Intermountain Lacrosse Fall 2024 Coaches Meeting Details

INTERMOUNTAIN LACROSSE FALL 2024 COACHES MEETING

INTERMOUNTAIN LACROSSE & OUR MISSION Grow the player, grow the league, grow the game Dedicated to the promotion, development, and administration of both Boys and Girls youth lacrosse in Utah 501 c(3) Non-profit Volunteer run 4 Staff Members IMLAX Executive Board 7 members General Council All programs represented

BECOME AN OFFICIAL! ->>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS AN OFFICIAL <<<- 2024 FALL Training Schedule!! 2024 Training Schedule Date Time Location 10:00-11:00 AM Brand New Officials 11:00 - 12pm New & Returning Officials *on field mechanics* Western Sports Park (formerly legacy events) 151 S. 1100 W. Farmington, UT 84025 Saturday September 7th, 2024 FALL TRAINING Boys Officials Rules/Mechanics Training ***Minimum age to officiate is 16 years old***

OFFICIALS PREGAME INTERACTIONS Head coaches ONLY are allowed to talk with officials Coaches are not allowed on the field of play without acknowledgement from the official. Please be respectful of the officials! Stop the passive aggressive comments Understand that you and the official are on different spots on the field and may see things differently. Players Certifications Time for age-appropriate questions Badge Check Note: Officials may need to know up to 6 different sets of rules. Get clear on the age-specific rules.

OFFICIALS GAMETERMINATION REPORTING If you have a specific incident, please report using the Boys Officials Feedback Form (Here) Located under the officials tab This may be used to help improve the officiating. If you have video of a specific event, you may provide that to us as well. Ejections result in an automatic suspension for the following game. This is for players, coaches and spectators. RULE 8: Game Termination Officials will have authority to terminate a boys youth game in response to flagrant acts of unsportsmanlike behavior including excessively rough play or the encouragement of excessively rough play by coaches, athletes, or spectators. A game termination will be the last resort in ensuring the players safety and preserving the integrity of the game. If possible, game officials will issue at least one strong warning that the game is in danger of being terminated. However, it is conceivable that games may be terminated on the first instance of a flagrant unsportsmanlike act. Every effort should be taken to avoid game termination, including the enforcement of existing rules for team-conduct penalties, unsportsmanlike-conduct penalties, and ejection fouls. All games terminated by an official will result in a 1-0 victory for the team that is innocent of the terminal offense(s). It is recommended that the game should count in league statistics as a full game, and all goals, assists, saves, and other team statistics should count toward team and league records.

2024 RULE CHANGES YOUTH ONLY CHANGES - Rules Distinct from High School HS New Rule (5-4-2) USAL Youth Rules will not follow the change to a one-minute penalty option at the High School level. The youth committee felt that the stronger two-minute penalty remained a better option to control play. One-handed stick checks now allowed at 5th/6th & 7th/8th! USAL Youth Rules passed an allowance of one-handed stick checks for 12U and 14U youth play. The committee felt that the penalties around slashes were in place to ensure safe play and that the allowance of one-handed checks at this 14U and 12U level was an important part of the safe progression of skills for the player. *REMINDER* - Youth ONLY Change (2023): Penalty administration is no longer releasable. All fouls must be served for their full penalty time. Rationale: Increases the impact of penalties called ensuring commitment to safe and legal play.

Coach Requirements 1. Register - Please get coaches to register ASAP. They will not have access to their rosters and/or receive communications from the league of they don't register on the website. 1. Click the REGISTER button on the home page & register as volunteer/staff NOT Participant. Remember - we cover costs for USA Lacrosse Membership, background check and provide you a code to provide them a free registration for their child. 2. ALL COACHES Must complete USA Lacrosse Bronze Level Certification CLICK HERE FOR Bronze Certification Info & Instructions 3. ALL COACHES Must complete Background Check with Spectrum Security Group! www.specgroup.org NOTE: Coaches without badge will be asked to leave the sideline 1. TRAINING Empowering New Coaches: Lacrosse Coaching Clinic Saturday September 7th @ Western Sports Park (Legacy Events Center) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Coach Requirements BADGE PROTOCOL: All coaches must visibly display their current IMLAX badge while on the team sideline during any IMLAX contest. If any coach is unable to display their current (nonexpired) IMLAX badge, the following protocol will be enforced: If a coach can provide proof of a current successful background check: a. Acceptable forms of proof include a picture of their current IMLAX badge or verification as cleared on the coaches matrix with ID. b. The coach may remain on the team sideline, and the opposing team will be awarded the ball in place of the opening draw/faceoff. c. If the coach without a current physical badge leaves the team sideline voluntarily, the penalty does not apply. d. If both teams have coaches who cannot display their badges and remain on the team sideline, alternate possession will be awarded in place of the opening draw/faceoff. 1. 2. If a coach cannot provide proof of a current successful background check: a. The coach must leave the team sideline. b. If a coach refuses to leave the sideline, they will receive a 2-minute misconduct penalty (girls yellow card). The head coach must designate a player to serve the penalty, and the team will play down a player for the duration. The opposing team will be awarded the ball in place of the opening draw/faceoff. c. If both teams have coaches without badges and no proof of background checks, both teams will be issued the penalty, and alternate possession will be awarded in place of the opening draw/faceoff. d. The official must report any coaches who remain on the sideline and cannot provide proof of a current successful background check to IMLAX.

