Walpole Youth Lacrosse

On Thursday, January, 21st, Sean Morris of the Boston Cannons attended and ran a clinic for Walpole Youth Lacrosse’s indoor Fall/Winter program.

Pictured above are the U13 players who met and interacted with Sean Morris.

The Boston Cannons wrote about the experience on their website:

http://bostoncannons.com/news/index.html?article_id=816

WYLL and WYGLL are in search of fun stuff to post on the website. Specifically, we’re looking for Walpole specific funny lax pictures, stick tricks videos, sick lax moves videos… that sort of thing.

Our first entry to Fun Stuff is a video by the O’Neill’s involving a stick, a ball, and a rip stick. Check it out.

http://wyll.walpolesports.org/photos/fun-stuff/

Send your submissions to webmaster@walpolesports.org

The schedule for our Fall/Winter 2009 program has been released. Please go to our Boys Schedule webpage for the details.

http://wyll.walpolesports.org/boys/boys-schedule/

The boys and girls programs of Walpole Youth Lacrosse have wrapped up their Spring 2009 season.

The board of directors of both programs would like to thank the players for their hard work and sportsmanship, the parents for their support, the coaches for their dedication, and the MBYLL/FGLL for their guidance.

It’s been a lot of fun boys and girls. Class is now dismissed.

Boys

Boys U9

Girls

All regular season games are completed.

Walpole Day 2009 was another rousing success.  Walpole Youth Lacrosse was in attendance; both the boys and girls program marched down Main Street, and there was even an apparel tent set up on Stone Street Field.

See all the images in the photo gallery: Walpole Youth Lacrosse at Walpole Day 2009

Freshman attack Brendan Grant (Walpole, Mass./Xaverian Brothers) of the Bentley Falcons has been named the NEILA Division II Rookie of the Year.

Grant, also an NE-10 All-Rookie team selection, finished the season tied for second on the team in points with 25. He was tied for fourth in goals (12) and was second in assists (13).

Brendan Grant, former WYLL player

The following letter appeared in the April 30, 2009 edition of the Walpole Times.

Kudos to Walpole Lacrosse
There are so many times in our lives that we are blessed with people who make a difference, but we fail to just say “thank you.” So right now I want to say “thank you” to Walpole Youth Lacrosse, the coaches, and all the parents.
Having two children involved in Walpole sports, I have to say the lacrosse organization is one of the least political (and I know all of you know what I mean by that) and most “real” that I have been involved with. Each and every coach goes beyond their roles to ensure everyone is included. If there are too many kids for three teams, they make four, enabling all youth players the opportunity to play. Not only do they give each and every player an opportunity to play, but make sure that they have rides to and from practices/games.  No one is left behind.
While the coaches will tell you they would like to win, more importantly the league teaches the game, the team spirit, and prepares them for their continuation of the game beyond youth, if desired. And as far as communication, well you can’t ever say “I didn’t know.” They always let you know where, when, how and for how long… even if it changes every two hours.
This is my opinion, and I am sure each and every one of us has their own opinion about their sports, but Walpole Youth Lacrosse does not get the attention that most other youth sports do.  So I am raising the flag, letting everyone out there know that this is one organization that just doesn’t get enough kudos.
Beth Latessa Blood
MacDonald Circle

The Walpole Youth Lacrosse League is an all volunteer organization which has at it’s core a love for the sport of lacrosse and a commitment to the young athletes of Walpole. The board, the coaches, the parents, and the players of Walpole Youth Lacrosse comprise a community within Walpole with a focus on sportsmanship and a desire to provide an enriching experience for everyone involved. In the end, the WYLL community does it’s best in order to provide a fun time for the kids and their experience is our reward.

On behalf of the Walpole Youth Lacrosse League, thank you Beth, that was a very nice letter and much appreciated.

