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Player Requested Donation. To clarify, the team operates based solely on donations from parents and the community. The requested donation is based on a budget to provide a quality program for our three teams, minus planned fundraising revenue, then divided equally by the number of expected players. The requested donation covers game day and practice uniforms, equipment, busing, and fees for coaches, referees, trainers, and fields. Of the $540 donation amount, $55 is allocated to transportation. This amount is the same as the 2011 contribution for returning players.

Ideally, we can meet our budget through parents writing a check for the share alike donation. We are grateful to those of you who contributed the requested amount at the Parent Meeting or will do so by February 6. If necessary, donations can be made over time. Contact Treasurer Rhondi Sandblom to set up a plan at rhondi143@gmail.com.

Checks may be sent to:
Rhondi Sandblom, Treasurer
Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse
27662 Aliso Creek Rd #5216
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

If the full amount is not feasible, parents and players can contribute the equivalent donation by contacting businesses in the community and selling banners, ads for our game day programs, website ads, etc. See the Parent Packet for forms and costs. Contact Shelley Diemer at sdiemer23@gmail.com for fundraising information.

Our goal for the requested donation is to provide an excellent team experience for every boy who wants to play lacrosse, while fully funding our program for our three teams. Thanks for supporting Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse. We're on our way to another great year!

New Head Coach. We are happy to announce that the new Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse head coach is Patrick Jenkins. Coach Jenkins has an extensive lacrosse background, with many honors and championships to his credit at South Brunswick High School in New Jersey, and at Cabrini College in Pennsylvania. A complete resume will be posted to the website in a few days, along with information on a parent meeting. Welcome, Coach Jenkins!

2012 Registration. Click on the link at the top of the website. It takes only a few minutes. If you don't know or remember, send e-mail to lynn-cowan@cox.net. We would like all registrations to be complete before tryouts on Monday, February 6.

Physicals. Each boy needs to have completed an athletic physical and filled out the required forms and returned them to the school athletic office to receive a clearance form BEFORE try outs. Forms can be printed from: http://anhs-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/file/1268488195601/1283092021388/2516202527702711893.pdf Specially priced physicals are available here: http://www.leaguelineup.com/alisoniguellacrosse/files/Sports%20Physical%20Discount001.jpg

Equipment purchases. Aaron Karsh of CalProSports said he got a good turnout when he came to practice with equipment to buy. If you missed him but want to order equipment at discounted prices, you can contact him at:

Aaron Karsh, CalProSports
310-548-6012
www.calprosports.com
californiaprosports@yahoo.com.

1/17 Parent Meeting Summary. If you did NOT get an e-mail with the following information, please send an e-mail to lynn-cowan@cox.net to be added to the mailing list.

Thanks to all of the parents who came out on Tuesday night to the parent meeting. It was great to see so many parents new to the program there. It’s wonderful to have you with us to help make the upcoming season a great one for our sons.

Parent Packet Handout from Meeting. Anyone who missed the Parent Meeting and wants a copy of the handout, please contact lynn-cowan@cox.net to arrange to pick one up.

Required Gear. The minimum equipment players are responsible for providing includes:

- a CIF regulation helmet (white)
- stick and white head with white mesh
- black gloves (black should be the main color, white/gray/silver accents are fine)
- shoulder and elbow pads
- mouthpiece (more than one)
- cleats (soccer clears are fine)
Goalies also need a throat protector or chest pad and a different stick, as do some defenders.

If your son has gear with different colors, it is fine to continue using it. If you replace equipment due to loss or wear, please replace it with the recommended colors so the team has a consistent look. It’s best to purchase at a store specializing in lacrosse gear for the best selection, locally at South Swell Sports in Lake Forest or SportsMonkey in Santa Ana, or from CalProSports, see below. Used equipment can be purchased from Play It Again Sports in Mission Viejo.

The team provides the following player packs with gear for each player:

Varsity: two game jerseys (must be returned); plus one pair of game shorts, 1 pair socks, reversible practice jersey, all of which boys can keep.
JV: two game jerseys (must be returned); plus a dri-fit T-shirt for under the game jersey, one pair of game shorts, 1 pair socks, reversible practice jersey, all of which boys can keep.

