CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2014

1. CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2014

2. AGENDA • Mission Statement • History/Overview • Coach Introductions • Lady Bandits • Boys Youth • Sponsorship • Schedule / Practices • Additional Opportunities • Communication • Fun-Raising

3. MISSION STATEMENT To afford the opportunity for every youth (boy and girl) to learn, play, enjoy and excel at Lacrosse while honoring the game and respecting their coaches, officials, teammates and opponents.

4. HAMPTON ROADS LACROSSE • US Lacrosse is the governing body of the Hampton Roads Lacrosse chapter • Four Leagues within HRLax • Boys HS Club • Girls HS Club • Boys Youth League • Girls Youth League • Money • Insurance • Fields

5. Chesapeake Bandits history • Started in Fall 2005 by Matt Pate • Currently one of 10 “areas” of youth lacrosse in Hampton Roads “HRLax” • There are nearly 2000 total lacrosse players in Hampton Roads • Youth players range from 5 – 14 • The Bandits Youth feed four Chesapeake high school programs • Grassfield • Hickory • Great Bridge • Western Branch – new 2014

6. Chesapeake Bandits history • 2014 Games span from March 8th to May May 10th. • One of the Fastest growing lacrosse area in Hampton Roads • 2006: approx 15 youth from Chesapeake • 2007: approx 35 youth • 2008: approx 60 youth • 2009: 104 youth • 2010: 138 youth • 2011: 152 youth • 2012: 148 youth • 2013: 154 boys youth, 39 girls youth • 2014: 112 boys youth, 40 girls youth • registrations still incoming • NOTE: numbers are for boys , unless noted.

7. BANDITS LAX “CHOPS”!

8. Where is “Bandits Nation”? Girls Boys = U15 = U14 = U13 = U12 = U11 = U10/8 = U9

9. COACH CERTIFICATIONS • MUST BE REGISTERED AND PASS BACKGROUND CHECK TO COACH • Level 1 Coach Certification • Positive Coaching Alliance Certification • NHFS Concussion Training • How to Make Proper Contact Certification • MUST BE Credentialed (ID Card) to be on the sidelines of a game

10. BANDITS COACHES - Boys • Boys U9 • Ron Tieskoetter • Dusty Miller • Eric Sager • Boys U11 • Kevin Caradona • Andrew Brady • Ron Sparrow • Shawn Childers • DamionBlossey • Boys U13 • Chuck Miller • Matt Agnes • Gary Evans • Matt Beck • Kerris Taylor • Boys U15 • Karl Hines • Bruce Sinclair • Steve Notarnicola • Scott Smithers

11. BANDITS COACHES - Girls • Girls U8 • Jim Zoulias • Girls U10 • Justin Hodges • Alexis Miller • Girls U12 • NevinMcChesney • Donald Wright • Girls U14 • Jim Zoulias • Scott Chafian • Ron Strickland

12. GIRLS Information • Chesapeake is in 6th year of Girls participation • 4 teams: • U8: 6 • U10: 7 • U12: 11 • U14: 16 • (if necessary, will collapse U10 & U12 into one age group). • Registration is STILL OPEN! • Please encourage friends/neighbors

13. GIRLS Information • Coaches • All head coaches US Lacrosse Certified Level 1 • Practicing @ Grassfield Elementary • Practice Schedule: • Start Feb 8th • Sat/Sun: U8 (1:30-2:30) U10, 12, 14 (2:00–4:00) • March 9th (DST) • Mon*/Tues/Thurs: • U8: 5:30-6:30pm • U10, 12, 14*: 6:00-7:30pm • * U14 may practice Mon as well

14. GIRLS Information • Key Dates: • Field Prep: 25 Jan, 1 Feb (backup) • Scrimmages: March 1st, location TBD • First Game: March 8th • Spring Break/Easter: Off week of 14-19 Apr • Jamboree: May 10th • Spirit Wear • Uniforms: • http://hrchesapeake.signatureteamwear.com/ • Game socks: $10, ordered separately • Old Dominion Game: March 16th, 1pm

15. GIRLS RULES • BASIC RULES • U8/U10 – No Checking • U12 – Modified Checking • U14 – Full Checking • Focus on “cross check” and player contact in general • U8 – 20 min halves (running clock) • 7 players on field / Approx ½ field • U10 – 20 min halves (running clock) • 12 players on field / Regulation field • U12/14 – 25 min halves (running clock) • 12 players on field / Regulation Field

