Chester - Mendham Youth Lacrosse
Sponsored by Chester PAA
Reminder about in-season practice attendance: Regular team practice is required to learn to play lacrosse safely and to play as a member of a team on the field. If you have questions about our attendance policy as it relates to practice and game participation, please talk to your coach.
We strongly encouage every player at every grade level to practice stickwork on your own between practices. You've made a commitment to your team to give it your best. Honor it.
Buffalo Bandit player Crosbie scouting CM Laxers for future Pro players
Important policy information:
Some parents have asked questions about age brackets, team assignments and playing time - here are Club policies that may help answer those questions:
1. Players play the school-grade which they are currently in. Age does not factor in a player’s team assignment.
2. Program open for boys in grades 2 thru 8. No players in first grade or under permitted. See note below about programfor K-1 players.
3. No player plays “down” (any grade below) for any reason.
4. No player will play “up” (any grade above) permanently. The only allowable playing up condition will be when a squad above is unable to field a game team of at least 15 players (including goalie) and with the permission of both grade coaches, players and parents.
5. The Club strives for fair playing time for all players - exceeding the league rule of 1/4 per-game per-player minimum. But playing time may be adjusted down based on an individual’s attendance and attitude during practices.
6. Per NJYLL rules, all players must reside in Chester Township, Chester Borough, Mendham Township or Mendham Borough. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Board and with NJYLL approval before the season starts.
7. Refunds will be issued up until April 1 of the playing season up to 100% of the registration fee less the $25 U.S. Lacrosse fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter for any reason.
8. Excused absences for practices include (but are not limited to): sickness, injury, make-up tests, school-team practices or games.
* Note - Beginner lacrosse (a.k.a. "Little Kids Lax") will be offered for Kindergarten and 1st grade boys in April - watch the website for details.
Make sure parents and players read second page and sign. There is important information about player and parent conduct and playing time policies.
Club loaner equipment is available only for 2/3 grade clinic players and older grade players who are new to the program
f you are buying a new helmet, please buy it in ourclubcolors - Navy blue shell, red visor and chin guard. Our goal is to have all players in this color scheme as soon as possible. These are also the high school colors. The brand of lacrosse helmet is parent's choice.
New in 2008, players are asked not to wear their elite team uniforms for Chester-Mendham Youth Lacrosse practice or games.
Questions - e-mail Maureen Nowak - nowak@patmedia.net or call 908-879-4514
Now that the 2008 season is over, it's time again to send in your end-of-season survey.
We're extremely interested in your thoughts about coaching, games, playing time, communications, etc...We look at these very carefully in the off-season, team by team and try to make the right adjustments to meet the goals of the Club and the commitments we make to our lacrosse families.
If you did not already get an e-mail from your coach regarding this, please cut and paste the following questionnaire in your email and e-mail reply ONLY to yamash2@yahoo.com. It will go to Brian Haumersen, Club President. It is then reviewed by Board and coaches.
You are welcome to submit an anonymous reply. Just print this page, fill out the answers and mail it to:
Haumersen
13 Garabrant Street
Mendham, New Jersey 07945
If you'd like to talk to Brian Haumersen about ANY issue, please call 973-543-6322. You can also call any board member and let them know what's on your mind. Contact info is on our website. www.chesterlax.com
We want to hear from EVERYBODY!! The best way to have your opinion heard or register a complaint is simply to tell us.
Thanks.
Brian Haumersen
************* 2008 Chester-Mendham Lax Program Survey
Please send responses back to yamash2@yahoo.com by June 22. If you prefer to send anonymously, please print this and mail to Haumersen 13 Garabrant Street, Mendham, NJ 07945. Or call 973-543-6322. Thanks!
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Team/Grade Level:___________________________
Head Coach:_______________________________
Practices 1. Was the number of practices:
Just right?____ Too many?____ Could have used more_____________
Player Comments:___________________________________________
Parent Comments___________________________________________
2. Were practices (Check as many as you want)
Fun?__________ Good Instruction?___________ Well run?__________________
Not fun? _______ Not enough individual attention?______ Inconsistent?________
Player Comments:___________________________________________
Parent Comments___________________________________________
Games: 1. How would you rate the number of scrimmages and games your team played
Just right?____ Too many?_____ Could have used more:_____________
Player Comments:_____________________________________________
Parent Comments_____________________________________________
2. How would you rate the fairness of player rotation and playing time in games?
Very Fair___________ Somewhat fair:_____________Not Fair__________
Player Comments:_______________________________________________
Parent Comments_______________________________________________
3. If your team split into squads or "platooned" for games, how would you rate
that technique for keeping game roster size manageable?
Great_______Good_________Fair__________Not good____________
Player Comments:___________________________________________
Parent Comments___________________________________________
4. Overall, was the game experience:
Great_______________Good________________Fair_____________Not good____________
Player Comments:____________________________________________________________
Parent Comments____________________________________________________________
Coaching 1. Do you believe the quality of lacrosse coaching your son received was:
Great_________________Good____________________Fair_______Not good____________
Player Comments:____________________________________________________________
Parent Comments__________________ __________________________________________
2. Do you think your son was well-prepared to play lacrosse in game situations?
Yes_________________________No_____________________Somewhat_________________
Player Comments:______________________________________________________________
Parent Comments______________________________________________________________
3. If your team split into "Experienced " and "Less Experienced" teams for the season,
how would you rate that overall experience?
Great__________Good________________Fair__________Not good____________
Player Comments:____________________________________________________
Parent Comments_____________________________________________________
Communications: How would you rate communications about Club-wide activities such as registration?
Great____________________Good__________________Fair___________Not good____________
Player Comments:_______________________________________________________________
Parent Comments_______________________________________________________________
How would you rate communications about your team activities such as games, practices, etc?
Great___________________Good________________Fair_____________Not good____________
Player Comments:________________________________________________________________
Parent Comments________________________________________________________________
Please add your thoughts about any other areas for improvement such as registration process,
soft goods, Club equipment, playing time policies, facilities, etc.)
e-mail this form to:
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