LMMLC HandbookLMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 1 of 7 Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Commission Coaches Handbook For Use in Minor Box Lacrosse Introduction: .................................................................................................................................2
Game sheets:
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League season: ...............................................................................................................................3 League points: ............................................ ...................................................................................3 Defaulting or rescheduling games:.............................................................................................3 Suspension information: ...............................................................................................................4 Player movement information:.....................................................................................................4 Provincial Championship information:.......................................................................................5 Arena information:.......................................................................................................................5
League season: ...............................................................................................................................3 League points: ............................................ ...................................................................................3 Defaulting or rescheduling games:.............................................................................................3 Suspension information: ...............................................................................................................4 Player movement information:.....................................................................................................4 Provincial Championship information:.......................................................................................5 Arena information:.......................................................................................................................5
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League season: ...............................................................................................................................3 League points: ............................................ ...................................................................................3 Defaulting or rescheduling games:.............................................................................................3 Suspension information: ...............................................................................................................4 Player movement information:.....................................................................................................4 Provincial Championship information:.......................................................................................5 Arena information:.......................................................................................................................5
Revised March 24, 2007 Final Edition LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 2 of 7 Introduction The purpose of this document is to aid Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Commission (LMMLC) coaches, in understanding their duties and responsibilities with respect to their League Commissioner. Game Sheets It is the responsibility of the home team to ensure that the game sheet is clearly and properly filled out prior to the start of each home game. Please review the BCLA Bench Officials Handbook with your team manager. The handbook contains an example of a properly filled in game sheet. The home team’s scorekeeper is responsible for distributing the copies of the game sheet at the conclusion of a game. The winning team’s representative is given the top 3 copies of the game sheet (white, yellow and pink). The losing team’s representative is given the bottom copy of the game sheet (golden rod). In the event of a tie, the home team’s representative is given the top 3 copies of the game sheet. The winning team’s coach or manager is responsible for submitting the top 2 copies of the game sheet (white and yellow copies) to the League Commissioner. A copy of the game sheet must be faxed to the League Commissioner within 24 hours after the conclusion of the respective game. The original copies of the game sheet must be mailed to the League Commissioner within 7 days after the conclusion of the respective game. In the event of a tie the home team’s coach or manager is responsible for mailing the original copies of the game sheet. The League Commissioner’s contact information is located at the bottom of the distributed Team Information sheet. Failure to submit the game sheet to the League Commissioner on time will result in the forfeit of any points awarded to teams for the respective game. Each game sheet must contain the following information:
1. The date, location, type of game, game number, division and level of the teams involved
2. The home and visiting association names …do not use team names (example: Vancouver , New West #1)
3. Each team’s player roster should…
Identify the Captain (C) and Assistant Captains (A) with the appropriate letter
identify the goaltender (G) with the appropriate letter
identify any suspended player(s)
not include any player(s) missing at the start of the game
add any missing player(s) as soon as they arrive at the game
identify any player(s) called in the Game Notes section
6. Include all bench personnel in attendance
the name of the head and assistant coaches
the name of all door personnel
the name of the trainer
7. The coach or manager must sign the game sheet verifying their team information is correct
8. The scorekeeper and timekeeper(s) must print their names on the game sheet
9. The scorekeeper must enter the correct scoring information review the BCLA Bench Officials Handbook 10. The scorekeeper must enter the correct penalty information Review the BCLA Bench Officials Handbook
11. The scorekeeper must enter the game summary information at the conclusion of the game
In the Novice to Midget divisions the scorekeeper must keep track of the number of saves each goaltender makes
12. Game officials (referees) must verify the game information and sign the game sheet
13. The scorekeeper must distribute the copies of the game sheet to the appropriate team personnel
LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 3 of 7 League season, Playoffs and Provincials Female Season – April 16, 2007 – June 11, 2006 LMMLC Playoffs – June 12, 2007 – June 25, 2007 Provincial Championships ( see directive) – July 5, 2007 – July 8, 2007 Tyke and Mini-Tyke Season – May 1, 2007 – June 25, 2007 Novice Season – April 24, 2007– June 25, 2007 PeeWee Season – April 17, 2007 – June 18, 2007 LMMLC Playoffs – June 19, 2007 – July 4, 2007 Provincial Championships ( see directive ) – July 11, 2007 – July 15, 2007 Bantam Season – April 17, 2007– June 17, 2007 LMMLC Playoffs – June 18, 2007 – July 11, 2007 Provincial Championships ( see directive ) – July 18, 2007 – July 22, 2007 Midget Season – April 17, 2007 – July 1, 2007 LMMLC Playoffs – July2, 2007 – July 18, 2007 Provincial Championships ( see directive ) – July 25, 2007– July 29, 2007 Every effort must be made to play all league games as scheduled. Fines will be issued (see Defaulted or Rescheduled games section). League Commissioners have until June 7
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to move any teams for league and Provincial Championship play.
