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Operating Plan
2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4
COACH STAFFING/DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................ 5
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ............................................................. 5
PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT AND ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................... 5
COACH EXPECTATIONS AND EVALUATION ............................................................................................... 6
PROGRAM STAFFING/DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................... 6
ON FIELD OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 7
TEAMS - GIRLS ........................................................................................................................................... 7
TEAMS - BOYS ........................................................................................................................................... 8
PRACTICE, GAMES, LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS - GIRLS .......................................................................... 9
MARKETING AND OUTREACH ..................................................................................................................... 14
REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................ 14
OUTREACH .............................................................................................................................................. 14
REFEREE RECRUITMENT .......................................................................................................................... 15
SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
WEBSITE AND DATABASE ........................................................................................................................ 15
SOCIAL MEDIA ......................................................................................................................................... 15
EVENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 16
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING ............................................................................................................ 18
2017 DEVELOPMENT GOALS ................................................................................................................... 18
TENTATIVE FUNDRAISING SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................... 19
POTENTIAL FUNDRAISING SOURCES ....................................................................................................... 19
COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT .......................................................... 19
GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ....................................................................................................................... 20
FINANCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT A – COACH COMPENSATION 2017 ...................................................................................... 21
ATTACHMENT B- GIRLS TEAM PLANS - 2017 .............................................................................................. 22
GIRLS 1ST – 3RD GRADE – SPRING 2017 .................................................................................................... 22
GIRLS 4TH – 5TH GRADE – SPRNG 2017 ..................................................................................................... 23
GIRLS MS (6TH – 8TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017 ........................................................................................... 24
GIRLS HS (9TH – 12TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017 .......................................................................................... 25
ATTACHMENT C- BOYS TEAM PLANS - 2017 ............................................................................................... 26
BOYS U9 – SPRING 2017 .......................................................................................................................... 26
BOYS U11 GRADE – SPRNG 2017 ............................................................................................................ 27
BOYS U13 – SPRING 2017........................................................................................................................ 28
BOYS U15 – SPRING 2017........................................................................................................................ 29
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BOYS HS (10TH – 12TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017 ......................................................................................... 30
ATTACHMENT D- US LACROSSE 2017 RULES & AGE GROUPINGS .............................................................. 31
ATTACHMENT E- US LACROSSE 2017 RULES & AGE GROUPINGS ............................................................... 35
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INTRODUCTION
The Jackson Hole Lacrosse Club (“JHLC”) Operating Plan is an annual document that details the plan of
operations for the calendar year for which it was developed. Therefore, it includes only information on
areas that are specifically pertinent (or subject to change) for that year.
You can find further information about JHLC several locations, most of which are available on our website
at www.jacksonholelacrosse.com:
Current JHLC Board Members and Staff (located at the “JHLC Board/Staff” tab on the left side of
the website homepage)
JHLC Policy Manual (located in the “JHLC Strategy/Planning Documents Folder” at the “JHLC
Documents” tab on the left side of the website homepage)
Current and prior year Operating Plans (located in the “JHLC Strategy/Planning Documents
Folder” at the “JHLC Documents” tab on the left side of the website homepage)
Scholarship Information is available at the “Scholarships” tab on the left side of the website
homepage
Other important information is also available at our website, including: Required Equipment for
Boys and Girls, Safety, Weather Policy and Registration Information, among other topics.
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COACH STAFFING/DEVELOPMENT
JHLC recognizes that one of the keys to providing our community, players and parents with a premier
youth lacrosse program – one that delivers a safe, fun and competitive learning and playing environment
– is coach development. Coaches are the “front-line” face of JHLC, and as such must be properly trained,
properly prepared and appropriately compensated.
Jackson Hole Lacrosse expects all coaches to advance their coaching, leadership and mentoring skills. JHLC
will provide opportunities for advancement through clinics and online education. Coaches are encouraged
to develop their communication and coaching skills outside JHLC. JHLC believes it critical to develop
integrated, coordinated, and consistent coaching methodologies throughout the club, which are then
well-communicated between coaches, teams, players and parents (particularly as players advance
through age groups, individual skill development and experience).
JHLC practices will be organized and disciplined to follow a practice plan for each team that is designed to
develop new and experienced players appropriately. Coaches will be required to submit their practice
plans for the week to their respective Program Director every Sunday throughout the season. This will
ensure well-prepared and diverse practices.
To achieve and institute the program quality and coach development outlined herein, it is essential to
recruit qualified coaches. As in 2016, a 10-1 player to coach ratio is a primary goal for 2017 provided for
in the budget. It may be necessary to bring coaches from outside Jackson to achieve this goal.
Professional Development and Continuing Education
JHLC will fund and arrange for professional coach development for both boys and girls coaches. JHLC plans
to bring in outside organizations (such as 3d Lacrosse, Rhino Lacrosse or other appropriate entities) that
will hold intensive coach development clinics during 2017, most likely in spring and fall. In order to
enhance our program and ensure safety, JHLC will implement a coach training program that may include
some or all of the following components: a) a Level 1 coach certification (or the JHLC approved equivalent),
b) Safesport (or equivalent training and certification), and c) a background check during the 2017 calendar
year and d) other appropriate training or educational programs as deemed appropriate. JHLC will
compensate coaches that obtain coaching certifications (level one and level two) through US Lacrosse.
Coaches will receive a lump sum amount after completion of the requirements listed above, as well as a
raise in pay per practice commensurate with their certification level.
Programmatic Oversight and Assistance
JHLC has contracted with 2 Program Directors – one for the girls program and one for the boys program - to assist coaches with program development and planning matters. The Program Directors will work with coaches to implement some or all of the following:
Drill and practice training
Practice plans for all age groups
Specialized instruction, such as goalie, face-off and draw training
Transition support for players moving up in age brackets
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Continuity of drills and practices to meet age-appropriate skill level expectations
Oversight of coach attendance and participation (practices, games, travel tournaments)
Coach Expectations and Evaluation
JHLC has instituted structures, processes and controls to professionalize club programs and continuously improve the player/parent experience. JHLC staff (including the Executive Director and the Program Directors) has developed the following for coaches, including:
Coach Job Description
Coach Compensation, Reimbursement and Per Diem (see Attachment B)
A Coach Code of Conduct to be executed and carried out by all JHLC coaches (see the JHLC Policy
Manual)
Coach travel expectations and policies to ensure a committed and dedicated coaching staff
Guidelines for player safety in tournament and league games
Annual coach evaluations and surveys (COACH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN JHLC ARE MERIT
BASED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COACH COMMITMENT, ATTITUDE,
COMMUNICATION, AND SUPPORT OF PLAYERS, TEAM AND PARENTS).
PROGRAM STAFFING/DEVELOPMENT
JHLC has contracted with 2 Program Directors – one for the girls program and one for the boys program.
