Vice-President Domestic Competition • CLA Vice President Administration • CLA Box Sector Chair (Chair) • ALA, BCLA and OLA Presidents and League Commissioners or their designates • CLA Executive Director • The Committee meets yearly on the Thursday prior to the CLA SAGM, at the Minto Cup tournament and at any additional meeting as deemed necessary

20. Nominations Committee • The committee consists of: • Chairperson: CLA Past President • 2 additional members appointed by the BOD at the SAGM • Executive Director (who serves as a non-voting member) • Mandate • Explain to potential candidates their duties and responsibilities should they be elected to the Executive • Obtain written consent from each nominee • Recommend a slate of candidates prior to each AGM, comprising of at least one candidate per vacant position • Nominations may also come from the floor from any voting delegate at the AGM

21. Disciplinary Committee • Upon receiving a complaint, the CLA Executive Director must immediately notify the President • If the President determines that there may be a breach or violation, he/she must appoint a Discipline Committee • Members are drawn from the BOD and Sector Chair positions, excluding the Executive Committee and the Chair of the Appeals Committee

22. Appeals Committee • The CLA Appeals Committee is made up of a Chair, appointed by the Board of Directors at the CLA AGM. Two additional members are selected from the Board at the discretion of the Chair based on the nature of the appeal to be heard or the parties involved. • Any member of the Association may appeal, to the CLA Appeals Board, a decision on any matter made by any Director, Committee or by the Executive affecting the rights of the Member. • NOTE: Members must exhaust all avenues of appeal in their own MA before applying to the CLA

23. Transfer Review Committee • The CLA Transfer Review Committee (TRC) is made up of: • A Chair (Box Sector Chair or alternate) • CLA VP Domestic Competition • CLA Past President • Presidents of the MA/AMA involved or their designates  • Reviews denied transfers of primarily Jr. A & Sr. A players • The TRC is not used for hearing any discipline related issues.  However, the committee may forward on its findings to the CLA for further action if the committee deems it appropriate.

24. LTAD Committee • Consisting of: • CLA National Resource Person • CLA Chair of Coaching • CLA Program Coordinator • MA representatives • Mandate • To develop the LTAD and work on its accompanying projects/resources

25. NOCP Committee • Consisting of: • CLA VP Domestic Development • CLA Chair of Officiating • MA representatives • Mandate • To develop the NOCP and work on its accompanying projects/resources

26. Aboriginal Development Committee • Consisting of: • First Nations Director • CLA Program Coordinator • MA representatives • Mandate • Increase participation numbers and competitive opportunities in lacrosse for Aboriginal communities in each province/territory

27. CLA Website

28. CLA Website How many of you have visited the CLA website? What can you find on there? Calendar of Events CLA News Info on National Teams Info on National Championships Sticks & Stones Newsletter CLA Operations Manual CLA Strategic Plan Downloadable resources for LTAD, Coaching, Officiating Technical Bulletins Results of Appeals & Discipline Hearings Pro Shop History of Lacrosse CLF

29. Follow the CLA on Facebook and Twitter On Facebook, search ‘Canadian Lacrosse Association’ http://twitter.com/LacrosseCanada

30. Sticks & Stones E-newsletter • Published every 2 months on http://lacrosse.ca and sent out to our mailing list • Available in English & French • Includes: • Updates on national programs & events • Local lacrosse stories • Important dates • Local lacrosse stories are welcome & invited • How can I receive Sticks & Stones? • E-mail: sticksandstones@lacrosse.ca and ask to be added to the distribution list

31. NCCP Coaching Programs • Development and maintenance of NCCP-approved coaching programs for community and competitive level coaches • Online coaching program (http://nccp.lacrosse.ca) • Marking of coach workbooks • 2010 Initiatives: • LTAD Coach Manual review • Men’s Field/Women’s Field Community Initiation Manuals • Learning Facilitator LTAD Training sessions • YouTube Video Contest

32. NOCP Officiating Programs • Development and maintenance of NOCP officiating programs from entry-level through to Level 5 • 2010 Initiatives: • NOCP Meetings (in all disciplines) • Sports Officials Canada meeting • Online course development • Referees and assessors to Worlds

33. National Championships • Administration and delivery of national championship events in three disciplines spanning Pee Wee to Senior lacrosse • 2010 Initiatives: • Establishment of the CLA Calendar of National Championships

34. National Teams • Coordination of national team events • Awarding of National Teams to management groups • 2010 Initiatives: • Senior Men’s Field team to Manchester, ENGLAND • Preparation for 2011 International Competitions • Development of Long Term National Team Strategy

35. Lacrosse for Life • Development of policies and recommendations to ensure optimal development of lacrosse athletes throughout their sporting life • Development of materials and resources to aid local associations and coaches in implementing the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development • 2010 Initiatives: • Implementation Plan • National Grassroots Program

36. Domestic Development • Organization and delivery of projects and programs that bring lacrosse to new areas of the country • Development of lacrosse in aboriginal communities • Open to all areas of the country • 2010 Initiatives: • Field Challenge Cup • University Field Lacrosse

37. Sticks & Stones Newsletter • Bi-monthly e-newsletter consisting of coaching updates, local lacrosse stories and important dates/events • 2010 Highlights: • BCLA Achievement Award - February • Lacrosse on the Hill - April

38. Production of Resources • Fun with Fundamentals DVD box set • Skill/drill card set • School Phys. Ed. curriculum • Coaching manuals/rulebooks • Online drill library • 2010 Initiatives: • National grassroots program website and resources

39. All Made Possible By… • Sport Canada is our primary source of income, providing funding for: • Administration • Meetings • Projects • Operational Expenses • LTAD • CLF (through a granting process) • Coaching Association of Canada • Investments • Membership fees

40. All of these services available to… YOU (for only a $3 membership fee!)

41. Closing Remarks • Any organization is only as strong as its weakest link • We will all benefit from working together and helping each other out

42. What else can we do for you?