UPDATED
SUNDAY, Feb. 5, 31, 2012 THERE
IS NO INDOOR TONIGHT, FEB 5. Sessions resume next Sunday!
PARENTS.....EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!
There will be a REGISTRATION/GENERAL ASSEMBLY meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12 commencing at 5pm at the CRC. Meeting
should last approx. 30-40 minutes. Registration packets will be handed to all in attendance with important news
and all necessary forms to participate this season! This is a must attend meeting. Other agenda items will
include: Season updates Coaching Staff introduction Executive
Board Officer Nominations (if you wish to nominate or be nominated, this is where you will do so) ((current slated officers are as follows: Frank Lo Castro - President Michelle Chavel
- Vice President Kristen Pakela - Treasurer Kim Doughty - Secretary David
Skiles - Team Counsel Mollie Cicacci - At Large Monica Van Zandt - At Large Cami
Oliva - At Large Bill Nelson - At Large )) Preliminary
Game Schedule DISCUSSION Information / Clarification on Team
Evaluations Joe Corbi Concussion IMPACT TESTING! Question
and Answer IMMEDIATELY following this meeting, there will be a very informal meeting for any interested first year parents
who have remaining questions or need clarification on issues such as equipment, games, practices, expectations, etc... Please plan to attend. We have a mere..... 2 General Assembly
meetings per year!
Once
again, THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY.....NO INDOOR SESSIONS FOR ANY GROUPS! Finally, have you scheduled your son's physical exam yet? Doctors offices are swamped by
the flu season. Schedule now as all registration forms including required physical due on March 18th.
No physical....no play...!
REGISTRATION STILL REMAINS
OPEN FOR: Perspective players in 7th and 8th grade ONLY! Registration
not available for 4th, 5th or 6th grade. If you know someone who might be interested in 7th or 8th grade, invite
them to indoor and have them check out our website!! There is detailed information at the bottom of our posts
surrounding how to pre-register. Haven't made an indoor session yet?
Those that have are getting a great workout along with several of our coaches having an opportunity to get to know those who
have made the effort. If you're not participating in an organized sport on sunday's such as basketball, hockey or wrestling...you
may really want to consider showing up. SUNDAY NIGHT DRILL FOR SKILL - INDOOR SESSIONS - Remaining
dates for indoor include February 12, 19, 26, March 4. All sessions scheduled at the CRC. There
are approximately 40 boys who have NOT been to a single indoor session.....why not? Those attending are meeting the
coaches and more importantly, preparing for evaluations and the upcoming season. If you are NOT in a organized
Winter sport that requires your attendance on sundays, then you are truly missing a wonderful opportunity.
FIRST YEAR PLAYERS should attend the 5pm to 630pm session. Emphasis on passing, catching, ground balls, cradling,
positioning, etc... Bring your stick only, tennis shoes/sweats, great attitude, homework done for Monday! Can
a first year player attend the 630 to 8pm session? Answer is NO! Why not? Because the skill drills and speed
of the latter session will be overwhelming for a novice player. Can a 3rd grader or waiting list 4th grader attend the
5pm to 630pm indoor sessions? Answer is YES! Is there a cost for these sessions? Answer is NO! RETURNING PLAYERS (or players new to district with Lacrosse experience)
are STRONGLY encouraged to attend 630pm to 8pm sessions! Many of our 2012 coaches are taking the time to be
present during these sessions. This is an opportunity to "shine" in addition to improving your skills and
conditioning. You will be CHALLENGED in these sessions. All returning players should arrive 15 minutes prior
to session and begin stretching out. Stick, gloves, helmet, tennis shoes/sweats, positive attitude and all your school
work completed...that simple! TEAM SELECTION for 2012 - EVALUATIONS
ON MARCH 11th and MARCH 18th!! We will
once again field 7 teams including
grades 4th thru 8th. The makeup of our teams will be determined after final evaluations. We will roster
a maximum of 25 players per team. There are no "Cuts" in our program, with every player being placed on a
team. The bracketing includes 8/7, 6/5 and 4/3. We do not have any 3rd graders as we have an abundance of 4th
graders and cannot select a 3rd grader over a 4th grader. There will be player evaluations scheduled for ALL players
in grades 5th through 8th on March 11th and March 18th. Attendance at 1 of these 2 sessions is MANDATORY!