The duties of the Program Directors include the following primary areas:
Coach oversight
Practice planning
Game/Travel Scheduling
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ON FIELD OVERVIEW
JHLC believes that players will develop best when practicing – and playing – with other players with similar
skills and abilities. While coaches have discretion to run their practices as they deem best, JHLC
recommends placing players, especially at the younger age groups – in skill-appropriate groupings.
Depending on the age division and league, players will either be divided by A and B levels or equally for
game days. This will ultimately be decided based on the outside competition at each age level. For
example, if JHLC has two teams at the U15 age level and all other regional programs only have one team,
if teams are divided by A/B, the B team will be playing the same teams as the A team. Therefore, in this
case, teams may be divided equally for games and tournaments so that all games are competitive and
safe. If U15 plays other clubs that also are divided by A/B teams, then our club teams will be divided by
A/B as well. Although some teams may be divided into A/B levels during games, players will practice on
the same field. Coaches will have the discretion on how athletes are divided day-to-day in order to
maximize player development, skill effectiveness and tournament/game preparation.
Example 1. U11 Coach A wants to run a drill involving players catching from another
player and then throwing to another player cutting up the field. Coach A divides his/her
team to allow more advanced skilled players to drill together, increasing the likelihood of
achieving the goals of the drill and installing confidence in the players; in the meantime,
Coach B takes less-developed players and provides them with the focused instruction
necessary – perhaps in a different drill - to improve the basics of their game.
Example 2. U11 Coach A wants to run a quick shooting skill drill around the goal. This drill
requires players to pick up a ball, move their feet and make a fake before shooting on the
net. For this drill, Coach A may intermix more-skilled and less-developed players together
as all players will benefit from doing the same drill together.
Teams - Girls
In 2017, all Girls teams will join the Montana Lacrosse Association (MLA) league. Because our primary
competition will be against teams in this league, JHLC will reconfigure its age divisions to better emulate
age divisions in Montana and surrounding Clubs throughout the Mountain West. This will allow our teams
to match up with our competition be more competitive at all age levels. Girls teams will be divided
according to the following age-appropriate determinations:
Team Team Split (if applicable)
1st – 3rd Grade
1st Grade separate from 2/3 Grade; Two to Three equal teams; divided by age for practice
4th/5th Grade
Two to Three equal teams; divided by skill for practice and evenly by skill for games
MS (6th – 8th
Grade)
Two equal teams; divided by skill for practice and evenly by skill for games
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HS (9th – 12th
Grade) One team. Competitive. Playing time not guaranteed.
Teams will no longer be divided by birth date, but by grade level. For example, if a player is born on
08.30.2005 and in 5th grade, she would have previously played on the U13 team (mostly comprised of 6th
and 7th graders). With the new team divisions, she will play for the 4th/5th grade team because she is in
the 5th grade.
The U13 and U15 teams will be dissolved into two middle school teams. Girls in ninth grade, who
previously played at the U15 age division, will now play at the High School level. This will not only ensure
JHLC has enough girls at the High School age level, but it will also increase our competitiveness at this
level. Girls playing at the high school level are not guaranteed playing time during games. At the coach’s
discretion, ninth graders have the opportunity to play with the Middle School team if all parties involved
believe it will be best for the individual player. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Because there are very few girls clubs with A/B teams, JHLC will likely divide its girls teams equally for
game days. The determination of which players play on which teams will be made by the Head Coach in
consultation with her assistant coaches as well as the Program Director for the Girls program. Coaches
shall do their best to assign players so that teams are divided equally by age and skill level. See
ATTACHMENT G for Girls Spring 2017 Team Plans.
Teams - Boys
In 2017, the Boys High School team will participate for the second year in the Idaho High School Lacrosse
League (IHSLL); the Boys HS team played its inaugural season in the IHSLL in 2016 with great success,
reaching the “Final Four” for Division 2.
Boys’ youth teams will be divided in the spring of 2017– for external tournament and game competition -
according to the following age-appropriate determinations and depending on the competitive level of the
specific tournament:
Team Team Split (if applicable)
U9 Two to four equal teams (based on outside competition)
U11 A and B teams if numbers allow
U13 A and B teams if numbers allow
U15 A and B teams if numbers allow
HS One team. Competitive. Playing time not guaranteed.
The determination of which players play on which teams will be made by the Head Coach in consultation
with his assistant coach(es) as well as the Program Director for the Boys program. While coaches have the
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discretion to move players between teams based on the ASC model discussed below, based on experience
from the 2016 spring season, A/B rosters will be relatively fixed, with movement of players between teams
extremely limited and due solely to extraordinary circumstances.
In the fall of 2017, JHLC will begin the transition to US Lacrosse mandated age “even-year” age groups:
U8, U10, U12, U14 and HS (Varsity and Freshman/JV). Furthermore, JHLC will begin to implement US
Lacrosse recommendations for competition, especially at younger age levels (see Attachment E). The US
Lacrosse recommendations mandate much smaller competitive play groupings for younger age groups
(i.e., 3 v3, 4 v4 or 6 v 6 instead of the regulation 10 v 10) and smaller fields (60 by 25 instead of regulation
110 by 60). This may require additional field and/or coach needs.
Practice, Games, Leagues & Tournaments - Girls
The following details the projected schedule for girls teams for the spring 2017 season:
March Preseason Practice (March 1st – 23rd) - Indoor and/or synthetic fields- weather permitting
Grade # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
1 - 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4/5 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
MS 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
HS 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
Regular Spring Season Practice (April 10th – June 21st) – Outdoor practice at JES Fields
Grade # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
1 - 3 2 or 3 10 1 or 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 JES
4/5 3 10 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 JES
MS 3 10 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 JES
HS 3 10 2 4/10/17 6/15/17 JES
Regular Fall Season Practice (September 5th – October 19th)
Grade # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
1 - 3 2 7 1 or 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 JES
4/5 2 7 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 JES
MS 3 7 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 JES
HS 3 7 2 9/5/17 10/19/17 JES
Regular Spring Season Travel (April 10th – June 21st)
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Grade # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
1 - 3 1 1 3 7
4/5 2 - 3 1 2 6 - 8
MS 3 - 4 1 0 6 - 8
HS 3 - 4 1 0 6 - 8
1st-3rd Grade – House league when possible; 1 Travel opportunity – Bozeman, Montana
4th/5th Grade – House league when possible; 2-3 Travel opportunities - Bozeman, Helena, Missoula or Billings
Middle School - 3-4 Travel opportunities - Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Billings
High School - 3-4 Travel opportunities - Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Billings
Three games will be played on Saturday at every away tournament with the possibility of one game
Sunday morning (against the home team). The goal of the MLA is for High School and Middle School teams
to play 10 – 12 regular season games plus two State tournament games at the High School level.
