Last Update: November 16, 2009
2010 Season Registration
Click here for the 2010 Registration Form Pack.
Dear Parents & Prospective Boys’ Lacrosse Players:
We are looking forward to another exciting year of Barrington High School (BHS) Boys Lacrosse (LAX) as we field teams for our 19th consecutive year. The 2010 season begins with our BHS Boys’ Lacrosse registration meeting on Monday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria.
Parents are required to turn-in all required lacrosse registration forms and fees in order have your son’s registration considered complete. Those unable to submit all required registration documents and fees by Registration Night will be assessed a $50 late fee.
The club’s legal counsel stresses the importance of printing legibly on all forms and waivers. Additionally, “unreadable” e-mail addresses will keep you from receiving important club-wide e-mail communications.
BHS LAX Registration Meeting – Monday, December 7, 2009 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) -- Cafeteria
Agenda
The December 7th registration meeting is mandatory, since it enables the club to collect fees and required paperwork in order to properly kick-off the new season. Prospective players and at least one parent are required to attend. The agenda includes:
6:30 – 7:30
Player registration
Apparel & Equipment sale
7:30 – 8:30
Program overview
Key upcoming events review
Coaches’ goals & expectations
Questions & answers
Player Club Fees
As a “club” sport, the cost of fielding a team is financed entirely by player fees and club fundraisers, not by the Barrington School District 220. The Barrington Lacrosse Club’s budget and activities are planned and managed by a parent board of directors and a faculty advisor.
Player Registration – What to Bring
1. US Lacrosse Membership Registration – This year, parents will be responsible for registering their boys for membership with US Lacrosse at www.uslacrosse.org by clicking on the JOIN NOW link. US Lacrosse membership is mandatory as it provides the required insurance coverage for your son to play BHS club lacrosse. You must record your son’s US Lacrosse membership number on the BHS Boys Lacrosse Registration & Emergency Release Form (below) or it cannot be considered complete.
2. BHS Boys Lacrosse Registration & Emergency Release – Completed and signed. Form is included in the Registration Form Pack and can be downloaded at www.barringtonhighschoollacrosse.org .
3. BHS Amateur Athletic Waiver & Release of Liability – Completed and signed. Form is included in the Registration Form Pack and can be downloaded at www.barringtonhighschoollacrosse.org .
4. BHS Boys Lacrosse Volunteer Commitment – Completed and signed. Form is included in the Registration Form Pack and can be downloaded at www.barringtonhighschoollacrosse.org .
5. Release, Waiver and Indemnification for the use of Hill ‘n Dale Farm – Completed and signed. Form is included in the Registration Form Pack and can be downloaded at www.barringtonhighschoollacrosse.org .
6. Proof of Insurance – A photocopy of the front and back of a family medical insurance card.
7. BHS Athletic Participation Card – The “pink” form completed and signed by the Athletic Director (AD) must be turned in with your registration materials.
8. Checks –Three checks made payable to the BHS Boys Lacrosse Club for:
a. Annual club dues – $575
Covers the cost of:
• Coach salaries
• Athletic trainer fees
• Uniform rental
• Player awards
• Referee fees
• Equipment & supplies
• Field maintenance
• Professional fees
• Game-day bus transportation
• League fees & insurance
• Indoor field time rental
Refunds: If a player decides to leave the team prior to the start of the season, a $100 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from their initial dues payment. Once the season begins there will be no refunds
Late fee: A $50 late fee will be charged for anyone registering after December 7th. This will include any player whose registration materials are not complete by this date.
b. Jersey rental deposit – $200 – Deposit checks will be cashed for any uniform set not returned by the end of the season banquet.
c. Volunteer obligation – $75 – This check will only be cashed if you indicate on your volunteer form that you would like to “opt out” of volunteering. If you “opt out”, the check will be cashed and you will have fulfilled your volunteer requirements. If you wish to volunteer you will be assigned two tasks and your check will be destroyed once those assignments have been met.
Parent Volunteer Sign-Up
Each family will need to provide a check in the amount of $75 towards their volunteer obligation. You may choose to have the check cashed immediately and consider this your volunteer commitment OR you can sign up for one of the following volunteer roles. Once you have completed your obligation, your check will be destroyed and no fee will be assessed.
Club Apparel Sales -- Help man the club apparel sales booth at a varsity home game (we particularly need freshman and JV parent help so that varsity parents can watch the game). In addition, we need volunteers to man an apparel booth at some JV and FROSH games as well as Sunday youth league games at Ron Beese Park.
Post-Game Water/Gatorade -- Bring 3-cases of water/Gatorade to home games for both home and away teams (our hospitality to visiting teams) and serve one shift in the Chuck Wagon (the food service venue at the stadium).
Team Dinner -- Host a casual team dinner for one of the teams (often shared by families).
Post-Season Awards Night -- Help plan and manage the end-of-season awards program.
Media & Publicity – Submit team news stories, photographs, and scores to the club website, local newspapers, and school news organizations.
Squad Player & Parent Communications– Manage team communications for the FROSH, JV or Varsity team.
Man 2 shifts at the Chuck Wagon food service at a home JV or Varsity game.
If you have questions about any of the above volunteer positions or would like to sign-up early, please contact Barb Strauss at miamiu1985@mac.com
We look forward to seeing you on December 7th! Please review the attached Frequently Asked Questions for additional information regarding the BHS Boys’ Lacrosse program.
Regards,
BHS Boys’ Lacrosse Board
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