March 10, 2014

2014 Girls Lacrosse Player/ParentInformation Meeting

Coaches

John Legeros jlegeros@westonkalacrosse.com Cheryl Mahoney cheryl.a.mahoney@mchsi.com Krysta Legeros krysta217@gmail.com Jake Westman jacobdwestman@gmail.com Tammy Serum tammy.dorholt@gmail.com

Captains Gabby Smerillo Jessie Heusinkveld Emily Minzel

Mound Westonka Girls Lacrosse

12th Year 5th Year in MSHSL Varsity & JV Teams 7th – 12 grades 40 players 36 + 4 goalies

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

Player Contract Player and parent/guardian must sign contract and turn in

by Monday April 7 Team attendance policies will be enforced Special cases need at least 7 days notice and approval

from coaching staff If a player misses practice (or game) day before a game

they will sit out minimum 1/2 of that game Home games JV at field 45 min before game time (4:15) Varsity in stands by start of JV game (5:00) JV stays in stands during varsity game

2014 Girls Lacrosse ScheduleTue April 15 Delano Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Thu April 17 @ STMA JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:15Tue April 22 Monticello Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Thu April 24 St Cloud Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Mon April 28 @ Chanhassen JV 7:00 Varsity 5:00 Bus loads 3:45Thu May 1 @ Orono JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:45Tue May 6 Becker Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30Wed May 7 Hutchinson Haddorf JV 5:00Wed May 7 St Paul Haddorf Varsity 6:30Sat May 10 @ Hopkins JV 12:30 Varsity 2:00 Bus loads 11:00Tue May 13 @ Buffalo JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:15Thu May 15 @ Delano JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:30Tue May 20 STMA Haddorf JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30 Bus loads 3:15Thu May 22 @ Monticello early release 1:45 JV 4:00 Varsity 5:30 Bus loads 2:00

Important Dates Captains Practices March 24–28 5:00-6:30pm GMS Gym First Practice March 31 4:30–6:00 Thaler Arena Tryouts will be the first week of practice if numbers require it Outside Practices Fields 3 & 4 4:30 – 6:30 First Game April 15 vs Delano at Haddorf Stadium Overnight Sat April 26 Holiday Inn St Paul & Swarm game Omelet Breakfast Sunday May 11 Mound Legion Sections begin Tues May 27 NSLA Tournament May 31 & June 1 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

Black shirt (worn under jersey) Water Bottle Cleats – Optional but recommended soccer type molded cleat Gloves 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

Greater West Metro Lacrosse Conference

Mound/WestonkaBuffaloBeckerOronoDelanoMonticelloSt Michael/AlbertvilleSt Cloud

Games Both JV & Varsity play at Haddorf Stadium

We must charge for conference varsity games home and away due to conference rules

MWHS students free – Golden ticket can use student ID

Coach John has $5 season pass for parents if interested (home only)

Booth, tickets and concessions run by boosters

Site Supervisor needed – see Coach John

Lacrosse Section 6 Schools Eden Prairie Edina Holy Family Hopkins Minnetonka Mound Westonka Orono Chaska Chanhassen Shakopee

Overnight Sat April 26 Bus loads at 2:00pm Bus to and from hotel & to and from Swarm game St Paul Holiday Inn Swarm Game Sat April 26 7:00 Xcel Energy Center Breakfast brunch Sunday Back at MWHS by 1:00pm Sun April 27 Players hotel & ticket 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 3:15 and 3:45 Monticello May 22 will be an early

release day 1:45 bus loads at 2:00

Webpages wcconference.org Schedules of all MWHS teams ‘Notify Me’ feature Locations, maps, etc. MWHS Fusion page – Girls Lacrosse westonkalacrosse.com Facebook - westonkalax

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 petersonly@westonka.k12.mn.us

Jeff Peterson 952/491-8108 petersonj@westonka.k12.mn.us

Training Athletic Training Information

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Nate Tellers Mondays 3:00-4:30 pm Weight room – schedule TBD

MWHS Lacrosse Boosters Booster Fee - $50.00 Paid to boosters, not part of registration fee

Each player will receive five $10 omelet breakfast tickets to sell or use, players keep any sales money.

Meetings first Tuesday of each month

As a self funded team the boosters coordinate and pay for 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, Jerseys, Tournaments, Training, Overnight

Board President – Kristi Luehman Vice President – Secretary – Kim Schoephoerster Treasurer – Kristin Lee

Parent Help Captains Practice

One adult supervisor needed for each captains practiceWeek of March 24 5:00 – 6:30 GMS Gym

Home Game VolunteersTicket Taker, Concessions, Announcer, Scoreboard, Site Supervisor

Game day SnacksCoordinator needed 2-3 families to bring healthy snacks on game days No lunch packs this year

Omelet Breakfast / Silent Auction NSLA Tournament Coordinators

Fundraising

Legion Omelet Breakfast – Sun May 11 9:00am–1:00pm

NSLA State Tournament – May 31-June 1

Omelet Breakfast Sunday May 11 – 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 Sat May 31 – Sun June 1 Haddorf Stadium Parents and players will work concessions and

ticket sales Our biggest fundraiser Coordinators needed

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 7th & 8th graders who make the high school team are eligible Players need to be US Lacrosse members

Thanks for attending! Looking forward to a great year!