Read all Apr 30 Letters to the Editor on Wicked Local Walpole

MBYLL 2009 Season Guidelines

All Coaches (and parents) should understand and follow the MBYLL philosophy.  In short our goal is to teach the game of lacrosse in a non-win at all cost environment.  All teams at the same level should be roughly balanced.  All players should get equal playing time.  Wins and Losses and individual statistics are not recorded or emphasized.  The goal is to teach the game of lacrosse, have fun, and be safe.

BEFORE A GAME

The Home team should contact the assigned referee to confirm time and location at least 4 days before a game (Thursday for Sunday games).  The Away team should contact the Home team to confirm time and location at least 4 days before a game (Thursday for Sunday games).

Contact information can be found on the MBYLL website.

CANCELLING A GAME

Do everything you can not to cancel a game, the kids look forward to playing and rescheduling can be difficult and time consuming.   The only real reason for a game cancellation should be weather.  Try not to cancel games unless you are barred from plying on the field or you are sure of the weather.  All Weather Cancellation MUST be made at least 2 hours in advance with the other team and with the referee.

GAME DAY

There should be at least one MBYLL Certified Coach on the sidelines at all times.

There should be a lined field.

There should be cones on the field (end lines, far midfield, Penalty Box).

There should be 3-4 end line balls at each end line.

There should be someone to keep time and penalties (with a clock).

PRE-GAME

The Coaches and referee should meet before each game and review rules and show him your card.

Players should meet with referee to go overrules and have an equipment check.

GAME

KNOW THE RULES…

In addition to knowing the basic rules and penalties of lacrosse make sure you are familiar with the following MBYLL RULES:

• There are 4 – 10 minute stop quarters.
• Overtime is played upon coaches’ decision to play as one 4 minute period.
• There is No Hitting at U11.
• There are NO TAKE OUT CHECKS AT ANY LEVEL
• A Coach can be on the field during the game at U11.
• There can be 3 60″ sticks used at U13.
• There can be 3 70″ sticks used at U15.
• Time Serving Penalties are kept at all levels (U11 coaches may discuss alternatives if they agree).
• COMPETITIVENESS
  • If there is a 5 goal lead the team behind is awarded the ball at midfield after each goal until the margin is less than five goals.
  • If a team acquires a 10 goal lead the coaches and referee MUST meet to discuss adjusted rules of play.  It is recommended that after a 6 goal advantage the leading team adjust its play.
• SUBSTITUTIONS
  • U11 and U13 can substitute on end-line and side-line out of bounds.  U15 can only substitute on side-line out of bounds.
  • All levels can substitute during a TIME SERVERING ONLY penalty.
  • All levels can substitute on the fly through Penalty Box (only).
• TIMED ADVANCE RULES
  • U15 must advance the ball over midfield within 20 seconds after gaining possession in their defensive end.
  • U15 must get the ball into their Offensive Restraining Box (with possession) within 10 seconds (or get back into it once leaving it).
• At U15 the leading team must keep the ball in the Offensive Restraining Box once they enter the box within the last 2 minutes of the game.

Spring 2009 Forekicks practice schedule

• U11 (field #1)
  • A-L
    • Tue, 2/24, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Tue, 3/3, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Tue, 3/10, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Tue, 3/17, 4 PM – 5 PM
  • M-Z
    • Tue, 2/24, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Tue, 3/3, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Tue, 3/10, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Tue, 3/17, 5 PM – 6 PM
• U13 (field #2)
  • 5th grade
    • Thu, 2/26, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Thu, 3/5, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Thu, 3/12, 4 PM – 5 PM
    • Thu, 3/19, 4 PM – 5 PM
  • 6th grade
    • Thu, 2/26, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Thu, 3/5, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Thu, 3/12, 5 PM – 6 PM
    • Thu, 3/19, 5 PM – 6 PM
• U15 (field #3)
  • Thu, 2/26, 7th grade 4 PM – 5:20 PM, 8th grade 4:40 PM – 6 PM
  • Thu, 3/5, 4 PM – 6 PM
  • Thu, 3/12, 4 PM – 6 PM
  • Thu, 3/19, 4 PM – 6 PM