march 12, 2013 2013 girls lacrosse player/parent information meeting

March 12, 2013

2013 Girls Lacrosse Player/ParentInformation Meeting

Mound Westonka Girls Lacrosse

11th Year 4th Year in MSHSL Varsity & JV Teams 40 players

Coaches

John Legeros jlegeros@westonkalacrosse.com Cheryl Mahoney cheryl.a.mahoney@mchsi.com Krysta Legeros krysta217@gmail.com Jake Westman jacobdwestman@gmail.com Lisa Palm palm.lisa@yahoo.com Mike Palm michael.palm@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Captains Jess Nkhata Lindsey Minahan Gabby Smerillo

Registration Must be registered in order to practice!!

MSHSL Eligibility Statement Health Questionnaire Emergency Contact Information Co-Curricular Transportation Waiver Sports Physical Exam – valid for 3 years Participation Fee: $250 Damage Deposit: $100 May not practice without red registration card Impact Testing - Nate Tellers / OSR Transfers – see the AD

Participation Fees $250 Registration online at MWHS website Refunds – 100% refund for the first 7 days of

participation or until tryouts are complete 50% refund from 2nd day of 2nd week until the 1st

competition; no refund after competition begins No 3rd sport discount for lacrosse As a self funded team there is no financial assistance from

the district for third sport athletes Scholarships are available through the boosters

2013 Girls Lacrosse ScheduleTue April 16 @ St. Michael JV 4:30 Varsity 6:00 Bus loads 3:00Thu April 18 @ Burnsville JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00 Bus loads 3:45Thu April 25 @ Buffalo JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:30Tue April 30 Chaska Field 3 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00Thu May 2 Orono Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Tue May 7 Holy Family Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Thu May 9 St Cloud Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Fri May 10 @ Hastings early release 2:15 JV 4:30 Varsity 6:00 Bus loads 2:30Mon May 13 Hopkins Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Tue May 14 St Michael Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Thu May 16 @ Becker JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:15Tue May 21 @ Orono JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 4:00Thu May 23 @ St Cloud JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:00

Important Dates

Captains Practices March 25–28 4:30-6:00pm Thaler Arena First Practice April 1 4:30–6:00 Thaler Arena Impact Fundraiser Sat April 6 Outside Practices Fields 3 & 4 4:30 – 6:30 First Game April 16 @ St Michael/Albertville Omelet Breakfast Sunday May 12 Mound Legion Overnight TBD NSLA State Tournament May 18 – 20 Haddorf Stadium

Player Equipment Crosse (lacrosse stick) Women’s only Eye Protection - approved women’s lacrosse goggle Mouth Guard - Not white or clear Players will not be allowed to practice without the above items Black Tennis Skirt – compression short type is best

not needed until the first game Water Bottle Cleats – Optional but recommended

soccer type molded cleat Most equipment is available at larger sporting goods stores

locally Gear West in Long Lake

Equipment Supplied by the Team

Jerseys - Home and Away Bring both to every game

Pinnies - Each player will be issued a numbered pinnie the first day of practice, must be brought to every practice and scrimmage

Balls Tape, prewrap, first aid supplies Goalie Equipment Water at practices and games

Games

JV & Varsity play at Haddorf Stadium No charge for home games Concessions

Players may participate in 3 half's per day

Lacrosse Section 6 Schools Eden Prairie Edina Holy Family Hopkins Minnetonka Mound Westonka Wayzata Chaska/Chanhassen

Overnight Date TBD Pizza dinner and breakfast in the morning provided Players costs are covered by registration fee Parents/Chaperones needed

Transportation

Busses for all away games Load at the horseshoe area North Doors

Loading Times will vary with destination between 3:00 and 4:00 except

Hastings May 10 will be an early release day 2:15 bus loads at 2:30

Webpages

wcconference.org Schedules of all MWHS teams ‘Notify Me’ feature Locations, maps, etc. MWHS Fusion page – Girls Lacrosse westonkalacrosse.com Facebook - westonkalax

