Policies
1. Metro Lacrosse’s travel program for grades 8 thru12
is referred to as “Magic” and “miniMagic” refers to players in grades 6 and
7. Metro “Magic” is a private club with
membership by invitation only after a player tryout. Membership is renewed yearly in January. Prior membership
on Metro “Magic” does not guarantee future membership.
2. The purpose of Metro “Magic” is to provide
top-level training and opportunities for exposure for those athletes whose goal
it is to compete at the highest levels while in high school, and eventually to
play at the collegiate level.
3. There are six practice squads with approximately 35
to 40 players each. Practice assignments are based on high school
graduation year. Within each practice squad, two teams will be
formed. Team assignments will be
determined by the coaches after the first 3 months of practice and announced by
May 1. Players, will be divided by ability into an “A” and a “B” team to
compete at tournaments.
4. One of the ultimate goals of the “Magic” program is
to teach player responsibility. We hold them accountable for their
actions and decisions. Therefore, all players are instructed to
handle all communications with their Metro “Magic” coaches/Metro office.
These skills are essential in developing our players for future college play.
5. It is required that all players will
attend all of the scheduled practices for their age group (’12, ‘13
etc.). If that is not possible due to an emergency, it is the
responsibility of the player to notify their coach by phone or
e-mail that they will be missing and the reason. Practice schedules for
all levels are available on the website.
6. Metro provides support
and guidance in the college search
process. We will host a “College Night” in February/March to answer your
questions and provide direction. We will complete and mail player
evaluation forms that you provide, and communicate with coaches via phone calls
and e-mails. We do not write letters of recommendation. Your
selection and participation in our program is our recommendation.
7. Metro reserves
the right to “invite” players to join “Magic” that missed the December
tryout. This decision will be made
based on the player’s ability to contribute to the team and our ability to
showcase them. Membership dues for those players will be pro-rated on
percentage of the “Magic” season remaining.
Tournament Policies:
1. Tournament dates are available on
the website. The players are required
to attend all summer tournaments (including rising seniors who have already
committed to a college). Sign-ups for tournaments will take place on or about
March 1st. Registration for
tournaments will be done through www.thelaxwiz.com.
Players will be instructed by e-mail when to register.
2. All travel and accommodations for tournaments are
the responsibility of the player’s family (except in the case of “road trips”
see #2 below). Information regarding directions to tournaments, hotels,
and player waivers will be available on our website: www.metrolacrosseclub.com.
3. There is usually one road trip a year for high
school age players. On these trips, Metro will arrange the transportation
and accommodations for all players and it will be included in the tournament
fees. Players must travel and stay with the team on road trips.
4. Player placement on teams for tournaments is the sole
decision of the coaches. It will be based on team needs and
players performance, NOT on requests or parental input. A tournament’s
schedule of games is usually not available to us until a few days prior to the
tournament and is ALWAYS subject to change by the tournament director.
5. Players should arrive at the field for tournaments
45 minutes before their first scheduled game and 20 minutes before each
subsequent game. They should be in full uniform and prepared
to warm up at that time. Being on time is the PLAYERS
responsibility – not the parents. If this rule is not adhered to, the
player will lose playing time for that game.
6. All players will receive some playing time.
Time played will be at the discretion of the coach. Each year, Metro
“Magic” attends tournaments with a wide variety of competition levels.
Whereas the goal of some tournaments is purely fun, participation and exposure;
others include a championship format. At these more competitive
tournaments, it benefits the entire Metro program for our teams to perform
well. In those situations, playing time will be determined with the focus
on winning.
7. Players are discouraged from joining or committing
to other travel lacrosse programs that interfere with their participation in
Metro. If “Magic” is attending a given tournament, our players who are
interested in attending that tournament must play on the “Magic”
roster. We do not want to compete against our own players.
Fees and Refund policy:
1. Membership is paid annually. This fee
covers players’ practice time and will be instructed by the Metro staff.
Full payment must be made by February 1st (unless other arrangements
are made with our office). Since player
registration holds a spot on the roster, no refunds will be made for any reason
after February 1st.
2. Tournament fees, uniform and travel expenses
are separate from the annual membership fee. Our uniform includes Metro
practice jersey and “Magic” shorts and
game jersey. All new players must order a complete uniform.
3. Amount of tournament entry fees will vary.
They are based on roster number requirements and amount being charged by
tournament directors. In the very rare instance of a tournament being
cancelled, only the actual player entry fee will be reimbursed.
4. Once a tournament entry fee is paid, it will not be
refunded FOR ANY REASON if less than two weeks exist before the tournament
(this includes change of family plans, player injury, or illness). In
addition, entry fees will not be credited to pay for a future tournament.
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Parent/Player Contract
I give my daughter _____________________ permission to join
Metro Magic 2011. Both she and I have read the policies and agree to
adhere to them.
Player signature ____________________________
Parental signature ___________________________