Welcome interested lacrosse players and parents, please read to the end:
 
The coaches and staff of the Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association (EYLA) welcome you to the 2012 lacrosse season. For those of you unfamiliar with our program, the EYLA is a total volunteer organization. We are not sponsored or funded by the school district or the town recreation department. The program is run by a Board of Directors and a volunteer coaching staff along with the assistance of the parents of all players. We are dedicated to the instruction of the game of lacrosse, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play. The EYLA is open to all students who reside within the boundaries of the SAU-16 school district and those surrounding towns that do not currently field a youth lacrosse team.
 
Once again this year we will field a house league open to all U9 boys and girls. While the house league teams will not travel statewide, as the league teams will, there will be some local travel to surrounding towns with other teams interested in playing U9 games. House league U9 practice will be 1 hour long two times each week with games on Saturdays. Lacrosse is a game that is played in all weather conditions (except thunder and lighting). EYLA reserves the right to cancel practices or games due to inclement weather. We also give each head coach the discretion to cancel a practice due to weather. At the lower levels we want to provide a positive experience for the children and it is towards this end that coaches will occasionally cancel a U9 or U11 practice while the older children U13 & U15, will still have practice. Since we have limited field use we are seldom in a position to reschedule practices. It is also critical that parents supervise what players wear to practices and games. Players improperly dressed for cold weather practices can seldom focus on the task at hand. It is always easy for a player to add or remove layers as the practice progresses. So send the kids with too many layers! Coaches will help emphasize this practice with the players as well so it’s not just mom and dad …
 
This year we will only offer U11 travel teams (boys and girls) that will be part of the NH Youth Lacrosse Association. These teams will travel statewide. 
 
All players, at each level, will play in each of their games. EYLA plans to field travel teams at the following levels: U11 – boys and girls, U13 – boys & girls, and U15 – boys & girls. If we have sufficient players in any of the U13 or U15 groups we will field A & B/C level teams. The "A" teams will have tryouts. We will announce a place and time for tryouts once it is determined that we have enough players to field two teams at that particular level. Players who try out for an "A" team and do not make it are automatically placed on the "B/C" team in their age bracket.
 
The EYLA teams will begin to practice, weather permitting, at the beginning of April 2012. Some of the older players may begin indoor practice in March 2012. The New Hampshire Youth Lacrosse Association requires us to notify them of the different teams that we will field by mid February. Therefore, we ask that you make your decision regarding your player’s participation in the spring lacrosse program as soon as possible and no later than the end of January 2012.
 
Where to go to Register!
 
To determine your player’s level (U9, U11, U13, or U15) please use the following chart:
As of August 31, 2011 if your child is:
8 years of age or under – then your player is U9
10 years of age or under – then your player is U11
12 years of age or under – then your player is U13
14 years of age or under – then your player is U15
If your child is young for his grade and all of his/her friends are playing in the next level up then you can register your player for that level. Players can play up but cannot play down.
 
The following forms must be completed on-line and the registration fee received in order to establish your player’s membership on a team roster by the February 15th deadline:
 

• Registration Form – Begins December 12^th Online

It is important to complete all questions on the form, as any    blank line items will be considered incomplete.
 

• Registration Fee

 
The registration fee this year is $190 for boys and for girls. U9 fee is $175 for boys and girls. Checks must be received by Wayne Demers at 7 Granite Street Exeter, NH 03833 before a registered player will be placed on a team. Note, this includes the cost of the US Lacrosse membership (All players will be registered with US Lacrosse through Exeter Youth Lacrosse), uniforms for each player, field rental, officials fees, field supplies (goals, nets, paint, lining equipment), lacrosse balls, goalie equipment (lower level teams), league fees, and the end of the year BBQ.

• Parents Consent for Treatment of Minor Form -- Online

This form gives the hospital and doctors permission to treat your player in the event of an accident and the EYLA coaches are unable to get in touch with the parent/guardian.

• US Lacrosse Membership Number

Once again this year Exeter Youth Lacrosse will register your player with US Lacrosse as part of your Exeter Youth Lacrosse registration. Note – you do not have to go to US Lacrosse to register your player. Your registration form provides EYLA with the required information needed on your player. It is through US Lacrosse that the EYLA receives its liability insurance and certificates of insurance when necessary
Team rosters will be established in early March 2012. Players who missed the February 15th, 2012 deadline will be placed on a waiting list and assigned a team if there is space available. Team size for A teams will be 23 players and team size for B/C teams will be a maximum of 25 players. When necessary we will field more than one B/C team as long as we have the parent volunteers to help manage and coach the team.

