2013 SUMMER TEAM INFORMATION
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The Greater Houston Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse is sponsoring the following summer teams:
U15 (Elite / Advanced Team)
U13 (Elite / Advanced Team)
US Lacrosse welcomes boys’ and girls’ U11, U13 and U15 teams to compete in the US Lacrosse West Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, June 28-30, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. There may not be a better experience for youth teams in the West than this three-day youth lacrosse tournament at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, which is conveniently located by air and interstate highways for the entire West Coast.
West Regional Championships
Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center
San Jose, California
June 28-30, 2013
(actual event dates - does not include travel)
US Lacrosse welcomes boys’ and girls’ U11, U13 and U15 teams to compete in the US Lacrosse West Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, June 28-30, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. There may not be a better experience for youth teams in the West than this three-day youth lacrosse tournament at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, which is conveniently located by air and interstate highways for the entire West Coast. - See more at: http://www.uslacrosse.org/TopNav2Right/Events/2013WestChampionships.aspx#sthash.0TC30a3k.dpuf
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AGE REQUIREMENTS:
- U13 - born on or after 9/1/1999
- U15 - born on or after 9/1/1997 [high school students who meet the age requirement are allowed to participate]
- Current US Lacrosse Membership is required
TEAM RATINGS:
The summer teams are rated based on the anticipated skill level of the players to be selected. This is to permit the players and their parents to have a reasonable expectation of level of competition they will likely face at try-outs and on each team, if selected. The rating for each summer team appears on the previous page. The rating levels are as follows:
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Elite
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Elite players are the area's very best players, who represent approximately the top 10% of all players in their age group.
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Advanced
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Advanced players are very good players, who represent approximately the top 10% to 25% of all players in their age group.
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Intermediate
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Intermediate players are very solid players, who represent approximately the top 25% to 40% of all players in their age group.
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Beginner
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Beginning players are relatively new to lacrosse and are still developing their basic skills and understanding of the game.
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TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
There will be one (1) try-out exclusively for players from programs within the U.S. Lacrosse Greater Houston Chapter service area, as follows:
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Place
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St. John's School
2401 Claremont Lane
Houston, Texas 77019
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Day
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
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Times
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U13 - 10:00am to 12:00noon
U15 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Check In
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Players should arrive one (1) hour before their
try out time to check in and warm up.
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REGISTRATION:
- Register online here.
- Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
- Walk-up or on-site registrations will be permitted on the day of the try-outs if you cannot register online.
- Please register online if possible.
TRY-OUT FORMAT AND RULES:
● All players must be currently registered with U.S. Lacrosse.
● Players must wear dark shorts or kilts and solid white t-shirts.
● Players will not be permitted on the field to try-out if their attire contains any distinguishing words, logos or similar features that identify or suggest the teams with which they previously played or currently play, or which otherwise identify or suggest their skill or experience levels (e.g., no school or club apparel, no Team Texas or other select or travel team apparel, no camp or clinic apparel, etc.). This rule will be strictly enforced without exceptions.
● Players should not fraternize with the selectors and other officials conducting the try-outs, including their own coaches.
● Selectors and other officials conducting the try-outs should not fraternize with the players, including players from their own programs.
● The try-outs are closed to spectators, including parents.
● Additional information regarding the try-out format and rules may be posted on the U.S. Lacrosse Greater Houston Chapter website from time to time.
COST / CHECKS:
● The try-out fee is $35.00 per player and is non-refundable.
● Each player should bring two (2) checks to the try-outs as follows:
Check #1: $35.00 payable to Houston Lacrosse for the try-out fee.
Check #2: $400.00 payable to Houston Lacrosse for the trip deposit.
● Each check should include the player's first and last names and the team(s) for which she is trying out (U15 or U13).
● The trip deposit check will be destroyed (not returned) if the player is not selected for a team.
● If a player is selected for more than one (1) team, the trip deposit will be equally allocated to such teams.
● If a player is selected for one (1) or more teams, the trip deposit is non-refundable.
CHECK-IN:
● Players should check-in at least one (1) hour before their try-out times.
● The check-in will be for players to turn in checks and to receive materials and information regarding the try-out.
● No late registrations will be accepted at check-in.
SELECTIONS:
● We anticipate that each team will be comprised of 18-20 players.
● Player selections will be announced by email as soon as possible after the try-outs (usually within 3 days).
PRACTICES:
● Following the announcement of the player selections, the coaches will get in touch with their teams to
provide information on practice schedules, locations, etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: