2015 Spring Season Warren Blue Devils Youth Lacrosse

2015 Spring Season
Warren Blue Devils Youth Lacrosse
Warren Youth Lacrosse Mission
• A program and service to inspire participation
in the game of Lacrosse, while protecting the
integrity of the game and keeping the game
Competitive, Safe, Healthy, and Fun.
• Fair Play (sportsmanship), Athleticism (All
sports), Teamwork
• Become a true Feeder program for the
Warren Township High school
Warren Youth Lacrosse
Honor the Game
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What are our relationship?
Local• We are a member of the Northwest Chicago
Youth Lacrosse Federation (NWCYLF)
• US Lacrosse
• IGLA (Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association)
Military sponsorship• Work in Progress
Warren Youth Lacrosse
• Boys Age Brackets
• Bantam = U9 Balanced Teams (with no body checking
or single hand stick checks)
• Lightning = U11 Balanced Teams (with no body
checking or single hand stick checks)
• Junior = U13 Competitive Teams ( follows the National
Federation of High School Rules (NFHS) No single hand
stick checks)
• Senior = U15 Competitive Teams ( follows the NFHS
rules that govern High schools)
Warren Girls Youth Lacrosse
• Currently Organized by IGLA
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Director: Karen Shenderovsky
www.iglax.org
northwest4@iglax.org
Karen grew up in Palatine and lives in Gurnee with my 5 children. She has 2 boys and 3
girls, all of which currently play or have played lacrosse. Karen was first introduced to
lacrosse after her son Jake started playing 6 years ago and is currently playing his
sophomore year at Carmel High School where is older brother and sister have graduated
and played lacrosse. Jake's 2 younger sisters have played and currently playing for
IGLA. Karen graduated from NIU with a B.S. degree and has coached youth soccer for
multiple years and loves working with children. Sports are a huge part of Karen's family
and working with IGLA to bring girls lacrosse to Gurnee is amazing
All
Needs
WALA Parents Support !!!!
• WALA is NOT just for Boys Lacrosse
• WALA Girls Youth Liaison - Kari Goodman WarrenGirlsLax@gmail.com
• Goal – Have a thriving girls program to mirror boys program Run by WALA
US LACROSSE AGE GUIDELINES
U15:
• All players must be 15 years old or younger for the August competition. It is recommended
that when multiple teams program, the program should consider physical size, skill, when
organizing teams.
U13:
• All players must be 13 years old or younger for the August competition. It is recommended
that when multiple teams program, the program should consider physical size, skill, when
organizing teams.
U11:
• All players must be 11 years old or younger for the August competition. It is recommended
that when multiple teams program, the program should consider physical size, skill, when
organizing teams.
U9:
• All players must be 9 years old or younger for the August competition. It is recommended
that when multiple teams exist within a program, teams should consider physical size, skill,
and maturity.
2015 AGE GROUPING QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
• Born between 9/1/1999 and 8/31/2001 U15
• Born between 9/1/2001 and 8/31/2003 U13
• Born between 9/1/2003 and 8/31/2005 U11
• Born between 9/1/2005 and 8/31/2007 U9
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Playing Up/Down:
Almost never down (special circumstances)
Up- Only if numbers require
Coach’s decisions final
Final Approval form (NWCYLF)
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A and B brackets
• “A” bracket is for more competitive
– Advanced stick skills
– Team play – offensive set ups, more passing
– More conditioning.