Middle School League

For girls currently in 6-8th grades No previous lacrosse experience necessary First week of June thru July Registration thru Westonka Community Ed 1-2 practices per week 1 game per week Cost $130

4 home and 4 away games Players are responsible for their own transportation Games are against west suburban teams 8th graders who make the high school team are eligible Players need to be US Lacrosse members

Appropriate Discussion Topics – Parents/Coach

Welfare of the student-athlete Academics Logistics – practice times, busing, etc. “What” or “How” questions

Inappropriate Discussion Topics – Parents/Coach

Team selection Playing time Team strategy Other student-athletes “Why” questions

Attendance Policy

Students must be in attendance the entire school day in order to participate in an activity after school

Exceptions School-related absence (field trip) Medical appointments, funerals, court

appointments – with a note

Chemical Eligibility A student shall not at any time, regardless

of the quantity: Use or consume, have in possession a beverage

containing alcohol; Use or consume, have in possession tobacco; or, Use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell or

give away any other controlled substance or drug paraphernalia

Chemical Eligibility Suspensions 2 weeks/2 contests – whichever is greater 3 weeks/6 contests – whichever is greater 4 weeks/12 contests – whichever is greater

Academic Eligibility

New Quarter requirements – if a student fails 1 class in a quarter, he/she is ineligible for contests for two weeks or two contests, whichever is greater, following the official posting of grades. This policy starts with the 1st quarter grades of this year and takes effect for the winter sports season.

Sportsmanship = Respect Do’s

Cheer for US! Be positive Support our team Respect our

Guests/Visitors!

Don’ts Cheers that single out

opposing players Use artificial

noisemakers Attend a game

shirtless Display inappropriate

signs Use vulgar,

inappropriate language

Activities Department

Lynne Peterson Administrative Assistant 952/491-8107

Press 1 for Activities Hotline petersonly@westonka.k12.mn.us

Jeff Peterson 952/491-8108 petersonj@westonka.k12.mn.us

Training

Athletic Training Information Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Nate Tellers Mondays 3:00-4:30 pm

MWHS Lacrosse Boosters

Meetings first Tuesday of each month

As a self funded team the boosters coordinate everything the school usually does including expenses, logistics, fundraising, scholarships, youth leagues, banquet and more

Costs covered by the boosters include: Field equipment, Coaches, Transportation, Officials, Trainers, Jerseys, Tournaments, Training, Overnight

Come to a meeting and help MWHS girls lacrosse grow

Board President – Desiree Hemstock Vice President –Nella Witczek Secretary – Kim Schoephoerster Treasurer – Kristi Luehmann

Parent Help Captains Practice

One Adult supervisor needed for each captains practiceWeek of March 25 4:30 – 6:00 Thaler Arena

Home Game ConcessionsCoordinator needed2-3 parents to sell concessions for both JV & Varsity games

Game day SnacksCoordinator needed 2-3 families to bring healthy snacks on game days

IMPACT Fundraiser – Drivers needed Silent Auction NSLA Tournament Coordinators Sign up sheets available tonight

Fundraising = No Booster Fees

IMPACT Fundraiser – Sat April 6 9:00am Thaler Arena

Legion Omelet Breakfast – Sun May 12 9:00am–1:00pm

NSLA State Tournament – May 17-19 Haddorf Stadium

IMPACT Fundraiser

Sat April 6 Meet at Thaler Arena 9:00 am Drivers needed to transport players in the area Sell discount cards $20 Team receives 50% IMPACT personnel will coordinate the event Pizza,beverages and prizes following fundraiser

Omelet Breakfast

Sunday May 12 – Mound American Legion Breakfast & Silent Auction Players will setup, serve and clean up Each player is responsible for 5 tickets Parents needed to help organize the silent

auction and player scheduling

NSLA Girls State Lacrosse Tournament

Girls High School Club League State Tournament Friday May 17 – Sunday May 19 Haddorf Stadium Parents and players will work concessions and

ticket sales Our biggest fundraiser Coordinators needed

Thanks for attending!

Looking forward to a great year!