Boyertown Optimist Lacrosse Teams 2012 Registration & Information Meeting Wednesday, January 11,...

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2012 Registration & Information Meeting2012 Registration & Information MeetingWednesday, January 11, 2012Wednesday, January 11, 2012

2012 will be our 92012 will be our 9thth year year

Optimist Lacrosse CommitteeOptimist Lacrosse Committee– President: Mark PalladinoPresident: Mark Palladino

Past President: Matt Neumaier (Thank you!)Past President: Matt Neumaier (Thank you!)

– Vice President: Vice President: ***Open******Open***– Off-Season Coordinator: Keith SmolaOff-Season Coordinator: Keith Smola– Equipment Coordinator: David FredericksonEquipment Coordinator: David Frederickson– Tournament Director: Tournament Director: ***Open******Open***– Optimist BOD Representative: Karl HainseyOptimist BOD Representative: Karl Hainsey– Parent Rep: Parent Rep: ***Open******Open***

B.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateB.O.L.T. 2012 Club Update

Grade Based Teams:Grade Based Teams:– 1&2 Grade or U9’s1&2 Grade or U9’s– 3&4 Grade3&4 Grade– 5&6 Grade5&6 Grade– 7&8 Grade7&8 Grade

– Any child that wishes to play above his grade, MUST attend at least 2 Any child that wishes to play above his grade, MUST attend at least 2 tryouts for that grade level.tryouts for that grade level.

– The BOLT coaching staff will evaluate and accept/reject each player The BOLT coaching staff will evaluate and accept/reject each player attempting to play up. These decisions are FINAL and there will be no attempting to play up. These decisions are FINAL and there will be no appeals.appeals.

– Any child playing up may ONLY play for the top level (A) teamAny child playing up may ONLY play for the top level (A) team

– Little Scoopers Program kick-off for Little Scoopers Program kick-off for KindergartenKindergarten - - Boys, Pre-K and Kindergarten and Girls, Kindergarten through 2Boys, Pre-K and Kindergarten and Girls, Kindergarten through 2ndnd

Grade.Grade.


SEPYLA (South Eastern PA Youth Lacrosse SEPYLA (South Eastern PA Youth Lacrosse Association)Association)

– Mid Feb – Declare # of teamsMid Feb – Declare # of teams– Early Mar – Rosters are dueEarly Mar – Rosters are due– Mar 1 – 1st practiceMar 1 – 1st practice– Mar 26 through Jun2 - League gamesMar 26 through Jun2 - League games– Jun 9 & 10 – BOLT TournamentJun 9 & 10 – BOLT Tournament– Local teams in SEPYLALocal teams in SEPYLA

– Limerick/SpringfordLimerick/Springford– AmityAmity– PottsgrovePottsgrove– Perk ValleyPerk Valley



Home fieldsHome fields– Douglass Park (practice)Douglass Park (practice)– Windelstrae (practice & games)Windelstrae (practice & games)– BASH/Colebrookdale (practice & games)BASH/Colebrookdale (practice & games)

Practices (Set by the coaches)Practices (Set by the coaches)– Little Scoopers & Grade 1/2: 1x per weekLittle Scoopers & Grade 1/2: 1x per week– All others 2-3 x per weekAll others 2-3 x per week

Games (schedule established by SEPYLA)Games (schedule established by SEPYLA)– 1 game per week on Sat or Sun (home or away)1 game per week on Sat or Sun (home or away)– On occasion may have a game during the weekOn occasion may have a game during the week

LS and 1/2 may be less and usually participate in play daysLS and 1/2 may be less and usually participate in play days

B.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateB.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateNew Equipment Supplier for 2012 is ASC – Lacrosse Corner

http://www.lacrossecorner.com

Required Equipment:

• Helmet, mouthpiece (colored), shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, stick, sneakers or cleats (no metal),

Recommended Equipment:

• Athletic supporter and cup, rib pads

Recommended Uniform:

• Uniform will be ordered on-line by each family

• White helmet (Cascade) with red visor and red chin guard

• White or black gloves

• White or black socks & cleats

• Spirit wear will also be available on-line

B.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateB.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateEquipment Rental ProgramEquipment Rental Program– Available to all 1Available to all 1stst year players year players– Included as package or individually: helmet, shoulder pads, arm Included as package or individually: helmet, shoulder pads, arm

pads, stickpads, stick– Not included: mouth piece, gloves, cleatsNot included: mouth piece, gloves, cleats