Optional gear. If you want to purchase additional gear, here's what we recommend for team consistency:

- Gear bag (see below)
- Sweat pants (black)
- Sweat shirt (Varsity black, JV gray)
- Polo shirt (Varsity black, JV gray)

Gear bags. The team made a pre-order of team gear bags at a discounted price, but there are only two left. If you want to order one of these sturdy, spacious bags for $58, contact Laura Sheedy at werloud@cox.net.

Player Requested Donation. To clarify, the team operates based solely on donations from parents and the community. The requested donation is based on a budget to provide a quality program for our three teams, minus planned fundraising revenue, then divided equally by the number of expected players. The requested donation covers game day and practice uniforms, equipment, busing, and fees for coaches, referees, trainers, and fields. Of the $540 donation amount, $55 is allocated to transportation. This amount is the same as the 2011 contribution for returning players.

Ideally, we can meet our budget through parents writing a check for the share alike donation. We are grateful to those of you who contributed the requested amount at the Parent Meeting or will do so by February 6. If necessary, donations can be made over time. Contact Treasurer Rhondi Sandblom to set up a plan at rhondi143@gmail.com.

Checks may be sent to:
Rhondi Sandblom, Treasurer
27662 Aliso Creek Rd #5216
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

If the full amount is not feasible, parents and players can contribute the equivalent donation by contacting businesses in the community and selling banners, ads for our game day programs, website ads, etc. See the Parent Packet for forms and costs. Contact Shelley Diemer at sdiemer23@gmail.com for fundraising information.

Our goal for the requested donation is to provide an excellent team experience for every boy who wants to play lacrosse, while fully funding our program for our three teams. Thanks for supporting Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse. We're on our way to another great year!

Facebook Group. We now have a new Facebook group where members can post. This should help get word out, especially to the players. Click on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/198734333555519/ or, in Facebook, search on Wolverine Men's Lacrosse. You can also click on the Facebook icon on the sidebar of this website.

Carpools. We have two families interested in carpools. This might be a good Facebook item as we move into the regular season.

Player: Austin Delagarza, Kite Hill South. Parent: Desiree (949)370-9442 deedeedela@gmail.com.

Player: Quint Hubbard+ 2 others looking for a 4th, Rancho Niguel. Parent: Cheryl (949)362-2164, cherylholden@cox.net

Equipment. New players have been borrowing equipment to see what they like. If players have equipment to donate or to sell, posting on our Facebook site might be the best way to put people in touch.

Looking ahead, parents please put player names and phone numbers on equipment. Each year boys pick up someone else's glove, elbow pad, sweatshirt, etc., or leave one behind.

Registration. Before the meeting, please register your son in the program at the Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse website. Wolverine Boys' LAX Website Click on the link at the top right of the home page. When you register, please have the following information available:

Contact information
Player shirt size
Player shorts size
Insurance information

Volunteers. For the program to operate, we depend on parent volunteers for the following duties. If everyone commits to do a little to run our program, no one has to do a lot. When registering, please let us know how you will help with the following:

Announcer
Scorekeeper
Game Clock
Snack Bar
Picture Day
Fundraising
Board Position
End of Year Banquet

US Lacrosse. If your son is already a member, please enter his US lacrosse number when you register. If you are not a member, becoming a member for $25 supports lacrosse at the national level, provides additional insurance benefits, and a subscription to their magazine along with access to other lacrosse resources.

Physicals. If your son has not yet gotten a physical and athletic clearance form, do it today. He cannot try out for placement on a team unless his clearance form has been turned in. Here is a link to the forms: Athletic Clearance Forms South Coast Medical provides a sports physical for $40, of which they give $20 back to ANHS athletic department. You can get a form in the front office at ANHS or print one from our website. Link to Handouts

For those of you who were unable to attend the first parent meeting, here is a summary.
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Thanks to everyone who came out for the parent/player meeting on Tuesday, October 4. We had a great turnout with lots of returning parents and players and many new to the program. Welcome everyone to the Wolverine Boys' Lacrosse Family.

