Girls High School Division 2022 Pre-Season Meeting Information
The Girls High School Division for the 2022 season is gearing up for their pre-season meeting on 5th February 2022. The league's mission, division officials, awards information, post-season awards, team eligibility criteria, and compromise requirements are detailed in the content.
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Girls High School Division 2022 Season Pre-Season Meeting 5 February 2022
HRLax GHS Mission Statement The HRLax Girls High School Division s mission is to provide a structured league for the benefit of girls public High School lacrosse clubs as the League works toward school- sponsored and school-board approved VHSL team status
HRLax GHS Division Commissioner: Morris DeSimone Vice Commissioner: Southside Peninsula Jennifer Peters James Foster Operations Manager: April Loquist Rules Committee: Comprised of Commissioners for 2022
Awards Kelly Long, Girls Rep, US Lacrosse Tidewater Chapter She will be in contact with Head Coaches soon
US Lacrosse Post Season Awards US Lacrosse: All American, All Academic, Jackie Pitts, Coach of the Year Online All nominations to be made online, date is TBD. For details on awards and past recipients please refer to link below: https://www.usalacrosse.com/high-school-awards
US Lacrosse Team Eligibility Criteria All criteria must be met in order to be recognized by US Lacrosse. 1. Member of a High School Varsity team or scholastic club team 2. Monitor player academic eligibility and adhere to standard eligibility criteria for the school s varsity sports in their area. 3. Comprised solely of students who attend that school, (unless, by governing association rule, players from other schools are allowed to participate on the team). 4. Must be in good standing within area. (i.e. not on probation) 5. Receives recognition from high school or equivalent administration for a scholastic club in at least one of the following areas: Varsity letter Transportation Equipment/uniform provision Coaches stipend Field Use
HRLax Compromise Requirements 1. Teams must be an approved HRLax Team participating in a Varsity Schedule 2. Teams monitor player academic eligibility and adhere to standard VHSL eligibility criteria 3. Teams comprised solely of students who attend that school (or per HRLax player assignment rules, players from other schools are allowed to participate subject to the guidelines of #5 below. 4. Must be a team in good standing with HRLax 5. Team will consists of either: a. Single school players b. Multiple school players as long as the number of players on the team not attending the school does not total enough to form a separate team.
Rule Changes / Refs Lisa Millar lamillar@mindspring.com 2022 NFHS Girls' Rules Interpretation Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0qV5ft_Z8
Club Season Preparation Program Governance Program Manager Program Board Responsibility Finances Uniforms Coach Fees Additional Equipment Coach Selection Process Contracts League Requirements
Program Manager Responsibilities Parent & Player Information Recommended to hold a pre-season Parent Meeting to Discuss: Team Finances Sportsmanship expectations Travel policy Drug/alcohol policy Health, fitness and injuries Player eligibility
Program Manager Responsibilities Oversee Home Games Pre-game: During-game: Establish Emergency Plan (with Coaches) Ensure facilities meet safe standards, coaches assist Ensure rosters are checked before games Exercise control over all contests Responsible for player eligibility Verify scorebooks at end of game
Program Manager Responsibilities In-Game Sideline Management Only HRLax Coaches or Admin on sideline 2022 HRLax Coach Credentials displayed Allowed in the Table Area: The Bench Official (if assigned) Oversee official Timekeepers & Scorekeepers Players serving penalties
Program Manager Responsibilities Administrative Liaison Incidents to report to Operations: If Police or EMS respond to scene Any damage to property (incl. vehicles) Public criticism of officials (incl. social media) Concussions Report sportsmanship violations: Any altercations Coach ending a game early in protest Harassment of officials by a coach (or anyone) Coach or player ejection
Coach Registration/Requirements Annually: 1. USA Lacrosse coach membership valid through May. 2. Cleared US Lacrosse background check. USA Lacrosse manages the background checks and provides the info to HRLax. One-time: 1. US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program (USL CEP) Level 1 Online Course 2. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Double-Goal Coach Online Course 3. NFHS free online Concussion Training Course (annually for Virginia Beach coaches) 4. All Head Coaches are required to be US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified Level 1&2 COURSE FREE to all HRLax Registered Coaches. Level 2 is STRONGLY recommended
Player Eligibility 2022 Player Participation Zones on website and in GHS 2022 rules/policy Players must be registered with US Lacrosse, and HRLax, so that the club is covered by field insurance Players must be academically eligible in accordance to the individual High School s policy in order to compete.
