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

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.

2006 Chesapeake Bandits

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.

BANDITS LAX “CHOPS”!

U9 U11 U13 U15 U11 U13/U15

BOYS BOYS BOYS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS

39%29%

12% 8%

36%

21%

28%

32%

31%26%

43%

29%

33%

9%40%

24%

7%

14%

0%

24%7%

16%

14%

29%

0%6% 10%

26%

0%7%

BANDITS Years of Experience0 1 2 3 4+

Where is “Bandits Nation”?

= U15

= U9= U11= U13

ZIP CODE% of

PLAYERS23314 1%23320 3%23321 11%23322 68%23323 12%23325 2%23456 1%23464 2%23707 1%27937 1%

Where is “Lady Bandits Nation”?

= U9/U11(U13/15 data wasn’t available at press time)

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

BANDITS COACHES Girls U9/U11

Jim Zoulias Michael Schutte Ronald Strickland

Girls U13/U15 Albert Hartley Kam Kilafwasru 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

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

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

GIRLS EQUIPMENT

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

BOYS EQUIPMENT

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

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

2012 TENTATIVE SEASON SCHEDULE

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

FUNDRAISING We do volunteer fun stuff… Amy Messinger and Julie Hashagen manage

funds

WE DO NOT DO FUNDRAISING!

What do we do with the money? Website Calling System Porta-Potty Equipment (not covered by HRLax) Post-Season Extravaganza!! Pedicures

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!!!

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

CURRENT CLUB SPONSORS

QUESTIONS?

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