1. Parent and Player Meeting January 11, 2018
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Parent and Player Meeting
January 11, 2018

2. GET INVOLVED! We are a parent-run organization!
Purse Bingo was a huge success because of YOU!
Big or small, get involved with something!

4. Cost of the Program
We are not a funded sport so the players and their families bear the cost of playing
Most of the expenses are relatively fixed regardless of the number of players – referee fees, transportation costs, coaching fees, uniforms and warm-ups, etc. Therefore the more players we have, the lower the cost per player.
Example cost:
2017 costs were $400 for HS and $175 for MS
However, when compared to some other sports, the cost is reasonable
Hockey is ~$2500 per player
change cost to $400 for current season

5. What Does the Cost Cover?
Last year, dues covered all home game expenses, including ref fees, programs and uniforms. Dues also covered new/needed equipment, coaching clinics, senior night, the banquet and US Lacrosse Registrations.
This year dues will help cover:
Ref fees, hotel for overnighter, etc
Pinneys for HS girls to keep
Contribution to the Uniform Fund for future uniform needs
Playoff Fund for travel to away playoff games
Opportunities exist to help offset these costs!

6. The Cost to Play
Dues must be paid by March 16, 2018, which is the first day of season
Any player with an outstanding balance will not be able to practice/play until the financial obligation is resolved.
What does this mean for our players? …..
That NOW (not February!) is the time to start fundraising and contacting potential sponsors!
date updated

7. High School and Middle School Program Overview
Who can play:
HS Program is for McDowell students only in grades / Collegiate students who LIVE in Millcreek
MS Program is for students grades 4-8 – any city.
Seasons:
Winter Ball (January – February) OPTIONAL, FREE
Some extras do have a nominal cost to participate
Official Season – Spring, Cost to Play
March 5, 2018 – June 2018

8. High School Coaches Coaching Staff
Marissa Orbanek, Head Coach (JV and Varsity)
Samantha Tomasic, Assistant Coach
Shannen Drennon, Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach– You?

9. Middle School Coaches Amanda Williard Kasey Thur Alina Nieratko
Heather Bauer (Spring)

10. Looking for Coaches
We are currently looking for coaches to enhance our coaching staff!
No experience is necessary
Please Marissa if interested
Clearances are required, BUT clearances are currently FREE for volunteers, so get them today!

11. Winter Ball
Winter Ball is optional and there is no cost to the practices – GREAT opportunity for anyone who just wants to give it a shot. Runs February.
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO PLAY*
Register via the website, mcdowelllacrosse.org
→ Register Now
Offseason HS or Offseason MS
IF you cannot do Winter, but want to get s, register!

12. Winter Practice Schedule for HS
Winter Ball Goal for HS: To learn skills or maintain them and condition.
Winter League w/ Fairview and Villa on Family First ($25 fee)
Mondays, 6-7 Lifting, 7-9 p.m. in Gym
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Pennbriar
Marissa -

13. Winter Practice Schedule for MS
Sunday afternoons, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Family First Sports Park. $25 for 6 sessions.
See handout and/or website for weeknight practice times.
Spring season begins in March!
Marissa -

14. Extra Clinics to Elevate your Game
Learn about additional clinics / camps on our website – mcdowelllacrosse.org
Under the Home tab: “Camps / Clinics”
SOME of the ones listed:
Seton Hill University, January 28th, $40
St. Bonaventure’s, Jan. 28/Feb. 4 $25 ea/$40 both
Edinboro University, Feb. 11 (HS only)
Gannon University, Feb. 17 (HS only)
St. Bonaventure, March 11 prospect day (20’-21’)

15. Spring 2018 Requirements to play 3/5
Sign up for the Spring 2018 season through mcdowelllacrosse.org
HS Players Only: Register on Family ID by February 23. Lacrosse players will not have to pay the registration fee.
Turn in a physical or re-certification form.
Complete the Impact Test.
Pay your club fees in full.
Submit the $150 security deposit for your uniform.
MS Players Only: Submit an Emergency Form.
Please be sure to read the HS rules expected for all players & the Parent Code of Conduct expected for ALL parents.
( Under Documents Tab)

16. Sponsors
Both individuals and corporate sponsors are more than welcome.
If a sponsor wishes to sponsor an individual player, then 75% of the amount donated will be used to reduce the player’s dues
Last year, players collected over $7500 from sponsors
If a sponsor prefers, their donation can be made to the team as a whole.
Last year the team received $1250 from sponsors
The sponsorship form and the fundraiser forms are on the website

17. Fall Fundraising Results
21 Families took advantage of the fall fundraising opportunities. $1,320
Missy Morris has all of the details on how much each player earned toward their spring dues.
We will offer two more fundraisers before season.

18. Fundraising: PopLuck Popcorn
A player receives…
$1.50 for each bag of caramel sold
$2.00 for each bag of Celebrate
$2.50 for each bag of of the other three flavors

19. Spirit Wear Charles River through Iron Empire 1/28/18
Nike and UA Gear: BMS
Team Wear through Iron Empire
Jibbitz 1/28/18
Senior Items are spread throughout all the sales.
lori

20. Spring 2018 Practices & Games Mandatory starting in March
Missed practices / games affect playing time & travel
A tentative schedule for games is on our website on Master Calendar and under Forms.
Important Game Dates:
Spring Camp: March 17 (11-4 Sat)*
Overnighter: April 20-21
Hotel Hampton Inn Buffalo Airport Galleria Mall
(716) Group rate $104, group name McDowell Lax parents. Online link will be ed.
needs current dates/info

21. HS Policies Attendance Policy Grades Policy Player Behavior
Social Media Policy
Playing Time & JV/V Selections
Game Day
Bus Rides
JV / V attendance
Contacting Coaches
Concussions / Injuries

22. HS: New in 2018 Practices will almost always be 5-7
Team Leadership Council (10-15 players)
March 5-16 is considered Team Tryouts
What we look for: skill, attitude, effort, experience, team player, commitment. Grade level and new/returning is not considered.
This period determines JV/V/Double-Rostered.
This can change throughout season.
IF numbers exceed 37: We may have players who DO NOT travel.
Injured players who do not practice
Coaches will have 1:1 meetings w/ players during the end of week of March