2016 Canandaigua Boys Youth Lacrosse

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1 Who is Canandaigua Boys Youth Lacrosse? Canandaigua Boys Youth Lacrosse is a division of the CA Boys Lacrosse Program. The CA Boys Lacrosse Program consists of a school age program (modified, JV and Varsity Teams) and a youth program. The youth program provides various levels of lacrosse instruction for boys in grades K-6. The mission of the Youth Program is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse, while fostering the physical, mental and emotional development of our players. Our coaches will provide a safe, fun, learning environment that emphasizes mutual respect and good sportsmanship. Parents of our players are also expected to model appropriate behaviors. We will maintain a zero tolerance policy when it comes to unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes berating coaches, players, officials or fans. The CA Boys Lacrosse Program, including the Youth Program, is managed by a volunteer Advisory Board. This group meets on a regular basis to discuss the needs of all age groups; (such as equipment and uniform requirements, practice and game schedules, coaching staff, etc.). The Advisory Board works closely with the CA Coaching staff and the Booster Club to ensure that the philosophy and integrity of the program is maintained. The current board consists of the following individuals: Name Position Phone Mike Faiola Youth Director/ 5/6 Co canandaiguayouthlacrosse@yahoo.com Ed Mulheron 7-12 Coordinator mulherone@cnanadaiguaschools.org Robin Hulme 7-12 Coordinator hulmer@canandaiguaschools.org Larry Stanney 3-4 Coordinator larrys@paris-kirwan.com Dave Gioseffi 3-4 Coordinator gioseffid@canandaiguaschools.org Damian Bolster K -2 Coordinator damian.bolster@cbrands.com Bill Scharr K-2 Coordinator bscharr1919@gmail.com Tim McKenna Equipment Coordinator tmckenna@frontiernet.net Deven York Media Director yorkd@canandaiguaschools.org Mike McClain Booster Club President mcclainm@canandaiguaschools.org What about practices and games? For the 3rd thru 6th graders, practices are typically held on Monday and Wednesday evenings with games on Saturday mornings. You may also find coaches who offer an optional third night of practice. K-2 practices are typically held on Wednesday evening and games are played on Saturday mornings. So much of our schedule depends upon the weather and condition of the fields. There may be instances when the weather creates havoc with the schedule and we are forced to practice or play on other days/nights. Directions and maps to all away games for 3-6 will be provided to you.

2 Where is practice? What time is practice? Practices are usually scheduled for 6:00-7:30 p.m. during the week and in the morning on Saturdays. 3-6 will begin the season at the Rolling Hills on the south side of the Academy parking lot. They will then move to the Chapel St. fields when they are ready for play. All parents must stick around if the weather conditions look questionable. K-2 will play at the Rolling Hills to begin the season and will then move to Outhouse Park off of Buffalo St. Please plan to arrive ready to play at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled practice time. Due to the fields being wide open, the wind is often blowing and it can feel colder than you think. Plan accordingly and bring and extra layer of warmth. We require at least one parent, or parent designee, to remain at practice for grades K-2. Please tell your child who the parent designee is. What equipment do I need? All players must have their own water bottle, lacrosse stick, protective cup, arm guards (elbow pads) and a mouth guard. The registration fee will include the use of a helmet, shoulder pads and gloves for all K-2nd grade, first year players, and goalies. There is no charge for the use of the equipment unless you happen to lose it or don t return it. All players in 3rd-6th grade will need to have their own helmet, shoulder pads, and gloves, and elbow pads unless it is their first year playing lacrosse. Goalie equipment will be available to all players interested in playing goalie. Equipment will be available for rent at the following rates; Helmet ($30.00), Shoulder Pads ($10.00) and Gloves ($10.00). A parent or guardian will need to sign out the equipment borrowed/rented from the youth program. What is the K-2 grade league like? The K-2 grade league is for boys currently in Kindergarten, 1 st, and 2nd grade. The boys play in-house games, on smaller fields. The Canandaigua players will be divided into even teams that will play against each other. Coaches may schedule an occasional game or scrimmage against another program. Emphasis is on skills development, fundamentals and fun. Players will play all positions and will learn a lot by the end of the season. Contact is minimal but incidental. Body checking is not allowed. Stick checking is limited to poke checks. Protective gear is provided. There is no experience necessary. What is the 3-4 grade league like? The 3-4 grade league is for boys currently in 3rd and 4th grade. Games are held on a smaller than regulation field with fewer than regulation players (8) in the game; 8V8. Emphasis is on skills development, fundamentals and fun. Players will play all positions and will learn a lot by the end of the season. The Canandaigua players will be divided into even teams that will play against other school districts in a travel format. There are 6-8 scheduled games, with half of them played at home and the other half played away. Games begin the last weekend of April. Contact is minimal but incidental. Body checking is not allowed. Stick checking is limited to poke checks. There is no experience necessary. What is the 5-6 grade league like? The 5-6 grade league is for boys currently in 5th and 6th grade. Games are held on a regulation field with a regulation number of players (10) in the game; 10v10. Emphasis is on skills development, fundamentals and fun. Players will play all positions and will learn a lot by the end of the season. The Canandaigua players will be divided into even teams that will play against other school districts in a travel format. There are 6-8 scheduled games, with half of them played at home and the other half played away. Games begin the last weekend of April. Contact is minimal but incidental. Body checking is not allowed. Stick checking is limited to poke checks. There is no experience necessary.

