LACROSSE (www.forkssports.org)

 

The Forks Township Lacrosse program is governed by the Penn Valley Youth Lacrosse League (PVYLL).  Further information on these by-laws can be obtained by contacting the Forks Township Lacrosse Commissioner.

 

  • CODE OF CONDUCT
    • A copy of Article 16 of the FTAA By-laws shall be signed by each parent/guardian on or before the date the players receive their uniforms.  It is imperative that the players/parents/guardians and coaches adhere to the code of conduct.  A zero-tolerance rule will be in effect before, during and after practices and games.

 

  • EQUIPMENT/UNIFORM POLICY
    • Lacrosse requires a deposit for uniforms for non-residents players.   A check by the player’s parent/guardian must be given to the equipment manager at the time the player receives their uniform.  The check is returned when all equipment is returned to the equipment manager.   All equipment and uniforms are owned by Forks Township.  Any equipment or uniforms you receive must be returned within two weeks of the return date and should be in the condition it was presented to you or with normal wear and tear.  If damage is incurred, it should be reported to the equipment manager upon returned so that it can be sent for repair.  If you do not return equipment and uniforms within 2 weeks of the return date, you will be subject to a late fee assessed by the equipment manager.  If the equipment/uniforms are not returned, your deposit will be lost and the check will be cashed.
    • If there is an outstanding uniform from a previous season, the child may not register for another sport until either the uniform is returned or the replacement value is paid.

 

  • FORMING A TEAM 
    • All players must be Forks Township residents unless specific approval is given by the Forks Township Recreation Board.

 

    • The approval process is to sign up during regular registration and fill out the “Out Of Town Residents” section and bring it to the following Recreation Board Meeting where the Board will hear the circumstances as to why the player should be allowed to play in Forks Twp.  If approved, they will be notified at that meeting and placed into the pool of players.

 

    • Currently, there is only one team at each level so once the team is determined by age group, then the coach will notify the players by phone to give details of the upcoming season.  If you do not hear from a coach, you can contact the commissioner.

 

  • AGE BRACKETS
    • The age brackets for lacrosse are:
        1. U11 players must be at least in 3rd grade and may be in 4th grade but cannot turn 11 before January 1st of that year.
        2. U13 players cannot turn 13 before January 1st of that year.

 

  • COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
    • Each coach must submit to a background check.
    • Currently, there is not a league-mandated qualification for coaching for lacrosse; but someone considering coaching lacrosse must be approved by the commissioner.

 

  • PLAYING TIME
    • Currently, the league does not have a minimum playing time but it is taking this under consideration.  In light of that, Forks Township will require that each player plays for a minimum of 3 minutes per half of each game.  See practice and game attendance section for further details.

 

  • PLAYING UP
    • Currently, the league does not have restrictions on a player “playing up” at the next level.  Therefore, Forks Township will allow a player to “play up” but only upon the approval of the lacrosse commissioner.

 

  • PRACTICE AND GAME ATTENDANCE
    • In lacrosse, it is critical to attend all scheduled practices and games.  A child must learn the plays and work together with the team to learn lacrosse successfully.  If a child must miss a game or practice, a coach must be notified prior to the absence.  A coach may alter playing time if a child is missing practices.
  • GAME SCHEDULES/LOCATIONS/DIRECTIONS
    • Most scheduled games are in the Lehigh Valley.  There may be a couple of games that would require extra travel time.

 

  • ALL STARS
    • Lacrosse is currently discussing its all star availability.  Keep checking the lacrosse website for details.

 

  • PLAYOFFS
    • Lacrosse is currently working on how playoffs will be determined.  The league will have final say in how this will work.

 

  • PARENT BEHAVIOR DURING PRACTICES AND GAMES
    • Parents are asked to refrain from coaching or voicing concern to referees from the sidelines at any time.  This causes confusion for both coaches and players and distracts the players from their position and could result in injury to a child.
    • Referees do have the authority to discipline a team for a spectator’s conduct by issuing a penalty and can also request that a spectator be removed from the field.  Police will be called if necessary.