meeting minutes

CGLA_Board_Meeting_February 2, 2005
General Board Meeting: Exec. Comm., Club Admins, and Club Delegates
South Suburban Offices 6631 University Blvd.
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The following delegates and/or administrators in attendance:

• Arvada - Kathy Zuehlsdorff
• Boulder Valley - Annie Morris/Josh Sims
• Cheyenne Mountain - Jon Snider/Ginger Littleton
• Columbine - Rick Kelsic
• Cougars - Les Snively
• Creek Indians - Molly Dunn/Cindy Woodman
• Eagles - Rob Romero/Megan Molina
• Evergreen - Sharla Jackson
• Fort Collins - Chantal Lo Re
• Panthers - Rich Morgan
• Patriots - Cat Stevens
• Smoky Hill - Tricia Graf
• South Suburban - Josie Long
• Summit Lacrosse - Sally Morris
• Westside - Chris Cosentini
• Mustangs - Missing

The following members of the CGLA executive board in attendance:

• President - Sarah Grey
• Vice-President - CiCi Peterson
• Secretary - Jane Brown
• Executive Director - Kate Dresher

Sarah Grey, President, opened the meeting with welcoming comments. Special recognition was given to new club members/delegates which included: Fort Collins (Chantal Lo Re), Evergreen (Sharla Jackson), Summit Lacrosse (Sally Morris), and Mustang Lacrosse (Mark Campbell).

The CGLA Directory was updated with individuals present in the room.

A few reminders were issued.

• Read the by-laws (please note amendments) and review New 2005 Rules on website (coloradolacrosse.org which links to website colax.org).
• Officials can now receive feedback: you may email Robin Patterson ( rdkpatter@aol.com ) (please cc: Sarah Grey sarahgrey1@aol.com & Kate Dresher kdresher@msn.com ) to express both positive or negative interactions with officials.
• Laminated cards for officials for quick reference during a game are being distributed to officials (will also be distributed at coaches meeting 2/27/05).
• A wonderful offering for $25 is to have an official come address your team, club, parent group regarding rules. Please call Hillary Patterson to schedule (303-521-8434).
• There is a new application process for new teams that has been implemented this year. It allows a mechanism for tracking clubs and legitimizing the intent of each club.

Lisa Ellsworth, youth lacrosse official, provided a wonderful demonstration of rules and regulations when officiating. Several important points in her presentation included:

• If an official shows for a game that was cancelled, but the home team neglected to notify them of the cancellation, the official must be paid.
• Remember that as coaches you are role models. If a coach receives a yellow card, it indicates a change of possession; if a red card is issued, the individual in question is asked to leave the premise.
• Parents are asked to observe the game from the other side of the field from the players. They are to be 5 yards back from the proposed boundary line.
• Coaches must verify equipment for officials at each game, to include NOCSAE sticker on helmet.

The Treasurer's report was reviewed. Most notably, club dues are staying the same for the year ($415).

CiCi Peterson, Vice-President, announced that merchandise will be available at the Denver All-City Stadium Clinic. CiCi also reviewed some of the more important New Rules in 2005, including mandatory eye protection (astm certified). The new rules are posted on the website.

Regulations for this year's registration/season were reviewed by Kate Dresher, Executive Director.

• Each club must accurately register their number of teams
• Each club is responsible for securing 1 Sunday permit for late April, early May for rain/snow date
• Player Waiver form (on website)
• Player Declaration form (get from admins)
• Club updates
• review and correct/update field directions for website, give to Kate
• directory of names, contact information, email update to: Jane Brown, Secretary @ jhb2j@comcast.net
• End of Season Festival (everyone included on schedule)
  • May 21, 2005; 4/5/6 Cornerstone Park
  • May 22, 2005; 7/8 Cornerstone Park (note: no novice division this year)
• Team Colorado guidelines on website
  • Tryouts: Cornerstone Park April 10 th : U13 from 11-2 p.m.; U15 from 2-5 p.m.
  • Tournaments: U13 June 16-19, Binghampton; U15 June 23-26, Umass
• 6 th Grade All Stars, explain new format, need 2-4 6 th Grade All Star coaches for practices and Vail game on June 28, 2005
• Captain's Arm Bands are recommended and can be purchased at BreakAway Sports or LAXWorld.
• Admins responsibility for field set up (handout with list of items and responsibilities). Please laminate and put out with the Horn.
• New this year: Game Horn is to be used at the end of each half and can be purchased at BreakAway Sports or LAXWorld.