Hempfield Lacrosse

HEMPFIELD YOUTH LACROSSE 2011 - 2012
Website: www.hempfieldlax.org

I. Welcome and Introduction
                    *Coaches: 5th/6th - Jeff Davis, Kevin Lear
                                     3rd/4th – T.B.A
                                     1st/2nd –  T.B.A

II. 2011-2021 Season
                   *Game of lacrosse is fast, exciting and not size specific.
                   *1st and 2nd Grade Team – a.k.a. Fiddlesticks is to have fun and to teach the                                     fundamentals.
                 * 3rd and 4th Grade Team – Instructional Emphasis Games based on response from other teams. Last year approximately 14 games.
                  *5th and 6th Grade – Two teams Red and Black.  Last year 15 games each                                        and included two tournaments. (Possible third tournament this year)

III. Winter Practice
  *Practices held at Red Rose Arena
  * Practice dates are as follows:
        Dec 3, 10, 17  Jan  7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 3, 10
  *Practice times will be from 10:30 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. for 5th and 6th
   *Practice times will be from 11:45 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for 3rd and 4th
  *Practice times will be from 11:45 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for 1st and 2nd

IV. Spring 2012 Season
  *Practice will begin outside as the weather permits.
  *Day light savings time March 11th
  *First Face-Off Classic on March 25th
  *Once outside practices on Mondays & Thursdays from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
  *First games in early April
  *Games on Saturdays and some during the week. (5th/6th Tuesdays 3rd/4th Thursdays)
  *Speculative season ending May 19th
  * Tournaments at the end of the season for 6th graders
 
V. Equipment
  *Helmet, mouthpiece, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, stick and protective cup –   approximately $250. (Angelo’s is $185)
*Jerseys ordered on your registration form.

VI. Equipment Purchase Night
*Monday October 24th at High School Cafeteria from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
*Angelo’s Sports for equipment
*Lax World for equipment

VII. Registration
  *Fee is $60 (3rd – 6th Grade) per session (Winter and Spring) or $100 for both $25 goes to US Lacrosse who provides secondary insurance coverage and Lacrosse Magazine.
*Fee is $60 (1st & 2nd Grade) $25 goes to US Lacrosse.
*Remaining funds for Officials, Red Rose Arena, balls and equipment.
 
VII. Coaches Needed
  *No experience needed.