 All families will be contacted in mid-March 2012 to learn the status of their player.
 
Please note the following dates:
 
December 12, 2011   On-line Registration Begins: 
 
In order for your player(s) to be part of a team, you must register on-line at the following:
 
Website:     www.exeteryouthlacrosse.org  
 
Once you get to our web site click the Register Online button which is on the left hand side of the page, then click on the program that you want to register for (U9 Boys, U9 Girls, Boys Spring, Girls Spring, Boys Winter Clinic, or Girls Winter Clinic). All registration will be conducted on-line. Players will not be assigned to a team or allowed to participate in a particular activity until all fees have been paid. If you have a difficulty with registration or with a particular fee please contact Wayne Demers at 778-8411 or .  
 
February 12, 2012 (Sunday) -- Stick Skills Clinic begins at the PEA Thompson Cage. This clinic will be held every Sunday night beginning on the 12^th of February and continuing through March 25^th, 2012. It is open to all players with the emphasis on catching, throwing, ground balls, and shooting. Times are: all girls @ 5-6pm, U9 & U11 boys @ 6-7pm, and all U13 & U15 boys @ 7-8pm. The clinic is open to all students in grades 2-8 from throughout the seacoast area.
 
Registration for the Clinic will be conducted on-line. Go to www.exeteryouthlacrosse.org and once you get to our web site click the Register Online button which is on the left hand side of the page, then click on the Winter Stick Skills program that you need. There will be a non-refundable fee of $80 due at registration.
 
 
A mandatory parent meeting for all families participating in the spring season program will be held at the Cooperative Middle School on Wednesday March 7^th, 2012. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm and will be over no later than 8:30pm. The goal of this meeting is to give the parents and opportunity to meet the coaches, ask questions about the program, and hear about the various volunteer opportunities that need to be filled to assure a successful season for the players.
 
Equipment for the 2012 Spring Season: 
 
Each player will be provided with a jersey and shorts. Each player must provide his or her own equipment. Girls will need a stick, goggles, and a mouth guard. Boys will need a helmet, shoulder pads, arm guards, gloves, stick, mouth guard, and athletic supporter. All players should have rubber cleats for traction on the fields but sneakers are acceptable. Sneakers should be worn whenever we use indoor fields. All boys’ team players must wear regulation lacrosse helmets. (We recommend a silver body with navy blue visor and chin piece.)
 
Finally, we are sure that the Exeter Youth Lacrosse experience will be a positive one for you and your player. If you have additional questions contact Wayne Demers at 603-778-8411 or e-mail at . Please make a note of this contact information for future reference.
 
Sincerely,
The Exeter Youth Lacrosse Association Board of Directors and Coaching Staff
 

by posted 01/26/2012
 
Hi All,
 
Former Exeter Youth Lacrosse and current Exeter High School starting attack man Buddy Carr has a lacrosse service he is offering to all boys youth lacrosse players.
 
Buddy is starting a stick stringing business. Cost is $10 a head. Customers will need to supply their own stringing kit. Buddy can be reached through email at:

Contact Buddy if you have questions or need further information.
 
Wayne Demers

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by posted 01/19/2012
 
January 12, 2012

Dear Parent,

This is a note from Bill Cunningham and Wayne Demers of the Exeter Youth Lacrosse program regarding another instructional opportunity for younger (U11 & U13) boys. It begins on the 28^th of January. Read below for the particulars.

Welcome to the Lacrosse Training Center (LTC) Program, Newington, NH
 
LTCLAX.com is a new U-11/U-13 Lacrosse Instructional Program in Newington, NH Located at the USA Training Center * 117 Gosling Road * Newington, NH 03801
 
How we teach lacrosse
As LTC lacrosse coaches, we believe that in the game of lacrosse, the development of stick skills at an early age is important. Once players develop good throwing and catching skills, the game of lacrosse begins to open up and there is better ball movement in the offensive zone. As coaches, we can then teach better positioning and offensive and defensive plays. We teach a pass-pass offense.
 
