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The Far
Post is excited to announce its fourth Indoor Lacrosse League (the
“Far Post League”). This
year represents a watershed in terms of opportunity for players to
develop their skills on the facility’s signature “touchline” fields
(no rinks or boards).
Middle School DIVISIONS
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5/6th grade league (if possible 5th & 6th will
play as separate leagues)
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7/8th grade league (if possible 7th & 8th
will play as separate leagues)
Middle School LEAGUE DETAILS
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Saturday games range from 2:30 PM – 9:51 PM
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Start Date: NOV 28, 2009
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Eight – 45 minute games
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You will have one bye during the 9 week period
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week 1 - Nov 28, 2009
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week 2 – Dec 5, 2009
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week 3 - Dec 12, 2009
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week 4 – Dec 19, 2009
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week 5 – Dec 26, 2009
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week 6 – Jan 2, 2010
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week 7 – Jan 9, 2010
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week 8 – Jan 16, 2010
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week 9 – Jan 23, 2010
DEADLINE
FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 14, 2009
ADMINISTRATION:
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Middle School League Total cost is
$1225
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Multiple team discounts: 2 teams $1150 is per team; 3 teams is
$1100 per team
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$500 deposit required to hold your spot on the schedule.
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Send deposit immediately with registration form.
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We cannot hold spots without a deposit.
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The balance must be paid with one check made to
The Far Post.
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Your balance is due by your first game - November
2
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Teams on waiting list will be given opportunity
to play if payment is not received in full by this date.
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All checks made to “THE FAR POST”
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Bring your own reversible team jerseys – jerseys,
tanks, t-shirts will not be provided
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Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time; be
ready to play at designated time.
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The Far Post reserves the right to end a game
early to stay on time if teams arrive late.
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All teams are expected to play when assigned. Since
we are playing 5v5, the expectation is that all teams will be
able to field a team each week.
If you are going to miss a game, you must alert League Director
Scott Growney at least 48 hours in advance so a
substitute can be found – please contact Scott at
sgrowney@comcast.net
NEW RULES for Middle
School:
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Games will be increased to 45 minutes,
running time.
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Discounts will apply to multiple team entries (see
below)
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playing surface is smaller (60’ x 130’ – though still
the largest touchline fields around), so the rules
will be modified to give kids the chance to exploit the
space they have and accelerate the pace of play.
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Minimal contact:
Strict emphasis will be placed on enforcing a minimal
contact rule – the focus will be on developing stick skills,
ball movement, off ball movement. Stick checks are
permitted but body checking is not permitted (ideally -
basketball with sticks). Physical and aggressive play will
potentially result in expulsion/suspension. We want all
players to play “whistle clean” and honor the great game of
lacrosse. We don’t care who wins the game, our goal is
provide an opportunity for development.
- No
over and back rule
(except in the last 2 minutes; applies to team in the lead)
– this will encourage use of the whole field at all times
- Play
will be 5v5
(including goalie)
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Goalies will be encouraged to be part of the offense and
will have a chance to improve their stick handling
skills; no more watching the play, they are expected to
be part of it!
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Long Pole: No more than 1 long sticks permitted on the field (this will
promote safety, require better body position on defense and
permit defensemen to improve stick handling and defensive
skills using shorter sticks)
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Players Back: 2 players must remain in the back court at all times or the
team will be offside. This will make for a robust 3v3 game
when the ball is in the offensive end, with outlet passes
optional to the defensive end.
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Minimum 3-Pass Rule
– teams must complete 3 passes before the ball is “hot” and
eligible for a shot
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this will place an emphasis on stick protection, ball
movement, off-ball movement and development of take away
skills
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rule should also give the goalies a measure of reprieve
relative to the shooting galleries of the past
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Passes to/from goalies do not count – this will
encourage use of the goalie as an outlet, promoting
development of quarterbacking skills.
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Second Hold Rule to promote “Speed Ball”
- players may not carry the ball for more than 10 seconds in
the discretion of the official.
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This will encourage ball carriers to look for help and
move the ball
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This will also encourage off-ball movement and promote
better talk and cover skills on defense.
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This will also accelerate the pace of play, up and back.
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No Timeouts (time only stops on injury in the discretion of the official)
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All Substitutions on
the Fly
(through substitution box only)
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Face-off to start the
game only; goalie will put the ball in play after
every goal to maximize playing time and for work on
outlets, clearing and riding; official’s whistle
will re-start play.
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No overtime
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will assess the rules in the first few weeks and will
welcome feedback from the coaches.
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Games must start on time – please have your teams geared
up and ready to go as soon as previous game is over
ASAP. 5 minutes between games, we want teams to have a
few minutes of warm up before games.
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Please also the see “League Rules” for more information.
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