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TEAM QUALIFICATIONS All players and coaches must have current US Lacrosse memberships. Each program will provide a copy of a Certificate of Insurance from US Lacrosse/BollingerInsurance Company to the MAYLA Secretary prior to April 1st of the current season. All teams must have coaches that are properly trained per US Lacrosse, and MAYLA policies.NEW TEAMSFor new youth teams to be entered into the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association, Inc.(MAYLA) they must notify MAYLA by filing out the MAYLA Program Acknowledgement andApplication Form, no later than February 15th.If a team is organized after this deadline, they may be considered an “Independent Team” and mayschedule non-league games.UNIFORMS AND PLAYER EQUIPMENTMAYLA programs utilize the most current rules andguidelines regarding a player’s personal equipment inthese publications:US Lacrosse Rulebooks for Boys’ LacrosseUS Lacrosse Rulebook for Girls’ LacrosseMAYLA follows the player uniform rules and guidelines aspublished by the National Federation of State High SchoolAssociations (NFHS).TEAM RESPONSIBILITIESA host team or program is defined as the MAYLA member club that is providing the facilities for thatday of play on the MAYLA game schedule. The host team or program may or may not be thedesignated “home team” for a game.The home team is defined as such by the official MAYLA schedule for a specific game, regardless oflocation.MAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 8

HOST TEAM OR PROGRAMRESPONSIBILITIESSUITABLE GOALSEMERGENCY PLAN FOR FACILITY, INCLUDINGHOST TEAM’S LIGHTNING POLICYPLAYING FIELD APPROPRIATELY MARKEDSCORER’S TABLETWO CHAIRSTIMING DEVICEHOME TEAM OR PROGRAMRESPONSIBILITIESSUITABLE GOALSEMERGENCY PLAN FOR FACILITY, INCLUDINGHOME TEAM LIGHTNING POLICYPLAYING FIELD APPROPRIATELY MARKEDSCORER’S TABLETWO CHAIRSTIMING DEVICESCORE BOOKCOPY OF THE NFHS/US LACROSSE YOUTHRULES BOOKSCOPY OF ANY MAYLA RULES MODIFICATIONSCOPY OF MAYLA TEAM RESPONSIBILITIESPOLICYNOCSAE APPROVED BALLSTIME KEEPERSCORE KEEPERPAY ALL OF THE AGREED FEES OF THEOFFICIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAYLAPOLICIESTime KeeperThe home team is responsible for training and providing a time keeper for each game. Time keepersshall be trained and follow the current NFHS Timekeeper Guidelines.Time keepers shall meet with the Head Official fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the gameto review game procedures.Score KeeperEach team is responsible for keeping records for the game and should have a score book in hand.The home team is responsible for keeping the official score, official record of the game, whichincludes game time and penalty minutes by player.Score keepers shall also meet with the Head Official fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of thegame to review game procedures.MAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 9

Stats recorded can include:BOYSGOALSPENALTIES BY PLAYERTIME OUTSGIRLSGOALSPENALTIES BY PLAYERTIME OUTSCoaches may also choose to track:BOYSASSISTSSAVESSHOTS ON GOALFACE-OFFS(DETERMINED BY POSSESSION)GROUND BALLSCLEARSMAN UP/DOWN PERCENTAGEGIRLSASSISTSSAVESSHOTS AND SHOTS ON GOALDRAWS WON(C & MID)GROUND BALLSCLEARSFORCED TURNOVERSCulture Keeper or Sideline ManagerEach youth lacrosse team is required to provide a designated Sideline Manager (oneadult per team, on site, per game-day contest) to help support, maintain andmanage the sportsmanlike behavior of spectators and fans. These adults would beresponsible for ensuring that the spectators and fans support the athletes, coachesand officials in a positive manner and refrain from behavior not inconformity with the US Lacrosse and MAYLA Codes of Conduct. All programsprovide training and a job description as provided and supported by US Lacrosseand the Positive Coaching Alliance.Emergency Injury Response Plan and InjuriesIt recommended that first aid personnel are available on the player sideline, if possible.It is highly suggested that all teams provide an AED during both practices and games, asrecommended by US Lacrosse.All programs should be promoting safe play by following the MAYLA/State of Wisconsin DepartmentMAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 10

of Public Instruction Concussion Policy and guidelines.Should there be a player injury or incident, the Head Coach shall fill out the MAYLA Player IncidentForm and submit it to the league and Bollinger Lacrosse, no later than one week after the game.Lightning SafetyThe host team should inform the officials, visiting coach(es) and team, as to their lightning safetypolicy and the safe havens available should a storm pause a game. A copy of the program’sLightning Safety Policy and Safe Havens must be available at the scorer’s table.Spectators and Teams onOpposite Sides of FieldSpectators and fans will be placedon the opposite side of the fieldfrom the table and bench areas. Ifthe field is laid out in a mannerthat does not allow spectators andfans to be located on the far side ofthe field, the referee can waive thisrequirement. When stands orseating facilities are not providedon the opposite side of the field,spectators, fans, and parents willobserve the 6-yard spectator limitline on the far side of the field.Update! COACHING REQUIREMENTSThe coaches’ job is to teach their students about the game of lacrosse, proper conduct, both on andoff the field, and sportsmanship. Athletics can have a life-long defining effect on players. Goodcoaching is important but good sportsmanship is more important.All coaches involved with the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association, Inc. (MAYLA) will attendall training required by the start of the season.Level One Certification Requirements: Current US Lacrosse membershipSafesport Training (Required)Level 1 Fundamentals of Coaching Online CourseMAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 11