The Jackson Hole Mountain Roundup Tournament (our home tournament) will be May 13-14 and will
include games for all girls age groups.
The 1st-3rd Grade teams and the 4th/5th Grade teams will participate in house league games on two to three
Saturday’s during the season utilizing our Junior referees.
Extended Spring/Summer Season Travel Team:
Grade # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
1 - 3 0 0 0 0
4/5 2 0 0 4
MS 2 0 0 4
HS 2 0 0 4
1st-3rd Grade Team – No extended season
4th/5th Grade Team – Coaches selected based on availability and experience; team picked at travel
coach’s discretion
6th/7th Grade Team – Coaches selected based on availability and experience; team picked at travel
coach’s discretion
High School Team – Coaches selected based on availability and experience, team picked at coach’s
discretion
Regular Fall Season Travel (September 5th – October 19th)
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Grade # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
1 - 3 0 1 2 3
4/5 1 1 2 4
MS 1 1 0 3
HS 1 1 0 3
Practice, Games, Leagues & Tournaments - Boys
The following details the projected schedule for boys teams for the spring 2017 season:
All teams 3 days per week
House league on Friday or Saturday when possible March Preseason Practice (March 1st – 23rd) - Indoor and/or synthetic fields- weather permitting
Age # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
U9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
U11 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
U13 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
U15 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
HS 1 - 2 4 1 3/1/17 3/23/17 WES or Syns
Regular Season Practice (April 10th – June 15th) – Outdoor practice at Various Fields
Age # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
U9 2 or 3 10 1 or 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 TBD
U11 3 10 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 TBD
U13 3 10 1.5 4/10/17 6/15/17 TBD
U15 3 10 2 4/10/17 6/15/17 TBD
HS 3 10 2 4/10/17 6/15/17 TBD
Fall Regular Season Practice (September 5th – October 19th)
Age # per week Weeks Length Start Date End Date Location
U8 2 7 1 or 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 TBD
U10 2 7 1 or 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 TBD
U12 3 7 1.5 9/5/17 10/19/17 TBD
U14 3 7 2 9/5/17 10/19/17 TBD
HS 3 7 2 9/5/17 10/19/17 TBD
Teams switch to new US Lacrosse age groupings Regular Spring Season Travel (April 10th – May 31st)
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Age # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
U9 1 - 2 1 3 7
U11 3 - 4 1 2 10
U13 4 - 5 1 0 12
U15 4 - 5 1 0 10
U9- 1 - 2 travel opportunities- Montana and ID- goal is a minimum of 3-5 games
U11- 3 - 4 travel opportunities- goal is a minimum of 9-10 games; Grand Jct, Bozeman, ID
U13- 4 or 5 travel opportunities- goal is a minimum of 12 games; Grand Jct, Bozeman, ID
U15- 4 or 5 travel opportunities- goal is a minimum of 12games; Grand Jct, Bozeman, ID
May 12-14- Home JH Mountain Roundup ** BUDGETED GOALS ABOVE MAY NOT COME TO FRUITION AS ACTUAL TRAVEL IS DEPENDENT ON REGIONAL TEAM SCHEDULES AND AVAILABILITY OF TOURNAMENTS OR JAMBOREES. HIGH SCHOOL Regular Spring Season: Idaho Lacrosse Association (for last year’s 2016 schedule as an example, see Attachment C) Extended Spring/Summer Season Travel Team: June Season through June 30
Age # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
U9 0 0 0 0
U11 2 0 0 4
U13 2 0 0 4
U15 2 0 0 4
HS 0 0 0 0
Possible tournaments include: Park City Shootout, Denver Shootout, Vail Tournament, Boise Breakout, GULL Tournaments
Cost is estimated at $50-$200 per player per tournament plus travel, food and hotels; final costs will be determined after budget review and allocation of regular season costs between boys and girls
Team rosters will be limited to a hard cap depending on age group.
Team rosters will be on the discretion of head coach and program director to be determined based on ASC policies, player availability, tournament competitive level, and team needs. In the event there are insufficient players for any reason to field a team, JHLC may accept “draft” players from other regional teams.
Pay to play player fees for June season for boys and girls will depend on tournament registration fees, coach wage and travel costs and available budget after April and May regular season is scheduled by March 1, 2017.
Fall Regular Season Travel (September 5th – October 19th)
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Age # Travel # Home # House # Game Days
U8 1 1 2 4
U10 1 1 2 4
U12 1 1 0 2
U14 1 1 0 2
HS 1 1 0 2
JH Mountain Roundup
The annual home tournament is scheduled for May 13-15. The boy’s high school team will be playing in
the Idaho Lacrosse Association and have a scheduled league home game on May 14th against Pocatello. If
Bozeman or another team can come to Jackson, we could schedule a 2nd game.
The optimum number of teams for each boys and girls age group should be determined with the fields
available, as soon as possible, with a system in place to accept 1) returning teams, 2) new teams, 3) teams
that can play Friday and/or Sunday in addition to the busy day, Saturday.
The Roundup is promoted to Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and South Dakota teams.
For boys, every effort will be made to encourage A and B teams to participate and in every instance the
JH tournament organizer will rate all teams in April so that tournament and field scheduling can begin. In
consultation with coaches, team managers and organizers, each team shall be rated A or A-, B or B-. Every
effort will be made to roster Jackson teams to provide the highest level of competition possible for Jackson
and visiting teams.
For girls, all girls’ teams will play and teams will be split according to the makeup of the teams coming,
such that some age groups may be split A/B, while others may not be split or be split evenly.
To match teams and ensure appropriate scheduling will require email and telephone correspondence with
visiting team managers and/or coaches. A 1st draft of the tournament schedule should be sent out to
visiting teams in 4th week of April and final schedules should be confirmed by May 2nd.
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MARKETING AND OUTREACH
Based on current field carrying capacity and coach availability, JHLC has determined that full
registration for spring seasons is defined as 45 players per boys and girls teams. Full registration
for fall seasons is 40 players per boys’ and girls teams
For the 2017 program seasons, registration goals are as follows:
Team Boys Girls
Spring Fall Spring Fall
HS 28 20 20 20
U15 33 25 35 35
U13 35 20
U11 44 20 40 40
U9 45 45 35 35
Team Total 185 130 130 130
Club Total 315 260
Registration
JHLC provides an “early bird” special for spring and fall registration in order to allow for coach and field
planning. Early registration for spring season is generally late February and early March, and early
registration for fall season generally in mid-August.
