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2010 Hanover Select Program
For the fifth year in a row Hanover Lacrosse Club will form select teams in multiple age brackets to compete in summer tournaments. The club is committed to an open and fair tryout process that will available to all 2010 players. The club follows US Lacrosse rules and strictly follows the age bracket guidelines for youth players. The Hanover Select teams are the only teams that Hanover Lacrosse Club organizes and oversees outside of the regular spring season.
The select team is an opportunity for Hanover players to play as a unit in regional tournaments. Beginning in 2006, Hanover Lacrosse Club won the first Summer Slam U11 bracket. Last season, the U13 Hanover LC won the Battle of Williamsburg and played in the Championship game of the Southern Classic in Charlottesville. The U11 Select played in the finals of the Summer Slam tournament in Chesterfield which has grown to be one of the largest tournaments on the east coast and won the U11 Southern Classic. The goal of the Hanover Lacrosse Club Select teams is to provide a fun, competitive learning experience for our experienced players that allows them to improve their skills and become better lacrosse players.
The select teams are separate from the regular season teams. Each select team divides the costs of tournaments and expenses among the players. Hanover LC, does not subsidize any of the select teams. The cost of the select teams includes tournament fee, additional county use fees, and ref fees. All coaches are unpaid volunteers. The cost of the select team will be ~$150 due after the selections have been made.
In preparation for the tournaments the teams will schedule additional practices prior to the end of the regular season. The U15 & U13 will have several additional games against other travel and private school teams. For the U15’s, (4) games have already been tentatively scheduled with area teams and we are waiting on the completion of the private school regular season schedules before final confirmation and releasing of dates/times.
Tryout Schedule:
U15 – April 24th & April 25th
U13 – April 29 from 6-8pm and May 2 from 3-5 pm
U11 – April 29 from 6-8pm and May 2 from 3-5 pm
Tournaments:
All teams will play in tournaments listed below. Select Team Members must commit to practices and to play in at least 2 of the 3 tournaments.
Summer Slam May 21st & 23rd Mosley, VA
Battle of Williamsburg June 5th & 6th, Williamsburg, VA
Southern Classic Lacrosse Tournament , June 26th & 27st
The tournaments were chosen based on the level of competition and ability for parents to drive to these locations and not incur hotel expenses.
Selections:
All teams will be selected by the current age group coaches plus one additional mediator. Example, at the U11 levels, the three regular season coaches and one additional coach from another age bracket will select the team.
Age Groups
U11 (1999 & 2000 Birth Years)
U15 (1996 & 1995 Birth Years)
** Age Definition
As stated in the Bylaws of the US Lacrosse Youth Council (USLYC), eligibility for participation in U-15 events sanctioned by US Lacrosse and its Youth Council will be based on the following criteria:
Youth players will be age 15 years and under in grade 8 or below and further qualify as follows in order to participate in USLYC sanctioned youth lacrosse activities: (a) player has not attained 15 years of age as of December 31st in the year preceding a USLYC sanctioned event; and (b) the player has not participated in any high-school program as a member of a high school freshmen, junior varsity, or varsity team.
Selections will be based on:
- Ability to be coached
- Skills
- Position need
- Tournament availability
- All players must have played Blackhawk or Hanover LC for the 2010 season
- Must have played in 50% of regular season games
- Rosters will be limited to 17-22 players
Skill Criteria
All Around
o Passing
o Catching
o Ground balls
Defensive Skills
o Footwork
o Body position
o Stick checks
Offensive Skills
o Dodging
o Feeding
o Off-ball skills
Goalie Skills
o Proper Technique
o Ability to clear the ball
o Leadership of defense
If you have any questions regarding the Select Teams or the tryout process please contact the Hanover Select team director Brad Freeman at
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