During Session I we will concentrate on stick skills by working on good fundamentals and playing mini-games of 4 v 4, 3 v 3, and 2 v 2 in order to teach offensive passing and catching.  Small games teach movements and quickness. One of our main goals is full player involvement. Regardless of a player’s level of lacrosse experience, we want them to improve with each session. This winter, starting January 28, will begin our first of two 5-week sessions of Indoor Lacrosse Training. Players register on-line on website.
 
We have a large indoor turf field (huge 145' x 60' playing area) and will be using this field for two hours on Saturdays from Noon until 2:00 and some Sundays 3:00 to 5:00.
 
Contact: Bill Cunningham: 603-502-4411  Website: www.LTCLAX.com

Session I  (Players register online at www.ltclax.com)
Five weeks on Saturdays 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
Program: Skills Training: Shooting, Passing, and Dodging (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 drills)
Saturdays U-11 Boys Noon - 1:00
Saturdays U-13 Boys 1:00 - 2:00

Session II
Five weeks on Saturdays 3/3, 3/10, 3/24 and a few Sundays, 3/18, 4/1
Program: Offense and Defense Positioning and Training
Saturdays U-11 Boys 3/3, 310, 3/24 - Noon - 1:00 and U-13 Boys 1:00 - 2:00
Sundays U-11 Boys 3/18, 4/1 3:00 - 4:00 and U-13 Boys 4:00 - 5:00

Lacrosse Training Center (LTC) Location
Lacrosse Training Center (LTC) sessions will be held at the indoor USA Training Center located at 117 Gosling Rd, Newington, NH 03801. This is near Fox Run Mall. Parking is in front and behind building
 
Equipment: All players need to be fully equipped with Helmet, Gloves, Shoulder Pads, Arm Pads, Mouth Guard, and Protective Cup. Turf shoes and sneakers are appropriate.
 
Cost: $150/Session and players must also be registered with US lacrosse and have a US lacrosse number. Note: US lacrosse number can be obtained when registering on the LTC website www.ltclax.com
 
Special Guests - Boston Cannon Players
LTC is in contact with players from the Boston Cannons, 2011 MLL Champions, and will ask some of them to come as out guests and teach clinics during each Session.


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by posted 09/25/2010
 

2010 EHS Varsity Lacrosse Team with EYLA Players

2010 Exeter High School
Girls Youth Lacrosse Night

Each year the players from the EYLA girl’s teams are invited to attend a special high school varsity lacrosse game. After the game the youth players are invited onto the field to participate in drills conducted by the varsity girls. All players are welcome and we hope to have a full turnout for the 2011 High School Youth Night. Game date will be announced in the spring once the team’s schedule has been announced. A boy’s night will also be scheduled.

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by posted 03/31/2009
 

Hi All,

 

Once again this season Dr. Churchill is offering Custom made Mouth Guards free as a community service to any player in our program. I cannot stress the importance of using mouth guards to protect against concussions. If your player is baulking at wearing a mouth guard because it doesn’t fit correctly, this may be for you.

 

You should also be aware that league and US Lacrosse rules require all players to wear mouth guards. A change to the rule this year requires all mouth guards to be colored – so that officials can easily determine whether a player does, in fact, have a mouth guard in place.

 

I have talked to one parent who took advantage of this last year and she was very pleased with the service that she received.

 

Wayne

 

My name is Dr. Katherine Churchill and I am a dentist in Exeter.  I have just recently started a youth mouth guard community service program that has been approved by the Exeter Parks and Recreation department.  I know that the Exeter Lacrosse program is an independent organization and would like to invite your program's athletes to join as well.  The program provides one free custom fit mouth guard to each athlete age 5-18 per year.  Additional mouth guards and or duplicates are $10 each within the same year.   To have a custom mouth guard made, a quick impression of their upper teeth takes approx. 5 minutes.  We make the mouth guards in our office so turn around is fairly quick.  We can even make mouth guards that can be attached directly to helmets as well.  Please let me know if you would like to participate in this program.   You can call me any questions at my office or discuss details at: (603) 772-3351 (M-Th 8am- 5pm).  Thank you for your time.  I hope to hear from you soon.

 

Dr. Katherine Churchill

 

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