1. The Mission of Starz is to provide an environment fostering improvement of elite players nationally, with other elite players locally. Local Starz teams will compete regionally against other select programs and in top tournaments around the country. Starz is an additional opportunity for out-of-season play and encourages more opportunities for passionate players. Our Experienced coaching staff will provide positive coaching influence and advanced clinic work. Individual and team development will focus on preparing elite players for lacrosse at the next level at all ages. The Starz program offers competition and instruction for the player that wants to take his game to the next level. Northwest Select Teams Seattle Starz South Sound Starz North Sound Starz Rhino Starz Tournaments Summer Season Utah Shootout June 13-15 HS Utah June 25-28 Washington Games July 12 th Youth/MS Adrenaline – July/August Youth – August 7-10 MS – July 31-Aug 3 HS – July 24-27 PDX MLL Tourney MS/HS August 9-10 Commit Date June 3rd Parents Meeting June 3rd First Practice Thursday June 5th Practice Schedule See Website Seattlestarzlacrosse.com Click NS page The North Sound Starz Program will include 3 teams for 2008: a Youth team (5/6) and a Middle School team (7 th /8 th) and a High School team in the first year. Each team will be made up of approx. 25 players from around the area. TRAVEL ROSTERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 20! Parents of players (and players) selected to be on the team must attend a mandatory meeting after tryouts and be prepared to commit to the team by June 3rd for the Summer Season (June-Aug). Practices and scrimmages will be held on Sundays at either Strawberry Fields, in North Marysville. Players will be responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from practice, and players of age may choose to drive to local tournaments with Director and Parental approval.. **NEW PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BUY STARZ GLOVES. With the discount pricing Starz gets, the cost of these custom gloves is $105 Cost 1 Season: $500.00 1/2 year – (Summer Season) Fee Breakout 1 Season: $350 Starz Fee - Starz reversible, Starz shorts, all local games and tournament fees, Coaches stipends. Does not include Travel. $150 Field Fee – fees for practices and local tourney costs. Players will also need to pay for traveling tournaments and recruiting camps. North Sound Starz will organize travel plans and charge each player a sum that will include airfare, hotel, transportation, and meals. We will have a limited number of scholarships available to players in need and a number of fundraisers to support cost reduction overall. interested in Volunteering, want more information? Contact Scott Tracewell stracewell@walax.com stracewell@walax.com Scott Tracewell – 5/6 Coach Peter White – MS Coach Greg Hill – High School Coach Henry Valentine – Asst. Coach Ryan Brown – Asst. Coach Bill Callahan- Asst. Coach ***Various clinician coaches from established programs in Seattle, Oregon, and Washington will also come to practices.