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CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2012

CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2012. AGENDA. Mission Statement Bandits History Coach Introductions Girls Hampton Roads Lacrosse (HR Lax) Communication Preliminary Season Schedule Rules Fun-Raising Chesapeake Bandits Lacrosse Club. MISSION STATEMENT.

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CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2012

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  1. CHESAPEAKE BANDITS PARENTS MEETING 2012

  2. AGENDA • Mission Statement • Bandits History • Coach Introductions • Girls • Hampton Roads Lacrosse (HR Lax) • Communication • Preliminary Season Schedule • Rules • Fun-Raising • Chesapeake Bandits Lacrosse Club

  3. MISSION STATEMENT To afford the opportunity for every youth (boy and girl) to learn, play, enjoy and excel at Lacrosse while honoring the game and respecting their coaches, officials, teammates and opponents.

  4. 2006 Chesapeake Bandits

  5. Chesapeake Bandits history • Started in Fall 2005 by Mate Pate • Currently one of 10 “areas” of youth lacrosse in Hampton Roads “HRLax” • HRLax is a chapter of US Lacrosse (the governing body of lacrosse in America) • HRLax includes youth boys, youth girls, high school boys, high school girls and post collegiate • There are nearly 2000 total lacrosse players in Hampton Roads • Youth players range from 5 – 14 • The Bandits feed three Chesapeake high school programs (Grassfield, Hickory, and Great Bridge) • Games span from early March to mid-May. • One of the Fastest growing lacrosse area in Hampton Roads • 2006: approx 15 youth from Chesapeake • 2007: approx 35 youth • 2008: approx 60 youth • 2009: 104 youth • 2010: 138 youth • 2011: 152 youth • 2012: 132 youth, with registrations still incoming • NOTE: numbers are for boys only, 2012 currently has 27 girls youth registered.

  6. BANDITS LAX “CHOPS”!

  7. Where is “Bandits Nation”? = U15 = U13 = U11 = U9

  8. Where is “Lady Bandits Nation”? (U13/15 data wasn’t available at press time) = U9/U11

  9. COACH CERTIFICATIONS • MUST BE REGISTERED AND PASS BACKGROUND CHECK TO COACH • Each Age Group MUST HAVE a certified Level 1 Coach • Each Coach (Head/Assistant) MUST COMPETE online Level 1 and online/live PCA • MUST BE Credentialed (ID Card) to be on the sidelines of a game • Must take the NHFS Concussion Training

  10. BANDITS COACHES • Girls U9/U11 • Jim Zoulias • Michael Schutte • Ronald Strickland • Girls U13/U15 • Albert Hartley • KamKilafwasru • Ken Larson • Boys U9 • Kevin Hanson • Andrew Brady • Scott Chafian • Boys U11 • Ron Tieskoetter • Matt Agnes • Jason Messinger • Dave Herman • Boys U13 • Patrick Sullivan • Karl Hines • Johnny Johnson • Matt Beck • Boys U15 • Jim Welch • Steve Notarnicola

  11. GIRLS Information • Chesapeake is in 4th year of Girls participation • Currently, U9/U11 mix and U13/U15 mix (27 total) • Registration is STILL OPEN! • Please encourage friends/neighbors • Great coaches! • Same practice field as boys

  12. GIRLS RULES • BASIC RULES • U9/U11 – NO Checking • U13/U15 – Modified Check Allowed • Focus on “sphere” and “cross check” • U9/U11 – 20 min halves (running clock) • 7-12 players on field • Increased field size from last year • U13/U15 – 25 min halves (running clock) • 12 players on field • Regulation Field

  13. GIRLS EQUIPMENT

  14. BOYS RULES • BASIC RULES • U9/U11 – NO BODY-CHECKING, U9 No Long Poles • U13/U15 – CHECKING ALLOWED, but within rules • NO ONE-HAND TOMAHAWK CHECKS • ALL AGES: 4 12-minute quarters (running clock) • SPORTSMANSHIP COORDINATOR • Parent volunteer (each game) • Wear a badge, keep the parent sideline in order • Referees will administer, Coaches will select

  15. BOYS EQUIPMENT

  16. HAMPTON ROADS LACROSSE • Hampton Roads Lacrosse is our chapter • Skeeter Bailey (Southside Vice Commissioner) • Four Leagues within HRLax • Boys HS Club • Girls HS Club • Boys Youth League • Girls Youth League • Money • Insurance • Fields

  17. COMMUNICATION • BANDITS WEBSITE • www.chesapeakebandits.com • HR LAX WEBSITE • www.hrlax.com (Select Teams, Age, Area) • ONE CALL NOW • Each roster will be loaded into the system • Each coach/team mom will manage their phone list • Calls/Emails • CALL OR EMAIL YOUR COACH • When In doubt

  18. 2012 TENTATIVE SEASON SCHEDULE

  19. TEAMS/POST-SEASON PLAY • U9 and U15 one league • U11 and U13 split into A/B divisions • Based on skill, experience • Safety • Developmental • Post Season Play • Official Season ends 19 May (Jamboree) • Teams (U11 and above) can opt for post season tourneys • Coaches/Parents decide • Select Teams • Parents foot the bill for travel/tourney fees

  20. FUNDRAISING WE DO NOT DO FUNDRAISING! • We do volunteer fun stuff… • Amy Messinger and Julie Hashagen manage funds • What do we do with the money? • Website • Calling System • Porta-Potty • Equipment (not covered by HRLax) • Post-Season Extravaganza!! • Pedicures

  21. UPCOMING EVENTS • Family Dinner at The Green Turtle • Green Turtle located at Greenbrier Mall will host another Bandits Day(s) • Have lunch or dinner, mention you are with the Bandits and we get 10% of your check!   • Bandits Apparel • Uniform Company setting up a website (will be available on Bandits website) • Order online, Shipped Directly to you! • Bandits Book • Season Program (about 5” x 7”) • Great Info (LAX rules, stats, player/team/coach info, season schedule, etc) • Business Ads • “Shout Outs!” - Wish your Lax-er a Great Season!! (business card sized ads) • Possible Mid-Season Fun • “Crooked Arrows” Movie Premier! • Other ideas in the works!!!

  22. CHESAPEAKE BANDITS LACROSSE CLUB • We are now a “Group” under US Lacrosse • Gives us coverage for post-season tourneys, etc. • Alignment with Chesapeake Knights football and Chesapeake Knights Baseball • “Umbrella group” Chesapeake Sports Organization • 501 C3 • Fields – City presence • Fundraising/Sponsors

  23. CURRENT CLUB SPONSORS

  24. CHESAPEAKE BANDITS LACROSSE CLUB QUESTIONS?

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