Playing time will be determined by performance on the field and effort in practice.
U 15 B Team Philosophy;
The U 15 B team is a developmental team that will place more emphasis on developing players than competition. This team is made up of those player that were not chosen for the U 15 A and U13 teams. It is a team where newer player and younger player have the opportunity to play and develop their skills. We will certainly try to win games, we are not going to make winning the main priority. While we cannot guarantee precisely equal playing time, we will make a concerted effort to give every player significant playing time each game. However, game situations may dictate substitution patterns preventing some players participating with significant minutes during the game.
For example, a player may be slated to go in on defense, but we get a penalty requiring us to substitute in our penalty killing team. It can take several minutes before we get another opportunity make a substitution.
We expect the same qualities from these players as indicated in the U 15 team Philosophy. The U 15 selection process will be more lenient as these players are developing their skills and knowledge of Lacrosse.
U 13 Team Philosophy;
The U 13 team is a developmental team that will place more emphasis on developing players than competition. We will certainly try to win games, we are not going to make winning the main priority. While we cannot guarantee precisely equal playing time, we will make a concerted effort to give every player significant playing time each game. However, game situations may dictate substitution patterns preventing some players participating with significant minutes during the game.
For example, a player may be slated to go in on defense, but we get a penalty requiring us to substitute in our penalty killing team. It can take several minutes before we get another opportunity make a substitution.
We expect the same qualities from these players as indicated in the U 15 team Philosophy. The U 13 selection process will be more lenient as these players are developing their skills and knowledge of Lacrosse.
U 11 Team Philosophy:
The U 11 team is a developmental team that will place more emphasis on developing players than competition. We will certainly try to win games, we are not going to make winning the main priority. Equal playing time is the goal of this team. However, game situations may dictate substitution patterns preventing some players participating with significant minutes during the game.
For example, a player may be slated to go in on defense, but we get a penalty requiring us to substitute in our penalty killing team. It can take several minutes before we get another opportunity make a substitution.
We expect the same qualities from these players as indicated in the Junior-8 Team Philosophy. “Pups” Team selection process will be more lenient as these players are developing their skills and knowledge of Lacrosse.
U 9 (PEE Wee) Team Philosohy
The Pee Wees Team will be strictly developmental, and weighted heavily towards learning age appropriate conditioning and basic game knowledge. Scrimmages and games will be scheduled with other area Pee Wee Teams as schedules permit.
Girls U 15 & U 13Team Philosophy;
This Girls team is a developmental team that will focus on developing player skill, game tactics, sportmanship, and knowledge of the game.
While more experienced player may receive more playing time in competitive situations, we will strive to give all players a chance to play in game situations.
We expect the following from our players:
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Focus and committment to developing skills
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Attendance at practices, unless excused
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Positive attitude both on & off the field
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Teamwork and good sportmanship at all times