Registration is now open!!!
We are excited about the 2012 Spring Season!!! Please note that there are some new changes to the registration process as well as new options for our lacrosse players. Please review the appropriate information for your age group.
- Boys & Girls All Ages: US Lacrosse Membership Required
- Boys U7, U9, U11 House League and NVYLL Options
- Boys U13 and U15 NVYLL only
- Girls K-2 and 3-4 House League
- Girls 5-6 and 7-8 NVYLL League
- Registration Summary
- Coaches Training Program for Boys and Girls
- Equipment Purchase Programs
- Volunteers
- Evaluation Dates
Boys & Girls All Ages: US Lacrosse Membership - Required
For insurance purposes, all Ashburn Youth Lacrosse League players are required to be members of US Lacrosse. You will not be able to register for AYLL without your valid US Lacrosse Member Number. Please visit this link to become a member:
https://secure.uslacrosse.org/default.cfm?fuse_action=NewMem. For an understanding of additional benefits of US Lacrosse, please visit the following link:
http://www.uslacrosse.org/TopNav/Membership/MembershipBenefits.aspx.
Boys U7, U9, and U11 House and NVYLL Options
This year, the age group cutoffs are now Aug 31… changed from 12/31. So here’s a summary of what age group you son will be in:
This year, several Loudoun County lacrosse programs (Algonkian, Loudoun West, and Ashburn) have banded together to create a “house league”. This was done to enable the younger and less experienced players be a part of a developmental yet competitive league that does not require significant travel across NoVa for games. Registration for the House League will be $150.
However, for U9 and U11, there will be one or two teams in each age group that will participate in the NVYLL program. Participation in this league will require an additional fee of $60. All players in these age groups must register for the House League and participate in the AYLL Evaluations. After Evaluations, players will be invited by the coaches to participate in the NVYLL program. When your player is invited and you agree that they should play in NVYLL, you will be required to pay the additional fee. All players are required to attend one tryout date (see tryout dates below). If your player is new to lacrosse, please plan on playing in the House League… however, attendance at one of the evaluation dates is required.
For all U7, U9, U11 Boys, please proceed to
www.ashburnlacrosse.org to register after you have become a member of US Lacrosse. Your US Lacrosse member number is required.
Boys U13 and U15
All U13 and U15 boys will participate in the NVYLL no matter their skill level. We plan to have A, B, and C skill level teams in the U13 age groups. And, at a minimum, A and B skill level teams for U15. Depending upon registration numbers and the Evaluations, we will determine if a C team is required. Registration fees for these age groups (no matter skill level) are $210. See registration summary for what you get for your fees.
Please proceed to
www.ashburnlacrosse.org to register after you have become a member of US Lacrosse. Your US Lacrosse member number is required.
Girls K-2, 3-4 House
The Girls program is broken out by grade.
This year, several Loudoun County lacrosse programs (Algonkian, Loudoun West, and Ashburn) have banded together to create a “house league”. This was done to enable the younger and less experienced players be a part of a developmental yet competitive league that does not require significant travel across NoVa for games. Registration for the House League will be $150.
However, depending upon registration numbers and the evaluations, there may be one or two teams in each age group that will participate in the NVYLL program. Participation in this league will require an additional fee of $60. All players in these age groups must register for the House League and participate in the AYLL Evaluations. After Evaluations, players will be invited by the coaches to participate in the NVYLL program. When your player is invited and you agree that they should play in NVYLL, you will be required to pay the additional fee. All players are required to attend one tryout date (see tryout dates below). If your player is new to lacrosse, please plan on playing in the House League… however, attendance at one of the evaluation dates is required.
For all K-2, 3-4, please proceed to
www.ashburnlacrosse.org after you have registered for US Lacrosse. Your US Lacrosse member number is required.
Girls 5-6 and 7-8.
The Girls program is broken out by grade.
All 5-6 and 7-8 girls will participate in the NVYLL no matter their skill level. Depending upon registration numbers, we will determine how many teams are required for each grade group. Registration fees for these age groups (no matter skill level) are $210.
For all 5-6 and 7-8, please proceed to
www.ashburnlacrosse.org after you have registered for US Lacrosse. Your US Lacrosse member number is required.
