Lacrosse Nova Scotia Society
Lacrosse Nova Scotia Society
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The Lacrosse Nova Scotia Society (LNSS) is a non-profit organization that acts as the
recognized lacrosse authority throughout the province of Nova Scotia.
The LNSS are members of the Canadian Lacrosse Association and are a member in good
standing with Sport Nova Scotia.
The LNSS is committed to providing not only a safe and fun filled playing environment but
also a sport environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory
practices.
The LNSS is working to implement lacrosse programs across Nova Scotia and insure all
groups of person’s have the opportunity to play the game.
The LNSS is committed to providing a lacrosse environment that encompasses fair play
and equality for all participants.
The LNSS is committed to branding lacrosse as the number one sport of choice in Nova
Scotia and increasing participation at all levels including women’s programs, and
aboriginal programs.
The LNSS is committed to securing and providing, funding and equipment for those
athletes and clubs in financial need.
The LNSS is the voice of lacrosse in Nova Scotia, your involvement and feedback is
critical to our growth. Stay informed, stay active, stay involved!
Strategic Plan Update
Vision for 2012
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Provincial Championship at the club level hosted throughout the Province
Regional development
Strong Relationship with the NSSAF
Facility issues addressed
Lacrosse a major-primary vs secondary sport in Nova Scotia
NCCP coaches in all clubs/teams (high performance)
Full time staff positions
5000 participants
Participation at all national championship events (A pool)
Effective sponsorship program
Expose Nova Scotia teams/players
Financial stability increase budget
Quality and quantity of referees and coaches to meet growth and demand
Succession program for Board and committee - Board development
Lots interprovincial/international comp - exposure
Budget/committee/Board structure that enables LNS to accomplish annual plans
Pro franchise in Nova Scotia
FUN!! Programs - focus - entry level opportunities
FUN - POSITIVE Experience for all!!
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Coaching
• Set up Coaching Committee – completed
• Recruit Junior players to mentor experienced coaches –
coach mentor program from the CLA being released in
January 2009.
• Increase number of coaching facilitators from 2-4
• Increase the number of coaches attending clinics and
completing manual (certification) – improvement in manual
completions in 2008
• Create and implement a coaches code of conduct
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Officiating
 Create Officiating Committee - completed
 Based on the CLA parent handbook, develop and conduct
education sessions for parents of each association –
advertise during registration
 Identify a new representative for NOCP committee
 Develop a mentor/support program for younger/new
officials – experienced officials in each club boundary
 Recruitment for all disciplines – box/field
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Arena Supervision
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Establish an Arena Supervision program & Training Session
Clubs to identify volunteers/participants for the program
Ensure supervision for all games
Associations have membership (parents & players) sign
code of conduct sheets
 Develop and ensure poster re. code of conduct is in all
lacrosse facilities
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Player Development
 High Performance
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Establish a high performance committee to develop an action plan and
2008/2009 priorities for high performance player development consistent
with the CLA LTAD
 Participation
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Establish a participation committee to develop an action plan and priorities
for participation player development consistent with the CLA LTAD
 Goalie Development
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Determine in goalie development will be incorporated into the high
performance and participation plans or be stand alone
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Funding/Financial Resources
 Create a sponsorship/marketing committee - completed
 Develop a marketing strategy to promote the sport
provincially – in development
 Develop a LNSS provincial sponsorship package – in
development
 Develop a LNSS provincial communication strategy
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Facilities – Box & Field
 LNSS identify a liaison/coordinator with leagues/association
and owners re. Issues, needs, etc.
 Identify an indoor box facility for winter elite training
programs and competitions.
 Identify and discuss options with other sports requiring
similar facilities – ongoing discussions.
 Maintain current facilities
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Staff Support
 Ensure current administrative support position – position
continued until June 2011 in same capacity.
 Determine future starting needs and plan to resource
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Volunteer Management
 Establish a volunteer management committee to establish a
plan
 Develop a database of volunteers: contact information,
experience, interests, etc.
 Committee recruitment – all committees up and running
with a minimum of 3 members – in progress.
 Revise forms to include recruitment component.
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Schools/Grassroots
 Work with existing clubs/associations to conduct a school
program in the South Shore and Valley Regions
 Offer PE class and after school/noon time programs
 Continue to participate in Sport Fair
 Develop a model for connecting various states of programs
and continuum of opportunities
 Establish a relationship with the NSSAF to work towards
lacrosse as an recognized sport within the NSSAF
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Competitions – Provincial/Regional
 Develop a provincial championship hosting package
 Maintain/enhance the Garnet Knight and Lobster Trap
tournaments
 Host Provincial Championships
Key Areas (12-18 months)
Club , Association, League Development
 Conduct a survey with clubs/associations to determine how
to enhance communication identify critical issues, how the
LNSS can support clubs/associations development.
 Enhance website (frequent questions, constant updates).
 Meeting with all clubs/associations to discuss survey results,
issues, directions, etc.
 Update directory/contact sheet for clubs/associations.