2008 KYS Lacrosse Camp & Fall League

Girls Camp_____ Boys Camp _____ Fall League_____

Child's Name___________________Age as of 12/31/08 ____   DOB_____

Home Phone _____________ Address___________________ Zip_______

Child's Sex ____Grade______School____________________

Parent's Primary Email Address____________________________________

List other commitments that will prevent your child from attending practices and

games: __________________________

Father's Name______________________________________________________

Mother's Name___________________________________________________

Parent's Primary Address__________________City________Zip______

Parent's Primary Telephone Number____________________________________

Parent's Employer __________________________________________

Employer's Address_________________________City________Zip___________

Does parent want to coach? Yes ____ No ____ Maybe ____ Head Coach ____ Assistant ____

Yes ______, my company will sponsor _____ lacrosse team(s).

I will assure that my child will attend practices and games. I hearby give my permission in the above athletic program and hearby release and hold harmless Knox Youth Sports, Inc., and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and coaches from and against any liability incurred in conjunction with or arising out of my child's participation in the said athletic programs. Also, I understand that playing time may be determined by participation in practices.

__________________________ (parent or guardian signature)

Print, complete form, and mail to:

Knox Youths Sports

P.O. Box 10964

Knoxville, Tenn. 37939

Lacrosse Camps for Girls & Boys Girls camp for ages 5-14 will be held June 23-27 and boys ages 9-14 will be from July 21-25 from 9 a.m. till 12 noon on Anderson & River Fields at Lakeshore Park. (League age is age as of Jan. 1, 2008). Both girls and boys must wear full equipment. Cost: $125.

Fall Lacrosse League KYS lacrosse is for boys age 9-14 and girls from age 5 to 14. Practices will be held at Lakeshore Park on the Pool Fields Tuesday through Saturday. All games will be played on Monday nights on Anderson Field and River Field, which are high school-sized baseball fields that have convenient rest rooms and a concession stand. (Note: A player's playing age is Dec. 31, 2008)

Workout Sessions, Schedule & Equipment On Sept. 8, 2008 at 6 p.m. on Anderson Field, players will be asked to attend workouts for coaches to evaluate players. Teams will be formed with players from 1, 2, or 3 age goups, depending on the number of registrations to provide parity in each league. Boys will be required to wear full equipment, including mouthguards, helmets, cups, pads, and gloves. Boys will play no-body-contact lacrosse. Stick-to-stick contact will be allowed. Girls must wear mouthguards and goggles. Stick-to-stick contact will be allowed in girls' leagues. Both boys and girls will play 4 v 4 to 7 v 7.

Season & Fees The season will be from Sept. 15-Oct. 27, 2008. Teams will play about 8 45 minute games during the season. Before each game, teams will also practice for 45 minutes. Teams will be given one additional practice time during the week.

Fee: $125.This fee will offset the costs of running this program, which include uniforms, referees, goals, field maintenance, insurance, and trophies for championship team.

Lacrosse At KYS Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in many parts of the U.S. In June and August, clinics were conducted by KYS and local high school and college players at Lakeshore Park to introduce KYS players to the game.

Last fall, KYS organized a league for both boys and girls. About 50 children participated and a great time learning this new sport which is a combination of basketball, football, hockey and soccer. Teams were coached by parents, local college, and local high school players who have played lacrosse. Games were played at Lakeshore Park on youth baseball/softball fields. Boys were required to wear a helmet, gloves and pads, all of which can be purchased for about $200 locally at Athletic House (546-3131) near downtown Knoxville and Sports Corner (675-3330) in Farragut. Girl’s equipment is similarly available at less cost. KYS provided goals, lined the fields, and found coaches.

It’s interesting to note that there are local high school boys teams in Knoxville at Webb, West Bearden, and Farragut, plus a local girls club team for middle- and high-school students called the Cheetas. What’s more, UT has both a men’s and a women’s club team. So beginning players are able to watch games played by more experienced players at various sites in Knoxville. Also, Tennessee Wesleyan College recently announced that it is starting a program for both men and women this academic year. Vanderbilt offers a summer lacrosse camp, as do Baylor School and The McCallie School in Chattanooga.