Hill-Murray Pioneer Girls Lacrosse 2012

Coaching Staff & Captains Coaches:

Theresa Boyd Allison Kier Taylor Zarembinski

Captains: Mikayla Curtis Rachel Gott Carly Schwieters

Coaches’ Expectations Attend all practices and games

Be prompt Stay focused

Have a positive attitude Display good sportsmanship on/off field Maintain good grades

Student first, athlete second Have fun!!!

Student Eligibility The following must be completed no later than Friday, March 9th

Player must sign up in Mrs. Soutor’s office Sign-up sheet will be available February 28th

Player must complete (signed by both player and parent/guardian) the following forms and submit to Mrs. Soutor MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form

Signature required on both sides of the form Hill-Murray School Athletic Eligibility Rules 2011-2012 MSHSL Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Form 2011-2012 MSHSL Sports Qualifying Physical History Form Athletic Trainer Authorization 2011-2012 MSHSL Eligibility Brochure Concussion Management Addendum

Student must be considered eligible by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) concerning chemicals, academics, age requirements, or transfer status, etc.

Player Fees Each player who makes the JV/Varsity

girls lacrosse teams will be assessed a $345 player fee This fee will appear on your tuition

statement

Hill-Murray Policy: Attendance Students participating in any form of co-curricular

activities must be in school the entire day in order to be eligible to participate.

A student who misses any portion of a school day may not participate in any co-curricular activity (practice, performance, games, scrimmage, etc.) on that day, unless the absence has been approved, in advance, through the Office of Student Life.

If a student is absent on a Friday or part of a Friday, the absence carries over to any weekend event.

Coaches’ Policy: Attendance Players are expected to attend all practices

and games Unexcused absences will result in the

player being ineligible to play for the first half of the next game. Unexcused absences include, but are not

limited to: tardy arrival at school the day of or prior to a game, missing or late to game/practice, detention during practice, etc.

Academic Eligibility In order for students to be eligible to participate in co-curricular

activities, they must maintain a current grade point average of 2.0 and must pass all their classes. This is not a cumulative grade point average; it is the grade point average for the current grading period. The 2.0 grade point average can only be determined using semester grades. Students must be passing each of their classes at the end of 1st quarter and 3rd quarter. Students must be passing all their classes and have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average at the end of 1st semester and 2nd semester.

A student may become ineligible on the basis of quarter or semester grades. The student is automatically ineligible for a period of three weeks. After three weeks, a student will regain their eligibility if he meets the appropriate criteria. Those who do not bring their grades up remain ineligible until the next grading period. In order to restore eligibility at the end of the three week period, a student must turn in a progress report signed by each of his teachers to the athletic office on the day that is listed as the end of the three week period.

Chemical Use Policy The use or possession of tobacco, alcohol or any drug or controlled

substance not prescribed for the student by a doctor, or the possession of anything that may be defined or construed as drug paraphernalia is not permitted. No student is to be present in a bar, tavern, restaurant or residence where alcohol is served unless accompanied by his parents or guardians. Students are expected to immediately leave any situation where alcohol or other controlled substances are present.

Out of Season Incident: Suspension from participation in interscholastic contests for three

weeks or three contests, whichever is longer. This consequences applies to violation during the school year when the student is not participating in a school-sanctioned activity or to violations that occur during the summer months. Chemical violations occurring when a student is not in season will automatically carry over to the student’s next season. Therefore, the three-contest rule will be in effect for the non-season athlete.

In season Incident: Any violation during the lacrosse season will result in IMMEDIATE

REMOVAL from the team

MSHSL Policies Racial / Religious / Sexual Harassment / Violence & Hazing

During the school year, a student shall not violate the racial / religious / sexual harassment and racial / religious / sexual violence and hazing bylaws of the Minnesota State High School League.

Interpretation: The MSHSL bylaw applies to the entire school year including any portion of the activity season that occurs prior to the start of the school year or after the close of the school year.

Transfer Policy The Minnesota State High School League Transfer Policy governing students that

transfer from one high school to another may be found on the High School League website, www.mshsl.org or in the High School League Policy Manual. MSHSL Bylaw 111

Non School Participation Policy No student may participate on another lacrosse team other than the Hill-Murray

lacrosse team during the high school lacrosse season This includes trying out for a college lacrosse team or a summer travel lacrosse team

Additional Policies Parking at School

Players cannot park in the following areas(This includes evenings and Saturdays) The coaches lot Around the curb of the coaches lot

Food in the Field House Players cannot eat in the lobby of the Field House The cafeteria is open until 5:00 PM for players

bringing food before a practice or game Sticks in School

Under NO circumstances, should a player have her stick or ball out during the school day

Under NO circumstances, should a player practice, play catch or wall ball near the school

Mud in and around the Field House Players must remove their cleats prior to using the sidewalks leading to

the Field House and before entering the Field House

Policies Continued Detention

It is expected that all lacrosse players will behave and abide by all school rules

In the event that a player receives detention during a scheduled practice or game, the player’s absence will be considered unexcused

Cell Phones Texting and use of your cell phone during school hours is a violation of

Hill-Murray Policy Cell Phones should be put away during practice/games

Buses Players are required to ride the bus to all away games – go as a team,

leave as a team Home Games

Varsity will watch the first half of the JV Game and then get ready for the Varsity game

JV will watch the first half of the Varsity Game

Team Communication Team website will include all team

information www.hmgirlslax.com Please check daily for updates regarding games

and practices

Email will be my main form of communication Player and parent email needed for each player Coach T’s email: hmgirlslax@hotmail.com

Communication with Coaches Order of communication to resolve any

issues Player and Coach Player, Coach, and Parents If issue still is not resolved, the Athletic

Director and President may get involved

Questions after tryouts – We expect to be contacted by the player, not the parent

Teams JV and Varsity

JV- Equal playing time based on position; emphasis placed on development of skills

Varsity-No equal playing time; play to win Being on Varsity last year does not guarantee

a Varsity spot this year Seniors who do not make varsity will have the

option to play JV Varsity players are eligible to letter

Required Equipment for Tryouts Legal stick with legal pocket Eye goggles Mouth guard (cannot be clear or white) Shoes

Cleats or tennis shoes for dome Non-marking tennis shoes for Fieldhouse

Water or sports drink (no colored liquids in field house)

Tryout Criteria Conditioning Stick skills (both dominant and non-

dominant) Field sense Work ethic Teamwork Willingness to learn

Apparel

Metro Athletic – Online Orders

T-Shirt’s – Hill-Murray Girls Lacrosse

39.95

29.95

39.95

33.95

Important Dates Tryouts: March 26th – 30th

Team rosters will be announced the evening of March 30th

Practices are mandatory during Spring Break(March 30th – April 6th)

NOTE: Some tryout/practice dates March 26th - April 6th are two-a-day practices!

Before you leave…. Sign in Hand in completed paper work

Player Code of Conduct Emergency Card

Questions?