JHLC continues its policy of welcoming new players as space permits. However, many players have now
been involved with the JHLC for many years. In light of team size limitations (in order to ensure a quality
experience for all players), JHLC has instituted a process that provides veteran player(s) with a registration
period that will ensure that such player(s) retain their place on their respective team(s). For the spring
season, veteran players will receive priority registration; however they are required to register by
February 15th in order to guarantee themselves a spot on their team. For the fall season, veteran players
will receive priority registration; however they are required to register by August 1st in order to
guarantee themselves a spot on their team. After these dates, veteran players will not be guaranteed a
spot on the team.
NOTE: One head manager per team may receive a 50% discount on program registration fees for one
daughter or son player. Board members and coaches will not receive discounts.
Outreach
JHLC will continue to perform outreach to the community in several ways: in-school presentations at
elementary and middle schools, communicating with school leadership to hand out and post flyers in the
appropriate venues, email alerts to the JHLC mailing list regarding the upcoming season and impending
registration deadlines and distribution of posters throughout the community with registration and
deadline information.
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JHLC will redouble it minority outreach efforts through the Doug Coombs Foundation and networking with
other organizations such as One22, etc.
Outreach efforts (and registration) generally begin on February 1st for the spring season and July 15th for
the fall season.
Referee Recruitment
As lacrosse grows in Jackson Hole, JHLC feels it is important to train quality referees for local games. The
Girls Program Director will host a Beginner Referee Training in early 2017 (January or February) to train
referees for the Jackson Hole Mountain Roundup Tournament as well as any in-house leagues. The
training will be conducted by Jill Stevenson, a high level referee and referee trainer from the Boise area.
JHLC will reach out to parents and other members of the community through newspaper ads and flyers
to recruit individuals interested in refereeing Girls Lacrosse in Jackson Hole and surrounding nearby areas.
The Boys program will partner with the ILPOA (Idaho Lacrosse Officials Association) to offer training and
seminars for potential referees over the winter of 2016/2017. In addition, JHLC will also reach out to
parents and other members of the community through newspaper ads and flyers to recruit individuals
interested in refereeing Boys Lacrosse in Jackson Hole and surrounding nearby areas.
Scholarships
Need based scholarships will be awarded to approved Doug Coombs Foundation athletes and applicants
to JHLC who qualify, funds permitting. JHLC will budget for approximately 20 scholarship opportunities
across both program seasons (Spring and Fall) in 2017. Scholarships will not necessarily be distributed
evenly between teams. Until March 15 in the spring and September 1 in the fall, 2-3 player spaces per
team should be held for scholarship applicants.
Website and Database
The JHLC website is located at www.jacksonholelacrosse.com. Historically, JHLC has utilized the website
to disseminate information to parents, keep track of rosters and for parents/players to sign-up, register
and pay.
In 2017, JHLC will work to enhance the design and functionality of the website to make it the focal point
for players, parents, coaches, the Board, Team Managers and other visitors. JHLC will also work to make
the website an enhanced marketing tool for the Club. This includes capturing visitor information for a
comprehensive database that will allow for emails and other communications to our stakeholders. In
2017, information on and registration for the JH Mountain Roundup will be website-based.
Social Media
In 2017, JHLC will look to retain the service of an outside third-party consultant to work with the Club to
enhance and improve its social media presence. This will include timely posting of pictures and videos on
the website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms that might makes sense.
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In addition, with the aid of the third-party consultant, JHLC will regularly publish a newsletter for parents
and followers of the Club. This newsletter will be sent out to our email list on the following proposed
schedule: every other week during spring/fall seasons, monthly during off seasons. JHLC plans to utilize a
third party vendor to make newsletter look good, such as Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or Sports Engine
Events
In 2017, JHLC will focus on 2 of its historical 3 primary events – the Spring Kick-Off Party and the JH
Mountain Roundup. JHLC will alter its 3rd primary event – the Jax Lax Jam end-of-season party – in an
attempt to keep this celebration fresh and enjoyable for all participants:
Spring Kick-Off Party. The spring Kick-Off Party is held at the Center for the Arts. JHLC has
reserved Sunday, March 5, 2017 as the date for the 2017 Spring Kick-Off Party. The party has
historically featured a lacrosse movie, free food, video streaming of lacrosse games, registration
information for parents/players provided by coaches and team managers and the ability to rent
equipment. The primary goal of this event is to have a good time, to bring the lacrosse community
back together to get revved up for the fast-approaching spring season and to achieve full
registration by mid-March. However, the Kick-Off party will also serve as a mandatory parent
meeting to communicate 2017 expectations, policy changes and other areas of emphasis.
The Spring Kick-Off party is budgeted to cost $4,000: $1,500 for the venue, $2,000 for food and
$500 for advertising/other costs. The goal in 2017 is to secure a community/corporate sponsor
to cover the costs of the event as well as a food sponsor to reduce food costs. The Sponsor will be
provided recognition at the event through Sponsor provided promotional materials such as
banners, handouts, and coupons or giveaways. JHLC will also list the sponsor on its website as the
2017 JHLC Kickoff Party Sponsor for the calendar year. JHLC is also considering a raffle, sale of old
uniforms, and a gear swap for the 2017 Kick-Off Party.
JH Mountain Roundup (May 12-14, 2017). The 5th annual tournament will be primarily a youth
tournament featuring approximately 25 visiting boys’ teams and 15 visiting girls’ teams. The
tournament provides a festive jamboree style event with “mission control” tents at Alpine Field
and JES Field, donated food concessions (with a donation box to collect funds), on site silk screen
t-shirts and apparel, team poster sales, first aid, music, scorekeepers and field managers, and
other operational needs. Certified referees are hired to ensure a quality and safe tournament.
The JH Mountain Roundup tournament is budgeted to cost approximately $22,000 to run and is
funded in the general budget; however, in past years JHLC has raised substantial funds to
specifically pay for the tournament. For 2017, team fees are expected to run $100 per team per
game, resulting in additional tournament revenue of $14,000 - $16,000. Finally, the Club will look
to further offset tournament costs through sponsorships, direct donations, commissions from t
shirt sales, poster sales and food concession donations.
Jax Lax Jam (end of May). For the past three years, JHLC has held the Jax Lax Jam as an end of
season celebration party. The Jam was originally conceived (and funded) by a major donor and
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other parents, and included live music, a dunk tank, and quality food and beverage. Typically, the
Jax Lax Jam is held on a Sunday at the end of May from about 5-9 PM. Year one at the Q Roadhouse
sold about 350 tickets, year 2 at the Lift Restaurant at the base of Snow King sold about 450, while
year 3 at Lift saw a decrease in ticket sales, down to less than 400. The event has historically been
extremely popular with players, parents, coaches and community members; however, the Board
and staff of JHLC believe it has gotten “stale” and will propose alternatives in 2017.
