Dragons

Lacrosse

Feb 2015

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Dragons organization 2014 Board Members

President Mike Powdermaker

Vice President Jeff Rider

Secretary Rachel Samper

Treasurer John Ciccarone

Coaches Representative Stewart Sullivan

Boys Players Representative Mike Fleres

Girls Players Representative Brent Munster

Mission: To provide a safe, healthy and enjoyable opportunity for young athletes to learn and compete in the game of lacrosse. ▪ Teach fundamental of the game as well as the teamwork,

sportsmanship, self-confidence, camaraderie and work ethic ▪ We are also dedicated to teaching parents about lacrosse,

and the importance of being positive, supportive spectators.

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Dragons organization

League Participation

▪ Member US Lacrosse South Jersey chapter

▪ Boys - Schedule with Central Jersey Youth

Lacrosse League (CYJLL)

▪ Girls – JGLA – Jersey Girls Lacrosse Assoc.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Fall

Program

Scheduling Planning Season Prep /

Register

Club

Teams Games Practice

Fun

Day

Dragon

JRs

Dragon

JRs

EXAMPLE

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This year’s numbers have leveled off…

2540 35 42

2216

5972

65

7978

83

121

2220

666056

32

111

235

JRs

Boys

+26% p.a.

2014

Girls

2008 2013 2010

85

134

2012

177

2011

126

2009

199

2015 2007

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Highlights of past years

▪ 2007 - Awarded NJ South chapter equipment grant

▪ 2011 - USL grant for AED and CPR training for

coaches

▪ 2011 & 12 - 7/8 Boys team went 7-0 in tournaments

▪ 2012 - 80% of the HS freshmen made the HS team

▪ 2013 – 7/8 boys win Lightning Tourny

▪ 80% of K2 kids are now in the Dragons program

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Safety is our most important goal ▪ Full gear for practices is required

– Boys - mouth guard/cup/helmet/etc, or no practice

– Girls – mouth guard, goggles, stick

▪ Portable AED is at every game, most coaches already trained

and located in the shed at the fields during the season

▪ Concussions – anyone suspected of having a concussion will

no longer play until cleared by a doctor

– New training for all coaches coming

▪ At the end of the day, if the kids go home healthy with a smile

on their face, we have done our job

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Winter activities ▪ Use of the Robbinsville bubble this year: – Primary goal in to teach basic skills and

strategies that can be used once the weather gets nicer in March outdoors (hopefully)

▪ Stick skills, dodging, scooping and

cradling are the key skills that are needed.

▪ Great opportunity to work on improving or learning new skills, such as long pole defense or off hand usage

▪ Full gear will be worn

▪ Trying to get bubble time for each year now, either Robbinsville or Monroe

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Fundraising

There are no mandatory fundraising activities, however there

several avenues that help us keep registration costs down:

▪ Fall Lacrosse – Now our largest fund raiser

▪ Jr Dragons – Our biggest source of new players

▪ Dragon Garb – A portion of the sale for each item goes back

to the Dragons

However still need everyone to help during games, picnics

and other events

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Optional fundraiser – Shooter shirts, long & short

sleeve

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Our teams

Boys - Grade based teams – 2/4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7/8

Girls - Grade based teams – 2/4, 5/6, 7/8

Teams

▪ Goal of 20-25 players per team MAXIMUM, 17-20

optimal

▪ Everyone plays

▪ Younger teams rotate players among positions

more than older teams, but everyone tries different

positions

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Boys Equipment

Athletic cups

are mandatory

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Girls Equipment

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Commitment, safety and playing time…..

▪ Your kids goals should be:

– Attend practice

▫Learn to play safe

▫Learn plays

▫Build conditioning

▫Show commitment

▫RSVP when needed

▪ Bring attitude and effort

▪ Our goals at every level

include:

– Kids healthy and safe

– Teach skill & game of

lacrosse

– Teach sportsmanship

– Build self-esteem

– Learn team dynamics

▪ Safe & fun environment

▪ Equal playing time

– In the season

– Some games, not so equal

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Coaches

Boys

2nd/4th – Stewart Sullivan, Mike Conroy, Jim Ferdetta

5th – Michael Fleres, Scott Lang

6th – Mike DePompo, Carl Lacroix, Jim Hannon, S. DeLorenzo, J Myers

7th – John Ciccarone, Scott Lennon, Robin Ford, Ken Heinz

8th – Dave Lang, Anthony Valentino, Lindsay Barletta, Jeff Rider

7/8th – Glen Jacobsen, Sam Wise, Mike Marano, Mike Powdermaker

Girls

2/4 – Anthony Maffia, Rick Cottrel, Lisa Check

5/6 – Joseph Stampe, Jody Stewart, Todd White

7/8 - Brent Munster , Patrick Nolan

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Being a coach

▪Positive Coaching Alliance

certified

▪Rutgers S.A.F.T.E.Y certified

▪NCSI Background checks on all

coaches

▪At least 1 coach per team US

Lacrosse level 1 certified

▪New Assistant Coach

designation, background check,

Rutgers & PCA only

▪Attend other lacrosse and safety

based training courses

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The Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-

profit training youth coaches From the PCA website:

▪ Prepare youth athletes from pre-school through high school

for success in life on and off the playing fields

▪ Emphasize character-education & life lessons through

sports

▪ Become outstanding educational-athletic programs,

using our Roadmap to Excellence to create a shared vision

among organizational leaders, coaches, parents and

athletes.

