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2014 EVAA Lacrosse Parent Meeting

2014 EVAA Lacrosse Parent Meeting. Youth Teams & Leagues. Age Groups U9 (9/1/2004 or later) 2/3 U11 (9/1/2002 or later) 4/5 U13 (9/1/2000 or later) 6/7 U15 (9/1/1998 or later) 8 Leagues Spring Season –MBSLA Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association

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2014 EVAA Lacrosse Parent Meeting

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  1. 2014 EVAA Lacrosse Parent Meeting

  2. Youth Teams & Leagues • Age Groups • U9 (9/1/2004 or later) 2/3 • U11 (9/1/2002 or later) 4/5 • U13 (9/1/2000 or later) 6/7 • U15 (9/1/1998 or later) 8 • Leagues • Spring Season –MBSLA Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association • Summer Season –YLM Youth Lacrosse Minnesota • U9 playing Dakota Box at Eagan Arena in Spring

  3. Spring Season • Spring Season (MBSLA) • Practices start in next week • Outdoor Practices will be held 2 -3 times per week • Games will be weekends beginning in April 12 and running through May 17 • Two games per weekend for 8-10 games total • May use Spring season performance and attitude to determine Summer team placement

  4. Summer Season • Summer Season (YLM) • Practices start in early June and the season runs through the end of July • Practices will be held 2 -3 times per week • Games will be weekday evenings only • There will be a State Tournament for U13 and U15 teams that qualify. Dates TBD • U11 and U9 may have a District Jamboree • Additional tournaments may be played based on team interest (weekend games)

  5. Teams • Spring- even teams • Summer U13/U15 must have A&B teams • Player evaluations to be run by Homegrown Lacrosse • Eval Day 1. Sunday April 6 at Savage Dome • Eval Day 2. Sunday April 20 at Falcon

  6. Team Make up • 16 players absolute min per team, 20 is ideal • U11 has 26 • U13 has 31 • U15 has 33 • Lots of debate on how to divide • Best experience for kids

  7. Team Make up U9 • 7 vs 7 for summer • 15 per team is ideal • 17 playing spring box • 6 signed up to play summer

  8. Team Make up U11 • U11 has 27 • Move 4 or 5 up to U13 • One U11 team of 23

  9. Team Make up U13 • U13 has 31 or 35 with U11 players • Two teams of 17/18

  10. Team Make up U15 • U15 has 34 • Two teams of 17/17

  11. Mandatory Gear • Lacrosse Helmet (NOCSAE Approved) • Helmet with a cupped four point chin strap fastened to all four hookups • Hockey helmets are NOT acceptable for any player • Mouthguard • Required for practice and games (game penalty) • Stick • Gloves • Shoulder pads • Arm pads • Athletic supporters and protective cups • Cleats recommended (molded rubber, no metal) • Equipment sources (EVAA, Play it Again, Lavin, Dick’s)

  12. 10 Players on the field • Attack (3) • Must remain in their offensive half of the field • Defense (3) • Must remain in their defensive half of the field (exception) • May use longer defensive sticks at U15 and U13 • Midfield (3) • Able to play on the entire field (Attack and Defense) • Goalie • Special equipment required (Provided by EVAA) • Goalie stick, Chest Protector, Throat Guard, Shin Guards (optional)

  13. Field of Play

  14. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal

  15. Field of Play

  16. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal • Crease • A circle around the goal with a 9’ radius from the center of the goal line

  17. Field of Play

  18. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal • Crease • A circle around the goal with a 9’ radius from the center of the goal line • Offensive Box • The area centered around the goal which extends from the end line toward the center of the field 35 yards and which is 40 yards wide and begins 10 yards from each sideline

  19. Field of Play

  20. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal • Crease • A circle around the goal with a 9’ radius from the center of the goal line • Offensive Box • The area centered around the goal which extends from the end line toward the center of the field 35 yards and which is 40 yards wide and begins 10 yards from each sideline • Restraining Line • The line at the top of the offensive box which extends from sideline to sideline

  21. Field of Play

  22. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal • Crease • A circle around the goal with a 9’ radius from the center of the goal line • Offensive Box • The area centered around the goal which extends from the end line toward the center of the field 35 yards and which is 40 yards wide and begins 10 yards from each sideline • Restraining Line • The line at the top of the offensive box which extends from sideline to sideline • Wing Line • A line on each side of the field, 10 yards from the sideline and parallel to the sideline that is 20 yards long and centered on the midfield line

  23. Field of Play

  24. Field Terminology • “X” • The general area directly behind the goal • Crease • A circle around the goal with a 9’ radius from the center of the goal line • Offensive Box • The area centered around the goal which extends from the end line toward the center of the field 35 yards and which is 40 yards wide and begins 10 yards from each sideline • Restraining Line • The line at the top of the offensive box which extends from sideline to sideline • Wing Line • A line on each side of the field, 10 yards from the sideline and parallel to the sideline that is 20 yards long and centered on the midfield line • “Substitution Area • An area outside of the field of play between the team areas and in front of the scorer’s table

  25. Field of Play

  26. Lacrosse Goal

  27. Coaching Philosophy • Develop Players – Teach them the game and concentrate on playing the right way. The score and winning will take care of itself. • Play Clean – Rough and physical play will not make you a better player. • Play Smart – Find space and find your teammates. • Play Fast – Move the ball and move your feet.

  28. Emphasis • Developing Fundamental Skills - Passing, Catching, Cradling, Ground Balls, Defense • Team Work – Passing to open teammates, Finding space, Good shots, Good spacing • Play with your body and stick under control • Patience • Become better players • Compete with class, Play the right way

  29. Costs • Registration (now open at www.evaasports.org) • $150 per player per season • US Lacrosse • $25 annual membership fee • Scholarships available • Contact Program Director or EVAA Administrator

  30. Uniforms • $100 Uniform Deposit, returned upon receipt of clean uniform at end of season • 2 Game Jerseys. For games only • 1 practice shirt (new) • 1 Game Short. For games only • Black gym shorts are acceptable alternative

  31. Questions? Thanks!

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