For 2017, a new/old idea being considered is to hold an event at one of the fields (perhaps the
high school stadium) that would be similar to the old “jambalaya party” which consisted of parent
prepared food, BYOB beverages and demonstration games, including house leagues (girls and
boys), power-puff girls v. boys game, parent & coaches/HS and adult club/HS. Also being
considered is a return to smaller team specific celebrations (either on field or at a parent house)
or age-group specific celebrations (for example, boys and girls HS teams celebrate together).
JHLC has budgeted $3,000 for end-of-season celebrations.
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DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING
Every successful non-profit organization relies on a donor base to meet the shortfall between program
revenues and expenses. JHLC has successfully operated for 3 years as a nonprofit with an operating
surplus, typically because 1) each season’s players have exceeded budget projections, and 2) expenses
have been lower than expected primarily because coach staffing budgets have not been spent due to the
difficulty of fully staffing teams, and budgeted travel opportunities have not come to fruition.
The JHLC strategic plan calls for professional management of the Club and an enhanced program with
player/coach ratios of 10:1. In order to meet these strategic goals, JHLC must broaden its donor base and
expand and develop donor commitments, particularly from large donors. JHLC has a developed a donor
pledge agreement for multi-year donors to ensure all expectations are understood between the donor
and JHLC.
2017 Development Goals
In 2017, the development goal is to meet or exceed budgeted charitable contributions and meet any
budget shortfall approved by the Board. The following development goals are prioritized:
Budget. Raise the 2017 budgeted shortfall of approximately $35,000 from individual donors.
Grants. Submit quarterly applications to the Community Foundation Competitive Grants, an
annual application to the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board for the off-season JH Mountain
Roundup tournament grant, and to identify other local and regional grant opportunities.
Events. Appropriately fund the Spring Kick-Off Party, the JH Mountain Roundup tournament and
the Jax Lax End-of-season parties.
Old Bill’s Fun Run. Continue to focus on leveraging Old Bill’s to raise donor contributions.
End of Year. Send out an end of year solicitation via email.
Large Multi-Year Donors. Identify one or two large multi-year donors of $25,000 or more. The
Board will consider apportioning large gifts over an appropriate extended timeframe (perhaps 5,
7 or 10 years) to ensure financial and operational sustainability of the Club.
Donor Development. Identify 10 new donors able to give $1000 or more for annual operations.
Corporate Sponsorships. Identify local and/or regional companies to sponsor events, home
tournament and the Club in general. Develop program to highlight sponsors to public.
Season Launch Party in February, 2017. AS in 2016, attempt to utilize a major donor Matching
Challenge. The Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Executive Director, will compile a list
100 donors and player families in the community to be invited to a private host home for unveiling
of the Club’s updated Operating Plan. JHLC would deliver a PowerPoint presentation not to exceed
30 minutes. The party will focus on a comfortable and professional social environment for the
host, Board and prospective donors. Food and beverage will be donated. The host will reinforce
the strategic plan presentation and the evening will culminate in an ASK for multi-year
commitments to JHLC (to fund the 2017 budget shortfall and to avoid future year budget
shortfalls). The Board and ED will follow up personally with the guests in attendance and RSVP
guests who could not attend. Anticipate 25-50 attendees.
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Tentative Fundraising Schedule
February. Season Launch Party (Dwan party from this year); select potential donors; high-end
home if possible – Major Donor Matching Challenge
March. Corporate sponsor(s) for Center for the Arts party
May. Corporate sponsorships for JH Mountain Roundup; individual donors to fund JHMR
August/September. Old Bill’s Fun Run push. Booth at OBFR, schwag at booth
December. End-of-year donation solicitation email/letter
Potential Fundraising Sources
Families of current players
Corporate sponsorships
Player sales fundraising (model on Bronc Backers, etc.) – in front of grocery stores
Individual Large donors (identify and cultivate) – possible multi-year donors
Parents of former players and Alumni (“Pay it Forward” concept for future players/years)
Grants – review for additional grant opportunities
Endowment donors
Collateral Materials for Marketing and Development
JHLC will prepare collateral materials and presentations in furtherance of meeting its 2017 development
goals, including:
An Annual Report for 2016 (to be delivered in January, 2017)
Pie Charts for Revenue and Expense for 2016 actual and 2017 budgeted
Program poster and email for each season and event
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GOVERNANCE
Current Board members and terms are as follows: On June 30, 2017, 2-year terms expire for current Board
members Bill Kucera, Chris Mommsen, Polly Wakeman, and James Tremante. On December 31, 2017, 2-
year terms expire for current Board members Steve Millham, Brian Hultman and John Goettler. On June
30, 2018, 2-year terms expire for current Board members Kelly French, Brenda Wylie and Jennifer
Reichert. Finally, on December 31, 2018, 2-year terms expire for current Board member Anna Sullivan.
JHLC will look to recruit several new board members to start their terms in January 2017 and July 2017.
JHLC will look to balancing out several needs in recruiting new board members: gender balance, girls and
boys program representation; and recruiting fundraising, event management and other desired skillsets.
Organizational Chart
The proposed org chart for JHLC in 2017 is set forth below.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Committees Executive Director
Girls Program Director Boys Program Director Girls Team Head Coaches Boys Team Head Coaches Girls Team Asst. Coaches Boys Team Asst. Coaches
FINANCE
For 2017, the Board approved a Budget projecting $393,841 in Revenue and $431,547 in Expense,
resulting in a budgeted operating deficit of $37,705. This represent an increase in budgeted Revenue of
6.9% over the 2016 budgeted Revenue of $368,335, and an increase of 4.6% over the budgeted Expense
of $412,467. The budgeted expenses have been enabled primarily through the generosity of a major
donor family who made a multi-year financial commitment to the Club.
The Board understands that with a budgeted shortfall of $37,750 in 2017, the Board and JHLC staff are
committed to raising the finds necessary to balance the 2017 Budget.
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ATTACHMENT A – COACH COMPENSATION 2017
SPRING PRACTICE
Position 1.5 Hour Practice 2 Hour Practice
Head Coach $ 100 $ 125 Assistant 1 50 75 Assistant 2 50 75 Assistant 3 50 75
TRAVEL
Head Coach $ 100 per game day Assistant Coach $ 100 per game day 2 Night $ 50 additional
Mileage $0.35 per mile- minimum 2 coaches per car Per Diem $35 per game day + $25 for one overnight
Two coaches per team for travel and tournaments FALL PRACTICE
Position 1.5 Hour Practice 2 Hour Practice
Head Coach $ 75 $ 100 Assistant 1 50 75 Assistant 2 50 75 Assistant 3 50 75
TRAVEL
Head Coach $ 100 per game day Assistant Coach $ 100 per game day 2 Night $ 50 additional
Mileage $0.35 per mile- minimum 2 coaches per car Per Diem $35 per game day + $25 for one overnight
Two coaches per team for travel and tournaments
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ATTACHMENT B- GIRLS TEAM PLANS - 2017
GIRLS 1ST – 3RD GRADE – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: Either 2 Coaches (1 Head Coach, 1 Asst. Coach) 4 days per week or 4
Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Asst. Coaches) 2 days per week. Also, parent
volunteers.