• “B” bracket, developmental
– More individual development
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EQUIPMENT
HELMET (REQUIRED)
• Must be field lacrosse-specific
• Statement/seal indicating it meets National Operating
Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
(NOCSAE) standard performance specs
• Proper fit should be based on manufacturers’ guidelines &
requirements on their website or included with helmet
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EQUIPMENT
SHOULDER PADS (REQUIRED)
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Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum
Shoulder caps must rest on top of shoulders
Collar should lie flat on collarbone
Straps tightened - bicep pad sits high on arm so to not
interfere with arm pads; sternum plate must cover
sternum
– Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening
straps
– Too tight - may restrict movement; too loose - can move
during play & expose player to injury
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EQUIPMENT
ARM PADS (REQUIRED)
• If included - straps secure comfortably for limited movement
during play
• Tight as to not slide down arm; loose as to not cause
discomfort
• Elbow must be properly & completely covered
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EQUIPMENT
• PROTECTIVE CUP (REQUIRED)
– Fitted for comfort & protection
– Large enough to provide coverage but not cause
discomfort while running
– Garments to improve comfort include: supporters,
all-in-one briefs &
– combinations of both
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EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (REQUIRED)
• Hand must be fully inserted in glove
• Includes additional thumb protection
• Should cover 2”-3” above the wrist
• Too short - cuff won’t protect wrist; too long - cuff will limit
mobility
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EQUIPMENT
MOUTHGUARD (REQUIRED)
– Variety of materials, sizes, colors & fitting options
– Must be visible color other than clear or white
– Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded
(from dentists)
– Allows players to talk, cover the upper jaw of teeth &
not cause discomfort
– May not be altered to decrease protection; can cut if
too large for athletes mouth
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EQUIPMENT
RIBPADS (RECOMMENDED)
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Must cover ribs and kidneys; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
Should fit comfortably, not restricting breathing
Tight enough to so they do not move excessively during play
Try on rib pads prior to adding shoulder pads to ensure proper fit
COMPRESION SHORTS WITH PADS (RECOMMENDED)
- Must cover front of the thigh, the hip, tail bone
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Girls
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LACROSSE STICKS
Boys
Girls
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LACROSSE STICKS
FIELD STICK
• LENGTH: U9 and U11 all sticks must be 37-42”
U13 and UP short stick: 40-42” long stick: 52-72”
• STRINGING: 4-5 leather or synthetic strings, 8-12 stitches or crosslacing or mesh, max
• POCKET: depth is legal when the top of ball remains above the
bottom of the head’s wall when placed in the pocket of a
horizontal stick
• HEAD: triangular piece affixed in same plane as shaft
• SHAFT: wood, composite or metal alloy
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Where to rent or purchase Equipment
• WALA has helmets and other apparel items with the
“Snipe” logo
• Fritt’s T L Sporting goods rents/sells – Winnetka
• The Lax Shop- Bannokburn
• Play It Again Sports - Northbrook
• Dick’s Sporting Goods - Vernon hills
• Sports Authority - Gurnee
• Kiddles Sports – Lake Forest
• Total Lacrosse - Northbrook
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WEATHER
Weather – If we have heavy rain storm field
conditions will be determine by youth director.
During practice time at the first sound of a
thunder storm practice will be stopped all
personnel will be taken off the field. Practice will
continue 30 minutes after the last thunder
sound or lighting flash.
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PRACTICE
Schedule: Practice starts first Monday After Spring break
ALL Practices time & Locations Subject to Change
All IGLA teams will Practice Mondays at Elementary (Gages Lake Rd)
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U9 Tuesday/Thursday 5:pm – 7pm Elementary (Gages Lake Rd)
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U11 Monday / Wednesday 5pm – 7pm Elementary (Gages Lake Rd)
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U13 Monday/Thursday 5pm – 7pm Elementary (Gages Lake Rd)
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U15 Tuesday/Thursday 5pm – 7pm Elementary (Gages Lake Rd)
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GAMES
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Season starts for U11 thru U15 April 12th
Season starts for U9 April 26th
All games will be played on Sunday
Home games will be played at the O’Plaine Stadium
From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
IGLA-season begins April 12th-June 7th
All games played on Sundays
Home games will be played in the O’Plaine stadium
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24–HOUR RULE
• During games coaches coach,
officials officiate and players play
• Things don’t always go smoothly, mistake are made.
• If there is a concern that is not safety / health
related, wait until 24 hours after the game to address
it with the head coach.
