March 10, 2014
2014 Girls Lacrosse Player/ParentInformation Meeting
Coaches
John Legeros [email protected] Cheryl Mahoney [email protected] Krysta Legeros [email protected] Jake Westman [email protected] Tammy Serum [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Jeff Peterson 952/491-8108 [email protected]
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!