Tri-Town Tribal Lacrosse Club

Players and Parents – Welcome to U15 Boys Tribal Lacrosse/Spring 2012

On behalf of the coaching staff, we would like to welcome you to the spring season. With over 70 players registered, we are looking forward to an exciting season. Before the season begins, we thought it appropriate to review a few important topics.

1. Tribal is one of the few programs fortunate enough to have pre-season, indoor practice facilities. We do not want to risk losing these facilities and as such, appropriate conduct at Strike One and on the Proctor and Steward School grounds is expected. Indoor Practice will begin the week of March 5th. Click here for the schedule.

Strike One
No unattended player drop-off – please escort your player to the bench area
All players should be on the field during practice
Water bottles to be left in the bench area
Please pick up your player at the bench area

2. We have registered (3) teams with MBYLL this year. MBYLL dictates that all teams are to be balanced in terms of talent. Our intent is to review the players during our indoor sessions and assemble teams late in March. We may rotate players during the season. MBYLL games are typically on Sunday although there is occasionally a game or a make up game a mid-week game.

3. Body contact (checking) is permitted at the U15 level. Note however that under the USLYC no take out checks are allowed. A take out check is considered any hit with or without possession that has the intent of injuring or putting the opponent on the ground.

4. Communication: The coaches are available after practice to discuss specific issues you or your player may have. We are also available via email and telephone. All team information regarding games and practices will be posted on the team website. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know as soon as possible. Please make sure we have your correct email address.

6. Practice/Game Policy: We appreciate that given the time pressures, not everyone can make every practice however, if your player does not practice consistently with the team – he cannot expect the same playing time as others. We ask that players arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for practice to allow time to get their gear on, practices will start promptly. On game days, players must arrive at least ½ hour prior to the start of the game so we can warm up and prepare the roster.

7. Health Issues/Injuries: Please contact me directly with any health issue or other concern you may have. If a player is injured at either a practice or a game, please make sure one of the coaches know.

8. The Tribal Lacrosse Board of Directors has adopted a No Tolerance Policy toward fighting or any other behavior that deviates from acceptable sportsmanship during games, practices or any event sponsored by this Organization. Each infraction will be reviewed by the Board resulting in either suspension or ejection from the program.

9. Indoor Practice Schedule is posted on the team webpage. We will post the Outdoor Schedule as soon as it's available.

10. Uniform Pinnees will be given to all players as soon as they are available...usually during the 1st week of outdoor practice.  Uniform shorts can be purchased at http://www.athleticenterprises.net/tribal-lacrosse.html.

11. We are looking for any gently used equipment.  If you have items that you would like to donate to the program we will collect these items at the first indoor practice.  Items will be donated to families in need both in our program and METRO Lacrosse (an urban lacrosse program in Boston).

This is a great group of kids and we are looking forward to working with them. See you at practice!

Paul Waystack
Age Group Director
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