1	Canby Youth Lacrosse Information Meeting November 20, 2008
2	Lacrosse – Some History Deemed the fastest game on two feet, lacrosse has a history that spans centuries and is the oldest sport native to the North American continent. Rooted in Native American ritual and religion, the game was often played to resolve conflicts, prepare for war, heal the sick and build strength.
3	Lacrosse – How does it work? Object of both men’s and women’s lacrosse is to score more goals than the opposing team by shooting the ball into the opponent’s netted goal Women's rules allow 12 players on the field, limit stick contact, prohibit body contact and therefore, require little protective equipment Men's lacrosse rules allow 10 players on the field and some degree of stick and body contact but violence is neither condoned nor allowed
4	Lacrosse – Why would I play? Lacrosse offers sport option for athletes of all weights, shapes and sizes Lacrosse is a great preparation for other sports that require strength, speed and agility Lacrosse can offer coaches and officials of other sports opportunities in off-seasons from other sports
5	Lacrosse – Why would I play? Lacrosse, like many team sports, helps reinforce the important life lessons that sport promotes. You get in on something that is getting REAL big here in Canby. Lacrosse, as a fast action sport, is good for you Simply stated, Lacrosse is fun!!!
6	Canby Lacrosse We are committed to providing our youths with positive experiences in a team-oriented sport. The game of lacrosse is a way for youths to learn valuable life lessons that allow them to grow into fine young adults. It is not our mission to try to develop every youngster into a college or professional level athlete.
7	Canby Kids We are associated with Canby Kids. Among the benefits of this association are: This provides access to fields It sets us up a tax-deductible organization for donations It connects us with many other local youth sports organizations – football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, and softball – working together to promote the well-being of Canby’s youth
8	US Lacrosse We are proudly affiliated with US Lacrosse (www.uslacrosse.org). This connects us with other organizations around the state, region, and country. Each member gets a subscription to their magazine. This organization also provides the “over-arching” insurance of the program. Please note that personal health insurance is required.
9	Canby Lacrosse Board of Directors President: Frank Lambert Vice President: Don McDonald Treasurer: Jenne Parker Secretary: Curt Nelson Member-at-Large: Shaun McKinney According to our bylaws, we need to re-elect officers. Anyone interested in being an officer, please let Curt Nelson know. If there are more interested/willing parties than there are positions, we will hold an election.
10	Canby Lacrosse – A Quick History Our first year consisted of one 7/8 team with 16 players which actually included two 6^th graders. Team was quite successful. Last year, we had a 5/6 boys team, a 7/8 boys team, and a HS JV team. Last year, we made an attempt to start a girls 5-8 team, but we did not have quite enough players. Four girls ended up playing with the Wilsonville team.
11	Canby Lacrosse – Program Make-up HS level JV team and JV2 team (probably) Youth Traveling Teams 7^th/8^th Grade Boys Team this spring (maybe 2) 5^th/6^th Grade Boys Team this spring (maybe 2) Developmental Program Boys and Girls in grades 1 through 4 Start a girls team this spring – probably High School – possibly 5^th–8th grade – probably
12	Youth Program Connection Like last year, our HS players will officiate the youth games and be paid for it. Or, they can complete paperwork so that the activity goes toward the new Community Service graduation requirement. HS Players will also help out with the youth developmental program.
13	Pitch In… We need help. Coaches – at ALL levels Team Managers These folks would work with the coach of the team to ensure that the field is properly lined and mowed, that items needed for the game are present and ready, and much more. Working at the game – clock, book, concessions (?). There are also occasional issues of supervision that we need help with – like on the bus…
14	The Season – Traveling Teams Practice will begin during the week of March 9^th. Games will begin around mid-April. Games will be done by around June 15. Practices will be about 3, maybe 4, times per week. Weeknights and Saturdays
15	The Schedule – Traveling Teams These are competitive teams – we attempt to balance the will to win with developing the skills of all. Past opponents included: Oregon City, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Tigard, Clackamas, Glencoe, Sunset, Kings Way (Vancouver), Hood River, Grant, Wilson, Sisters, Burns Schedule is fairly loose and does fluctuate during the season.
