1. Geronimo Lacrosse Parents Meeting March 13 th 2016

2. ADMINISTRATION Andrew Stanley Executive Director Andrew Vigne Program Administrator Annie Richards/Jenny Lindner Blazing Stars Division 1 (5 th /6 th ) Program Directors Heather Strausburg Blazing Stars Division 3 (3 rd /4 th ) Program Director Heather Garnett Rising Stars Division 3 (1 st /2 nd ) Program Director 2

3. PROGRAM HISTORY & PROGRAM GOALS Tim O’Shea/ Al Rider (Founded in 1995) Youth lacrosse league owned and operated by Collegiate School Goal is to teach the fundamentals of the game in a safe and fun environment. Our “in-house” league provides competition for the girls each session. Striving for individual and team improvement, valuing effort and good sportsmanship are all paramount throughout all age groups. Over 650 players and 100 volunteers participate in Geronimo each year. We offer summer travel opportunities for those who wish to continue their lacrosse experience in a more competitive environment throughout the summer. 3

4. What you can expect of geronimo Fun lacrosse experience Learning the fundamentals of the game in a safe and positive environment Good sportsmanship from all participants and spectators Communication prior to each session from Heather, Heather and Jenny with field number information 4

5. What We expect from you and your daughters Positive attitude ready to learn, improve and have fun! Attendance at all sessions. Good sportsmanship from all participants and spectators Prepared for each session with proper equipment: Stick/Goggles/Mouth guard/Cleats/Geronimo Jersey/Water bottle/Warm clothes if appropriate Please be on time for drop off and pick up! 5

6. General Session Outline 5 th /6 th - Practice/12 v 12 full field play ---also designate some Thursday night sessions to split the girls by their experience level and work with them on different aspects of the game based on their current level. This will allow us to develop each player's confidence, technique and tactical awareness at an appropriate and accessible pace. 3 rd /4 th – Practice/7v7 half field or 12v12 full field play 1 st /2 nd - Practice/Small sided games 6

7. RULES 3 rd -6 th Grade - Youth rules unless we have identified exceptions No checking to start with 3 second rule for good defense 20 min running halves with running clock Slaughter rule = draw when lead is 5 goals + No overtime No pass minumum 7

8. Playing Time Players should expect to play at least approximately 1/3 of a game **PLEASE** no stopwatches, this is an approximate guideline If an issue, please discuss with head coach or program leader 8

9. TEAM PLACEMENT All players were rated based on talent, ability, rating, experience, etc. Players will be assigned to a team by program leaders. We strive to make teams as even as possible, also mixing grades and having girls from different schools playing together. You will receive an email with team placement. We try to put siblings (who are both in either 5 th and 6 th grade or 3 rd and 4 th) together unless you ask us to split them up. Thank you for encouraging your players to be excited about their team placement! 9

10. Logistics 10

11. Information Use website as your main resource for information Schedules and basic program information Weather Announcements or Schedule changes Program Registration Ability to edit account and complete payments www.geronimolax.com 11

12. PARKING drop off/pick up 12

13. SCHEDULE Please view the website for full list of dates Sunday sessions begin sharply at 3:00pm and end at 4:30pm Thursday’s begin sharply at 6:30pm and end at 7:45pm 13

14. Field Use in 2016 Fields 4, 6, part of 8 for 5 th & 6 th Grades, 1, 3, 7, part of 8 for 3 rd & 4 th Grades and Fields 10 & 11 for 1 st & 2 nd Grades 14

15. WEATHER THORGUARD/ ON FIELD THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY IF INCLEMENT WEATHER AHEAD OF TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE MADE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER TWITTER (@geronimolax) E-MAIL NOTIFICATION WEBSITE (www.geronimolax.com) 15

16. TRAVEL PROGRAM 16

17. PHILOSOPHY GOALS OF THE PROGRAM Travel teams are in no way the focus of the regular season COMPETITIVE TRY OUTS If you think that you are interested in trying out for a team, you must register for the try out ahead of time 17

18. TEAMS AVAILABLE 4 th Grade Team 5 th Grade Team 6 th Grade Team 18

19. QUESTIONS? 19