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updated 2/22/2012

TRAVEL TEAM LEAGUE REGISTRATION INFO

Western Springs Lacrosse Day at  

will take place on March 4th 2012 from 11am - 5pm at the Lombard store. Coupon WS Lacrosse Day

 

The coupon above entitles everyone to an additional 15% discount on items with Dicks Any Day coupon for a total savings of 25%. All other items on March 4th will be 15% off with coupon above. 

Travel practice has started and if interested in signing up for the Travel League, please contact pflorczak@wsprings.com for availability.

Click for  registration form

                 medical form

                             player & parent commitment contract

                             volunteer form

                             travel uniform size form

                             helmet form  

                             Spirit Wear Order Form Next order going in Jan 25th, 2012

Checks should be made payable to Western Springs Recreation Department.

TRAVEL TEAM LEAGUE INFORMATION

TRAVEL LEAGUE FOR BOYS in Grades 3 to 8 Designed for the more competitive lacrosse player.  Commitment to lacrosse program a must! The team is a group effort and the team counts on everyone's commitment.

Practices

The coaches will be working with the kids and observing skills on Jan 21st and Jan 28th. On Feb 4th the official evaluation of the kids will take place. Please remember to bring all equipment ( WS Helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, athletic supporter/cup, and mouth-guard).  The boys will need to have all their equipment to play.  No cleats will be allowed at Darien Sportsplex, the boys will need to wear gym shoes or turf shoes.   Please also remember to bring water.  The boys will receive an assigned numbered Western Springs practice jersey, which will need to be worn to all practices (for the coaches  to properly identify your son).  We will have several coaches there if you have any questions. Teams will be determined after the Feb 4th evaluation tryouts.

** It is very important for all participants to be at all 3 of the above dates. If for some reason you are unable to attend one of the dates, please notify one of the following coaches according to your grade level:

   Ed Parker  eparker53@att.net for 8th grade

   Will Marcus  will.marcus@emerson.com for 6th & 7th grade

   Mike Thuma mthuma@suncast.com for 4th & 5th grade

Practices for Feb 11th thru March 17th are as follows:

 

12:30 – 2:-00 4/5th grade

2:00 – 3:30 6/7th grade White team

3:30 – 5:00 6/7th grade Blue Team

5:00 – 6:30 7/8th grade White Team

6:30 – 8:00 7/8th grade Blue Team

 

Practices (1-2 days) begin outdoors in April at Spring Rock Park (days and times to be determined by coaches).

Games

Travel Teams will play 10-14 home/away games for 4th thru 8th grade. Schedules will be posted in April. Games on Sundays with possible Saturdays or weekdays beginning mid April thru mid June.

New this year - Divisions by age for Travel Teams in accordance with US Lacrosse guidelines:
U15 (8th Grade) - A & B Divisions
U13 (6th/7th Grades) - A & B Divisions
U11 (4th/5th Grades) A & B Divisions 

Tournaments

Scheduled tournaments planned for Spring 2012:

Feb 20th - President's Day Tournament - Schaumburg, IL ( U15 and U13 only) (Firm)
April 28th & 29th - Rip the Duck Tournament - South Bend, IN (Firm)
June 2nd - Tower Tournament - Western Springs, IL (Firm but date tentative)
   -Dates are tentative. Depending on the tournament some grade levels may not participate.

   -Travel, accommodations, and meal expenses for tournaments are not included. 

Travel Team Fees for 2012:

Price includes the following:

ü      Coaching

ü      Practices (Indoor & Outdoor) Jan 14th thru mid June

ü      League Fees

ü      Field Fees

ü      Referee fees

ü      Field supplies

ü      Uniform (Jersey, Shorts, Reversible)

ü      Tournament fees

ü      All travel  team participants are automatically enrolled in our house league. House league has games on Saturdays and 1 practice during the week (tbd). NOTE: Price shown for travel league includes both house and travel league. 

Price does not include:

-Travel, accommodations, and meal expenses for tournaments.

-Player equipment

-Western Springs Lacrosse is requiring that all participants purchase a Western Springs  uniform helmet for the safety and protection of the participants. We have been able to acquire a generous discount off list price and Western Springs will be paying $60 towards any of the following helmets

       Cascade CPV        list price is $140, discounted price is $112, your cost * is $52

       Cascade CPXR      list price is $200, discounted price is $162, your cost * is $102

       PRO 7 available   list price is $225 discounted price is $172, your cost * is $112

              *includes helmet stickers

Volunteer Commitment Info

This is a parent/volunteer run program that depends heavily upon your involvement. All families are expected to participate as volunteers. There are many volunteer opportunities that are available and sign-up is available on Registration Days. A list of volunteer positions is available here. Volunteer buyout is $25.00. 

Volunteer Coaches     

Volunteer Coaches are needed!! No experience necessary.  Newcomers encouraged!!!  Don’t be intimidated—WILL TRAIN!!!  Coaching Clinic provided.  Get information and sign up at registration or contact Pam Florczak at pflorczak@wsprings.com , call 708-246-6725. if interested in being a coach.  

Misc info

Any registrations after Feb 4th will incur a $25.00 late fee and an automatic volunteer buyout of $25.00 for a total of $50.00.

No refunds after Jan 21st practice begins.

Please contact Pam Florczak pflorczak@wsprings.com  for any other information.

For more information or any forms on any of the above info, go to www.westernspringslacrosse.org or www.wsprings.com or call Pam Florczak at 708-246-9070 or email pflorczak@wsprings.com 

Please note that all dates, fees and details are subject to change.

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