th to move any teams for league and Provincial Championship play.
League points Points will be awarded during tiering and regular league games played as follows: 2 points - win 1 point - tie 0 points - loss Points awarded during the tiering and league schedules are included in the league standings. One (1) Sportsmanship point is awarded to each team that has 10 or less penalty minutes in a league game (win/tie/loss). The additional point does not count towards league standings. The LMMLC presents a Fair Play award to the team with the most Sportsmanship points in each league. In the event of a tie in points, the award will go to the team with the fewest total penalty minutes during league play. Defaulted or Rescheduled games If either the home or visiting team wishes to default or reschedule a game, the team wishing to default or reschedule a game must contact their opponent 48 hours prior to the scheduled game time. Any team failing to appear for a game at the appointed time and place is responsible for paying the referee fees for all assigned referees present at the game and for any floor rental charges. The League Commissio ner will be notified of the situation as soon as possible and will report the incident to the Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Commission Executive for further action. When a rescheduled game is agreed upon it is the responsibility of the team requesting the postponement to reschedule the game as soon as possible. All rescheduled or TBR games must be rescheduled prior to the completion of any league schedule. In any rescheduling disputes, the League Commissioner will determine if a reasonable effort was made to reschedule the game by the requesting team. The offending team will forfeit the game and associated points. Also the offending association will be fined $50.00 Payable to the LMMLC. LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 4 of 7 The League Commissioner must be notified of all defaulted or rescheduled games as soon as possible. League Commissioners do attend games whenever possible so they must be updated on all scheduling changes. Suspension information Head coach of a team is responsible for reading the Minor Directorate Disciplinary Rules and Rule Interpretations provided by either their home association or their League Commissioner. Head coach of a team is responsible for knowing which major penalties are associated with automatic suspensions. The head coach of a team is responsible for knowing when their players/coaches have received a penalty associated with an automatic suspension. The head coach of a team must immediately enforce any suspension received by a player/coach for the required number of games. The head coach of a team will not wait to "hear" from their League Commissioner informing them of any coach/player suspension. A head coach of a team should contact their association's Head Coach or League Commissioner if they are uncertain how to apply the suspensions in the Minor Directorate Disciplinary Rules. The League Commissioner may not contact a coach to inform them that a player/coach on their team has received a suspension. The Commissioner will inform the President of an association that one of their team’s player/coach has received a suspension. It is the responsibility of the President to inform their coach of the suspension. A player/coach’s suspension can be served during any regular league game, tournaments and provincial play down games. A suspension cannot be served during an exhibition game or while playing a regular league game, tournament or provincial play down game for another team. The Commissioner will inform the President of an association that one of their team’s player/coach has received a suspension. It is the responsibility of the President to inform their coach of the suspension. A player/coach’s suspension can be served during any regular league game, tournaments and provincial play down games. A suspension cannot be served during an exhibition game or while playing a regular league game, tournament or provincial play down game for another team. The Commissioner will inform the President of an association that one of their team’s player/coach has received a suspension. It is the responsibility of the President to inform their coach of the suspension. A player/coach’s suspension can be served during any regular league game, tournaments and provincial play down games. A suspension cannot be served during an exhibition game or while playing a regular league game, tournament or provincial play down game for another team.
A head coach of a team must use the following procedure when dealing with an automatic suspension:
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Determine if a player/coach has received a penalty that requires an automatic suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
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Determine if a player/coach has received a penalty that requires an automatic suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
1.
