Team Expectations
Burnsville Blaze Lacrosse is focused on strengthening our players today and our program for players tomorrow.
In order to meet our goal, we will be investing in paid skills coaches. To pay for this investment, we will increase registration fees, hold revenue generating events and do personal fundraising.
Registration Fees
✓ Payable at time of registration (limited scholarship and payment plans are available upon request)
✓ If you don’t pay, you will not be registered and will be on a waitlist.
✓ Volunteer Coaches (1 Head, 1 Assistant per team) will get $100 OFF fees for 1 player
✓ A "volunteer deposit" check of $75 is required. (see below)
Fees cover: Uniforms, Team balls, goalie gear, first aid kits, game equipment, officials, EMTs, and Tournaments
Fees do NOT cover: Personal equipment (pads, mouthguard, helmet, stick, etc)
Communication
All association and team communication will be directed at parents via emails/texts.
Players may be included in communications sent to parents as a copy only.
Code of Conduct and Safety
We follow the U.S. Lacrosse Code of conduct for player, parents, and coaches. Click HERE to view. We strive to provide a safe environment for all players.
We ask that you notify and discuss with your coach if there are any behavior needs that could impact the overall player/team experience.
In some cases, we will require parent support at practices to ensure a supportive and safe environment for all players
Volunteering Requirements
✓ 2 to 4 Hours per family
✓ Volunteer check is due by May 1st and will be held until returned or cashed
✓ Families who meet the volunteer hour requirement will have their check returned to them
✓ Families who do not volunteer by October will have their check cashed
Ways to Volunteer
» Club Ad Hoc needs through online sign-ups all throughout the year
» Team needs through team manager (EMT, scorekeeper, timekeeper, Chill Manager, etc.)
» Parent Coach
» Team Manager
» Uniform Coodinator
» Event Coordinator (Fire Muster, etc)
Fundraising
Each player will be required to participate in fundraising during the season
There will be a buyout option for families that do not want to fundraise
League
The YLM (Youth Lacrosse of Minnesota) includes teams in the metropolitan area. Games are played throughout the metro area and begin in June. This league is for those who have never played or are experienced players. The league has changed from being grade based to age based for the players. You are encouraged to check out the new YLM website HERE
Uniforms
All players will be issued a uniform at the start of the season.
Equipment:
★ Lacrosse Stick
★ Helmet (NOC SAE) Lacrosse ONLY (No hockey helmets for league play)
★ Gloves
★ Shoulder Pads
★ Colored Mouth Guard
★ Cleats are recommended, but not mandatory.
Goalie equipment will be provided by the club.
Team Volunteers
Each team will need to have a parent volunteer as a team manager to communicate information about games and practices and coordinate time keepers for each home game.
Association Volunteers
This association is made up of volunteers. If you wish to help out in any way, please let us know!
Code of conduct and safety
We follow the U.S. Lacrosse Code of conduct for player, parents, and coaches. Click HERE to view. We strive to provide a safe environment for all players.
We ask that you notify and discuss with your coach if there are any behavior needs that could impact the overall player/team experience.
In some cases, we will require parent support at practices to ensure a supportive and safe environment for all players
US Lacrosse Association
It is MANDATORY that all participants be current members of the US Lacrosse Association. This provides insurance that only covers the individual if the entire team is a member of US Lacrosse. To see if you are a member or to join this association contact www.uslacrosse.org, click on Membership at the top left of the main page and select US Lacrosse Membership. Once there, you can APPLY, RENEW or SEARCH for your member number.
