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Boys Registration
Q: How do I register?
All registration is managed on the new IYL website. The new on-line registration program is secure and all on-line payments are deposited directly into the Issaquah Youth Lacrosse merchant account. This new registration system was put into place after the default of youth sports vendor Count Me In and utilizes software and secure bank processing services approved by US Lacrosse, the national governing body of Lacrosse. When regular season registration starts the forms will be available on the IYL site.
Important!: Do not wait to register once registration opens; we anticipate that IYL will be at capacity by early December.
Registration Steps:
1. Check your eligibility. Do you live in the Issaquah or Snoqualmie School Districts? If not, check "Who Plays" in the Boys Overview to see if you are eligible.
2. Renew or join US Lacrosse. All new and returning Junior and Senior Division IYL players must have a current membership in US Lacrosse to complete registration and be placed on a team. All memberships must be valid through August 31st, 2010. US Lacrosse membership is not required for Boys Lightning Division players. USL membership helps IYL control insurance costs and provides some important coverage for our organization. USL is also a great information resource to parents and players - be sure to visit the USL Benefits Page.
Important!: You must complete this step before proceeding through on-line registration! Have your membership number and expiration date at hand - registration cannot be completed without it.
You can check your membership status by going to the USL Membership Information Page. You can renew or join USL by going to the USL New Membership Page. If you are renewing, make sure you renew it through (at least) August 31st, 2010.
Please be sure to check that you are registering under Issaquah Youth Lacrosse and not under one of the other local programs. USL membership and expiration dates are verified with USL for all player rosters after registration closes so it is important that your membership is associated with IYL.
3. Register On-line. The registration link will be active on the IYL Site and IYL Blog once registration opens.
4. Get equipment. Boys Junior and Senior Division players provide their own gear; Lightning Division can rent gear on a first come, first served basis. You can review and print out the Boys Equipment List.
5. Bookmark the IYL Website and IYL Blog. Check in often for updated information as well as watch for League eMail. The IYL Website is our primary means of communication with our members. You can also follow the IYL Blog for a wealth of current League and Lacrosse happenings. Inclined to Twitter - follow IYL on Twitter for all the IYL info literally as it happens.
6. Attend the IYL Introductory Clinic.. Check the IYL Website for Clinic dates and times.
Q: What is the cost?
Registration fees for the 2010 season are $295 for Senior Division players, $270 for Junior Division players, and $120 for Lightning Division players. Fees are budgeted to cover organization/team expenses with no additional fund-raising required to meet the programs operational expenses. Fully paid registration is required before a player will be placed on a team. IYL needs-based scholarships are available for qualified families - please contact IYL Co-President Matthew Balkman for more information.
IYL provides each player with game shorts and a reversible practice jersey which the players can keep at the end of the season. IYL also provides each player with an IYL game jersey which must be returned at the end of the season. Parents will be assessed for the full replacement cost of game jerseys that are not returned. Game equipment is not provided nor included in the registration fee. Rental equipment is only available for Lightning players and a security deposit is required for all rental equipment packages.
Q: What is the refund policy?
Registration fees for the Regular Season (Spring) are refundable less a $30 administration fee if IYL is notified by eMail or letter prior to January 1st. One half (50%) of the registration fee is refundable for requests made by eMail or letter after January 1st and before March 1st of the current regular season. No refunds will be issues for requests made on or after March 1st of the current season. IYL's refund policy is based upon our obligations for field reservations, equipment purchases and administrative costs such as insurance which are in turn based upon registration numbers.
If a player is removed from an IYL program due to falsified information given during the registration process which affects the player's eligibility, an additional $100 administrative charge will be deducted after the refund is calculated as outlined in this section.
Q: Do returning players have priority?
Anyone who played on an IYL team during the prior regular season will have priority registration status until December 1st and will be placed on the new season's teams first. If returning players miss the December 1st priority placement deadline they will be registered on a first-in/first-on basis. IYL does not reserve slots for returning players past the December 1st date; if you register late and we do not have space for you a full refund will be issued.
Q: Is everyone who registers assigned to a team?
We strive to accommodate every player who registers but IYL is experiencing explosive growth and we are limited by the number of coaches and fields. Player applications that are waitlisted are not guaranteed a roster spot. Wait-listed players are subject to a first-in/first-on policy. The best way to guarantee a spot is to register early!
Q: How many players are on each team?
Approximately 18-22 players in the Junior and Senior Divisions; approximately 12-14 for the Lightning Division.
Q: How are the teams organized?
Lightning Division teams are organized by grouping players according to their home Elementary School Area to the greatest extent possible with some balancing to ensure optimal team size.
Junior Division teams are also grouped by home Elementary or Middle School Areas. Coaching staff, grade levels and player experience are also factored in.. To the extent best possible, Junior teams are made up of players who attend the same school and grade or from the same geographic area; however there will always be some balancing to ensure optimal team size.
Senior Division teams have two sub-divisions: Senior and Senior "A".
In 2009 there were 45+ Senior Division teams in WA state; IYL had 3 - Navy, Blue, and White. Senior teams are organized by schools, geography, experience, and skill assessment scores.
In 2009 there were 6+ Senior "A" teams; IYL had 2 - Silver and Gold. "A" team players are selected based on experience, skill level, assessment scores and "impact play" in the previous season. "A" team rosters are organized by High School boundaries. The "A" teams primarily play the "A" (each League may have different names - i.e. Select, Elite, etc) teams from the other regional leagues including Eastlake, Mercer Island, Bainbridge, Bellevue, etc.
Q: Can I play with my friends?
We cannot factor in FaceBook friend lists when building out rosters but you will very likely have players from your school and surrounding neighborhoods on your team. See "How teams are organized" above.
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