Free Equipment ProgramFree Equipment Program– Available to all Grade 1/2 (U9)Available to all Grade 1/2 (U9)– Included as package or individually: helmet, shoulder pads, arm Included as package or individually: helmet, shoulder pads, arm

pads, stickpads, stick– Not included: mouth piece, gloves, cleatsNot included: mouth piece, gloves, cleats

***Equipment form must be completed and returned by Jan 27***Equipment form must be completed and returned by Jan 27thth******

Equipment swap also available through Dave FredericksonEquipment swap also available through Dave Frederickson


UniformsUniforms– Will be ordered on-line by each player (details to Will be ordered on-line by each player (details to

follow) from ASC. Sizing is the responsibility of the follow) from ASC. Sizing is the responsibility of the player/guardian so please select the right size (error player/guardian so please select the right size (error on the side of larger not smaller)on the side of larger not smaller)

– Jersey numbers are first come, first serve by grade Jersey numbers are first come, first serve by grade levellevel

– Uniforms are the property of the player and they Uniforms are the property of the player and they should be maintained and clean for every gameshould be maintained and clean for every game

– The plan (subject to change based on availability) is The plan (subject to change based on availability) is to use the same uniform next year. Older players will to use the same uniform next year. Older players will have the right of jersey number.have the right of jersey number.

RegistrationRegistrationHere tonightHere tonight

Web Site Web Site http://bolt.uslaxteams.com– On-line training drills (videos)On-line training drills (videos)– Enhanced communication functionalityEnhanced communication functionality

E-mailE-mail

Text messagingText messaging

– On-line registration available for all seasons & On-line registration available for all seasons & tournamenttournament

– Old Web Site (Optimist) still operational but Old Web Site (Optimist) still operational but please use uslaxteams site for the latest infoplease use uslaxteams site for the latest info


Registration:Registration:– $130 cash or check for Spring enrollment$130 cash or check for Spring enrollment– Fee includesFee includes

– Uniform to keep (reversible pinnie & shorts)Uniform to keep (reversible pinnie & shorts)– Fees for field usage, subsidized tournaments, Fees for field usage, subsidized tournaments,

referees, misc equipment (i.e. goals, nets, etc), referees, misc equipment (i.e. goals, nets, etc), insurance, etc……..insurance, etc……..


BASH PartnershipBASH Partnership– Clinic for BOLT players (Feb)Clinic for BOLT players (Feb)– Tournament helpTournament help– Establish a training/skills curriculumEstablish a training/skills curriculum

– Supports player developmentSupports player development– Provides skill set requested by high school Provides skill set requested by high school

programprogram


End of Season Tournament Jun 9 & 10End of Season Tournament Jun 9 & 10– Need committee membersNeed committee members

– Grounds Coordinator (2)Grounds Coordinator (2)– Vendor/Guest CoordinatorVendor/Guest Coordinator– Team & Referee CoordinatorTeam & Referee Coordinator– Scheduling CoordinatorScheduling Coordinator

– By registering your child for BOLT spring By registering your child for BOLT spring season, you are acknowledging that you season, you are acknowledging that you will volunteer in some capacity for the end-will volunteer in some capacity for the end-of-season tournament.of-season tournament.



Communication Communication CommunicationCommunication Communication Communication• All e-mail and cell phone numbers MUST be All e-mail and cell phone numbers MUST be

registered in our web site. This is done at registered in our web site. This is done at registration and it’s how we ensure all registration and it’s how we ensure all information is distributed on a timely and information is distributed on a timely and efficient basis.efficient basis.

• Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

B.O.L.T. 2012 Club UpdateB.O.L.T. 2012 Club Update– Competition LevelCompetition Level

Where BOLT has an A and B team, the teams will be selected Where BOLT has an A and B team, the teams will be selected based on the evaluation of the coaches at the try-outs. While based on the evaluation of the coaches at the try-outs. While these decisions are final and must be respected, mid-season these decisions are final and must be respected, mid-season changes can be made and are at the discretion of the changes can be made and are at the discretion of the coaches.coaches.

‘‘A’ teams place more of an emphasis on competition and A’ teams place more of an emphasis on competition and success regarding wins and losses. This is success regarding wins and losses. This is NOTNOT to imply that to imply that BOLT will win at any cost. It is stated to make clear that BOLT will win at any cost. It is stated to make clear that playing time at our highest competitive levels is more based playing time at our highest competitive levels is more based on skill, practice attendance, understanding of the game, on skill, practice attendance, understanding of the game, etc... etc...

This is consistent with the optimist club.This is consistent with the optimist club.


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