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SAFETY
• ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD ALWAYS BRINGS WATER TO
PRACTICES AND GAMES.
• BURNOUT YOUR CHILD WILL GET PLENTY EXERCISE DURING
PRACTICE AND GAMES.
• COACHES WILL BE CPR / AED & CONCUSSION QUALIFIED
• ALWAYS ASSESS YOUR CHILD AFTER EACH PRACTICE & GAME
IF YOUR CHILD IS INJURIED DURING A PRACTICE OR GAME
PLEASE CONTACT THERE COACH AND MYSELF
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Important Dates
Honor the Military Game Friday, May 1st
U9 team will be playing during the Boys Varsity game half time
All IGLA levels will play during the Girls Varsity half time
Team Photo’s May 8th
All team photo’s will be taken at Woodland Elementary East
School
End of Season Tournament June 6th & 7th
IGLA end of the season tournament TBA
“A” Team Players are Expected to Participate !!!
Warren High School O’Plaine Stadium
Uniforms for
Youth 2015
Boys
Proposed
Military
Shorts
Proposed
cost
$35-40
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Volunteers
Coaches, Team Mom’s, Photographers,
Timekeepers, Scorekeepers, End of season
tournament.
Warren Youth Director
Bill Goodman
Warren Youth Assistant Director
Steve Haar
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Tryout
FOR U15 TEAMS
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FOR U13 TEAMS
WARM UP
STRENGTH
STICK SKILLS
SHOOTING
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THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO
THE BOYS & GIRLS OPEN GYM
YOUTH LAKE COUNTY SELECT 2015 TEAMS
U13 Silver & Bronze
Harold Caesar LCS Director
hscaesar22@gmail.com
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Life really is just one big lacrosse game. If you grow up playing this sport and learning its lessons, then you’re on your way to navigating the great big world out there.
This could apply to almost any youth sport, and should be the focus of parents, coaches, administrators and players—using sports to build confident, socialized,
prepared adults who are ready for the gauntlet of obstacles and choices that lay ahead when they go out on their own.
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There are more than 16 lessons that I've learned from lacrosse, but these are the most important.
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1. Life is a series of cuts. It’s all about making choices, changes of speed, and changes of direction. When we stop moving and stand still, our progress stalls and we
can’t protect the ball.
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2. We need awareness at all times, to know what the people who are with us are doing, to know what our opponents are doing, and to learn how to work with both
of them for the best outcome.
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3. Integrity and sportsmanship make the game more fun to play, but aren’t always easy, especially when the other team doesn’t practice them. Keeping those
qualities despite what others are doing builds character and feels pretty good at the end of the day.
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4. Anticipating is always better than reacting.
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5. The first one off the line has the opportunity to get the prize, but the person who is in the best position usually comes up with it. Attacking goals smarter, not just
faster, and with the best effort pays off.
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6. Falling down is inevitable. Failing to get back up stops the game.
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7. Injuries and health problems happen, rest and recovery is essential, but prevention makes for a much better season/life.
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8. Mistakes and failures teach us the best lessons, and those lessons stick with us the longest.
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9. Consistently watching film/reviewing our habits can show us what we are doing right and where we need to improve.
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10. We don’t have to just follow plays, we can make decisions based on each situation. Adjust on the fly, try something new, never be afraid to drop the ball—it’s part
of the game
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11. My role on the team is not the same as everyone else’s role, but I can do my part to the best of my ability and make a difference.
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12. My encouragement and positivity can change the entire outlook of the team around me.
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13. The refs don’t always see the fouls that we think we see, but we have to continue to move forward. Focusing on the past never changes the call.
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14. Sometimes people on the sideline don’t know what they are cheering or booing for, so we have to focus on the task at hand and let the background noise be just
background noise.
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15. It may feel like one person is scoring all of the goals, but the game can’t be played alone. Without the team around them, even the strongest player would have to
forfeit.
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16. When the season is over, the memories are almost never about the scoreboard, but rather about the journey and the relationships.
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By Kate Leavell