Process/Overview: Split into 1st grade and 2nd/3rd Grade. 1st Grade does not travel at all – only
House League; 2nd/3rd Grade travels to Bozeman.
Practice/House League: Divide into 3 teams of 5 or 6 girls each; teams get t-shirts or pinnies in the
color of their team (i.e., pink, purple, teal, etc.)
Travel Teams: 1st Grade - no travel
2nd/3rd Grade divide into 2 equal teams of approx. 10 girls each for
Bozeman travel.
Practice Schedule: 1st Grade:
Mondays, 4:00PM – 5:00PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/10/17 –
6/5/17.
Fridays, 4:00PM – 5:00PM (focus on 3v3 or 4v4); 4/14/17 – 6/9/17.
2nd/3rd Grade:
Tuesdays, 4:00PM – 5:30PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/11/17 –
6/6/17.
Thursdays, 4:00PM – 5:30PM (focus on small games/scrimmages – 4v4
or 7v7); 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: 1st Grade – Snow King; 2nd/3rd Grade – Snow King
Select Season: N/A
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GIRLS 4TH – 5TH GRADE – SPRNG 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: 4 Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Assistant Coaches)
Process/Overview: Coaches will take the 1st week of practice to assess players using the ASC
model; at start of 2nd week, coaches will assign each player to a practice
team and a travel team. All players will practice together for warm-up,
conditioning and appropriate station drills, and will separate for skill-level
practice drills and teamwork.
Practice Teams: 3 skill-based practice teams of 12-13 girls each (determined after 1st week
of practice)
Jackson Gold (12-13 higher skill level)
Jackson Blue (12-13 middle skill level)
Jackson White (12-13 beginner skill level)
Travel Teams: 3 equally divided travel teams of 18-20 girls each (determined after 1st
week of practice)
Moose (4 higher skill level; 4 middle skill level; 4 lower skill level)
Bears (4 higher skill level; 4 middle skill level; 4 lower skill level)
Wolves (4 higher skill level; 4 middle skill level; 4 lower skill level)
Practice Schedule: Mondays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning; split
time w/ practice team); 4/10/17 – 6/5/17.
Tuesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning;
practice team or travel team) 4/11/17 – 6/6/17.
Thursdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning;
travel team) 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: JES Small
Select Season: Vail Shootout June 19 – 21; team will be 5th and 6th graders selected on
skill level; 18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 girls want
to travel; players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
Perhaps one more Select tournament.
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GIRLS MS (6TH – 8TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: 4 Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Assistant Coaches)
Process/Overview: Coaches will take the 1st week of practice to assess players using the ASC
model; at start of 2nd week, coaches will assign each player to a practice
team and a travel team. All players will practice together for warm-up,
conditioning and appropriate station drills, and will separate for skill-level
practice drills and teamwork.
Practice Teams: 2 skill-based practice teams of 18-20 girls each (determined after 1st week
of practice)
Jackson Gold (18-20 higher skill level) – Annie Kent, Meghan Lori
Jackson Blue (18-20 lower skill level) – Hannah Strauss, Laura Sparks
Travel Teams: 2 equally divided travel teams of 18-20 girls each (determined after 1st
week of practice)
Huskies (8-10 higher skill level; 8-10 lower skill level) - Annie Kent,
Meghan Lori
Akitas (8-10 higher skill level; 8-10 lower skill level) - Hannah Strauss,
Laura Sparks
Practice Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning;
practice team); 4/11/17 – 6/6/17.
Wednesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning;
split time w/ practice team/travel team); 4/12/17 – 6/7/17.
Thursdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM (entire MS warm up and conditioning;
travel team); 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: JES Large
Select Season: Vail Shootout June 19 – 21; team will be 7th and 8th graders selected on
skill level; 18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 girls want
to travel; players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
Perhaps one more Select tournament.
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GIRLS HS (9TH – 12TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: 2 Coaches (1 Head Coach; 1 Asst. Coach); Sarah Kellogg and Sarah Farris
Process/Overview: Coaches will determine in the first 2 weeks of practice whether any 9th
graders would prefer to play on the Middle School team.
Travel Teams: Play MLA schedule – Bozeman, Missoula, Helena; State Championships
May 20 at location TBD.
Practice Schedule: March Pre-Season. Synthetic fields or Wilson School 2 days per week for
4 weeks. 2/27/17 – 3/24/16.
Regular Season - April:
Mondays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 4/10/17 – 4/24/17.
Tuesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 4/11/17 – 4/25/17.
Wednesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 4/12/17 – 4/26/17.
Thursdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 4/13/17 – 4/27/17.
Regular Season - May:
Tuesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 5/2/17 – 6/6/17.
Wednesdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 5/3/17 – 6/7/17.
Thursdays, 5:15PM – 6:45PM; 5/4/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: JES Large
Select Season: Vail Shootout June 19 – 21; team will be 7th and 8th graders selected on
skill level; 18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 girls want
to travel; players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
Perhaps one more Select tournament.
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ATTACHMENT C- BOYS TEAM PLANS - 2017
BOYS U9 – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 40 soft cap, 45 hard cap
Coaches: 4 Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Asst. Coaches) 2 days per week. Also,
parent volunteers.
Process/Overview: Split into 1st grade and 2nd/3rd Grade. 1st Grade does not travel at all – only
House League; 2nd/3rd Grade travels to Bozeman and perhaps one other
tourney.
Practice/House League: Divide into 4 teams of 10 – 12 boys each; teams get reversible pinnies.
Multiple house league game weekends.
Travel Teams: 1st Grade - no travel
2nd/3rd Grade divide into 2 (or 4) equal teams of approx. 10-12 boys each
for Bozeman travel (depending on game configuration – 7v7 or 10v10).
Practice Schedule: 1st Grade:
Tuesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/11/17 –
6/6/17.
Wednesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics);
4/12/17 – 6/7/17.
Thursdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on small games/scrimmages – 4v4
or 7v7); 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: Cow Pasture Fields
Select Season: N/A
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BOYS U11 GRADE – SPRNG 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: 4 Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Assistant Coaches)
Process/Overview: Coaches will take the 1st 2 weeks of practice to assess players using the
ASCS model; at end of 2nd week, coaches will determine A and B team
players, as well as identify possible Select Travel Team players. All players
will practice together for warm-up, conditioning and appropriate station
drills, and will separate for skill-level practice drills and teamwork.
