1. “…is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle… Victorious.” - Vincent Thomas Lombardi

2. Riverdale Lacrosse 2012 Parent Meeting

3. COACH -MICHAEL DUBBELDE Captains - Curtis Mere (12) -Dylan Weissinger (12) -Cameron Herrera (11) -Neil Marten (11)

4. About the Lacrosse Program The Raider lacrosse team exists to provide a cost-effective opportunity for Riverdale High School students to actively participate in an extra-curricular team sport. We will achieve this vision by holding regularly scheduled practices designed to improve individual skills, physical and mental fitness, and to increase the players’ knowledge and application to the game of lacrosse with a team focus. Our goal throughout the season is to be the flagship athletic program at Riverdale in terms of success on the field and in the classroom.

5. We’re Varsity!!! Inaugural season of Varsity Lacrosse in Lee County -What does that mean?

6. What is Self-Funded Varsity? Organization – Structurally and Financially 1.Formation of a Booster Club 2.Assign positions (president, vp, treasurer, etc.) 3.Create communication line between members, school, coach, and Lee County Lacrosse Alliance 4.Purchase and ordering 5.Game Management What it mean’s for the players 1.Full Varsity Benefits 2.Use of School Facilities 3.Strong support and recruiting base

7. Why Play It’s Greatest Game on Earth Anyone and Everyone can succeed It’s a spring sport and baseball is no contact College lacrosse programs have the highest graduation rate out of any sport

8. How to make the team -This is a public school team and no players shall be cut -There will a 20-25 player varsity roster and a Junior Varsity program. -Players must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 -All players must have an updated physical and “brown” card on file with the athletic department -Must be an active member of USLacrosse http://www.uslacrosse.org -Players must be properly equipped. -Must pay the necessary fees.

9. Properly Equipped? Helmet – School owned uniform helmets. Gloves – Must be maroon, black, or white Pads – cannot be altered from manufactured intent in any way Cleats – Cannot have metal spikes (baseball, golf.) Metal tipped is ok Mouthguard – Must be worn at all times in play, cannot be clear or cut Athletic Supporter – Must have one…period

10. Can I get kicked off the team? Players that are caught breaking rules that become a safety or discipline problem at any lacrosse function or at any game/tournament we attend or that break the Riverdale High School Code of Conduct will be asked to leave at their parents’ expense. Said player will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including game suspension and/or dismissal from the team. Any such behavior should be immediately reported to the team coach.

13. Does the school fund it?

14. What it actually costs

15. Sponsors

16. What if I quit or get kicked off the team…can I get a refund? There are no refunds for monies paid to Riverdale High School. Many of the league costs or companies that we do business with require payment months in advance and it is RARE that a refund is available from those organizations. Any refund request must be submitted in writing to Coach Dubbelde for consideration.