Dragons fully support the objectives of the PCA:

• The Dragons expect our coaches, players and parents to

be respectful and be positive examples for all players

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Sportsmanship and conduct are core

principles of our organization – Parents view

▪ UF Athletic Code of Conduct – Upper Freehold Township Ordinance 187-07 – Put into law due to irresponsible parents, not kids – Incidents are reported to the Township and School Board – Provides full authority to engage law enforcement – Provides for complete ban from participating in all future

athletic events

▪ Conduct Violations – 1st Offense: Verbal warning – 2nd Offense: Written warning – 3rd Offense: Suspension or immediate ejection – 4th Offense: Suspension for multiple youth sports events. – 5th Offense: Season suspension or multiple season

suspension

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Sportsmanship and conduct are core

principles of our organization – Players view

Expectations of the players ▪ We expect all players to: – Treat teammates, coaches, and referees with respect – Play the game according to the established rules – Refrain from unnecessary roughness – No foul language – Shake hands with their opponent after every game

Conduct Violations ▪ 1st Offense: Discussion between player and coach ▪ 2nd Offense: Discussion and written warning with coach,

parent, and Board representative ▪ 3rd Offense: Suspension for next game ▪ 4th Offense: Season suspension

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Full speed ahead in the spring Fields: Reed Park (Across from Hope Fire) ▪ When the weather clears and we can line the fields ▪ Two nights per week plus Saturday morning ▪ Once the games start, weeknight practice only ▪ Dropping kids off: – During March, practice will go until dark – Parents need to be back before dark for pickup – Pay attention to weather changes

Games ▪ Scheduling is done Jan / Feb – Plan for games every weekend for April and May, except

holidays ▪ Estimate 1 hour game time, however players must arrive 45

minutes prior to game for warm-ups ▪ Away games are generally within a 30-45 minute drive max ▪ Estimate 12-18 games including two tournaments

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At the end of the year…

Year end picnic for all players and

their families

Custom trophy lacrosse balls for

every player

Plaque for graduating 8th grade

players that have played at every

level (2/4, 5/6 and 7/8) for Dragons

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Boys - Key rules to know …

SOURCE: US Lacrosse

2014 CENTRAL JERSEY YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUE

RULES / TIMING /FEES

All Teams are expected to meet at midfield for pregame instructions by officials

Grades 2/4 5/6 7/8

Clock/ timing 4/12/run or 4/8/stop 4/10/stop 4/10/stop

# of Officials 1 2 2

Timeouts 2 per half / 0 OT 2 per half / 0 OT 2 per half / 0 OT

Betw Qtrs / Halftime 1 min / 5 min 1 min / 5 min 1 min / 5 min

10/20 sec counts None Enforced Enforced

Goalie 4 count Enforced Enforced Enforced

Stalling Warning None Enforced Enforced

Overtime None unless tournament 2/4/run/Sudden Victory any/4/run/Sudden Victory

Horn Substitutions sidelines and endlines sidelines and endlines sidelines only

Body checking None limted - no take out checks Limited - no takeout checks

one hand checks* None None None

Penalty for checks to head or neck 2 or 3 minute non-releasable

2 or 3 minute non-releasable

2 or 3 minute non-releasable

Cross size 37”-42“ no long poles 37”-42” 47”-54” 40-72

Mercy 3 goals lead / no faceoff 4 goals lead / no faceoff 5 goals lead / no faceoff

Penalty enforcement Full, no man down full full

Home team clock/pinnies/horns/balls/fee clock/pinnies/horns/balls/fee clock/pinnies/horns/balls/fee

Ejection 4 PF's or 5minutes in penalties 4 PF's or 5minutes in penalties 4 PF's or 5minutes in penalties

Notes: * Ice picks and tomahawks are not permitted at all age levels

Running time - clock will only be stopped for injuries and timeouts

Stop time - clock will be stopped, for timeouts, injuries, after a goal, out of bounds

If not specefically indicated NFHS Rules will apply

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Boys - New rules from recent year, still

being learned…

SOURCE: US Lacrosse

• Keep both hands on the stick, especially on defense, no one

handed checks or even swinging

• 3 yard rule – you cannot hit/check another play unless the ball is

within 3 yards of them

• No take-out checks at any time or level

• Limited checks – 5/6 and 7/8 - permitted, 3/4 not permitted

• A player shall not initiate contact to an opponent’s head or neck

with a slash, cross-check, or with any part of his body. Two, or

three minute non-releasable foul, at the official’s discretion. An

excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection

foul for flagrant misconduct

• Fouling Out – 5/6 and 7/8 - Any player w/ 4 personal fouls or 5

minutes in personal foul penalty time.

• No long poles boys 2/4 teams, strongly discouraged in 5/6, never

taller than the boy using the stick

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Girls - Key rules to know …

SOURCE: US Lacrosse

2014 Jersey Girls Lacrosse Association RULES / TIMING /FEES

Grade 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

Clock/ timing 20min halves, running 20min halves, running 25min halves, running 25 minute halves,

running

# of Officials 1 2 2 2

Field size 30x60 to 50 x80 Smaller or full Full Size Full Size

# of players 7, optional goalie 12 12 12

Coaches 1 allowed on field Remain in coaching area Remain in coaching area Remain in coaching area

Sticks Regulation size can match

player arm size Regulation size can match

player arm size Regulation Regulation

Head / Pocket Can be modified Can be modified Regulation Regulation

Overtime No No (2) 3min OT (2) 3 min OT

Checking None None Modified below shoulder Full checking, if 2 officials

Carded Player Leaves field for # time, no

man down Leaves field for # time, no

man down Leaves field for # time, man

down Leaves field for # time,

man down

Deputy No No No No

Offsides None None for 7v7 Yes Yes

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