Travel Teams: 2 teams of 18-20 boys each (determined after 2nd week of practice)
divided into A and B skill-level teams
Practice Schedule: March Pre-Season. Synthetic fields or Wilson School 1-2 days per week
for 4 weeks. 2/27/17 – 3/24/16.
Regular Season
Tuesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/11/17 –
6/6/17.
Wednesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics);
4/12/17 – 6/7/17.
Thursdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on small games/scrimmages – 4v4
or 7v7); 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: Cow Pasture Fields
Select Season: Possibilities: Denver Shootout; Park City; Vail Shootout; GULL Tourneys.
18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 boys want to travel;
players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
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BOYS U13 – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 35 soft cap, 40 hard cap
Coaches: 4 Coaches (2 Head Coaches; 2 Assistant Coaches)
Process/Overview: Coaches will take the 1st 2 weeks of practice to assess players using the
ASCS model; at end of 2nd week, coaches will determine A and B team
players, as well as identify possible Select Travel Team players. All players
will practice together for warm-up, conditioning and appropriate station
drills, and will separate for skill-level practice drills and teamwork.
Travel Teams: 2 teams of 18-20 boys each (determined after 2nd week of practice)
divided into A and B skill-level teams
Practice Schedule: March Pre-Season. Synthetic fields or Wilson School 1-2 days per week
for 4 weeks. 2/27/17 – 3/24/16.
Regular Season
Mondays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/10/17 –
6/5/17. Cow Pasture Field
Wednesdays, 4:15PM – 5:45PM (focus on skills and game basics);
4/12/17 – 6/7/17. East Field
Thursdays, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (focus on small games/scrimmage);
4/13/17 – 6/8/17. Cow Pasture fields
Field: Cow Pastures, East Field
Select Season: Possibilities: Denver Shootout; Park City; Vail Shootout; GULL Tourneys.
18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 boys want to travel;
players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
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BOYS U15 – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 30 soft cap, 35 hard cap
Coaches: 3 Coaches (1 Head Coach; 2 Assistant Coaches)
Process/Overview: Coaches will take the 1st 2 weeks of practice to assess players using the
ASCS model; at end of 2nd week, coaches will determine A and B team
players, as well as identify possible Select Travel Team players. All players
will practice together for warm-up, conditioning and appropriate station
drills, and will separate for skill-level practice drills and teamwork.
Travel Teams: 2 teams of 15-17 boys each (determined after 2nd week of practice)
divided into A and B skill-level teams
Practice Schedule: March Pre-Season. Synthetic fields or Wilson School 1-2 days per week
for 4 weeks. 2/27/17 – 3/24/16.
Regular Season
Tuesdays, 5:30PM – 7:30PM (focus on skills and game basics); 4/11/17 –
6/6/17. Middle School Field
Wednesdays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM (focus on skills and game basics);
4/12/17 – 6/7/17. East Field
Thursdays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM (focus on small games/scrimmage);
4/13/17 – 6/8/17. Middle School Field
Field: Middle School, East Field
Select Season: Possibilities: Denver Shootout; Park City; Vail Shootout; GULL Tourneys.
18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 boys want to travel;
players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
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BOYS HS (10TH – 12TH GRADE) – SPRING 2017
Maximum # of Players: 30 soft cap, 35 hard cap
Coaches: 3 Coaches (1 Head Coach; 2Asst. Coaches)
Process/Overview: High School plays in Idaho High School Lacrosse League (IHSLL). League
games are generally Wednesdays and Saturdays. Season starts early –
least week of spring break – in Boise. Competitive team with no
guaranteed playing time for any player.
Travel Teams: Play IHSLL schedule – Division teams are: Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Preston.
Practice Schedule: March Pre-Season. Synthetic fields or Wilson School 2 days per week for
4 weeks. 2/27/17 – 3/24/16.
Regular Season:
Mondays, 4:30PM – 6:30PM; 4/10/17 – 6/5/17.
Tuesdays, 4:30PM – 6:30PM; 4/11/17 – 6/6/17.
Thursdays, 4:30PM – 6:30PM; 4/13/17 – 6/8/17.
Field: East Field
Select Season: Vail Shootout June 19 – 21; team will be 7th and 8th graders selected on
skill level; 18 player maximum; selected by coaches if over 18 boys want
to travel; players must pay for coach travel, entry fees, room and board.
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ATTACHMENT D- US LACROSSE 2017 RULES & AGE GROUPINGS
US LACROSSE ANNOUNCES NEW BOYS' YOUTH RULES
September 19, 2016
A.J. Mast
SPARKS, Md. —The US Lacrosse Board of Directors recently approved boys’ youth lacrosse rules that align with the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model (LADM). The new rules are based on the core values of the LADM, which are to encourage skill development and grow participation by promoting a safe and fun playing environment through developmentally appropriate rule sets tailored to specific age groupings.
In early 2016, the US Lacrosse Board of Directors tasked the Men’s Game Rules Subcommittee to develop rules of play that support the LADM. The new rules follow the LADM recommendation that small-sided games be played at younger ages, with size of field and numbers of player progressively increasing as players develop both physically and cognitively. The rules also align with the new recommended player segmentation groupings that will take effect in September 2017.
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“The Men’s Game Rules Committee is proud to take these initial steps in a bold new direction, embracing the principles of the ADM that other sports have incorporated so successfully,” said David Seidman, chair of the committee. “While we expect lots of questions, we are confident that the kids are going to love playing under these conditions, and coaches and parents will appreciate the simplified rules that are presented in a modern, enjoyable and easy-to-read method.”
A youth-specific rulebook will available digitally later this fall and hardcopies will be available in early 2017. The following summaries of play at each level are provided to assist clubs and leagues as they plan for their spring seasons.
6U
Players: 3v3 with no goalie
Field Size: 60 yards x 35 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Sticks only, soft-type ball
Goal Size: 3 feet by 3 feet
Penalties: Player leaves the field. No time-serving penalties. Penalties used as a teachable moment to explain the foul that has been committed.
Body Checking: No body to body contact is permitted.
Stick Checking: Stick to stick contact is not permitted
8U
Players: 4v4 with no goalie or 3v3 plus a goalie
Field Size: 60 yards x 35 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Full equipment, soft-type ball
Goal Size: 3 feet by 3 feet
Penalties: Player leaves the field. No time-serving penalties. Penalties used as a teachable moment to explain the foul that has been committed.
Body Checking: No body checking permitted. Any overt (obvious) collision should be enforced as an illegal body check. The following types of body contact are allowed:
legal holds
legal pushes
positioning yourself against an opponent to gain possession of a loose ball (i.e. boxing out)
defensive positioning to redirect an opponent
incidental contact
Stick Checking: Only checks with the crosse listed below are legal. In all cases stick checks must be made on the crosse of an opponent or gloved hand of a crosse when an opponent is in possession of the ball or within 3 yards of a loose ball.
