march 12, 2013 2013 girls lacrosse player/parent information meeting
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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 [email protected] Cheryl Mahoney [email protected] Krysta Legeros [email protected] Jake Westman [email protected] Lisa Palm [email protected] Mike Palm [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Jeff Peterson 952/491-8108 [email protected]
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!