who is the cla, and what do they do for you?
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Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you?. A look into the services provided by your national governing body. CLA Mandate. Facilitate communications and relationships building among MAs / AMAs Develop player, coach, official and volunteer programs for implementation by MAs / AMAs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A look into the services provided by your national governing body
Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you?
CLA MandateFacilitate communications and relationships
building among MAs / AMAsDevelop player, coach, official and
volunteer programs for implementation by MAs / AMAs
Develop, regulate and review playing rules, equipment standards and codes of ethics
Monitor and abide by policies and financial requirements of federal institutions
Provide a Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model for lacrosse in Canada
CLA MandateProvide exposure and resources to support
the growth and development of lacrosse nationwide
Sanction and provide national competitionsRepresent Canadian Lacrosse
internationally
Members of the CLAMember associations: BCLA, ALA, SLA, MLA, OLA,
FCQ, LNB, LNSMA status open to the recognized governing body for
lacrosse in each province Associate member associations: ILA, Can-Am, NLLA
AMA status open to any league/organization in a province/territory/area where no governing body exists
Individual members of these associations: YOU!!!Only Member Associations have a vote at CLA
meetings
Membership Organizational Chart
CLA Board of Directors
Who’s Who of the CLAMA Presidents
BCLA: Sohen GillALA: Keith TalbotSLA: Shawn
WilliamsMLA: Paul MagnanOLA: John DohertyFCQ: Richard
GrondinLNB: Dave HigdonLNS: Kevan Mills
AMA PresidentsNLLA: James HearnILA: Mike MitchellCan-Am: Roger Hill
Who’s Who of the CLAExecutive Committee
President: Joey HarrisVP Administration: Tom EngelVP Organizational Development: Terry
RowlandVP International Competition: Stew BeggVP Domestic Competition: AJ JomhaVP Domestic Development: Russ SheppardPast President: Jim Burke
Hall of Fame Director: Randy RadonichFirst Nations Director: Mike Mitchell
Sectors of the CLA
SectorsBox, Men’s Field and Women’s Field
Meet annually at the CLA SAGMConsist of sector chairs and reps from each MA/AMADiscuss rules of play, competition structure, player
eligibility, player transfers, national championshipsIntercrosse Coaching
Meet bi-annually at odd-numbered years’ SAGMsSector Chair, National Resource Person, VP Domestic
Development and reps from each MA/AMAOperate the NCCP program
SectorsOfficiating
Meet bi-annually at even-numbered years’ SAGMs
Sector Chair, RICs/UIC, VP Domestic Development and MA/AMA reps
Operate the NOCP program
Sector Chairs
Box: Doug LueyMen’s Field: Bill FoxWomen’s Field: Marisa Di BariIntercrosse: Gef LachapelleCoaching: Jim GowOfficiating: Brent McCauley
CLA StaffExecutive Director – Melissa McKenzie
Responsible for: finance, policy, public relations, marketing, national teams, national championships
Program Coordinator – Ross Ste-CroixResponsible for: coaching, officiating,
domestic development, projects, websiteOffice Administrator – Jane Clapham
Responsible for: communication, finance, meetings of the Association, player transfers, daily administration
Policy Changes/New PoliciesGeneral policy changes
Policy change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the Board of Directors meeting at which they will be discussed
They are then decided upon at the BOD meetingSector policy changes
Policy change proposals affecting any of the sectors must be forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the SAGM
They are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, brought to the BOD meeting
All policy changes take effect immediately
Rule Changes/New RulesBox Lacrosse Rule Changes
Rule change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office by March 1st of even-numbered years
Submissions are forwarded to the appropriate Sector Chair and to the Coaching & Officiating Sector Chairs by March 15th, who must submit their evaluations by April 15th to the CLA Office
CLA Office then sends the evaluations to the appropriate Sector Chair & includes them in a report to the MAs/AMAs at the Sector meeting
Rule changes are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, are brought to the Board
All rule changes take effect at the start of the following season
Rule Changes/New RulesMen’s and Women’s Field Lacrosse
MF/WF are governed by the rules of FIL with a few exceptions
Changes to these exceptions must follow the same process as Box Lacrosse rule changes
Rule changes issued by FIL must be reported to the CLA and accepted by the Board of Directors
CLA CommitteesStanding Committees
Equipment Review CommitteeMinto Cup CommitteeNominations CommitteeDisciplinary CommitteeAppeals CommitteeTransfer Review CommitteeLTAD CommitteeNOCP CommitteeAboriginal Development Committee
Equipment Review CommitteeEstablished in November 2001 to formalize
CLA equipment approval process Mandate:
Offer manufacturers a review team on lacrosse equipment design/innovations
Review lacrosse equipment vis-à-vis existing/proposed CLA playing rules
Approve lacrosse equipment for CLA play
Minto Cup CommitteeThe Committee consists of the following individuals:
CLA PresidentCLA Vice-President Domestic CompetitionCLA Vice President AdministrationCLA Box Sector Chair (Chair)ALA, BCLA and OLA Presidents and League
Commissioners or their designatesCLA Executive Director
The Committee meets yearly on the Thursday prior to the CLA SAGM, at the Minto Cup tournament and at any additional meeting as deemed necessary
Nominations CommitteeThe committee consists of:
Chairperson: CLA Past President2 additional members appointed by the BOD at the SAGMExecutive Director (who serves as a non-voting member)
MandateExplain to potential candidates their duties and
responsibilities should they be elected to the ExecutiveObtain written consent from each nominee Recommend a slate of candidates prior to each AGM,
comprising of at least one candidate per vacant positionNominations may also come from the floor from
any voting delegate at the AGM
Disciplinary CommitteeUpon receiving a complaint, the CLA
Executive Director must immediately notify the President
If the President determines that there may be a breach or violation, he/she must appoint a Discipline Committee
Members are drawn from the BOD and Sector Chair positions, excluding the Executive Committee and the Chair of the Appeals Committee
Appeals CommitteeThe CLA Appeals Committee is made up of a Chair,
appointed by the Board of Directors at the CLA AGM. Two additional members are selected from the Board at the discretion of the Chair based on the nature of the appeal to be heard or the parties involved.
