“…is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of

battle…Victorious.”

-Vincent Thomas Lombardi

Riverdale Lacrosse

2012 Parent Meeting

COACH -MICHAEL DUBBELDE

Captains - Curtis Mere (12)

-Dylan Weissinger (12)-Cameron Herrera (11)

-Neil Marten (11)

About the Lacrosse Program

The Raider lacrosse team exists to provide a cost-effective opportunity for

Riverdale High School students to actively participate in an extra-curricular team

sport. We will achieve this vision by holding regularly scheduled practices

designed to improve individual skills, physical and mental fitness, and to

increase the players’ knowledge and application to the game of lacrosse with a

team focus. Our goal throughout the season is to be the flagship athletic

program at Riverdale in terms of success on the field and in the classroom.

We’re Varsity!!!

Inaugural season of Varsity Lacrosse in Lee County

-What does that mean?

What is Self-Funded Varsity?Organization – Structurally and Financially

1. Formation of a Booster Club2. Assign positions (president, vp, treasurer, etc.)

3. Create communication line between members, school, coach, and Lee County Lacrosse Alliance

4. Purchase and ordering5. Game Management

What it mean’s for the players1. Full Varsity Benefits2. Use of School Facilities3. Strong support and recruiting base

Why Play

• It’s Greatest Game on Earth• Anyone and Everyone can

succeed• It’s a spring sport and baseball is

no contact• College lacrosse programs have

the highest graduation rate out of any sport

How to make the team

-This is a public school team and no players shall be cut

-There will a 20-25 player varsity roster and a Junior Varsity program.

-Players must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0

-All players must have an updated physical and “brown” card on file with the athletic department

-Must be an active member of USLacrossehttp://www.uslacrosse.org

-Players must be properly equipped.

-Must pay the necessary fees.

Properly Equipped?

Helmet – School owned uniform helmets.Gloves – Must be maroon, black, or white

Pads – cannot be altered from manufactured intent in any wayCleats – Cannot have metal spikes (baseball, golf.) Metal tipped

is okMouthguard – Must be worn at all times in play, cannot be clear

or cutAthletic Supporter – Must have one…period

Can I get kicked off the team?

Players that are caught breaking rules that become a safety or discipline problem at any lacrosse function or at any game/tournament we attend or that break the

Riverdale High School Code of Conduct will be asked to leave at their parents’ expense. Said player will be

subject to disciplinary action up to and including game suspension and/or dismissal from the team. Any such behavior should be immediately reported to the team

coach.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Absences (unexcused)

Amount Discipline

1 1/2 game suspension*, 1 mile conditioning test (4 laps)

2 Full game suspension*, 2 mile conditioning test (8 laps)

3 Dismissal from team

*unexcused game absence results in immediate dismissal

Tardiness (unexcused)

Amount Discipline 1 1/4 mile conditioning test (1 lap)

2 1/2 mile conditioning test (2 laps) 3 Equal to one absence

*Tardy laps will be run as a team

Does the school fund it?Boys Girls Lee County Alliance

12 game 14 Game

Head Coach 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 22,500.00$ Assistant Coach 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 13,500.00$

Ref Fees ($53/offi cial+$17 travel) 840.00$ 980.00$ 8,820.00$ Ref Fees Districts 100.00$ 100.00$ 900.00$

Ref/Booking 100.00$ 100.00$ 900.00$ Due Sept. 1st 5,013.00$ 5,153.00$ 46,377.00$

Helmets/Goggles (30 roster) 4,200.00$ 900.00$ 21,300.00$ Nets 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,000.00$ Balls 150.00$ 150.00$ 1,350.00$

Due Dec. 1st 5,350.00$ 2,050.00$ 31,650.00$

Transportation 1,800.00$ 2,100.00$ 17,700.00$ Field Maintenance 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 13,500.00$

Due Dec. 15th 3,300.00$ 3,600.00$ 31,200.00$

Ticket Takers ($35/Game) 210.00$ 245.00$ 2,065.00$ Security ($90/game 540.00$ 630.00$ 5,310.00$

FHSAA Sanction Fees 100.00$ 100.00$ 900.00$ Reconditioning ($35/helmet) 1,050.00$ 70.00$ 4,550.00$

Due Jan. 15th 1,900.00$ 1,045.00$ 12,825.00$

Out-of-District State Playoff 500.00$ 500.00$ 1,000.00$ Coaches Certi. 200.00$ 200.00$ 1,800.00$

Coaches Training 100.00$ 100.00$ 900.00$ First Aid, CPR 80.00$ 80.00$ 720.00$

Annual Dues 800.00$ 800.00$ 4,420.00$

Totals 16,443.00$ 12,728.00$ 126,472.00$

What it actually costs2012 Riverdale Boys Lacrosse

Budget (12 Game Season)

Item Description Cost

Coach Stipend Head Coach 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ Referee Fees $53/Offi cial + $17 Travel 840.00$ 840.00$ Referee Fees District Finals 73.00$ 73.00$

Ref/Book Assign 100.00$ 100.00$ Helmets 25 CPX-R+Decals ($152) 3,800.00$ 3,800.00$

Case of Balls 2 total Sponsored ($300)Stat Book 1 Sponsored ($15)

Field Maintenance 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ Security $90/Game 540.00$ 540.00$

FHSAA Sanction Fees 100.00$ 100.00$ Out-of-District State Playoff 500.00$ 500.00$

Coaches Cert. 280.00$ 280.00$ Coaches Training 100.00$ 100.00$

Jerseys Home/Away (50) 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ Player Packs 25 sets ($50/set) 1,250.00$ 1,250.00$

Total 13,583.00$ 12,333.00$ 1,250.00$ Cost/Player - 25 roster 543.32$ 493.32$ 50.00$

Sponsors2012 R I VER DALE SP ONSOR SH I P

Amount Website Sponsor Shirt* Plaque Game Banner

White $400-$999 x Written Business Name Thank you plaque

Garnet $1000-$1499 x 4 x 3 logo Personalized thank you plaque x

Gold $1500+ x 5x8 logo Personalized thank you plaque with team photo x

What if I quit or get kicked off the team…can I get a refund?

There are no refunds for monies paid to Riverdale High School. Many of the league costs or companies that we do business with require payment months in advance

and it is RARE that a refund is available from those organizations. Any refund request must be submitted

in writing to Coach Dubbelde for consideration.