Fallvs. Spring FALL Season: 5 Games 1 hr. game slots all ages NO Postseason No Overtime Games end in tie at end of regulation 1 Timeout per team per game ALL DIVISIONS teams should be split equal! if multiple teams at a given age group NEW FALL 2023 5th/6th & 7th/8th7 s division option! SPRING Season: 7 Games Playoffs Lax Fest-2 games each Championships top 2 each division Overtime is played Ties only apply if teams are tied after two 4-min OT periods (grades 5-8th) 1 Timeout per half per team 3 Divisions for 7th/8th grade 3 Divisions for 5th/6th

Practices Coaches are responsible to coordinate their team practices and location May begin week of August 19th! All players and coaches (Coaches Matrix) at practice must be registered with ACTIVE US Lacrosse Memberships. Head Coach must be USA Lacrosse Level 1 Certified IMLAX covers USA LAX memberships for all players & coaches just register! Please check your rosters online with your attendance from practice. (Players think they are registered when they really are not, or might have selected the incorrect team, or league. ) DOWNLOAD THE DEMOSPHERE 2.0 APP!! If a player does not appear on your team roster online something is wrong - 5-8th grade teams: May have up to 3 Practices per week, up to 2 hours per session K-4th grade teams: May have up to 2 Practices per week, up to 1.5 hours per session

Games 5 regular season games per team All games played on Saturdays in Fall (Sept 14th Oct 19th) Programs can select 1 bye week for their teams Input into the 2024 Fall Team Splits and Scheduling Doc *due by 8/21/2024* - communicate with program directors** Approximate game times between 9am-4pm 1 hour game slots ALL AGE GROUPS *GAME DAY MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBILITY OF HOST PROGRAM* Setup/takedown, cleanup, etc. $25 per day per field for setup/takedown $12 per game scores table Coaches will record scores in the system All coaches on sideline must have league issued ID/coaches badge www.specgroup.org ).

Schedules/Rules Schedules Rules Schedules will be released, at the latest, September 6th, 2024 Cannot complete schedules without team splits (August 21st) SUPER IMPORTANT TO GET ON THIS!!! Get your players REGISTERED EARLY It is your responsibility to teach the players the rules Bring rules matrix to all games for reference Please be respectful of the officials! K-4th Grade Coaches please review the rules, guidelines, and field diagrams for your respective age groups!. K/1 Coaches bring a goal to all games 2/3 Coaches bring a hector to all games CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH RESOURCES

Rosters and Team Splits Team Splits Due Wednesday August 21st! Number of teams and skill level/division at each age-group Please have program director use Fall Team data sheet. Enter teams and levels. Coaches/reps can move players between rosters Rosters locked September 13th, 2024 All teams must have completed rosters by 9/13/2024 (Numbers and Positions) entered on www.imlaxutah.org

Divisions 7/8 grade B division one division- 7th/8th graders (programs should make these competitively equal) - 7th/8thGrade 7 s Division same field and format as - generally newer/developmental teams 5/6th grade division one division- 5th/6th graders (programs should make these competitively equal) 5th/6thGrade 7 s Division same field and format as - generally newer/developmental teams 3/4th grade - one division- 3rd and 4th graders (programs should make these competitively equal) 2/3rd grade - one division- 2nd and 3rd graders (programs should make these competitively equal) K-1 grade - one division - K through 1st graders (programs should make these competitively equal) Conditions: - Programs with only 1 team per Level Must play in the B Division or above - Programs with 2 teams per Level Must play one team in the A Division - Programs with 3 teams per Level Must play one team in the A Division - Programs with more than 3 teams are encouraged to play more than one team in A Division - If you feel your program cannot meet these criteria you must present an argument to the league as to why. The league will aggregate player experience data to see if you qualify for a variance. Notes: - B and C divisions are for new and developing players. - We are encouraging all programs to push players up to a higher level when appropriate. We have seen player development increase at a faster rate when we challenge a player to play a higher level. - If a program has multiple B or C teams those teams must be divided in an equal manner. Meaning they should be split such that they are equally competitive. - In order to accommodate the creation of teams with appropriate number of players or to provide appropriate development level, the league may allow variances for 6thgraders to play in 7/8 B Division and 4thgraders to play in 5/6 B Division. You must fill out the VARIANCE REQUEST form.

