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Madison Area Lacrosse Association. 

Here you will find information on the boys and girls high school seasons, teams, youth lacrosse, field locations, and much more.

If you have questions you would like answered, please choose the "Contacts" button to the left, and click on the name of the appropriate board member to email, or use their phone number listed there.

by posted 01/27/2012
 
Calling All Lacrosse Referees (New and Used)!

We are hosting an organizational meeting. 

February 26, 2:00 PM at Pedro's East (corner of Hwy's 51 and 151, Madison).

MALA will supply a nacho bar buffet, you supply your person, your beverage of choice and your attention to the details that will be presented. The meeting will last around 30 minutes, but there will be a Q&A period, and social time. We are a group of about 64 officials all total. There should be some great stories to tell the new guys.

If you did not officiate last year, please know your USLacrosse number and date of birth, as that will be required information moving forward. 

All returning officials should have received your 2012 Lacrosse Rules Book. Start finding time to look at it and re-familiarize yourself with them. 

I'm looking forward to a wonderful season for everyone.

See you at Pedro's!

Dave Wollin
MALA Referee Coordinator

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by posted 01/11/2012
 
Attention all boys game coaches and assistants (youth or HS).  

Marquette University Lacrosse is putting on two coaches clinics coming up in February.  This is a good opportunity to learn from some D1 coaches and players. 


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by posted 11/03/2011
 
U11, U13, and U15 boys youth travel teams
 
Tryouts:                Sunday, November 13, 2011 4-6p.m.
                              Location:  Waunakee High School
                              Full equipment
 
Teams:                  U11 (must not turn 11 before year of play, i.e. not 11 before 1/1/11)
U13 (must not turn 13 before year of play, i.e. not 13 before 1/1/11)
U15 (must not turn 15 before year of play, i.e. not 15 before 1/1/11)
 
Anticipated Tournaments:              

		Approx. Date	U11	U13	U15
Madison LAX Tournament	Verona	May 26-28	x	x	x
Sun Prairie Shootout	Sun Prairie	June 9-10	x	x	x
Lax-N-Nati	Cincinnati, OH	June 16-17		x	x
Pipe City Tournament	Vernon Hills, IL	July 21-22	x	x	x
Cherry Bomb LAX Tournament	Traverse City, MI	July 27-29	x	x	x

 
Practices:             Winter:  Sundays 5-7p.m., Athletic Republic, Verona, 12/4/11 – 4/1/12 (16 sessions)
                              Spring:  Sundays 5-7p.m. – alternating locations
                              Summer:  1-2 practices per week (depending on tournament play):  alternating locations
 
Winter practices will focus on skill improvement and athletic training.  Spring practices will emphasize field awareness and team play.  Summer practice and tournaments will bring it all together.
 
Memorial Day Weekend LAX Festival
 
The team will be hosting The Cow Tip LAX Festival over Memorial Day weekend.  Proceeds from the tournament will help defray travel costs.
 
Costs:                   Winter sessions:  $160 (16 sessions)
                              Spring and summer session with tournaments:  $500
                              Uniform:  $50
                              Non-refundable commitment fee:  $250 (applied towards spring and summer session)
                              Travel expenses not included, but Cow Tip festival revenue will help offset travel expenses
 
Volunteering:      Player families will be required to volunteer for the Memorial Day Festival.
 
About the Organizer:  Reed Peterson is a 4^th generation Madisonian.  He attended West High and the UW-Madison, both for undergraduate studies and for law school.  In high school Reed played lacrosse with the UW Men’s Lacrosse Club.  At the time there were no lacrosse teams at the youth or high school level.  A couple years ago he got the lacrosse bug again after more than 25 years when his youngest son started playing.  He coaches his son’s lacrosse team for the Verona Lacrosse Club and is an assistant coach for the UW Men’s Lacrosse Club.  Last year he organized a lacrosse festival for teams at the 3/4 level, which brought together 10 teams from Wausau, Milwaukee, and Madison for a great day of lacrosse.  In his spare time he runs his law practice and serves on the alumni board of his college fraternity.
 
Contact:               Reed Peterson,  , 608-212-2322.  Emails are preferred.
 

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by posted 06/12/2011
 
Enjoy!


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by posted 03/02/2011
 

Please continue to remind your club's parents of these positive points and help us all to enjoy a season of fun, fast and exciting lacrosse.

They can visit www.uslacrosse.org for more information.

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The Role of Parents
You, the parent, are equally as important to your child's positive lacrosse experience as the coach of the team. In order for your child to get the most out of playing lacrosse, it is important that you do the following:

One: Be supportive of your child by giving encouragement and showing an interest in his or her team. Positive reinforcement encourages learning and fun. Research has shown that a ratio of five positive statements (compliments, positive recognition) for each negative statement (criticisms, corrections) is ideal for helping young athletes do their best. Try to maintain a 5:1 ratio in your comments to your child.

Two: Attend games whenever possible. If you cannot attend, ask about your child’s experience, not whether the team won or lost. Some questions that you might ask before asking about the final score include: "Did you try as hard as you could? Did you have fun? Did you learn anything today that might make you a better player in the future?"

Three: Be a positive role model by displaying good sportsmanship at all times to coaches, officials,opponents and your child’s teammates. "Honoring the Game" is an important part of what US Lacrosse represents. Help us by honoring the game in your behavior as a spectator.

Four: Let your child set his own goals and play the game for himself, herself. Be your child’s "home court advantage" by giving him or her your unconditional support regardless of how well he or she performs.

Five: Let the coach coach. Refrain from giving your child advice when he or she is playing. Use positive reinforcement with your child’s coach. Let the coach know when he or she is doing a good job.

Six: Respect the decisions of the referee or umpire. This is an important part of honoring the game. Your child will pay more attention to how you act than to what you say.

Seven: Read the rulebook. A full understanding of the rules will help you enjoy the game and educate others.

Eight: Get to know who is in charge. Meet with the leadership of the program, whether it’s school sponsored or recreational, to discuss topics such as cost, practice and game scheduling, insurance coverage, emergency procedures, etc.

Nine: Get involved! A great way to support your child's lacrosse experience is by becoming a volunteer for the program. Some of the ways you can get involved: keep the scorebook, run the clock, line the fields, manage equipment, chaperon trips, raise funds, organize clinics and team social events, update the team web site, photograph players and organize carpooling.

Ten: Sit back and enjoy the game. Remember, lacrosse is played for FUN.
http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/parents/roleparents.phtml

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