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WASHINGTON STATE LACROSSE FOUNDATION
Minutes of June 8, 2004 Board Meeting
Present: Mark Larson, Kris Snider,
Michael Moore, Matt Hipps, Fred Wilmot, Paula Wilkinson, Effie Wardenburg,
Tony Olney, and Gail Shelton.
C-Lax � Robert Chinnapongse made a
presentation to the Board regarding promoting non-modified field lacrosse to
novice adult players. The only equipment necessary would be a stick, no
pads or helmets and little or no contact. Kris Snider said he had played a
game similar to this in Australia
and thought it was worth looking into. Robert proposed co-ed novice leagues
with clinics to teach the fundamentals. Robert suggested the UW
Experimental College as the administrative body but was asking the board to
provide coaches to teach skills clinics. The discussion developed from
non-modified lacrosse to C-lacrosse and the Board asked Robert to come back
in September with a budget, structure and an agenda for starting up the
C-Lax program.
New Program Equipment Grants � Matt Hipps
Four grants were given to new teams � Tacoma, Issaquah
Youth, Lynnwood and Bellingham. Rulebooks were also purchased for all Youth
coaches. Two programs needed full goals and two programs wanted beginner
sticks. Equipment was also sent to Spokane for their start-up program.
Matt will provide a LaxWall as well as men�s and women�s equipment to raffle
at LaxFest.
Coaches Clinic/Referees Clinic � Tony Olney and Effie
Wardenburg
Tony Olney (Men�s Coaches) �Tony Olney coordinated the
coach�s clinic and felt it was a very successful event that was well
attended - 78 middle and high school coaches. Ben was the clinician and did
a great job. Grants will be posted June 15 and are due August 15. Tony
suggested two or three clinics for 2005 � one for experienced coaches and
one or two for newer coaches. There are so many new youth teams that it is
imperative to have basic coaching clinics closer to the start of the season
with local coaches. Tony will be writing the Grant for a national coach to
come out also.
Effie Warden burg
(Women�s Coaches) � Effie is suggesting middle school clinics with local
coaching talent and also bringing out a national coach for a clinic. Effie
will work on the Grant for the women�s council. She is also working on
having a coach�s corner and parent�s corner posted on walax.com
CPR Clinic- Tony
Olney - Tony felt the CPR clinic was not as well attended this year
as in the past. The Chapter needs to encourage all coaches to complete
first aid and CPR classes.
Video Library
� Tony purchased new materials at the National Convention but finds there
aren�t enough to fill everyone�s needs. He suggests we buy at least one set
of the US Coaches video series and two if possible. Kris Snider will
follow-up with USL to see if we can get three complete sets. Tony would
also like to have the video library budget be $300-$400 for 2005.
LAXBASH
� The value of LaxBash was discussed. In 2003 it was held at EMP and was
adults only. This year in an attempt to attract a larger audience of all
ages a clinic was held for the kids. Youth boys turned out for clinics but
attendance by other groups (girls, women, men) was not good. It was felt
that April was the wrong time of year for the event and it seems to work
better as an all-adult event than a family event. LaxBash needs to be
reconceptualized from the ground up before the Chapter puts energy into it
in 2005. Mark Larson will talk with Matt Sauri and put together a new plan.
2004
Championships � We were tied up by the MLL this year and delayed on
getting a deal signed�the event wasn�t locked up until February. In the end
it worked out well for everyone. We promoted a great event for the
community, the organization went well all day, the MLL was happy and
6,000-7,000 fans were happy. Financially, we had about $15,000 in sponsors
money and $10,000 in equipment. $8,000+ went back to individual clubs. The
t-shirts and programs broke even.
Looking to the future,
a smaller venue may be better � downsize in 2005. The women�s side likes a
smaller venue, we wouldn�t have to pre-sell tickets and it would be more
reasonable to rent. The combined finals fulfill the Chapter�s mission of
unification and it is an important aspect of our Chapter.
Michael Moore will
talk with Steve Eckerson at First & Goal; Mark Larson will investigate
Mercer Island Stadium, Memorial Stadium and the new complex in Tukwila.
LaxFest
� LaxFest will be held at the Mercer Island stadium and adjoining fields on
June 12. Food, concessions, a raffle, fastest short competition etc. will
fill in the day. A game is being planned between the young alums and
coaches as well as ten or twelve other games involving youth girls, youth
boys, high school girls and high school boys.
Year-End Banquet
� Mark asked the Unified Council about hosting a year-end banquet to
honor our All Americans, Academic All-Americans, Coaches of the year etc.
It would be at a venue where each person would pay for their own dinner � no
expense to the Chapter. Planning will begin in August and perhaps the
Sunday after the championships would be a good date for the banquet.
Need-based scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors
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