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About the Team
Hickman Lacrosse Club InformationTHE GAME
Lacrosse is a ball and stick game using two ten player teams. Each team has 4 positions: attack, defense, midfield, and goal keeper. There are 3 attack (offensive/scoring position), 3 defense (responsible of defending the goal), 3 mid fielders (cover the entire field play both offense and defense), and 1 goalkeeper who is responsible for keeping the opposing team from scoring by protecting the goal. Players in each position must master the basic skills of catching, throwing, cradling, and scooping the ball while in motion. The object of the game is to shoot a 5-ounce rubber ball into your opponents net while preventing them from doing the same.
THE CLUB
Hickman Lacrosse is a club sport governed and financed solely by its members. There is a governing board comprised of four elected officials and nine committee chairs to serve a one-year term. Operational expenses financed through registration dues and club fund raising include, (but not limited to) coaching staff and their expenses, insurance, referee fees, field fees, MSLA dues, tournament fees, team equipment, (balls, nets, etc.) and awards banquet.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
* Students in grades 9 through 12 whom will be or currently enrolled at Hickman High School
* Students in grades 9 through 12 who are home schooled or attend a private school and live in Hickman district.
* Students in grades 9 through 12 who attend a school that does not offer lacrosse, and Hickman is the nearest school to them.
* Students must academically be passing at least five classes (grade cards are required prior to game participation.)
PRACTICE/GAMES
* Pre-season conditioning begins in February 2-3 times a week.
* Mandatory practices begin March 1 at the open field behind the ARC.
* Games begin mid-March and run through May.
* Home games hosted at Cosmo Park.
* Away games will be in Kansas City or St. Louis and usually on the weekends
TRANSPORTATION
* It is the players’ responsibility to have transportation to and from games and practices.
* Players cannot drive themselves to out of town games.
* Carpools/Caravans will be arranged for all out of town games.
* Driving directions to out of town games are provided.
TEAMS
There are 3 Hickman teams:
* Freshman/Developmental Team – For players who are developing basic skills.
* Junior Varsity
* Varsity
To fill out a roster for games and tournaments, players may be requested to move up or down a level. Team placement is based on skill level and ability, and is entirely up to the coaches’ discretion.
COST
* Club Fees for 2008-2009 are $250.00 per player
* There is a Registration fee for player, plus a non-refundable uniform use fee, payable to Hickman Lacrosse Club.
* Full payment due on or before the December meeting.
* A late fee charged to all delinquent accounts.
* All fees must be paid in full before a player will be permitted to participate in practices and games.
* In the event a player decides not to play after registration fees have been paid a full reimbursement of registrations fees will be made up until mandatory practices begin. After mandatory practices begin and up until the first game a 50% reimbursement will be made, after the first game there will be no reimbursement of registration fees.
* The club will provide each player with the team uniform, which consists of one home jersey and shorts, one away jersey and shorts, and one mouth piece. A uniform deposit is required at the beginning of the season and will be returned at the end of the season providing the uniform is returned in good repair. Players are responsible for misplaced or damaged uniform pieces.
* All players are required to be a member of US Lacrosse.
* New players are required to purchase a team helmet, payable in cash or separate check to Hickman Lacrosse club.
* New players will also need to purchase gloves, arm pads, and shoulder pads. Items can be purchased through the club or separately, on your own.
* Players also need to purchase a stick on their own. The coaches can help determine which one would be best for each player depending on position.
* Seniors may purchase an entire uniform (1 jersey, 1 shorts)
* Lacrosse equipment may be purchased locally from MC Sports or online.
PARENT/PLAYER INVOLVEMENT
* All parents are required to participate in one or more club committees.
* All players are required to participate in fund raising events.
* All players (and parents) are expected to support coaches and all members of the Hickman Lacrosse Club at all times.
* Player/parent informational meetings are held each month beginning in September and ending in March.
Send all written correspondence to:
Hickman Lacrosse
P.O. Box 10301
Columbia, MO 65205-0301