Pursuant to Governor Sununu's order regarding the school year, there will not lacrosse this spring. Details to follow.
In the meantime, tennis balls make for great practice: pass and catch with both hands and groundballs in the driveway. Cardio while watching a movie -- or outside with adult approval. Keep busy. Please, please, please, wash your hands and mind the public health recommendations. Lacrosse will be back before we know it!
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The Girls 5/6 and 3/4 teams need a few more players.
The WAIT LIST is only for the Boys 3rd- and 4th-grade (u10) roster.
General questions that can't wait for the Parent Meeting, call the respective VP.
Adam Hughes (boys) at 603-781-9392 or Lisa Stacy (girls) at 603-767-3290
Indoor and regular season outdoor practice schedules have been posted for the girls teams and will be up shortly for the boys. See you all tomorrow night -- unless you're not feeling well. There won't be room for 6' between us, so let's make sure to wave to say hello. Save the warm handshakes for another day. The meeting will be done no later than 7:30. Please, make an effort to attend - and find a way to volunteer at least one hour between now and the end of the season. There are LOTS of little tasks. Many hands make light work!
REGISTRATION for 2020 is OPEN! Please keep an eye out for off-season opportunities to get a stick in your hand. Shortly, we will release the dates and locations for indoor practices. We will likely begin in early March. There is always room for kids new to lacrosse or to welcome back players who stepped away to play Cocheco Lacrosse this season. Spread the word! Early Bird discount is still available for FIRST-TIME Cocheco players. Indoor schedule to be released next week.
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Practices OUTSIDE ... brrr! For all practices, players need to be on the field BY the start time. All gear on, including some layers, and ready for warmups. As our New England spring weather rages on, please be sure to check your email for any schedule changes. GAMES: Remember this is youth sports. It's about having fun, being a good teammate, and improving lax skills. At all times, be respectful to each other, to officials, and to opposing teams. Whether you're the home team or visitor, whether leaving the team bench or the fan area, clean up your stuff. GO, COCHECO!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cocheco Lacrosse is a Dover-based youth lacrosse organization serving the towns of Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Rollinsford, and Barrington. Our season runs from March to early June with first games generally in early April. Our programs cover boys and girls preschool through-8th grade. Additional information about our programs by grade level can be found on the FAQ page. Cost for MINIs is $30, plus the $35 USLax membership. Team play for grades 1-8 is $185 OR lock in the Early Bird price of $150 by making a deposit before February 15.
MODIFY your record: login in the upper right corner. Enter your email address and password. Your family record will show. Use this to add or change an email address, and to register. If you need more info, send your question to: lmnn@stacy.net. (Asking for help is different than having someone do it for you.)
Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.
PLAYER AWARDS: Cocheco is a development program; as such, we are not all that concerned with our teams' records. Rather, our emphasis is on ensuring players improve in measurable ways each and every season. As players and as people. MVP designations are traditionally bestowed according to data. Cocheco gives recognition for contributions that can't be so concretely measured. Our Nesman and Hitchcock awards recognize the player who works hardest at improving as a player, while Heyliger winners are recognized for being the quintessential teammate. As these character traits and habits are built over time, these acknowledgments start for players in 5th grade. The awards are given in honor of 3 men who worked so diligently to establish the Cocheco Lacrosse program: Don Heyliger, Greg Nesmann and Larry Hitchcock. Coaches will discuss these concepts with their teams. Feel free to start a conversation at home. The Dover Recreation Department holds an annual Heyliger Awards dinner. As the season goes on, please watch out for those who go above and beyond in helping make Cocheco such a terrific program for your kids and pass your suggestions along to any of our board members. A list of past winners can be found on the award tabs. If we're missing someone, please send an email to lmnn@stacy.net
Registration or uniform refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. USLax membership is non-refundable. Some financial assistance is available. Please contact our treasurer, Kris Cook @ kkcook@comcast.net.
Kristen Kjellman Girls Camp at STA, Dover2/24/2020Read full... PRO LACROSSE CAMPS DETAILS
Dover, NH
Saint Thomas Aquinas
High School
July 20-22, 2020
Kristen Kjellman's Career Highlights
Team USA Midfielder (2006-2009)
* 2009 World Champion, All-World Team
Northwestern University (2004-2007)
* 2-time Tewaaraton Award Winner (NCAA Player of the Year) - 2006, 2007
* 3-time 1st Team All-American (2005-2007)
* 3-time American Lacrosse Conference Player of the Year (2005-2007)
* 3-time NCAA Champion (2005-2007)
Goalies Welcome!
Location: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School - Dover, NH
Date: July 20-22, 2020
Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $395 Early Bird discount of $80 available for a short time.
Each Camper Receives:
* 18 hours of expert instruction by a staff exclusively comprised of current and former college and national team lacrosse players and coaches over the course of 3 days
* Dry fit camp t-shirt
* Reversible practice jersey
* Autographed photo of Kristen Kjellman
* Lunches provided by local restaurants (served in an indoor air conditioned facility)
* Opportunities to win prizes during daily competitions
Equipment: Each camper must supply their own lacrosse stick and protective equipment (goggles, mouthpiece and cleats).