16. GIRLS EQUIPMENT

17. BOYS RULES • BASIC RULES • U9/U11 – NO BODY-CHECKING, U9 No Long Poles • U13/U15 – CHECKING ALLOWED, but within rules • NO ONE-HAND TOMAHAWK CHECKS • ALL AGES: 4 12-minute quarters (running clock) • SPORTSMANSHIP COORDINATOR • Parent volunteer (each game) • keep the parent sideline in order • Referees will administer, Coaches will select

18. Boys Team info • U9 – one level • Half Field 8 v 8 – beginning of season • Full field 10 v 10 – mid-season • U11 and U13 split into A/B divisions • Based on skill, experience • Safety • Developmental • League will assess mid-season if team level needs to be adjusted • U15 – one level • Feeder High School determines team • Great Bridge / Hickory • Grassfield / Western Branch

19. Boys Uniforms • Required • Shorts & Reversible Jersey • Optional • Shooter Shirt • 2013 Returning Players • Make sure you have your reversible jersey and shorts • No need to purchase if still fit • NEW players • HRLAX fee did not include uniform cost this year. • Player responsibility to order uniforms • No uniform = No game play • Rush Order additional fees begin January 21st • http://signatureteamwear.com/indexHRLAX • Make sure to go to PAGE 2 to find boys required pieces

20. Boys Uniforms OPTIONAL REQUIRED REQUIRED

21. BOYS EQUIPMENT * Mouth PIECE & athletic cup

22. CURRENT CLUB SPONSORS

23. 2014 SEASON SCHEDULE

24. Practice Fields • Girls • Grassfield Elementary School • Boys • U9 , U11 , U13 • Greenbrier Middle School • U15 – Great Bridge / Hickory • Great Bridge Middle School (tentative) • U15 - Grassfield / Western Branch • Grassfield Elementary School

25. 2014 SCHEDULE (pre Daylight Savings) • January 25th – Field Prep 9AM (tentative) • February 1st - Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Day • February 2nd or Feb 8th - First Practices • February 15/22 & March 1st – Saturday practices • Sunday afternoon practices in Feb. • coach discretion • February 22rd - High School Round Robin • Grassfield Elementary School (8am-3:30pm) • Team Rosters finalized – February 16th

26. Boys 2014 PRACTICE SCHEDULE (Post March 9th)

27. Additional Opportunities • 757 Select Instructional League • Spring Season runs March 16th – May 11th • Practices: Wednesday evenings 6-7:30PM (Boy's only) • Games/Clinics: Sunday afternoons 2-4pm (both leagues) • Location: Lake Taylor High School (practices and games) • Ages: boys and girls U9, U11, U13, U15 • Cost: $300 for boys    $250 for girls • *There will be NO games or clinics on Sunday, April 20 • Registration is limited, so register early if interested. • http://www.757selectlacrosse.com • Post Season Play • 757 Ironclads Select Teams (Boys only) • Teams formed based on tryouts in the fall • Few Open spots for summer will be filled by an evaluation on Sunday, March 16th at 4PM @ Lake Taylor High School • Parents foot the bill for travel/tourney fees

28. COMMUNICATION • BANDITS WEBSITE • www.chesapeakebandits.com • HR LAX WEBSITE • www.hrlax.com (Select Teams, Age, Area) • LEAGUE  Edit my Account • ONE CALL NOW • Each roster will be loaded into the system • Each coach/team mom will manage their phone list • Calls/Emails • CALL OR EMAIL YOUR COACH • When In doubt

29. HRLAX Website

30. HRLAX Website

31. HRLAX Website (Teams Roster)

32. HRLAX Website (Teams Roster)

33. “FUN”RAISING WE DO NOT DO FUNDRAISING! • We do volunteer fun stuff… • Would you like to manage our fun? We need a “funraiser”! • What do we do with the money? • Calling System • Porta-Potty • Equipment (not covered by HRLax) • End of Season Party - subsidize

34. UPCOMING EVENTS • Family Dinner at Chilis TODAY • Bandits Apparel - Signature Sportswear • Order now with uniforms • Bandits Book (need a VOLUNTEER to organize!) • Season Program (about 5” x 7”) • Great Info (LAX rules, stats, player/team/coach info, season schedule, etc) • Business Ads • “Shout Outs!” - Wish your Lax-er a Great Season!! (business card sized ads) Assistance needed in this area. Please join in on the “fun”!

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