Level 1 Instructional Clinic (Developing the Individual Athlete)PCA "Double Goal Coach 1: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons" workshop or onlineMen's Game Coaches Only: How to Make Proper Contact Online CourseCurrent "Green Light" NCSI background checkDue to the background check requirement, certified coaches must be at least 18 years of age.Coaches under the age of 18 who wish to become certified may complete a junior certification.Coaches new to lacrosse must be “qualified” by April 1. “Qualified” is defined as: Current US Lacrosse membershipSafesport Training (Required)Level 1 Fundamentals of Coaching Online CoursePCA "Double Goal Coach 1: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons" workshop or onlineMen's Game Coaches Only: How to Make Proper Contact Online CourseCurrent "Green Light" NCSI background checkCoaches have 12-months from coaching their first MAYLA sanctioned event to completethe Level I Coaches Clinic.There must always be, at a minimum, a Qualified Coach in the box or a team forfeits.A coach with more than 12-months of coaching experience must be a Certified Coach or face a lossof possession penalty to start the game.Only certified or qualified coaches can be in the coach’s box for their respective team.Annually, prior to the start of the season, all coaches will notify the relevant MAYLA Boys’ or Girls’Director of their certifications and US Lacrosse membership status or change in status.LIGHTNING SAFETYAll programs participating in the Milwaukee Area Lacrosse Association, Inc. (MAYLA) shall have alightning safety policy that is submitted to the MAYLA Secretary prior to April 1st of the currentseason. A copy of this policy should be available at the scorer’s table for reference and instruction.Officials should be made aware of the policy and procedures prior to the start of a game, shouldthe weather look like it may be in question.Recommendation of US Lacrosse: It is the recommendation of US Lacrosse that all organizations,facilities, administrators, athletic medicine staff and coaches follow an EAP with specific guidelinesfor severe weather that may include lightning. The EAP should be developed by those who arefamiliar with the athletic venue as well as surrounding emergency medical facilities. It is importantthat anyone using the facility is aware of the EAP specific to that site, including organizing bodies,MAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 12

administrators, coaches and athletes.Emergency Action Plan: Weather Related Issues:components:The EAP should include the following1. Established Chain of Command. There is generally a hierarchy of individuals responsible forgame management and medical issues as well as determining if play should be suspended.Individuals included in this chain of command can include administrators, officials, physicians,certified athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and athletes. Rule books put the authority in the hands of the referee to make the call to leave the fieldin inclement weather. However, it is important that members of the coaching staff as wellas others provide input to the officials prior to the decision to seek safe shelter. At practice,coaches, athletic trainers, and other personnel are urged to follow these recommendationsto provide a safe environment.2. Designated Person to Monitor Weather. A designated person to watch the weather andevaluate whether the activity should be suspended or postponed. Prior to the individualpractice/game, the outdoor weather should be noted. If a thunderstorm is imminent, thepractice/game should be suspended or postponed. Imminent refers to dark clouds with windspicking up in intensity, sounds of thunder, or lightning in the distance. Such conditions indicatethat the weather is not conducive to safe playing and spectating conditions. If practice or playhas already begun, any sign of an imminent storm should be watched for and cessation of playconsidered. It must also be remembered that sounds of thunder can be diminished in urbanareas, by surrounding mountains, trees, or buildings. Therefore, if lightning is seen, activitiesshould be suspended and participants and spectators should head for designated saferlocations.3. Weather Monitoring. Several forms of weather monitoring exist, including local televisionnews coverage, Internet, cable and satellite weather programming, lightning monitoringsystems, and the National Weather Service (www.weather.gov). The National Weather Serviceissues thunderstorm "watches" or "warnings", where the former means that severe weather islikely to develop in an area, and the latter meaning that severe weather has been reported inthe area. Both "watches" and "warnings" should signify an elevated level of concern for thepossibility of lightning. If more sophisticated monitoring is not available, the "flash-to-bangstandard" can be used to estimate the distance to a lightning flash. The flash-to-bang methoddoes not require any sophisticated equipment and is thus convenient and can be used todetermine when to suspend or postpone activities. The flash-to-bang method is based on thefact that light travels faster than sound. To use the flash-to-bang method, begin counting onthe lightning flash, and stop counting when the associated clap of thunder is heard. Divide thetime to thunder (in seconds) by 5 to determine the distance (in miles) to the lightning flash. Forexample, an observer obtains a count of 30 seconds from the time he or she spots the flash towhen the thunder is heard. Thirty divided by 5 equals 6, therefore that lightning flash was 6miles from the observer.MAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 13