Any member of the Association may appeal, to the CLA Appeals Board, a decision on any matter made by any Director, Committee or by the Executive affecting the rights of the Member.
NOTE: Members must exhaust all avenues of appeal in their own MA before applying to the CLA
Transfer Review CommitteeThe CLA Transfer Review Committee (TRC) is
made up of: A Chair (Box Sector Chair or alternate)CLA VP Domestic CompetitionCLA Past PresidentPresidents of the MA/AMA involved or their
designates Reviews denied transfers of primarily Jr. A & Sr. A
playersThe TRC is not used for hearing any discipline
related issues. However, the committee may forward on its findings to the CLA for further action if the committee deems it appropriate.
LTAD CommitteeConsisting of:
CLA National Resource PersonCLA Chair of CoachingCLA Program CoordinatorMA representatives
MandateTo develop the LTAD and work on its
accompanying projects/resources
NOCP CommitteeConsisting of:
CLA VP Domestic DevelopmentCLA Chair of OfficiatingMA representatives
MandateTo develop the NOCP and work on its
accompanying projects/resources
Aboriginal Development CommitteeConsisting of:
First Nations DirectorCLA Program CoordinatorMA representatives
MandateIncrease participation numbers and
competitive opportunities in lacrosse for Aboriginal communities in each province/territory
CLA Website
CLA WebsiteHow many of you have visited the CLA website?What can you find on there?Calendar of Events
CLA NewsInfo on National
TeamsInfo on National
ChampionshipsSticks & Stones
NewsletterCLA Operations
ManualCLA Strategic Plan
Downloadable resources for LTAD, Coaching, Officiating
Technical BulletinsResults of Appeals &
Discipline HearingsPro ShopHistory of LacrosseCLF
Follow the CLA on Facebook and Twitter
On Facebook, search ‘Canadian Lacrosse
Association’
http://twitter.com/LacrosseCanada
Sticks & Stones E-newsletterPublished every 2 months on http://lacrosse.ca
and sent out to our mailing listAvailable in English & FrenchIncludes:
Updates on national programs & eventsLocal lacrosse storiesImportant dates
Local lacrosse stories are welcome & invitedHow can I receive Sticks & Stones?
E-mail: [email protected] and ask to be added to the distribution list
NCCP Coaching ProgramsDevelopment and maintenance of NCCP-
approved coaching programs for community and competitive level coaches
Online coaching program (http://nccp.lacrosse.ca)
Marking of coach workbooks2010 Initiatives:
LTAD Coach Manual reviewMen’s Field/Women’s Field Community Initiation
ManualsLearning Facilitator LTAD Training sessionsYouTube Video Contest
NOCP Officiating ProgramsDevelopment and maintenance of NOCP
officiating programs from entry-level through to Level 5
2010 Initiatives:NOCP Meetings (in all disciplines)Sports Officials Canada meetingOnline course developmentReferees and assessors to Worlds
National ChampionshipsAdministration and delivery of national
championship events in three disciplines spanning Pee Wee to Senior lacrosse
2010 Initiatives:Establishment of the CLA Calendar of
National Championships
National TeamsCoordination of national team eventsAwarding of National Teams to management
groups 2010 Initiatives:
Senior Men’s Field team to Manchester, ENGLAND
Preparation for 2011 International Competitions
Development of Long Term National Team Strategy
Lacrosse for LifeDevelopment of policies and
recommendations to ensure optimal development of lacrosse athletes throughout their sporting life
Development of materials and resources to aid local associations and coaches in implementing the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development
2010 Initiatives:Implementation PlanNational Grassroots Program
Domestic DevelopmentOrganization and delivery of projects and
programs that bring lacrosse to new areas of the country
Development of lacrosse in aboriginal communities
Open to all areas of the country2010 Initiatives:
Field Challenge CupUniversity Field Lacrosse
Sticks & Stones NewsletterBi-monthly e-newsletter consisting of
coaching updates, local lacrosse stories and important dates/events
2010 Highlights:BCLA Achievement Award - FebruaryLacrosse on the Hill - April
Production of ResourcesFun with Fundamentals DVD box setSkill/drill card setSchool Phys. Ed. curriculumCoaching manuals/rulebooksOnline drill library2010 Initiatives:
National grassroots program website and resources
All Made Possible By…Sport Canada is our primary source of income,
providing funding for:AdministrationMeetingsProjectsOperational ExpensesLTAD
CLF (through a granting process)Coaching Association of CanadaInvestmentsMembership fees
All of these services available to…
YOU
(for only a $3 membership fee!)
Closing RemarksAny organization is only as strong as its
weakest linkWe will all benefit from working together and
helping each other out
What else can we do for you?