Ages: 7-18
Age Groups: Age groups are based on the grade the camper will enter the following school year.
The age groups are:
4th grade and under
5th-6th graders
7th-8th graders
9th-12th graders
Some age groups may be combined depending on enrollment size at each level.
Positions: This camp provides instruction for every position (attack, middies, defense and goalies). Goalies will have their own coaches.
Coaches: All coaches have college playing or coaching experience. It is for this reason we assign coaches to stations, not to age groups. This ensures campers will receive instruction from all of our talented coaches vs. just one.
The concentration is on instruction rather than watching/officiating scrimmages: At multiple stations per hour, we teach fundamentals and mechanics and provide drills to take away from camp to perfect these skills on your own.
Follow the link to the Staff tab to view the coaching staff. https://www.prolacrossecamps.com/new-hampshire-girls-details
Kristen Kjellman will be a full-time coach for the entire camp!
Experience: This camp is beneficial for experienced players and beginners. Because the camp is properly staffed the coaching staff can give the attention players of all skill levels deserve. Less experienced players will benefit from the focus on fundamentals. Experienced players will benefit from learning how to perfect their fundamentals from college and pro players and coaches. Perfecting fundamentals is how good players become great players.
High School Players: Most, if not all, of our camps have multiple college coaches who recruit at your club tournaments. Rather than seeing you in a club tournament at a distance for a few minutes, our camp allows exposure for 3 full days and an opportunity to get to know your personality, the strengths of your game, your athletic ability, and your work ethic. You will be given the same instruction these coaches provide their college players - your game progresses and you receive recruiting exposure.
Injuries & Health Issues: An athletic trainer will be on staff at all times to take care of any injuries that may occur. The athletic training staff is available to assist with any medication.
Water: Campers will have plenty of water breaks and are encouraged to bring their own water or sports drinks in a cooler or thermos for easy access during breaks. Water will also be provided by the athletic training staff.
Weather: The camp operates on a rain or shine policy. The camp will not be postponed or cancelled for weather related circumstances. Indoor shelter is available to the camp in the event of lightning.
Refund Policy: Refunds are not available for any reason. If a serious injury occurs prior to camp, a letter of explanation accompanied by a doctor's note may be submitted to Pro Lacrosse Camps. These requests will be considered for a tuition transfer to next year's camp.
https://www.prolacrossecamps.com/new-hampshire-girls-details
To all interested in becoming a boy's or girl’s lacrosse official
To become a boys lacrosse official you must be 15 years of age or older by
April 1st, become a member of US Lacrosse with an Official designation
(officials membership expires on September 30th of each year), pass all
required test with an 85% or better, and attend ALL required training
sessions. Training includes 12 hours of classroom training and an additional
3 hours of on-field training. New youth officials, once approved, must
market themselves to local youth programs in order to secure youth games to
officiate.
Each year returning officials must attend a 1 day (3 hours) Rules Interpretation
meeting and pass all required test with an 85% or better in order to
recertify for the upcoming year.
Cost includes an annual fee of $75 for new officials and $65 for returning
youth officials. New youth officials are also responsible for purchasing the
correct uniform and equipment required by all lacrosse officials. Uniform
and equipment specifics will be outlined in class.
There will be 2 options for the classroom trainings in 2019. The 1st option
will be 5 -- 2.5 hour classroom sessions in the Londonderry area on weeknights in
February and March. The 2nd classroom option will
be in the Wolfeboro area on 2 Sundays – 9am to 3pm in March. Attendance at all classroom
sessions (either weeknights or both Sundays) is mandatory.
On field training opportunities will be held on Sundays in late March and
early April. Dates, times, and locations for classroom and on-field
trainings will be posted on the www.nhyla.org web site once finalized.
Registration will take place in early November on the NHYLA web site. Click
on Home then Officials Registration on the drop down menu.
If you have further questions please contact me at wdemers@comcast.net or
call at 603-778-8411.
Wayne
Wayne M. Demers
NHYLA
Youth Officials Coordinator
603-778-8411
wdemers@comcast.net
The following video was produced by US Lacrosse to explain the updated GIRLS rules for 2019. The presentation will cover lots of basics, so it is 45-minutes long, but you can skip around to specific chapters as you wish. Of course, it won't hurt to watch it all the way through. As with any topic, repitition can be helpful in building your LaxIQ!
Please, be very careful while you're on YouTube as there are LOTS of great videos! If this weather pattern keeps up, we're liable to get more time watching film than actual field time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06l8t-kmEU
GIRLS must have:
Girl's stick
eye cage
mouth guard, neither white nor clear
uniform (supplied by Cocheco)
cleats
BOYS must have:
Boy's stick
Helmet
mouth guard, neither white nor clear
shoulder pads
elbow pads
gloves (with a gauntlet to protect their wrists)
protective cup
uniform (supplied by Cocheco)
cleats
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Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie. Goals may not be upside down
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Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie. Goals may not be upside down
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Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds. (roughly half of regulation)
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Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds. (roughly half of regulation)
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Halves start with draw – after a goal, the team that was scored on gets the ball on the goal line extended. All players 4m away.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw
Three players allowed at draw. All others to be below 8m arc until after possession.
