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General information

The normal registration period for the 2010 season runs from mid-November, 2009 (we will announce on the Google group) through January 31, 2010. MAG-U accepts player registrations in the order in which they are received. No prior experience is required to play lacrosse. If there are any roster spots available after the normal registration period, MAG-U will continue to accept registrations up until March 1, 2010.

MAG-U is experiencing healthy growth. This year we will offer five teams (two U11 teams, two U13 teams, and one U15 team) with between 16 and 20 players on each team. Fees for 2010 spring season are $175 for U11 and $225 for the other teams. Registration fees pay for coaches, referees, field time, equipment and uniforms. We are a non-profit organization. Additional fees for jamborees and team parties may be requested.

Registration is now open for the 2010 season. Go to the Registration Form.

Registration Status as of 11/23/09
U11 (3-4) Team - FULL (CLOSED) for 2010 spring season.
U13 (5-6) Team – FULL (CLOSED) for 2010 spring season.
U15 (7-8) Team – OPEN - $225 for 2010 spring season.

Registration fees pay for coaches, referees, field time, equipment and uniforms. We are a non-profit organization. Additional fees for jamborees and team parties may be requested.

MAG-U’s Registration Process

You	Verify that expiration dates for your child’s US Lacrosse membership are between the dates of 01/01/10 and 06/30/10 (see US Lacrosse membership section, below to how to verify dates, obtain or renew).
You	Complete the online registration. Space is limited and roster spots fill quickly.
You	Print last page of online registration and mail along with all other items requested on that last page.
MAG-U	Notifies families of conditional roster spots or wait list status based on the order in which all information requested on last page of registration is received.
MAG-U	Deposits checks and processes confidential financial grant applications.
MAG-U	Communicates confirmation of roster spots and equipment loans based on checks clearing bank and financial aid granted.
MAG-U	Finalizes number of teams and roster positions based on number of registrations received and confirms final roster spots and, if necessary, wait lists.

Financial Aid

MAG-U has set aside funds to provide partial and full financial aid to those families who could not otherwise afford lacrosse. To request financial assistance, please complete our confidential financial grant application form. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact MAG-U’s Financial Aid Committee.

US Lacrosse Membership

MAG-U obtains its insurance through US Lacrosse and for it to be effective, ALL players and coaches are required to have US Lacrosse memberships that expire after 06/30/2010. If even one MAG-U member plays or practices with a US Lacrosse membership that expires earlier than that date, MAG-U’s insurance could be nullified. Prior to starting the online registration process, please go to http://www.lacrosse.org/membership/updates.phtml to find your child’s expiration date. If you happen to renew the US Lacrosse membership, go back to this link to get the date after making payment.

Season and Expectations

Practices will start February 2nd and games occur on Saturdays from March 6th to early June. Our season will consist of a total of 10 games and two bye weeks. Boys U11 games consist of two 20 min half's while the boys U13 and U15 games consist of four 10 min quarters. Practices are an hour and thirty minutes two times a week and the time will depend on field availability as assigned by Seattle’s Parks and Recreation Dept. Because of the demand for lacrosse and the limited roster spots, we request players to make lacrosse their spring commitment. Coaches expect attendance to be better than 85% for practice and games. Please consider this before registering.

Uniforms and Equipment

Lacrosse is a contact sport and requires the following equipment: shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, lacrosse stick, helmet, protective cup, mouth guard, and cleats. MAG-U will provide uniforms consisting of jerseys and shorts for each player for the 2010 season. MAG-U also has a limited amount of equipment (shoulder pads, arm pads, and gloves) to loan. Both the uniforms and loaned equipment are property of MAG-U and must be returned at the end of the season.

If you are interested in borrowing equipment, please make your request when completing the online registration form. Once again we will honor requests on a first come, first served basis. A $100 deposit check is needed from every MAG-U player – even those players who own all their own gear (to cover uniforms). Specific dates and times for each team to collect the deposit checks and distribute uniforms and loaned equipment will be communicated. These checks will be returned without being cashed when the player returns the uniform and equipment. MAG-U will only cash checks from those who do not return uniforms and equipment within the specified time period or from those who return MAG-U’s property in damaged condition.