Determine if a player/coach has received a penalty that requires an automatic suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
Determine if a player/coach has received a penalty that requires an automatic suspension
2. Contact their League Commissioner as soon as possible and inform them of the penalty and confirm the length of the suspension
3. Include the suspended player/coach's name on all game sheets that they are suspended for Include the suspended player/coach's name on all game sheets that they are suspended for Include the suspended player/coach's name on all game sheets that they are suspended for
4. Indicate the suspension next to the player/coach's name on the game sheet
E.g. Joe Smith Suspended 1 of 3
Rule #16 - Minor Directorate Disciplinary Rules states… Any team that plays an ineligible player while under suspension by a Commissioner or Commission will lose any points earned from the games in which the ineligible player played. The Coach will be suspended for two (2) games for the first offense and for the second offense, an automatic referral to the British Columbia Lacrosse Coaches Association for appropriate disciplinary action. Player movement information A head coach of a team may request a player from a lower caliber team of the same division or from a lower or equal caliber team in a lower division team to "play up" on their team for any regular league game, tournaments and provincial play down games. Any player who plays five (5) games for a higher team or teams shall be ineligible to return to his/her original team for the duration of the current season. Any player appearing on a fifth game sheet, other than his/her original team must remain on the higher team with the Home Association placing the player on a team for the balance of the season, if required. No more than four (4) players may be brought up to any team in the same game without the written permission of the League Commissioner before the game is played. Violation of this rule would constitute Rule 16 – Minor Directorate Disciplinary Rules whereby a coach will be suspended for playing an ineligible player. LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 5 of 7 Players are allowed, with the permission of their Coach or Manager to play up in their own division or higher division as follows.
Novice House or Novice Intermediate to PeeWee B
PeeWee C to PeeWee B PeeWee B to PeeWee A1 or A2
PeeWee B to Bantam A1, A2 or B
Provincial Championship information Teams wishing to qualify for the Provincial Championships must contact their Association President regarding the submission of a Provincial Declaration form. The British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) office must receive Provincial Declaration forms by a date to be announced later. The LMMLC League Play Downs will begin approximately two (2) weeks prior to the start of the Provincial Championships. Only teams who have submitted their team’s Provincial Declaration form into the BCLA will be eligible for the LMMLC League Play Downs. The LMMLC play down format will be emailed to all participating teams prior to the start of the league play downs . 2007 Provincial locations/dates: PeeWee A1,A2,B and C Port Coquitlam July 11-15, 2007 Bantam A1,A2,B and C Langley July 18-22, 2007 Midget A1 and A2 New Westminster July 25-29, 2007 Midget B and C Peninsula/Saanich July 29-29, 2007 Female Box – All Nanaimo July 5-8, 2007 Arena information Arena Address Postal Code Abbotsford Rec. Centre 34690 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford V3G 1C4 Aldergrove Arena 2882-272nd St., Aldergrove V4W 3J9 Arbutus Club 2001 Nanton Ave., Vancouver V6J 4A1 Britannia Community Centre 1661 Napier St., Vancouver V5L 4X4 Burnaby Lake Arena 3676 Kensington St., Burnaby V5B 4Z6 Burnaby Winter Club 4990 Canada Way, Burnaby V5G 1M4 Cam Neely Arena 23588 105th Ave., Maple Ridge V2W 1B8 Capilano Athletic Health Club 2035 Fullerton Rd., North Vancouver V7P 1X7 Chilliwack Coliseum 9291 Corbould St. Chilliwack V2P 4A6 Cloverdale Arena 6090-176th St., Cloverdale