16	Expectations – Traveling Teams We expect players to be committed to lacrosse in the spring. We don’t/won’t stop kids from other activities, but we do expect other sports’ activities to take a lower priority. Playing time will not be equal – it will be earned and a factor in that will be skills. Parents of players are responsible for getting the kids to the events. Home games will likely be at Ackerman.
17	Boys and Girls – Traveling Teams Boys and Girls lacrosse are dramatically different games. Girls wear protective goggles, but no helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, etc. We hope to have enough interest for girls so that we can have our own girls team here in Canby this year. If there is not enough, Wilsonville would like our girls to play with them again.
18	Getting Started Fees – Traveling Teams (Boys) There are various associated fees and they apply partially depending on whether you played last year. Registration Fee (~$180) US Lacrosse Membership ($25) Uniforms/Gear Bag ($155) Game Jerseys, Shorts, Gear Bag, Bag Tag Donation or Donation Release Fee ($40) Gear itself (~$235)
19	Getting Started Fees – Traveling Teams (Girls) There are various associated fees and they apply partially depending on whether you played last year. Registration Fee (~$180) US Lacrosse Membership ($25) Uniforms (~$65) Game Jerseys & Shorts Donation or Donation Release Fee ($40) Stick and Goggles (~$65)
20	Returning Players Fees – Traveling Teams Registration – $180 US Lacrosse – $25 Total: $205
21	The Season – Developmental Program Season will begin around April 18. Season will finish around June 13. Practices will be held on a weeknight (Wednesday?). Practices and “games” will be held on Saturdays. Commitment is pretty loose. Kids are encouraged to play other spring sports. We ask for a fair balance of commitment though.
22	How will it work – Developmental Program Games will be 5-on-5. No score will be kept. No goalies. Smaller than normal field. Coaches will be on the field. No checking! There will not be “teams” except as assigned on “game day” for that day only. Playing time will be as equally allocated as possible. Coaches will pay close attention to size, age, and gender of kids and make any appropriate adjustments.
23	Boys and Girls – Developmental Program Since the girls game is so different from the boys game, we would like to have enough players to be able to split up the players based on gender. If we can do that… Then girls will need to get only the goggles and the sticks. Boys will need a complete gear set though.
24	Getting Started Fees - Developmental Program US Lacrosse Membership - $25 Canby Lacrosse Registration – about $65 Includes a basketball-style reversible jersey Gear - $200 But find it yourself used for potentially much less Total could be as low as $90!
25	My 4^th Grader is a STUD though! We do recognize that some 4^th graders could be ready for the step up to a 5/6 team. We are NOT against 4^th graders playing up, but… We will take 5/6 graders first and won’t overfill a 5/6 team, and… We don’t want a 4^th grader who is not “ready” to do it. If a parent believes that their youngster is ready for that step up, we will allow the child to practice with the 5/6 team for a practice or two. IF the child will fit in and there is space, then we will allow this. This, though, will be a highly exceptional circumstance. The decision will be made by members of the board in consultation with the coaches.
26	Registration Process We are not yet “ready” to accept registrations. We are pursuing an online system. We will “announce” via email when the system is ready to be used.
27	Boys Gearsets The starter sets include: helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, stick, and mouthpiece. Purchased separately, these items would add up to close to $400 or more. Via a deal we have with Laxworld, the price is approximately $220 depending on the size. There are some local options for gear – GI Joes, various sporting goods stores, Bigfoot Lacrosse. You might also see if the older players have outgrown any gear that they would like to sell. If you want to order a set of this gear, be sure to fill out that portion of the “Interest Form”.
28	Go forth… Complete and turn in the Interest Form. Consider serving on the board. You’re in for a lot of great fun!!!
29	Contact Info… Curtis Nelson nelsonc@web-ster.com 503-263-2059 Frank Lambert: flambert@canby.com 503-263-8755 Tom O’Connor (Girls) tomo@canby.com 503-263-6789 www.canbylacrosse.com