You need to be at evaluations so you can be placed on the team that best represents your overall Lax skills and ensures comparable
competition against opponents. Evaluations make this goal more attainable and accurate. Your current
grade level nor year(s) of Lacrosse experience will be criteria for team selection. There are a number of
reasons that selections will be made in this manner that include safety, scheduling, player development, coaching instruction
maximization and more. Why this new development? SHEER NUMBERS - Peters Twp. Boys Lacrosse growth is exploding! While this
is wonderful in itself, there are many challenges that we now face that were not existent during our inaugural year of 1997.
An example includes that we have 34 returning 6th graders! You cannot field 34 players on a team....25 is the MAXIMUM
number to ensure safety, player growth, and skill development. In addition, we have exceptionally talented younger players,
thus the need to promote evaluations and objective team selection. SAFETY - Lacrosse is a contact sport and has become more and more competitive in Western PA every year!
The single most important goal in our program is our attempt to insure player safety. Selecting squads that are
comprised of like-kind student-athletes promotes the concept of player safety during practice sessions as well as during games.
SCHEDULING - Peters Township is blessed in
that we have 7 teams competing in our program. Most school districts have 3 programs; 1 - 8/7 team, 1 - 6/5 team and
1 developmental team comprised of 3rd and/or 4th graders. When we schedule games, we attempt to schedule "like
kind" opponents. The attempt to schedule "like kind" opposition is the most challenging task I am faced
with every year. It is in the best interest of both programs and all players to compete at a level that is as close
to being "like kind" as possible. PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT - Placement on the team most likely reflecting a player's current skill level affords time to mature physically
while improving his skills. We are also very much attempting to prepare players for entry into the High School level
which is much a much faster game and more physical stamina being required. COACHING INSTRUCTION MAXIMIZATION - While there will always be some disparity
between any group being instructed, parting information, technique, skill set, drills and motivation is most beneficial
to the student-athlete and coach when disparity is minimized. Lacrosse instruction and skill development becomes more
demanding and rigorous as you go further up the ladder. When everyone is "on the same page" or virtually
on the same page, the team grows along with each individual player. Team chemistry and comaraderie ensues
and confirms why Lacrosse has clearly become the fastest growing and most popular sport in North America over the
past decade. Why do you think it's called the "Creator's Game"? In
summary.....player team selection will be done with player safety and total objectivity in mind. Every player will
have the opportunity to receive an unbiased evaluation and be placed accordingly . Our evaluators will include our coaching
staff members only along with accomplished collegiate Lacrosse players who may be invited to these evaluation sessions. NONE
of these evaluators will be Dad's or Mom's of players. The PTBYLA Executive Board will NOT have any input or opinion
on player team selection. The end result is a sincere attempt to provide a most positive Lax experience for EVERY
PT Lacrosse Warrior according to his abilities and God given talent..... CURRENT PRE REGISTRATION We have the following pre registered players: 8th grade - 33 returning / 0 new 7th
grade - 25 returning / 2 new 6th grade - 34 returning / 11 new 5th grade - 23 returning / 7 new 4th grade - 0 returning
/ 26 new Total to date 163....maximum number of total players is 175 Registration is currently CLOSED to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Anyone wishing to be placed
on a 4th, 5th or 6th grade "waiting list" should contact our coordinator; Michelle Chavel at chavel0715@verizon.net. Registrations REMAINS OPEN for approx. 15 perspective players in grades 7 or 8. Please contact Michelle. OTHER IMPORTANT DATES: February 12th - REGISTRATION FOR ALL PLAYERS
& General Assembly Parent ONLY Meeting from 5pm to 630pm at the CRC. EVERY PARENT encouraged to attend
this meeting. Discussion will include topics such as Team Selection, Coaching staff overview, practices and games, nomination
of Executive Board Officers, Joe Corbi Fundraiser, etc... AND AND AND, you will pick up your registration packet!
Please bring your check books! March 18th - General Assembly PARENT
ONLY Meeting from 5pm to 630pm at the CRC. Every parent encouraged to attend. COMPLETED REGISTRATIONS due at this
meeting along with participation fee payment in full of $280.00. March
25th - Individual and Team Pictures - Times to be announced per team ranging from 5pm to 8pm. THERE WILL NOT BE A MAKEUP
PHOTO SHOOT! April 14th - First games of season June 2nd - Final game of season June
3rd - PICNIC and AWARDS - Elm Grove Park - EVERYONE invited!!