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(a) Lift the bottom hand, when it is on the stick and below the chest; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(b) Poke the bottom hand when it is on the stick and below the chest area; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(c) Downward check initiated below the shoulders of both players.
10U
Players: 6v6 with no goalie or 5v5 plus a goalie
Field Size: 60 yards x 35 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Full equipment, NOCSAE lacrosse ball
Goal Size: 6 feet by 6 feet (5x5 or 4x4 allowable)
Penalties: Time-serving penalties.
Body Checking: No body checking permitted. Any overt (obvious) collision should be enforced as an illegal body check. The following types of body contact are allowed:
legal holds
legal pushes
positioning yourself against an opponent to gain possession of a loose ball (i.e. boxing out)
defensive positioning to redirect an opponent
incidental contact
Stick Checking: Only checks with the crosse listed below are legal. In all cases stick checks must be made on the crosse of an opponent or gloved hand of a crosse when an opponent is in possession of the ball or within 3 yards of a loose ball.
(a) Lift the bottom hand, when it is on the stick and below the chest; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(b) Poke the bottom hand when it is on the stick and below the chest area; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(c) Downward check initiated below the shoulders of both players.
12U
Players: 7v7 or 10v10, depending on size of field used
Field Size: 60 yards x 35 yards (cross field) or 110 yards by 60 yards
Equipment: Full equipment, NOCSAE lacrosse ball
Goal Size: 6 feet by 6 feet
Penalties: Time-serving penalties.
Body Checking: No body checking permitted. Any overt (obvious) collision should be enforced as an illegal body check. The following types of body contact are allowed:
legal holds
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legal pushes
positioning yourself against an opponent to gain possession of a loose ball (i.e. boxing out)
defensive positioning to redirect an opponent
incidental contact
Stick Checking: Only checks with the crosse listed below are legal. In all cases stick checks must be made on the crosse of an opponent or gloved hand of a crosse when an opponent is in possession of the ball or within 3 yards of a loose ball.
(a) Lift the bottom hand, when it is on the stick and below the chest; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(b) Poke the bottom hand when it is on the stick and below the chest area; or the head of the stick when it is below the chest area.
(c) Downward check initiated below the shoulders of both players.
14U
Players: 10v10
Field Size: 110 yards by 60 yards
Equipment: Full equipment, NOCSAE lacrosse ball
Goal Size: 6 feet by 6 feet
Penalties: Time-serving penalties.
Body Checking: Limited body checking is permitted. However body checks that might be acceptable in high school play may be excessive in youth lacrosse, and should be penalized accordingly.
Stick Checking: Last season’s US Lacrosse stick checking rules will still apply which includes a rule prohibiting one-handed stick checks.
Questions concerning the new US Lacrosse boys’ youth lacrosse rules can be addressed to Rick Lake, men’s game senior manager, at [email protected]
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ATTACHMENT E- US LACROSSE 2017 RULES & AGE GROUPINGS
US LACROSSE ANNOUNCES NEW GIRLS' YOUTH RULES
September 19, 2016
A.J. Mast
SPARKS, Md. —The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has recently approved girls’ youth lacrosse rules that align with the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model (LADM). The new rules are based on the core values of the LADM, which is to encourage skill development and grow participation by promoting a safe and fun playing environment through developmentally appropriate rule sets tailored to specific age groupings.
In early 2016, the US Lacrosse Board of Directors tasked the Women’s Game Rules Subcommittee to develop rules of play that support the LADM. The new rules follow the LADM recommendation that small-sided games be played at younger ages, with size of field and numbers of player progressively increasing as players develop both physically and cognitively. The rules also align with the new recommended player segmentation groupings that will take effect in September 2017.
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“I am excited to see the LADM initiative become an integrated part of our game,” said Marti Fessenden, a chair of the Women’s Game Rules Committee. “I commend the extensive work that the youth and rules subcommittee volunteers put in to take youth developmental principles and marry them with the traditions and safety that are part of our girls’ rules. The resulting rule sets represent what is great in the girls’ game while providing a simpler framework that will help the game grow in new areas as well as heighten skill development at all levels.”
A youth-specific rulebook will available digitally later this fall and hardcopies will be available in early 2017. The following summaries of play at each level are provided to assist clubs and leagues as they plan for their spring seasons.
6U
Players: 3v3 with no goalie
Field Size: 60-70 yards by 35-45 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Sticks, mouthguard and soft ball; no eyewear required
Goal Size: 3 feet by 3 feet
Fouls: For major fouls, player leaves field for a brief time; team does not play short
Other notes: No draw – after a goal the defense is given the ball for a clear; no score is kept; one pass rule before shooting; teams must play 1v1 defense.
8U
Players: 4v4 with no goalie
Field Size: 60-70 yards by 35-45 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Sticks, mouthguard, eyewear and soft ball
Goal Size: 3 feet by 3 feet (4x4 is allowable)
Fouls: For major fouls, player leaves field for a brief time; team does not play short
Other notes: No draw – after a goal the defense is given the ball for a clear; no score is kept; one pass rule before shooting; teams must play 1v1 defense.
10U
Players: 8v8, includes goalie
Field Size: 60-70 yards by 35-45 yards (cross field)
Equipment: Sticks, mouthguard, eyewear and NOCSAE ball
Goal Size: 3 feet by 3 feet (4x4 or 5x5 is allowable)
Fouls: Time serving cards, team does not play short
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Other notes: Traditional lineup for draw; officials are required and score can by kept; introduction of the 8-meter arc and restraining line; after goal, goalkeeper clears; no checking and 3 seconds closely guarded applies; no pass rule before shooting; teams must play 1v1 defense.
12U
Players: 8v8 or 12v12, includes goalie
Field Size: 60-70 yards by 35-45 yards (cross field) for 8v8; 60-70 by 110-140 (full field) for 12v12
Equipment: Sticks, mouthguard, eyewear and NOCSAE ball
Goal Size: 6 feet by 6 feet
Fouls: Time serving cards, team plays down
Other notes: Draws after goals (mercy rule can be applied); modified checking is allowed; 3 seconds closely guarded applies; no pass rule before shooting; must play 1v1 defense outside of the critical scoring area (unless playing shorthanded).
14U
Players: 12v12, includes goalie
Field Size: 60-70 yards by 110-140 yards (full field)
Equipment: Sticks, mouthguard, eyewear and NOCSAE ball
Goal Size: 6 feet by 6 feet
Fouls: Time serving cards, team plays down
Other notes: Draws after goals; modified checking is allowed; 3 seconds closely guarded applies; no pass rule before shooting.
Questions concerning the new US Lacrosse girls’ youth lacrosse rules can be addressed to Caitlin Kelley, women’s game senior manager, [email protected]