by P. Jones posted 05/16/2012
 
Hi Everyone,
 
Due to a couple of issues that have come up in the last few days, I wanted to send some reminders out to everyone.  Please make sure to pass this info along to ALL of the coaches in your respective programs.
 

1. There should only be 3 COACHES on any team’s sideline during a game.  Time keepers should be at the back of the scorekeeper’s box, and are to remain impartial. This means that a coach keeping the time for the game should NOT be coaching while keeping the time

 

2. Coaches from both teams should be meeting with the officials BEFORE the start of a game to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding rules, and how particular calls are going to be made. This pre-game conference should also open the door for any future dialog with refs during a game, in the event that an issue(s) arise during the course of a game (which they often do).  At times, it may be appropriate to have a second conference with the refs at half time, especially if they are calling things too loosely.  Remember, we as coaches are ultimately for the safety of all players on the field

 

3. Teams at the Junior and Senior levels should be adhering to the ‘10-goal rule’.  If one team beats another team by more than 10 goals, it is NOT sportsmanlike to report a different score, just for the sake of appearing to have met the 10 goal rule, and is in fact, quite the opposite.  If there is a complaint, it must come from the coach/administrator of the team/program who was defeated by more than 10 goals.  Teams who are clearly winning and in control of a game should make every effort to not embarrass their opponents by running up the score

 

4. Racial/Religious slurs, while not technically swears, will not be tolerated.  This is a league-wide warning going out to everyone. Players/coaches who use such terms on the field or sideline, whether directed at a particular player or not, will be subject to suspensions similar to those for fighting. Subsequent infractions by the same player/coach will result in progressively stronger actions

 
I know we can’t all be at every game for every team within our programs.  While this is the case, it is still our obligation to make sure every coach is aware of particular rules and guidelines upheld by CVYL. If coaches are made aware and choose to ignore them, then programs will be notified. 
 
Thank you,
 
Paul Jones
CVYL Sportsmanship Chair  

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by B. Young posted 04/18/2012
 
Hi everyone,
 
I am sending this out as a reminder because I have received team rosters from only a handful of towns.  I have attached a blank roster spreadsheet to either complete yourself or forward on to your coaches.  I have also been informed that a blank roster form is also available on the CVYL website.  Information should be as complete AND as accurate as possible.  Please make sure that at the least, that the town name, division (Sr or Jr) and level (A or B) is completed for each individual form.
 
While these forms should already have been submitted, I know they can also be time consuming and cumbersome.  I need completed rosters for ALL TEAMS in the junior division and above.  Bantams do NOT need to complete rosters, as there are no playoffs for them.  Please also keep in mind that teams can be deemed ineligible for playoffs if they have not submitted rosters. 
 
Thank you for your attention to this matter and don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
 
Thank you,
 
Paul Jones
CVYL Sportsmanship Chair
 
 
 
All League "Games", including field location and accurate start time, should have been set up on the CVYL Website by Friday, March 23, 2012.  Please check all of the teams in your program and make sure that they are in compliance. 

IMPORTANT:  All assigned league games must be completed and reported on the website 5/26.  Coaches should make every effort to play the games in their assigned week.  Their league games should take scheduling precedence over other ‘friendly’ games.
 

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by Bob Young posted 01/30/2012
 
CVYL Reps,
 
Please review and distribute the attached the flyer that explains Connecticut Boys Youth Lacrosse Officials training for the 2012 season. 
 
 
 
REMINDER – TEAM COUNTS and WAIVER REQUESTS are due by the end of this month, THIS TUESDAY, 1/31/12.
 
Please email your program’s TEAM COUNTS to both:
Paul Fenwick
Rob Peterson
All towns must send in their TEAM COUNTS, please designate A or B at the Senior and Junior level (and elaborate, if possible, whether they are relatively strong, average or weaker).  Please remember that Bantam teams should be balanced.
 
Please email WAIVER REQUESTS to:
Paul Jones
Please provide a complete explanation for the waiver including any supporting details that will substantiate the need.  Programs requesting waivers should make sure to have a representative present at February 7^th CVYL Meeting.

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by Bob Young posted 01/26/2012
 

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by Bob Young posted 09/22/2011
 
Hello CVYL!
 
I hope that you all have your electricity restored and that the new school year has started smoothly.
 
Amazingly, it is already time to start working on the 2012 lacrosse season.  Apologies for not getting out this email earlier but the Church only approved our dates at a meeting last night.
 
We have scheduled our League Meetings for the dates listed below, same as usual; first Tuesday of the month and once again starting at 7pm at Grace Church in the center of Windsor. (directions attached)
 
Please let me know if you are no longer your program's representativeand, if you are not, please let me know your successor.
 
The primary agenda item for the October meeting will be to recap the 2011 season and discuss any remaining issues.  We will also begin to layout the overall schedule for the 2012 season so please bring your town’s 2011/2012 academic schedule.  Some of you have written me regarding recent announcements regarding USL youth rules so we will discuss that topic too.
 
See you soon!
 
Rob Peterson
President
Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse
 
Meeting Schedule 2011/2012:
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Tuesday November 1, 2011
Tuesday December 6, 2011
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Tuesday March 6, 2012
Tuesday April 3, 2012
Tuesday May 1, 2012
League scheduling Meetings will be Monday February 27 and Wednesday February 29. 

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