Volunteer Opportunities

MAG-U is a nonprofit organization and run entirely by a volunteer board and the parents/guardians of the players. As such, MAG-U requires that at least one parent/guardian choose a volunteer position during the online registration process. The volunteer positions are:

Position

Description

Qualifications

Board Member

7 in MAG-U

Be elected by General members to fill roles set out in http://www.magnoliaunited.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=18 .

· Lead and deliver in areas of assigned responsibility

Coach

1 per team

Use Lacrosse to teach “life lessons” and positive character traits to youth players. Make lacrosse fun for the players. Reward best effort to learn and improve their skills, rather than results. Teach players to rebound from mistakes rather than fear them. Teach players to “Honor the Game”. Improve by regularly seeking feedback from players and parent/guardians.

· Requires prior lacrosse experience

· Enjoyment of working with kids

· Sign Concussion fact sheet

· Will attend MAG-U’s lacrosse coaching clinic

· Will obtain “Double Goal Coach” certifications from positive Coaching alliance

· Pass a WA State Patrol background check

Assistant Coach

2 per team

Help Coach in practices and games as directed and requested by Coach.

· No prior lacrosse experience necessary

· Enjoyment of working with kids

· will attend MAG-U’s lacrosse coaching clinic

· will obtain “Double Goal Coach” certifications from positive Coaching alliance

· Pass a WA State Patrol background check

Team Manager

1 per team

Manage the TeamSnap website for your child’s specific team, keep practice and game times and locations on TeamSnap up to date, send out team specific emails as requested by coaches. Communicate all relevant information to team volunteers to ensure everyone is in sync with their responsibilities. Confirms all home game requirements are fulfilled. Assist Uniform Coordinator at season start and end.

· Dependable

· Organized

Equipment &

Field Manager

2 per team

Assure field ready for home games: Set-up goals; place field cones at the corners, mid line and penalty box; line the field and goal areas; place balls on the end lines; put canopy, table and two chairs at center line on player side of field for off-field officials; ensure time clocks, score pad/score sheets, pens, portable score board, air horn and back-up air horn are on table; and at the end of game, store above.

· Dependably arrive 30 minutes prior to start of assigned home games.

· Familiarity with lacrosse field dimensions/regulations http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/boys_rules.phtml

Scorekeeper & Statistician

2 per game & 6 per team

Keeps the official score during games, records statistics on successful passes, ground ball pickups, goalie saves, scores and assists, and posts statistics on TeamSnap.

· Dependably arrive 20 minutes prior to start of assigned home games.

· Attends MAG-U training to understand BYLW rules and the referee’s hand signals for boys’ lacrosse: http://www.laxrules.com/

Timekeeper

1 per game & 3 per team

Keep official time of home games. Communicate with referee to ensure the game is timed correctly. Keep official time of the penalties for teams. Loudly announce time remaining near end of periods and penalties with on minute, and 30 and 10 seconds to go. Sound the air horn for substitutions and end of time periods, as appropriate.

· Dependably arrive 20 minutes prior to start of assigned home games.

· Attends MAG-U timekeeper training to understand MAG-U’s game clock operation, the BYLW rules and the referee’s hand signals for boys’ lacrosse: http://www.laxrules.com/ the

Spotter

1 per game & 3 per team

Assists scorekeeper and time keeper with confirmation of referees calls. Informs statistician of successful passes, ground ball pickups, goalie saves, scores and assists by player number during games.

· Dependably arrive 10 minutes prior to start of assigned games.

· Attends MAG-U training to understand BYLW rules and the referee’s hand signals for boys’ lacrosse: http://www.laxrules.com/ the

Referee

2 per team

MAG-U must provide two parent (18 or older) referees per team. You will not referee your child’s games and will only be scheduled for very few games.

· Attend specified WALOA referee training clinic

· Dependably arrive 10 minutes prior to start of assigned games.

Team Uniform

Coordinator

1 per team

Works with Parent Coordinator to inventory and distribute team uniforms at season start. Then at season end help collect, clean and return uniforms to MAG-U Equipment Manager.

· Dependable

· Organized

Refund Policy

MAG-U’s registration fees are fully refundable, less a $25 processing fee, if notice is sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to January 15th, 2010.
Between January 16th2010 and February 28th 2010 MAG-U will refund 50% of the registration fees. From March 1st 2010 thru the third game of the 2010 Spring Season MAG-U will only refund $100 for medical related situations proving that a doctor's note accompanies the refund request. No refunds of any kind will be issued after the third game of the 2010 Spring Season.