Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse
Family – Education – Lacrosse
Since 1957
Agenda
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Board Members
Club Mission Statement
Roots of the Game
What to Expect
Goals & Principles
2015 House League
Registration
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House FAQ’s
House vs Travel Teams
Website
Volunteering
Calendar Items
Parent Expectations
Irondequoit Invitational
Q&A
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Board Members
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President – Tony DiFabio
Vice President – Matt Falcone
Girls Director – Chris O’Connor
Boys Director – Ron Messmer
Girls Travel Coordinator – James Landrigan
Boys Travel Coordinator – Chris Wilson
Treasurer – Brian O’Sullivan
Communications Director – Kevin Donovan
Operations Director – Adam Murray
Booster Liason – Matt Pease
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Mission Statement
• Our mission as an organization is to promote the
game of Lacrosse and provide a safe and fun
opportunity for the youth of West Irondequiot. We
will emphasize the development of self-esteem, good
sportsmanship, fitness, goal achievement, teamwork
and skill through learning and playing the great game
of lacrosse. We will encourage our athletes to be the
best that they can be both on and off the playing
field.
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ROOTS of the Game
As the Irondequoit Lacrosse community (Players, Parents, Volunteers,
Coaches & Board of Directors) we want to always work to respect the
ROOTS of the game:
– RULES: We refuse to bend/break the rules to win.
– OPPONENTS: Value and recognize that a worthy opponent brings out
our best, and we take a "fierce and friendly" attitude into competition.
– OFFICIALS: We respect officials even when we disagree with them.
– TEAMMATES: We never do anything to embarrass our team (on or off
the field). We fully support and encourage all Irondequoit teams.
– SELF: We live up to our standards of Honoring the Game, even when
others don’t.
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What to Expect
• Irondequoit Youth Lacrosse was formed with the
purpose of providing a unique and affordable
opportunity for kids to play lacrosse. We focus on
strong stick skills, tough defense, unselfish play, and
a high level of sportsmanship. We provide a positive
lacrosse environment and concentrate on doing all
we can to offer the kids a club that they can grow
with both athletically as well as socially.
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Goals & Principles
Team Goals & Guidelines:
• HAVE FUN!
• Positive Reinforcement
• Teamwork & Effort
• Sportsmanship
• Everyone plays and the
coaches will try their best
to have equal playing
time for all.
• We do not keep score and
we play to get better and
have fun
• We strive to keep
balanced teams and not
“stack” like other towns.
• We are a team and don’t
have MVP’s or “best
players.”
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2015 House League Registration
• Eligibility: Girls K – 6th grade, Boys
1st – 6th grade
• Cost: $150 (includes new uniform for
2015), $175 after 3/15/15
• All Registration needs to be done
through the web site and closes on
3/31/15
Click the REGISTER HERE NOW button on the web site
homepage if you haven’t already
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House Season FAQ’s
What equipment do the girls need?
• Goggles (must meet the ASTM Specification Standards),
mouth guard – must be a visible color (no clear or white
allowed), cleats, and a Women's Lacrosse Stick
• NOTE: NO jewelry is allowed at any time during practice or
games.
What equipment do the boys need?
• Men's Lacrosse Stick, Lacrosse Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads,
Shoulder Pads, Cup, Mouth Guard, and Cleats - Football or
soccer cleats are fine, no metal cleats
• Rib Guards are optional
Are there every any rain outs or cancelations?
• Lacrosse is an all weather sport, but lightning and other
extreme conditions (cold, hard rain, excessive heat, etc.)
will stop play. Safety is always the top concern when it
comes to our players.
• Games would more than likely be re-scheduled, but
practice most likely would not be.
When does the youth season begin and how long does it last?
• The Spring Outdoor House League season starts at the
beginning of April and our season finale is usually around
the second weekend in June.
Practices and Games?
• Practice 3 times a week until the game schedule starts.
Once the season starts, there are 2 practices and 1 game
per week.
• Practice time is generally 1.5 hours.
• Time of practice may vary form coach to coach.
• Game schedules are arranged by the Rochester Area
Lacrosse League (www.rall.org) and are normally scheduled
in mid April.
• Directions and maps to all away games will be provided to
you on the RALL web site.
When are the Irondequoit Lacrosse jerseys handed out?
• Irondequoit Lacrosse Jerseys (pinnie and shorts) are handed
out sometime before the first RALL game, which is usually
the last weekend in April or the first weekend in May.
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House vs Travel Teams
Key Differences…
House Teams:
Travel Teams:
• No Tryouts
• Players play all positions and
playing time split equally
amongst all players
• Games are scheduled against
other House Teams, while
participating in 1 tournament
• Tryouts w/ potential cuts –
players have to be present for
tryout to be considered for the
team
• Players assigned to positions and
playing time for players may vary
• Game play is all in tournaments
(schedule TBD) & a higher level of
competition
More details for the Travel Season will be coming out in the Spring
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Website
• At www.irondequoitlacrosse.com the following and much more
information…be sure to check back frequently:
– News Items
– Registration
– Team Pages
– Contacts/Schedules
– Events Calendar
– FAQ’s
– Pictures
– Feedback
Be sure to “like” us on Facebook
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Volunteering
• We will be looking for Team Parents for each
of the teams.
• There will be other opportunities posted on
the Volunteering page of the site throughout
the Spring.
• Be sure to let us know if
you have any thoughts
on volunteering
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Key Calendar Items
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Registration $150 thru 3/15, $175 after thru 3/31
3/22 – IYL at Syracuse vs Duke Men’s Lacrosse
3/23 – IYL Apparel Sale at I-square
4/11 – IYL at the Knighthawks
4/12 – Spring Fling at IHS
5/2 – House League Games Begin
5/31 – IYL Fundraiser
6/20 – 6/21 – Irondequoit Invitational
We’ll announce other Key Calendar items as they become available
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Parent Expectations
Please…
• Be a good listener and a great encourager. Cheer everybody on the
team.
• Refrain from shouting instructions, as it might not be what the
coaches have instructed.
• Do not pay your child for goals, as this does not promote the team
concept we as a club are trying to get the kids to commit to.
• Have a parent or guardian stay with your child at practice/games in
case of emergency.
• Make sure your child’s information is up to date on the site…we
want to make sure the appropriate audiences are receiving our
communications and they can sign up for programs that apply.
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Parent Expectations
Note…
• Mistakes will be made. Be ready to forgive the referee or coach
that makes the mistake.
• Wait 24 hours before addressing a concern to make sure the
emotions are in check.
• We are all representatives of our town and each other. Bad
behavior reflects poorly on all of us.
• Poor behavior can have consequences, including your child’s playing
time and suspension from IYL.
More detail regarding the Code of Conduct and Participant Expectations are
on the site and is something that is acknowledged when registering
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Irondequoit Invitational
• The Irondequoit Invitational is an annual lacrosse
tournament that is key to IYL keeping our programs
affordable
• This year’s tournament is
June 20th – 21st.
• We encourage you to come
out and support the
tournament in any way you
can.
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Q&A
Thanks for coming…we are looking
forward to a fun season!
Any questions???
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