House League FAQ - Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association

House League FAQ
Q.
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Can my child register for a different division? For example: my child was born in 2009 and should
be playing in the Tyke division, however, I would like him to play in the Sr. Paperweight division.
All players are required to play in their age appropriate division.
Q.
What division will my child play in?
Birth Year
2012 and 2013
2011
2010
2009
2008
2006-2007
2004-2005
2003-2002
2001-2000
1995-1999
Q.
A.
Division
Soft Lax
Jr. Paperweight
Sr. Paperweight
Minor Tyke
Major Tyke
Novice
Peewee
Bantam
Midget
Intermediate
What night will my child be playing on? What time will the games and practices be scheduled?
The following are the expected days and times by divisions. Please keep in mind that these days and
times are subject to change should the facilities not be available. The schedule will be sent out
the first
week of the season.
Division
Soft Lax
Jr. Paperweight
Sr. Paperweight
Tyke
*Novice Boys
Peewee Boys
**Bantam/Midget
***Minor Girls
Major Girls
Practice and game days
Sunday
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday and Sunday
Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Monday and Wednesday
Monday and Wednesday
Times
8:00AM – 11:00AM
8:00AM – 11:00AM
8:00AM – 11:00AM
8:00AM – Noon
5:00PM – 9:00PM
5:00PM – 9:00PM
5:00PM – 9:00PM
5:00PM – 7:00PM
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Exception: the first weeks of the season may vary as a result of some Arena’s not having the ice removed.
*Minor’s will be scheduled at 5:00PM and 6:00PM and Major’s will be scheduled at 7:00PM and 8:00PM
**Bantam and Midget will be on Saturday and Sunday the first week.
***Some weeks start time will be 6:00PM
Q.
A.
My child is new and has never played Lacrosse, what equipment do I need?
There is a parent guide to Lacrosse on the Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association website that will provide you
with equipment requirements. Click the link below.
http://cla.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/357/Parents_2006_120607_standard.pdf
Q.
A.
Do you offer anything for new players to get familiar with the game?
There is a new player clinic that is scheduled the first week of April. Further communication will be provided
once it is scheduled.
Q.
A.
What is the cost to attend the New Player Clinic?
There is no additional cost for children already registered with WMLA.
Q.
What is the cost to register for the House league?
Division
Soft Lax
Paperweight
Minor Tyke
Major Tyke
Minor Novice
Major Novice
Peewee
Bantam
Midget/Intermediate
Cost
$115.00
$225.00
$245.00
$245.00
$245.00
$245.00
$245.00
$245.00
$245.00
Age
3-4
5-6
7
8
9
10
11-12
13-14
15-17
Year
2012-2013
2010-2011
2009
2008
2007
2006
2004-2005
2002-2003
1999-2001
Q.
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When does the House league season begin and end?
The House league season begins April 11th and will end with Championship weekend scheduled for the
th
th
weekend of June 19 and June 20 2016. Player evaluation and assigning players to teams will begin the
th
week of April 4 .
Q.
My son/daughter would like to play on the same team as (insert other players), can you please
ensure they are on the same team?
WMLA will consider requests when they are submitted; however, WMLA’s priority will be to ensure that
house league teams are balanced and equitable to ensure a fun playing environment for all players.
Therefore, requests cannot be guaranteed.
A.
Q.
A.
How are children assigned to teams?
This upcoming season we will be taking a new approach to help ensure more balanced and equitable
teams. A third party organization will be running player evaluations during the week of April 4th. These
evaluations will be used to build the teams for the 2016 season.
Q.
A.
When will I receive the season schedule?
Once the evaluations are complete the teams will be built, coaches assigned and schedules will be
uploaded to league toolbox. This will only be able to occur the first week that the season begins. You will
receive an email when the schedules have been uploaded to League Toolbox.
Q.
A.
Will the team my child plays on be co-ed?
Until registration is complete and we determine the number of players registered we cannot yet confirm
whether a division will be co-ed. Soft lax, Paperweight and Tyke play co-ed.
Q.
A.
Will any divisions be combined for the 2016 season?
For this upcoming 2016 season we are expecting the breakdown for divisions as follows:
Soft Lax
Jr. Paperweight
Sr. Paperweight
Minor Tyke
Major Tyke
Minor Novice
Major Novice
Peewee
Bantam
Midget/Intermediate
Combined 3 and 4 year olds
Divided
Divided
Divided
Divided
Divided
Divided
Combined – Minor/Major Peewee
Combined – Minor / Major Bantam
Combined – Minor/Major Midget and Intermediate (if any)
All divisions are built once registration closes. Our intent is to maintain separate divisions; however, if we
do not have enough registered players in a division we may need to look at either combining divisions or
moving to 4V4. An email will be sent to communicate to all registered players in a division should a change
be required.