V3S 4E7 Columbia Eight Rinks 6501 Sprott St., Burnaby V6B 3B8 Coquitlam Sports Centre 630 Poirer St., Coquitlam V3J 6B1 Cowichan Community Centre 2687 James Street, Duncan V9L 2X5 Cowichan Lake Sports Arena 311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Fraser Valley Arena 5745 Tyson Road, Sardis V2R 3R6 Fuller Lake Arena 7030 Trans Canada Hwy V9L 3X4 Grandview Community Centre 3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver V5N 4M4 Great Pacific Forum 10388 Nordel Crt., Delta V4G 1J7 Hollyburn Country Club 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver V7S 2S5 Hope Arena 999 6th Ave., Hope V0X 1L4 Karen Magnussen Arena 937 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver V7J 1Z6 LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 6 of 7 Kelowna Memorial Arena 1424 Ellis St., Kelowna V1Y 2A5 Kensington Park Arena 6159 Curtis St., Burnaby V5B 4X7 Kensington Park Arena 6159 Curtis St., Burnaby V5B 4X7 Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd., Vancouver V6M 3V2 Kerry Park Arena 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road V0R 2P0 Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney St., Vancouver V5S 2X7 Kingsgate Arena 12526 N.E. - 144th St., Kirkland, Washington Kitsilano Community Centre 2495 West 12th Ave., Vancouver Ladner-Delta Ice Arena 4600 Clarence Taylor Cresent, Ladner V4K 3X3 Langley Skating Arena 20699-42nd Ave., Langley V3A 3B1 Langley Twin Rinks 5700 Langley By-Pass, Langley V3A 8L7 M.S.A. Arena 2323 Emerson Rd., Abbotsford V2T 3J2 Matsqui Rec. Centre 3106 Clearbrook Rd., Clearbrook V2T 4N6 McPhereson Winter Club 7325 MacPherson St., Burnaby V5J 4N8 Meadow Park Sports Centre 8107 Cami+B34no Drive, Whistler V0N 1B8 Mission Ice Arena 7623 Taulbut Rd., Mission Moody Park Arena 701-8th Ave., New Westminister V3M 2R2 National Training Rinks 34100 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford V2S 2C6 National Training Rinks 6240-202nd St., Langley V2Y 1N2 Newton Arena 7120-136B St., Surrey V3W 5E6 North Delta Rec. Centre 11415-84th Ave., Delta V4C 2L9 North Shore Winter Club 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver V7J 1J3 North Surrey Rec. Centre 10275-135th St., Surrey V3T 4C3 North Vancouver Rec. Centre 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver V7L 3E2 Olympic Ice Arena 22202-70th Ave., Lynnwood, Washington Pitt Meadows Twin Rinks 11435 Bonson Rd., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2S3 Planet Ice - Coquitlam 2300 Rocket Way, Coquitlam V3K 6Z2 Planet Ice - Maple Ridge 23588 105th Ave., Maple Ridge V2W 1B8 PNE Agridome Hastings Park, Vancouver Port Coquitlam Rec. Centre 2150 Wilson St., Port Coquitlam V3C 6J5 Port Moody Sports Centre 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody V3H 2V7 Proposed North Vancouver Burrard Indian Band 3075 Takaya Drive, N Van V7H 2V6 Queens Park Arena Queens Park, New Westminister Richmond Arenas 7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond V6Y 1R8 Richmond Ice Centre 14140 Triangle Rd., Richmond V6W 1B1 Riley Park Arena 50 East 30th Ave., Vancouver V5V 2T9 Rutland Arena West 645 Dodd Rd., Kelowna V1X 5H1 Seafair Sports Centre 3100 Francis Rd., Richmond Sechelt Ice Arena 5982 Shoal Way, Sechelt V0N 3A6 Sno-King Ice Arena 19803-68th Ave., West Lynnwood, Washington South Delta Rec. Centre 1720-56th St., Delta V4L 2B1 South Surrey Arena 2199-148th St., Surrey V4A 8L5 Squamish Civic Centre Centennial Blvd., Squamish LMMLC Coaches Guide 4/17/2007 Page 7 of 7 Sungod Arena 7815-112th Street, Delta V4C 4V9 Sunset Ice Arena 390 East 51st Ave., Vancouver V5X 1C5 Thunderbird Sports Arena 6066 Thunderbird Ave., UBC Campus, Vancouver West End Community Centre 870 Denman St., Vancouver V6G 2L8 West Vancouver Comm. Centre 786-22nd St., West Vancouver V7V 4B9 Whatcom County Sports Arena 1801 West Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, Washington White Rock Cent'l Arena 14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock V4B 3C9 League Commissioners: |
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