We are planning three teams: Varsity, JV and JV B. Because lacrosse is still a fairly new sport in South Orange County, about 1/3 of the players won't have played before. Cuts are not currently anticipated. We are looking for team players in great condition who are willing to learn and work hard.

The tryout date is not set, but is expected to be in late January. We will have some pre-season games the last week of February. The season runs from March through early May. If possible, please keep the week of spring break open for practice and possible games. We lose momentum if we miss a whole week of practice, and it shows in our performance.

Boys receive PE credit for lacrosse. It is considered a "7th" period since practice is after school. JV practice is typically daily at 3:15 after school at the Laguna Niguel Skate Park field. Boys walk the trail to the park with their gear or parents bring gear to the field (carpools are possible). Varsity practices daily on the Stadium field at 5:30. Look for updates on the website when the season gets going. After the season, boys who want PE credit continue to practice 2-3 times per week until school ends.

When the season starts, Varsity and JV games will typically be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. JV B will have games Saturday mornings. The schedule will be posted on the website and on the calendar. There is no practice on game days. All players ride the bus to away games. Because we often have only one bus for away games, players who ride the bus stay through the both games. Parents attending away games can drive their sons home by signing out their players with the Coach at the timekeepers table on the field.

Boys receive two game jerseys, which must be returned, game shorts, and spirit wear (like sweatshirts) that will be determined by the program budget. We are likely to have spiritwear for parents for sale as the season gets started.

If you want to buy boys' lacrosse gear, two local lacrosse shops are South Swell Sports in Lake Forest and Monkey Sports in Santa Ana. They typically offer a starter package with stick, helmet (white), gloves (black), and shoulder/elbow pads for about $225. Boys also need a mouthguard and soccer-style cleats. Boys should also wear a cup, typically with compression shorts. After the meeting, one parent suggested that you invest in a very good helmet, which will last for four years and beyond. Another option is to start with used equipment from Play It Again Sports and upgrade when your son knows what he likes. At Monkey Sports, Booster President Kevin Cooper suggests asking for Tony and requesting a 15% discount. Never hurts to ask.

No high school sports meeting would be complete without a discussion of fundraising. Boys' lacrosse is a parent-funded program. The annual cost of running the program is $48,000. We have started fundraising early to be ready when the season begins. The Boosters have a series of exciting fund raising strategies that will get us off to a great start. [UPDATE: Thanks to our generous parents, we exceeded our fundraising goal for Taste of Aliso. Stay tuned for fundraising updates.]

Shelley Diemer, fundraiser extraordinaire, has also set us up with flyers for the OC Register "2 cents gets a year of the Sunday Register and Boys Lacrosse gets $10" fundraiser. Last year we raised $1200 with that one. She also set us up for a reverse lottery scratcher card with our logo on it where people can scratch off a circle and donate that amount (up to $3). At the meeting, we completely sold out of the first run of the Wolverine Boys Lacrosse chocolate bars. And soon we'll have discount cards for local businesses available for sale for $5. If you know of businesses who would like to purchase a banner for display at the stadium from football season through lacrosse at the end of the year, look for the Sponsorship form under Handouts on the web page. Raising significant funds now will get the season off to a great start.

Later we'll have opportunities for you to support the team by getting involved in other ways like the snack bar, announcing, keeping stats, and running the banquet in addition to cheering on our boys during home and away games.

Thanks for reading this far. If you have questions, here are ways you can get more information:

Booster President Kevin Cooper at cooppbm@aol.com, 714-612-3378
Fundraising chair Shelley Diemer, sdiemer23@gmail.com 248-227-3341
Webmaster, general questions, Lynn Cowan, at lynn-cowan@cox.net

DONATE EQUIPMENT. Outgrown your pads or gloves? Have an extra stick? Upgraded your helmet? Support Wolverine Lacrosse by donating your used equipment so new players can give lacrosse a try. Contact Kevin Cooper at cooppbm@aol.com to arrange pickup.