3 What happens if I can t make it to practice? It s understandable that you may miss a practice due to school commitments, other sports, or family emergencies. However, if you are consistently unable to make practices, you are missing out on valuable training and skill development. Our season is very short and every practice matters. We require that if your son is going to miss a practice or game that he (not the parent) let the coach know in advance. If your son is unable to attend a practice/game, please inform your coach or the appropriate youth coordinator. How will I know which team I am on? During the first couple of weeks, players will be broken out by grades for practice. Our policy is that players will play within their grade level without exception. Players will be assigned to teams following the first couple weeks of practice. The number of teams will be dependent on the number of players. Our goal is to create even team, with a mix of new and more experienced players. What if I have a question or a concern? You should contact your coach for answers to your questions or concerns, but we ask that you are sensitive to the coach s schedule. Many of our coaches will be arriving to practice just in time to setup and they may not have the time for a discussion prior to practice. During the practice, the coach will be focused on the players and should not be interrupted unless you have an emergency. The same holds true for game days. The best time to speak to your coach may be immediately following practice. If you have a question requiring more than a quick response, ask your coach for the best time to talk to him. At no time is it appropriate to discuss concerns relative to another player, coach, official or parent in front of anyone else. We are striving to create a positive environment and need your help. If you are unable to reach your coach, please contact your grade level coordinator. If after speaking to your coach and/or coordinator your question still remains unanswered, you should contact the Youth Director. Do I have to sell anything? No, but we ask for your help by volunteering at our major fundraiser, the Canandaigua Invitational Lacrosse Festival. All of our players participate in the festival. We ask that a member of each family donate about 3-4 hours helping out. There are many varied opportunities; from setting-up to taking-down and everything in between. We will distribute sign-up sheets mid-summer. Tournaments included in Registration Fees All of our 1 st 6 th grade players will participate in the Fairport Tournament and Canandaigua Tournament. The Kindergarten players do not participate Fairport and will have an intra-program game at the beginning of the Canandaigua Tournament. Tournaments NOT included in Registration Fees This year we will offer additional in season tournaments for grades 3 rd 6 th that are not included in the registration fee and are not mandatory. The participation in these tournaments will be tiered for skill based play and teams will be created based on the sole discretion of the coaching staff. All interested players will have the opportunity to participate in one or more of additional tournaments. Additional practices may be scheduled on an off night to allow for tournament teams to practice as a group. Offseason Lacrosse 3 rd 6 th Grade Only The Canandaigua Boys Youth Lacrosse season ends with the Canandaigua Festival. During the summer, fall and winter seasons, some boys will have an opportunity to play in various high level tournaments and leagues. You must play in the spring season in order to be considered for the offseason program. The coaches will select the players for the various teams primarily based on observations made over the first month of the

4 regular spring lacrosse season. A final tryout will be scheduled for Sunday, May 1 st. If selected, a $100 deposit will be due no later than Saturday, May 7 th. Players will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1. Ability 2. Attitude and sportsmanship, 3. Availability to participate in all events. Roster sizes will be determined based on the tournaments format. Depending on participation levels, these teams are tiered into Cherry and Grey teams to allow for competitive play. Summer Tournament Schedule Tentative More Tournaments to be added Webster Classic 3 rd 5 th Grade - June 25 thv Rising grade tournament Sackets Harbor (Sackets Harbor) 3 rd /4 th Grade July 10 th & 5 th / 6 th Gr- July 9 th - Grey Teams King of the Hill (Jamesville) 3 rd 6 th Grade July 16 th Grey Teams Cecconi Lax Shootout (Homer) 3 rd 6 th Grade July 16 th Cherry Teams Offseason Lacrosse 1 st 2 nd Grade Additional opportunity maybe offered depending on the availability of coaches and participation interest. Any summer offerings at this level will be announced in advance. Communications For the most up to date information on our program go to: You can get Canandaigua Lacrosse news updates including special announcements by registering in the top right corner of the home page. It s highly recommended that you register. Last but not least... Lacrosse is a tough game that requires many skills. Eventually you will want to be able to pass, cradle, and shoot equally well with both left and right hands. You will also want to be able to catch and pass on the run. To help develop these skills, you will need to spend time, in addition to practices and games, doing some work. Find a buddy and play catch, practice running with your stick and ball, shoot on a wall (ask our parents first). Remember to try everything with both hands.

5 Code of Conduct Preamble The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these six pillars of character. I. Players Code of Conduct I WILL: 1. Play lacrosse because I want to. 2. Show respect for all coaches, teammates, referees and parents. 3. Learn and play by the rules. 4. Have fun! 5. Show my best sportsmanship at practices and games. 6. Keep my commitment to my coach and team by being properly equipped and on time to practices and games. 7. Notify my coach if I am going to miss or be late for a game or practice. I WILL NOT: 1. Use inappropriate language. 2. Argue with referees. 3. Knowingly participate in dangerous or illegal play. II. Parents Code of Conduct 1. Respect my child, the teammates, coaches, referees, and other parents (including our opponents). 2. Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches and will show my respect for their time with prompt attendance at practices and games, giving my support on and off the field. Note: it is my responsibility to pick up my child at the conclusion of practices and games. 3. Exhibit positive and supportive sideline behavior. 4. Assist my child in every way toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship. 5. Allow the coach to coach and refrain from instructing players on the field. 6. Notify the coach or designated individual if my child will miss a game or practice. 7. Be a positive role model, showing good sportsmanship to the coaches, players and referees (including the opposition). 8. Remain in a spectator s area away from coaches and players benches. 9. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time. 10. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. X X X Player Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian