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Rye Youth Lacrosse
2014 Season Outlook
Spring 2014
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Table Of Contents
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Spring 2014
Overview
Mission Statement
Parent Support
Travel League
House League
Field Rules
2014-2015 Outlook
RYL Website Information
Website
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2014 Overview
History
• Rye Youth Lacrosse (RYL) was founded in 2003 by David
Greenhouse, Leah & Phil Decaro, Rob Santangelo and remains a
non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization.
• RYL is one of the largest youth lacrosse organizations in
Westchester, NY and Fairfield, CT counties
• RYL participation has grown consistently by 10-15% per year
RYL 2014 Summary
• In 2014, RYL will field 23 TRAVEL Teams and 40+ HOUSE teams
totaling over 850 children between K and 8th grade
• RYL has over 70 coaches with 90% volunteers
• RYL competes with over 30 different youth lacrosse programs across
Westchester county, Fairfield county, NY City and Long Island
• RYL has a requirement that all participants either live in Rye or attend
Rye schools including Resurrection, RCDS, and Holy Child
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RYL Mission & Priorities
RYL Mission Statement
• RYL offers the opportunity to Rye, NY residents or students who attend a
Rye, NY school to learn, play and compete in the game of lacrosse for both
boys and girls in Kindergarten - 8th grade at both the developmental and
advanced levels through a local House Program and Travel Program.
RYL Program Priorities
• RYL requires that all our participants display integrity, good sportsmanship,
commitment to team, enjoyment, positive effort, as well as respect for the
individual, the team, the coach, the referees, and the game.
• RYL is a volunteer organization dependent on the support of the Rye
community of parents, coaches, Rye Schools Administration, and the Rye
Recreational Department.
• RYL’s focus is on skill development and "team" play: adopting the Positive
Coaching Alliance (PCA) (http://positivecoach.org) concepts with an
emphasis on creating a fun learning environment, and developing strong
character for future success off and on the athletic field.
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Parent Support
• Parent Support: RYL is 100% dependent on parent support including volunteers
for coaching and organization including: scheduling, referees, uniforms, field
allocations, equipment, off-season clinics, coordination with USLacrosse,
CONNY (Connecticut-New York Youth Lacrosse), and Hudson Valley Lacrosse.
• Participation Agreement & Code of Conduct Form: Please fill out form with
your child. Will be distributed by Travel coaches.
• Parent Communication: RYL uses the RYL website to communicate to parents
and coaches. RYL is dependent on parent input for online registration (please
update email addresses). RYL requires all players/parents to wait 24-Hours
before communicating with coaches after a game.
• Coaches Training: RYL strongly encourages all coaches including parent
coaches to complete US Lacrosse Certification Level 1 and Level 2 online and to
complete the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) online course.
• Parent PCA Training: RYL strongly encourages all RYL Parents to complete the
PCA Parent Program online or in person (http://positivecoach.org).
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Travel League Overview
• RYL’s 23 Travel teams consist of 12 Boys Travel teams and 11 Girls Travel
teams. RYL travel teams compete against other CONNY and Hudson Valley
youth programs.
• RYL has both “A” and “B” level Travel teams that match up with other
programs.
• RYL has tryouts for Travel teams beginning in 5th grade and does not have
cuts. All participants are placed on a team.
• RYL Travel teams have 2-3 practices per week and 10-15 games per season
including 1-3 tournaments per team/season.
• All 3rd and 4th Grade Travel players are required to participate in the RYL
House League. RYL requires this as part of our focus on fundamental skills
development.
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House League Overview
• RYL’s 40+ House teams consist of Boys House teams and Girls House
teams for grades Kindergarten through 4th grade.
• RYL House Program is the foundation of our entire program with emphasis
on skills development and scrimmages.
• RYL House is an intramural league that meets every Saturday for nine
weeks beginning in March through our end-of-season Jamboree for all RYL
participants.
• All 3rd and 4th Grade Travel players are required to participate in the RYL
House League. RYL requires this to make sure we are teaching the
fundamental skills necessary to competing at higher level.
• RYL works closely with both the Rye High School men's and women's
Varsity lacrosse programs to foster the development of future RHS players.
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2014 House & Travel Requirements
• House & Travel Team Requirements
• RYL requires each player to attend all practices/games and consistently
communicate with coaches at least 24 hrs prior to a practice/game if a
player will be absent.
100% of 3rd & 4th Travel players must attend House sessions.
• All players must have proper equipment and have updated annual
registration with US Lacrosse (via RYL website/USLacrosse.org).
USLacrosse covers all annual liability insurance. RYL coaches cannot
allow uninsured players on the field.
• Fields – Practice/Game Requirements
• RYL requires each player/team to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to
the start of a scheduled practice or game. This is a requirement of the
rental agreements and insurance RYL has with each of the field vendors
(Rye Schools, Rye Rec, RCDS, Mville, Holy Child, Keio, SUNY).
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RYL Field Usage Rules
RYL leases field space across Westchester County.
RYL & Insurance requires Strict Compliance with the
following rules
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Teams may not to arrive on premises AND not enter field area prior
to 15 minutes before scheduled start time.
All spectators, parents, non-team players must sit on opposite side of
field from bench area. Only coaches permitted on bench sideline.
All benches (home and visitors) AND spectator areas
must cleaned up after use.
No dogs permitted at ANY time.
WATER only permitted – no sports drinks.
No metal cleats on Turf fields.
Field Rentals are RYL’s largest annual expense at
over US$90,000 each Spring season
RYL is a Tenant not an Owner of fields
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RYL 2014-2015 Outlook
RYL’s growth will require some changes in 2015 given
increased costs incurred for Field Rentals, Tryout Rentals
Paid Coaches, and Uniforms.
• Fees: Annual player fees may increase beginning 2015 by TBD
• Uniform Policy: RYL considering collecting and redistributing all Travel uniforms
each season.
Please return all uniforms to Coaches at end of 2014 spring season.
RYL & US Lacrosse Resources
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RYL is closely aligned with US Lacrosse Guildelines on Coaching,
Player Safety and Player Development. Please see the following links
for more information:
www.uslacrosse.org for articles and information (i.e. Choosing the BTeam over the A-Team might just be the best decision for your #lacrosse
player --> http://t.co/Rg9h4kBZfU)
SAFETY TAG NETWORK: RYL examining introduction in 2015
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RYL Website Information
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RYL Website – www.ryelax.org; www.ryeyouthlacrosse.org
Weather Updates
Schedules by team: House and Travel boys and girls
Off-Season Clinics, Fall-Ball, Winter Leagues, Wall-Ball
Coaches Contacts
Rules: Boys and Girls
Camps links
Feedback
Coaches Corner (TBD): Practice Plans, Positive Coaching Alliance,
US Lacrosse Certification
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Helpful Website Schedule Hints
• RYL's website has multiple ways to update your team’s calendar from
your mobile device:
• Go to ryelax.org; www.ryeyouthlacrosse.org
• Select your team
• Click on the “Schedule” link on the left navigation bar
• Click on the “Options” button on the right side of page
• Choose form the following options:
• Link to this page
• Add to Google Calendar
• Subscribe to Calendar
• Export schedule
• Print Schedule
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Rye Youth Lacrosse
Thank You!
Spring 2014
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