Registration Summary:
|
Age Group |
House League |
NVYLL |
|
ALL BOYS AND GIRLS AGES |
US Lacrosse Membership Required |
US Lacrosse Membership Required |
|
Boys U7 |
Fees $150
Includes shorts, pinny
Min of 4 games potentially more within Loudoun County |
N/A |
|
Boys U9 & U11 |
Fees $150
Includes shorts, pinny
7 games within Loudoun County |
Additional $60 to be collected after invitation based upon tryouts
Includes game jersey, game shorts, game socks, practice shorts, practice pinny
8 games
Requires NoVA travel to games |
|
Boys U13 & U15 |
N/A |
Fees $210
Includes game jersey, game shorts, game socks, practice shorts, practice pinny
8 games
Requires NoVA travel to games
|
|
Girls K-2 & 3-4 |
Fees $150
Includes shorts, pinny
7 games |
TBD, if we field a team:
Includes game jersey, game shorts, game socks, practice shorts, practice pinny
8 games
Requires NoVA travel to games |
|
Girls 5-6 & 7-8 |
N/A |
Fees $210
Includes game jersey, game shorts, game socks, practice shorts, practice pinny
8 games
Requires NoVA travel to games
|
Coaches Training Program
AYLL recognizes that great coaches are key to a great lacrosse program. If you are interesting in coaching for AYLL, please contact us immediately (contact info below). We will have orientation and training sessions this year. Please see key dates below. Also, head coaches will be eligible for discounted registration fees.
Boys
1. AYLL Coaches Orientation and Organization Meeting
We will have an Ashburn Youth Lacrosse League Coaches Orientation and Organization Meeting on Jan 5 at 7pm (loc TBD). At this meeting, we will identify who will be head coaches and assistant coaches by age group. We will introduce everyone to each other so that we build our network of resources to leverage through the spring… including expert resources that will help you during the season. We will also decide on the best way to evaluate the boys during the tryouts. Please RSVP to Cristy Ruebling at
.
2. US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaching Certification
We have a Level 1 Coaching Certification Course to offer to all interest
ed coaches.
This course is run by US Lacrosse. All new coaches are required to attend and we strongly encourage all coaches to attend Next year, every coach will be required to attend this course. Further, the league will cover the cost of this training, though we do need you to become a US Lacrosse Member ($25). Here are the dates of the training:
1/29/12 - Leesburg, Simpson Middle School 9-4
2/12/12 - Alexandria, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes 9-4
3. Online Course
Third, there is an online course required for all coaches to take. This course focuses on creating a positive environment for the players and parents.
The course was developed by The Positive Coaching alliance and can be found on their website at http://www.positivecoach.org/ It is short and straightforward and there is a test at the end. All coaches must provide proof of passing the test in order to coach. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Girls
1. AYLL Coaches Orientation and Organizational Meeting, Monday, January 9, 2012. The purpose of this meeting is to identify coaches, roll out the training program, including winter clinics and evaluations and outlining coaches education. This will be a great opportunity to meet other coaches and begin to network training ideas, strategies, etc...
2. US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaching Certification. This course is run by US Lacrosse and therefore US Lacrosse membership is required, $25 online at
www.uslacrosse.org. All new coaches are required to attend, and strongly recommended for returning coaches. The league will cover the cost of this training. Dates: January 29, 2012 Simpson Middle School, 9am to 4pm. February 12, 2012 St.Stephens/St. Agnes, Alexandria, 9am to 4pm.
3. Online Course. Developed by the Positive Coaching Alliance, this is a key educational module for creating a positive environment for players and parents. More information is available at
www.positivecoach.org. All coaches must provide proof of passing the test before leading their team, without exception.
Equipment Purchase Programs
The AYLL Board is actively negotiating group purchase programs for AYLL players. We will send more info out shortly… but please know that we are planning to have our selected vendor provide beginning packages and discounts for equipment to all members. We should know by the end of January… so please refrain from buying anything until then if you are interested in getting additional discounts.
Volunteers
The AYLL is a volunteer run league… your help is needed and required. During the registration, you will be asked to identify which area you can assist with before and during the season. Some key volunteer positions may be eligible for registration discounts. Thanks in advance for your support!
Evaluation Dates
While more info will be sent regarding Evaluations, please note the dates are as follows. Your child will be required to attend one of these dates. All tryouts will be held at Tuscarora High School’s turf field.
Boys: Sunday Feb 5 and Saturday Feb 11
Girls: Saturday, Feb 4 and Sunday Feb 12
Thank,
Ashburn Bandit's Board
Go Bandits!
