IBLA INFORMATION MEETING ILLINOIS BOYS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION IBLA

IBLA INFORMATION MEETING

ILLINOIS BOYS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION IBLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth lacrosse teams with a league in which to compete with the same rules, regulations, and structure as high school leagues. Offers teams the opportunity to play with other local teams, grouping them by region, and competing for a championship. Adds legitimacy to youth lacrosse, helping young players to prepare for their future playing careers at the high school level. It is our mission to raise the level of instruction, support, coaching and play for all of Illinois youth lacrosse.

In 2017, teams were located in 32 different regions The 2018 season, the IBLA expects to house over 37 regions Divisions are split up by grade level, not birthdate AGE DIVISIONS U 8 Mini (K-2 nd) U 10 Junior (3 rd-4 th) U 12 Minor (5 th-6 th) U 14 Major (7 th-8 th) CONFERENCES PER DIVISION A A B B C C C

LEAGUE INFORMATION Game Officials League Scheduling Software: - Season. Ticker will schedule games, teams choose their home and away dates in online system based on home field availability Game Schedule: - Half of your games played at home location, other half at an away site League Website: - Site will maintain game schedules, standings, and playoff details - Can be used as a homepage for all teams Coach & Parent Volunteer Support: - Every coach and parent volunteer will receive a certification through Positive Coaching Alliance Playoff games All Star Game Insurance: - The league does not require any outside insurance League Fees: $800 (Major, Minor & Junior); $400 (Mini)

IMPORTANT DATES December 14 th: Board Meeting 7 -9 pm February 22 nd: Positive Coaching Alliance 7 -9 pm March 1 st: Clubs MUST have teams registered in Season. Ticker website by 10 pm March 8 th: Placement Committee voting meeting 7 -9 pm March 12 th: Scheduling opens April 14 th: Game Season opens June 6 th: All Star game 4 -9 pm June 9 -10 th: Playoffs