New Player equipment assistance No more fee assistance New players who need assistance Can borrow a Stick and Goggles from HRLAX Up to 5 per team Families pay the US Lacrosse and HRLAX registration Application will be on HRLax Web Page: PM or Coach to apply for their players Reviewed and approved by GHS Leadership Only budgeted for roughly 35 players this year
Player Eligibility Varsity: 9th thru 12th Graders may play Varsity JV 9th and 10th grade girls may play on either the JV or varsity squads at the discretion of the coach 11th grade girls (one year or less) 12th grade girls with no previous lacrosse experience
Player Eligibility 8th Grade players are eligible for JV teams If Club does not have a JV team, 8th Grade player may be rostered on the Varsity team (NOTE: rule D. 5 applies, once an 8th Grade player plays in their 5th Varsity game, 8th Grade player will have used a year of eligibility. See Rule D, 7,) The GHS Commissioner and OPS Manager shall be notified of any 8th grade players rostered on a GHS team. Policy aim to limit participation of 8th graders so as not to impede youth teams in the area.
Player Eligibility JV players can play up to 4 Varsity games without being placed on the Varsity Roster 5th game played make player varsity Coaches will use discretion when placing players on the respective squads. A player who has been selected to START on a varsity squad should not play on the JV squad unless special circumstances have been cleared through the commissioner of the league NOTE: Does not apply to goalies
Equipment Each club is responsible for it s own equipment needs All field players must properly wear eye protection that meets the current ASTM standard (F3077) for women s lacrosse. All eyewear must be SEI certified no later than January 1, 2020. All eyewear manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 must bear the SEI mark. 2020 NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Book Effective January 1, 2021, all goalie chest protectors must be designed for lacrosse and meet the NOCSAE performance standard, ND200.
Statistics Sheet *This sheet may be modified to better capture women s lacrosse
Anticipated Varsity Teams Bayside Cox First Colonial Grafton Grassfield Great Bridge Green Run? Jamestown Kellam Kempsville ? Maury Menchville Ocean Lakes Princess Anne Salem ? Tabb Tallwood Warhill York All VB players with out a full roster will play for VB United
Anticipated JV Kellam Cox Bayside Tabb? Achievable Dream
Schedule Each varsity team will get 10 games, excluding tournament games Only in league games will count towards standings Individual teams will be responsible for scheduling out of league (OOL) games HRLax will not reimburse any costs related to OOL, unless an OOL game enables said team to reach the 10 games threshold. (exceptional circumstances) Scheduling - Need team blackout dates ASAP. No teams playing during Spring break.
Game Fields Southside: PAAC 2 x fields (Tue & Fri) Norfolk Collegiate #2 1 x field (Wed & Fri) Peninsula: MAC Fri Warhill Mon, Wed, & Fri as req d for Williamsburg Teams YMS Mon, & Wed as needed
All-Conference Selection Nominations Due: 15 May (Dates flexible) Nominations will consist of statistics and brief write-up Voting will occur via Survey Monkey: TBD Statistics accountability / vetting Vote for best players Players nominated for their primary position Each team will vote for: 1 x Goalie and 4 x each field position (A, M, D)
All-Conference Selection 1st and 2nd team = 1 x G, 4 x A, 4 x M, 4 x D Honorable Mention = 1/2/2/2 Backup Player Selection: 1/2/2/2 Selection Meeting: TBD Human in the loop Contentious decisions by Policy Committee Tie broken by GHS Commissioner
Playoffs Top 8 varsity teams will play in a bracket style, single elimination tournament Not Peninsula vs Southside breakdown Only league games will count towards standings McLaughlin Index Head to head Points differential Coin flip
Play Off / Championship May 16th-25th May 23rd Girls & Boys Championship games May 25th Girls & Boys All-Star games Location: TBD
Policy Change Highlights Zoning remains the same as 2021 No VB players may play for another school HRLax will create a VB team for players Require 28 players to split Varsity / JV 18 Varsity / 10 JV Could play 7 v 7 JV if necessary
Policy Change Highlights Coaches responsible for their team and fan behavior Goalies can float to any team Possibly combine VB players (schools without enough players) to form teams not associated with a school Pre-season activity coverage: US Lax member or Physical w/ Risk Form (Only keep signature page) Contact GHS Commissioner w/ questions and/or suggested edits
Important Dates Coach Level I/II training: TODAY Official Practice Start Date: 21 Feb 2022 Stat/Time Keeping Training: TBD Games Start: 28 Mar 2022 All Conf Voting: About 15 May 2022 All Conf Selection Voting: TBD US Lax Awards Due: TBD (USA Lacrosse) Playoff / Championship: 16 - 25 May 2022