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Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)
*some fields will have a draw circle
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Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)
*some fields will have a draw circle
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Regulation or soft ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Regulation or soft ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Goals – 4x4 OR 6’ by 6’
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Goals – 4 x 4' OR 6’ by 6’
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20-minute halves, running time; No OT
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20-minute halves, running time; No OT
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Two time outs per game
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Two time outs per game
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No scoreboard; ref keeps time
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No scoreboard; ref keeps time
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One Pass Rule (at least)
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One Pass Rule (at least)
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Cards are not used. Player might be asked to leave field briefly (for coach discussion) and be replaced.
NO CONTACT. Intentional or dangerous contact and unsporting conduct are major fouls and player is off field for short time and replaced.
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Carded Players might leave field (for coach discussion) and must be replaced.
NO CONTACT – excessive contact cardable
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One official required, two recommended.
One coach may be on the field for coaching,
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One officials required, two recommended.
Coach on field if lots of newbies. Cover in pre-game meeting.
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Youth Rules
a. Contested ball by two players only. Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession
b. 1 on 1 defense only
c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover
d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball. Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.
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Youth Rules
a. Contested ball by two players only. Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession
b. 1 on 1 defense only
c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover
d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball. Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.
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14U
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Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie
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Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie
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Field – Regulation:
60-70' x 90-100'
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Field – Regulation:
60-70' x 90-100'
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Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan
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Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan
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Modified checking
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Modified checking
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Offsides: 5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.
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Offsides: 5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw. Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals.
Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw. Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals.
Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.
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Regulation ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Regulation ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’
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Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’
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One Pass Rule
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No Pass Rule
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25-minute halves, running time
Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.
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25-minute halves, stopped time only for last two minutes
Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.
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Two time outs per game
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Two time outs per game
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Two officials required
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Two officials required for full field; one must be adult-rated or above.
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Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table
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Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table
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Carded Player leaves field. Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.
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Carded Player leaves field. Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.
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Players may kick the ball to move, but not to score.
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4.3.2. Pass Rule only applies to 8U, 10U, and 12U. One attempted pass is required after the ball and the ball carrier completely cross their respective offensive restraining line before a shot can be taken at the goal. An additional pass is not required until the ball leaves the offensive side of the field beyond the restraining line. If a shot is taken before the pass is attempted, it is considered a goal circle violation and the ball is awarded to the goal keeper.
Please read through. Copied from the USLax website, hoping to answer more questions than I create. The short of it is that headgear for girls is optional for all youth players this year; but, it is expected to be mandatory for the 2018 season. So if you buy, check that what you purchase will still meet next season's standards. Key note is that some headgear incorporates eye protection, too, so what she'll be most comfortable in over the long-term is an important consideration. Will provide more specifics asap! Lisa
Women's Lacrosse Headgear FAQs
Points of Emphasis
- The use of headgear is optional in girls' and women's lacrosse.
- Any headgear used after January 1, 2017 must meet the ASTM standard, F3137.
- The ASTM standard, F3137, is a performance standard, not a design standard.
- Product designs will likely vary from one manufacturer to another.
- Products must provide full coverage of the head.
- Products must be worn with required ASTM women’s lacrosse eyewear.
- There must be marking on both the packaging and product that states that the headgear conforms to ASTM standard F3137.
What does the standard mean?
The ASTM standard is the first-ever performance standard for women’s lacrosse headgear, developed to help reduce impact forces associated with stick and ball contact in women’s lacrosse.
Will the new headgear prevent concussions?
The headgear standard was developed to decrease ball- and stick-to-head impact force. No headgear or helmet in any sport has been proven to prevent concussions.
Is the use of headgear required?
No. Headgear remains optional in the US Lacrosse Youth Rule Book and in the USL/NFHS Rule Book.
When will this headgear be available?
Headgear products have begun to be available in the marketplace, as of September 2016. US Lacrosse has created an online listing for headgear models that have submitted a passing report in compliance with ASTM standard F3137.
What does this mean for the 2016 season?
During the remainder of 2016, both current soft headgear allowable under the 2016 rules and any headgear that meets the ASTM standard will be legal for play. US Lacrosse encourages parents, program administrators and athletic directors to contact the manufacturer of gear already purchased for information on compliance to the new standard.
Will the new headgear be soft?
ASTM standard F3137 is not a soft headgear standard and the standard itself makes no mention of the word "soft." However, the testing protocol does require that the product meets a certain flexibility to insure that players who are wearing the product do not injure those who are not.
How much will the new headgear products cost?
Products vary in cost and design. Please contact the headgear manufacturers for more information.
What will the headgear look like?
The ASTM standard requires the headgear to fully cover the head, thus precluding the use of head band type products currently used by some players. All headgear must be worn with required eyewear, and some headgear models have integrated eyewear. The standard has two options, allowing manufacturers to make their headgear with eyewear implemented or a product that is compatible with various eyewear products currently on the market.
For further inquiries, please contact Caitlin Kelley, Women's Game Senior Manager at US Lacrosse, at ckelley@uslacrosse.org.
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