4. Lightning Structure. Understanding the location of all structures close to the facility that areconsidered safe from lightning hazard.a) Safe Locations: A building normally occupied by people, with wiring and plumbing that has beengrounded. If buildings are not available, then certain other spaces are considered safe: vehicles,including school buses, with a hard metal roof (not convertibles or golf carts) with thewindows shut. Individuals should not touch the metal framework of the vehicle as wellas the steering wheel, ignition keys, and/or radio.b) Unsafe Locations: The showers or plumbing of a building. as well as electrical appliances in a building duringa thunderstorm should be avoided. Small covered shelters outside, such as dugouts, bleachers, rain shelters, golf shelters,picnic shelters. Areas connected to or near light poles, towers and fences. Any location which is the highest point in the area.5. Evacuation. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, then preparing for evacuation should occur.Once lightning is detected and felt to be within 6 miles, all individuals should already be in safestructures and play should be suspended for 30 minutes. This requires awareness of theweather conditions as well as understanding how long it will take for participants and spectatorsto get to the safe structures. This should be considered in the EAP for each facility such thatappropriate announcements can be made to spectators, play can be suspended and bothspectators and participants can be safely accommodated.6. Lightning Related Strategies. Education regarding the following specific strategies can diminishthe likelihood of lightning related injury. Once there is less than 30 seconds between the sight of lightning and the sound of thunder,all individuals should be cleared from the field and in a safe location. During sporting events, thunder may be hard to hear. During the day, lightning may bedifficult to see. In addition, 10% of lightening occurs when no rainfall is evident, and thereis a blue sky. Phones: Cell phones and cordless phones are preferred over landlines as the latter havebeen associated with lightning strikes. Ideally, cell phones and cordless phones should beMAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 14

used within a safe location. Imminent Lightning: If one feels the hair on their head, neck or arms stand on end, or feelskin tingling, then a lightning strike may be imminent. In this situation, if a safe location isnot nearby, move several feet away from others and use the "lightning crouch" tominimize one’s risk. Put the feet together, squat down, tuck the head and cover the ears.When immediate threat of lightning has subsided go to a safe shelter. If a safe shelter isnot available, seek the lowest elevation (avoid being the highest elevation where lightningis most likely to strike). Resumption of Activity: There should be 30 minutes between the last sound of thunderand the last flash of lightning before activity is resumed. The 30 minute clock may be reset as more activity is heard or seen. During evening activities, lightning may persistdespite being far away, and the lightning channel (from the sky to the ground) should beused. More sophisticated weather review systems (internet based systems showing theexact distance of the storm as well as the direction it is moving) can be particularly usefulin this regard. If Lightning Strikes: Individuals that have been struck by lightning do not carry an electricalcharge and therefore resuscitation efforts should not be delayed. Emergency treatment,including the activation of the EMS system by calling 911, applying an automatic externaldefibrillator (AED) and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in that order,should be initiated as soon as possible. If possible, the victim should be moved to a saferlocation prior to initiating emergency measures.PLAYING FIELDSAll programs participating in the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association, Inc. (MAYLA) willfollow National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules for length, width andlining of game field. Restraining box must maintain NFHS specifications. Any requests for sizevariances must be presented to the MAYLA Board by January 15th of the current season.A thorough inspection of the field, bleachers, outer buildings and restrooms should be done beforethe season begins. The field itself should be inspected by a coach or official prior to the start ofevery practice or game: The dimensions of the field should conform with NFHS established guidelines. Programs shouldfollow any US Lacrosse local chapter recommendations, which may vary, based on level of play. The entire playing field should be free of any holes, depressions, raised sprinkler heads andother hazards.MAYLA 2020 Program Guide pg. 15

Clear the field of stones, pieces of glass and other objects or debris. Spectators & seating: Check safety, construction and positioning of seating, bleachers andspectator areas. Make sure spectator areas are a safe distance from the field of play. Do notallow spectators to be on the playing field or to stand on the sidelines. Light stanchions, fence posts and trees that are near the field of play should be properlycushioned or protected, and always be designated as “out of play” areas. All “out of play” areasshould be cushioned or fenced off or, at minimum, marked by paint or chalk lines. Inspect the condition of and access to locker rooms, restrooms and portable toilets (port-ojohns). If portable toilets are used, make sure they are positioned on level ground, away frominclines or depressions which may cause them to tip over. Check condition, location and lighting of parking lots, including passenger pick-up/drop-offareas Handicap access - check entryways and exits; ramps; restroom access

All players and coaches must have current US Lacrosse memberships. Each program will provide a copy of a Certificate of Insurance from US Lacrosse/Bollinger Insurance Company to the MAYLA Secretary prior to April 1st of the current season. All teams must have coaches that are properly trai