Brophy Lacrosse Club Rules and Guidelines

 

Team Selection and Depth Chart:

 

1)    Players will be judged based on ability, effort and attitude.

a)    The following will not impact the depth chart:

i)       Grade level, (with the exception of Seniors who will be on Varsity)

ii)     Lacrosse experience

iii)   Position on depth chart last year

iv)  Self assessment

v)    Position preference

2)    All coaches will have input on the Depth Chart

a)      Players can play any position they desire, but will be slotted according to the needs of the team, e.g., someone may be slotted as an offensive midfielder, but wants to play attack.  That player can play attack but may be slotted as the fifth attack man. These instances will be discussed one on one between the coach and the player.

3)    Depth chart is ever changing based on the following;

i)       effort

ii)     improvement

iii)   attitude

iv)  skill level

v)    knowledge of team plays and structure

vi)  attendance:

(1)excused absences

(2)unexcused absences

(3)tardiness

4)    Depth chart will be modified and posted regularly on a password protected page on the web site.

 

Excused Absence Policy:

 

An email to your head coach, no less than 48 hours prior to practice and no less than 7 days notice prior to a game is required for an excused absence.  An exception would be a bona-fide family emergency.

 

Rules:

a)    All practices for all teams are mandatory unless otherwise stated.

b)    All players must comply with the Brophy Student Code of Conduct, Player Code of Conduct and be in good academic standing.  Academic eligibility requires players to have no "F's" and no more than one "D" grade to be eligible to play.  See Academic Policy.

c)    Team members must wear a dress shirt and tie, or white team polo shirt to school on game days or on the Friday prior to a Saturday game.

d)    11:00pm curfew the night before a game.

e)    No talking to the officials.

i)       Exception 1-designated captains within limits of NFHS rules

ii)     Exception 2-anyone asking the referees for equipment check prior to game.

f)      No cursing at games or practices.

g)    Players agree to be on time for team engagements (meetings, practices, games, etc.)

h)    Players shall behave in a manner consistent with Brophy values at all times.

i)       Players shall be at Brophy and dressed for warm up one hour prior to home games.

j)      Players shall be at Brophy or the designated place of meeting, 20 minutes prior to bus departure for all away games.

k)    Players will take the bus to and from all away games unless specifically approved by coach.

 

Practice Schedules:

 

a)    2008 JV and Varsity to be determined.

b)    Additional practices may be scheduled, at least seven days notice will be given for mandatory practices.

c)    Practice schedule subject to change with notice.

 

Player Expectations:

 

a)     Twenty minutes of daily individual work including:

i)     wall work

ii)  speed work

iii)    agility work

iv)       shooting

 

Disciplinary Actions*:   

(*Will be discussed one on one between player and coach.)

 

a)       Physical work (running, agilities, etc.)

b)       Suspension for one quarter, one half or an entire game.

c)       Suspension for multiple games (board will be notified of this decision)

d)       Suspension from all team activities for an undetermined length of time, (board approval required)

e)       Expulsion from team (board approval required)

 

Rule violations requiring a Disciplinary Action:

a)       Late to practice

b)       Unexcused absence from team functions (including practices, games or meetings).

c)       Breaking of designated team rules.

 

Standard Discipline:

a)       Late to practice-progressive disciplinary action (determined by Head Coach)

b)       Late to game-progressive disciplinary action (determined by Head Coach)

c)       Unexcused absences from team functions-progressive disciplinary action (determined by Head Coach)

d)       Alcohol violation-suspension for at least one game, possibly more.

e)       Breaking curfew-running at the next team practice.

 

Uniform Security Deposit:

    The Brophy Lacrosse Club spends a large amount of time seeking return of uniforms.  When those uniforms are not returned, despite all efforts, the following year’s members’ dues must be used to pay for the replacement uniforms.  After discussing this situation, the Board of Directors of the Brophy Lacrosse Club voted to create a security deposit requirement for all players. 

 

    At the time of tryouts, this form will be distributed and notice will otherwise be given of the security deposit requirement.  A security deposit of $75 for the varsity uniforms plus club pennie and $50 for the JV uniforms plus club pennie will be required.  Checks in those sums will need to be provided by the players or the players’ families at the time uniforms are handed out to the players.  Should any financial assistance be needed, please contact President Melanie Bucon.

    The checks will not be deposited, only held by the Club.  Upon return of the uniform and club pennie, the check will be returned.  If the uniform and pennie are not returned, the check shall be cashed.

Kairos:

    Please be sure to schedule your Kairos week for the Fall Semester of your senior year.  Submit your request as early as possible. Junior leadership Kairos, please let the coach know your plans as early as possible.