K-4Format K-1st: 2nd/3rd/4th: 4 vs. 4 (no goalies) 6-10 players/ team Field: 60X35 yards or (cross field offensive box) Goals are 3X3 w/ 6 ft. crease Games 10-minute (running) quarters Face-offs only occur to start game and all quarters Restart Team with ball starts at GLE. Defensive team starts on their side of the field. NO off-side Full team substitutions during dead balls Strongly encouraged Not strictly enforced *Strongly recommend ALL COACHES download NEW USL Mobile Coach APP* Full practice plans & drill diagrams specific for each age group 8U 7 vs. 7 w/ goalies (2A, 2M, 2D, G) 10-14 players/ team Field: 80X40 yards or (inner box) Standard Goals and crease Goalies for 3rd/4th Goal Blockers for 2nd/3rd Games 10-minute (running) quarters Face-offs are standard Off-side 2 on offensive half & 3 on defensive half Full team substitutions during dead balls Strongly encouraged Not strictly enforced

Supplies Balls & Goalie Gear can be picked up by program directors or coaches for the ENTIRE program August 14th and beyond 50 balls per team at 5-8th grade 40 balls per team at K-4th grade Team Gear is DONATED to each program to manage. IML will replace gear as needed Goalie Gear (Chest pad, throat guard, stick) Hectors 2nd/3rd Grade K/1 goals Reversible Jerseys: After September 1st M-F (during office hours 11AM-5PM) Player Scholarships Head Coach (need to contact your program administrator/coordinator to get a coupon code before you register) Please email info@imlaxutah.org if you need to be refunded Team Scholarship 1 per TEAM Need based. Coaches or Program can contact the office for coupon code to scholarship a player

ImportantPolicyReminders ALL COACHES MUST BE REGISTERED AND PASS BACKGROUND CHECK IN ORDER TO COACH. BADGE MUST BE WORN AT PRACTICE AND GAMES. Players must play for the team within their high school boundaries where they currently live. Players CANNOT play up into the league above their age group without successful completion of Age/Division Variance Form and approval by IML. NO DOUBLE ROSTERING Players CANNOT play on multiple teams if your program fields two or more teams OR across age groups!. Absolutely NO scheduling requests. (can t accommodate them all) Coaches should not coach multiple teams. NO cancelling games without league consent and notice to opponent If you have a change, you need to make arrangements with the other team, then contact Collin at Collin@IMLAXutah.org

PolicyRemindersContinued Concussion Weather/Lightning Intermountain Lacrosse Utah Concussion Policy Player Concussion/Med Reporting form Coach/Program responsible to report. League will follow-up with family Player cannot return until cleared by medical professional and the league Inappropriate conduct and player treatment (review Coaches Contract) Discipline at the sole discretion of IMLAX. May include warning, suspension or dismissal Intermountain Lacrosse Utah Youth Policy - VIII If you observe a lightning flash that is followed by a thunder bang in less than 30 seconds, suspend the game and instruct teams to seek shelter off the field. Warn spectators as well. Wait a minimum of 30 minutes for the storm to pass then consult with the coaches. Game is complete when any time has elapsed in the 2nd half Game reschedules - the coach must contact the opposing team s coach, IMLAX office/Collin, via email. All parties must agree to the rescheduled date and/or time, or the game must be played as originally scheduled or forfeit.

General Policy Reminders *Field Monitors - We are moving the responsibility of providing table personnel to the game host program. These field monitors will need to register with league on our website. You can also see the description of their responsibilities on our website. Certified Athletic Trainers 1 trainer per location (can t guarantee 100% coverage) *IMLAX Weekly Sportsmanship Award Each week during the Fall & Spring Seasons nominations may be submitted for an individual, group, official, coach, player, parent, etc. that was seen exhibiting great sportsmanship. Our local lacrosse vendors will help sponsor these awards. CLICK HERE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD NOMINATION

Sportsmanship Be professional with the officials. Keep fields clean! Park in designated areas only on Game Day Be respectful of the table, parents, players, trainers, and officials!! Remember that your players parents are watching you! No foul language period! It is the coaches responsibility to remind fans to be respectful if the crowd becomes rowdy- Please Have a Parent Meeting before the season starts to discuss sportsmanship!

Sportsmanship IMLAX Sportsmanship and Inclusion Statement Intermountain Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse promote good sportsmanship by athletes, coaches and spectators. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, athletes, coaches, team representatives, or fans by any person will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition, and potentially participation in the league. We ask you to let the coaches coach. Let the players play. Let the officials do their job and keep our athletes safe. We encourage you to cheer loudly, proudly, and positively! Intermountain Lacrosse seeks to foster a lacrosse community that encourages understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of all within its membership, volunteer base, and staff. Further, IMLAX believes that broad representation and participation add significant value to the lacrosse experience of each of us, and that these valued experiences are enhanced by embracing underrepresented and under-served communities.

Click Here to Register Your Team Saturday September 7th, 2024! Legacy Events Center 151 S 1100 W Farmington WORLD LACROSSE SIXES RULES FORMAT 6V6 - including a goalie, 5 field players, and 1 goalie play at a time

Join Us! We are You! If you would like to make a difference, come join us! We are Always looking for other members to join the Youth League Board. If you are interested please fill out an application online. www.imlaxutah.org Youth Council Executive Committee Chair: Dan Dugan 801-791-1971

Thank You! We really appreciate the time and dedication you all devote to these children each season. You all make a tremendous impact on these kids lives, and this sport. Again, Thank You! from IMLAX