OLD....OLD....OLD.....POSTED
6-7-2011 Dear Peters Twp. Lacrosse Parents, Warriors, Executive Board and Coaching Staff... "We are SUCCESS if we live well, laugh often and love
much; if we never lack the appreciation of that which GOD has created or fail to express it; if we follow our dreams and pursue
excellence in our tasks...if we attempt to bring out the best in others and give only the best of ourselves".... As you know, this past Sunday marked the "official"
conclusion of our 2011 Lax season. Like the day itself, our season was filled with much sunshine, comaraderie, laughter
and FUN! I reflect back to the howling winds of the January indoor sessions, wondering aloud...."can we do it again...can
we have another magical season where the caterpillars become iredescent butterflies?" While the path traveled during
the past few months presented several challenges and hurdles, I am proud to say that through the perserverance and leadership
on the part of my fellow Executive Board members, in addition to a remarkable coaching staff, a committed and objective parent
group along with an exuberant group of fine young men....the answer is INDEED! Yes, we certainly fulfilled another magical
season of individual and team success...the most important of which was developing character! I especially wish to bid a fond farewell to our outgoing 8th
grade class, a most accomplished and gifted band of fine young men. I am certain they will soar to even greater heights
throughout the proceeding years! Our graduates include: Reece Ruscella Michael Layton Kyle Martin Greg Oleynik Wade Ogburn Jake Uhler Ben Morgret Cullen Twardowski Frederick Smith Sal Merante Cam Kelly Ben Mountain Chad Wyatt George Watson Adam Alavi Mitch Hammer Carter Ekberg Toby Fidler Lucas Schratz John Keebler John Palfy Sam Barnes Giovanni Carbonara In conclusion....my sincere gratitude to all for your objectivity,
dedication and friendship. I hope that I have provided the PTBYLA with the leadership it deserves and the outcomes desired.
It has been my privilege and a great honor being part of our Lacrosse family. Have a safe and reLAXing Summer! Yours always in PT Lacrosse Frank Lo Castro President - PTBYLA 2011
CONGRATULATIONS to more PT YOUTH / Middle School ALUM...!!!! SEAN SICKMUND - WPIAL - 1st Team Lacrosse All Conference JARED BOLLMAN - WPIAL - 1st Team Lacrosse All Conference
ZACH HINDMAN - WPIAL - 2nd Team Lacrosse All Conference KUDO'S guys...we're proud of ya'...
CONGRATULATIONS....... SPENCER
SMITH PT Lacrosse Youth, Middle School and HS Alumni...Spencer and the Salisbury
Seagulls pummeled the Jumbo's from Tuft University yesterday in the NCAA D3 Championship game...final score 19-7! Spencer
finishes his Senior year at Salisbury with 2 - NCAA Championship rings.....!! Way to go # 40!!...we're proud of ya'!!
Hearty
Congratulations to Black Team Player - GEORGE WATSON!! It is my privilege to inform you that George
has been selected to receive the Pittsburgh Lacrosse Foundation's SPIRIT of the GAME Award!! This distinction
is reserved for players who continuosly exemplify commitment, teamwork, love of the game and most especially GOOD
SPORTSMANSHIP! George has been a member of our Lax program for the past 4 years. His physical presence
and intense play at close D has made our opponents cringe at the thought of coming to the cage. G-man and his parents
will be recognized formally on June 16th at the PLF banquet. Please join me in congratulating George and his parents
Keith and Maureen in receiving this most outstanding distinction.
KEYSTONE GAME UPDATE...!! Jake Uhler and George Watson have been
selected as 2 of the 25 participants to represent Western PA. in the Keystone Games July 30 & 31st at State College.
Kudo's to our "Spirit of the Game" recipient and our "Braveheart" Blue Devil back breaker!!
Champions Bleed
Black and RED...... PLAYERS....YOU
are responsible for your equipment being ready. Tighten the head/crosse of your stick, make sure there is a butt end on the
stick. Make certain all your equipment is ready to go for game day. If it is wet and smells...hang it up before your
games and let it dry. Your Mother and Father are NOT your equipment manager. 2 more points....is your name on every
piece of equipment? Equipment is lost and left behind....there is no way to get it back without a name and/or phone number
on it. Finally, have you thanked your parents for all they've done for you so far this season? If you haven't...then DO IT
TONITE! WARRIORS BLEED
BLACK AND RED and they also appreciate their parents...so DO IT! The following individuals were Nominated as your PTBYLA Executive Board Officers for 2011:
President: Frank Lo Castro Vice President: Michelle Chavel 724-941-5932 Secretary: Kim
Doughty 412 805-9294
Team Counsel: Cami Oliva 724 969-0581 Treasurer: Evan
Keebler 724-260-0664
At Large Member:
Monica Van Zandt
724 941-4248 At
Large Member: Molli Cicacci 724 941-9198 At Large Member: Bill Nelson 412-298-6485
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