Parent Resources

1. Arrive 15 min prior to game start
2. Set up table/chairs/scoreboard at half field on team side 
3. Set up cones on field (diagram is in a folder in lock box)
4. Set out 6-8 balls along sideline of each end zone
5. Coordinate with the opposing team volunteer to decide who will run the clock and who will score. Use the scorebook from the coach’s bag.  
6. If it is the last game of the day, put table, chairs, cones, scoreboard, etc in the lockbox and secure the lock

*Away game volunteers do not need to worry about set-up! 

CLOCK - all games are running time, 12 minute quarters (4). The refs will tell you if you need to stop the time at any point during the game.

SCOREBOARD/BOOK - 

1. Keep score on scoreboard
2. Track penalties in scorebook (in coach’s bag) If there is a penalty, the ref will tell you what the penalty is and how long. Please note the player, penalty and the length of time.  
3. Ex. #24 - Slash - 1 minute
4. You will time the penalties and tell the player when they can go back in.  
5. Notify ref and coaches when there is 2 minutes left in each quarter

The refs are always pretty helpful if you have any questions!



Notes about the video above:

-Geared towards 12U and above. Modified rules for 10U and below (smaller field, less contact, fewer field players, etc.)

-The 2:17 mark, it shows cradling, however the player is carrying the ball like a pizza, which is not encouraged at the youth level (both hands should be holding the stick)

-Around the 2:50 mark, they go into stick checking and show college-level examples which are VERY advanced and NOT representative of what youth game contact looks like

Please feel free to also explore the coaches resources page for additional instructional videos.

For all home games, we request 1 parent volunteer to set the field and keep score. The team manager will coordinate, responsibilities outlined below.

• Arrive 30 min prior to game start.
• Access lock box (team manager will have the code) near the shed on Field 9.
• Set up table/chairs/scorecard at half field on team side
• Set up cones on field (diagram included)
• Set out 6 - 8 balls along each end zone (diagram included)
• Coordinate with opposing team volunteer who will run the clock and who will keep score (best practice is to split responsibilities across teams).
• If it is the last game of the day, put all equipment back in the lockbox and secure the lock. 

GNLL sets our game rules, and they are modified by age range. A copy of the rules are included in the lockbox.

CLOCK - All games are running time. The refs will tell you if the clock should be stopped at any time.

SCOREBOARD/BOOK -

• Score is not kept at 8U games
• For 10U - 14U, an official score must be submitted to league post game completion by each team. Please work with the team manager to do so.

Help your player develop by supporting their individual stick skills. Below are selected videos that we believe teach the ‘right’ way. These activities can be done alone and without a wall/bounceback. The goal is to complete 10 reps with each hand - once that is mastered, challenge yourself by adding reps!

Please feel free to also explore the coaches resources page for additional instructional videos.

Practices

Regular attendance at practice is key to developing skills and preparing for games. Please have your player arrive on time and ready to play and notify the team manager or coach if your player will need to miss a practice or will be late. For our 12U and 14U practice attendance will factor into game decisions.

Majority of practices will be held on Mondays / Wednesdays, at Field 9 (Wildwood Elementary). Additional detail will be provided by the team managers.

Games

For our 8U and 10U teams, games will usually be held in lieu of a practice slot.  

For our 12U and 14U teams, games will usually be in addition to practice, on a Tuesday or Thursday.

The end-of-season tournament will be held on a July weekend (TBD - usually the 3rd weekend for 8U-10U, and the 4th for 12U-14U).