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Last updated: March 18, 2008

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1. INTRODUCTION:
a. The NCJLA

2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF NCJLA

3. HOW DOES an Organization become a member of the NCJLA?
a. NCJLA League Structure
(i) Boys
(ii) Girls
b. Rules that govern NCJLA play
c. Requirements of members clubs of NCJLA
d. Club Registration requirements and process
e. Communicating schedule, duties with parents & players
f. Medical Forms

4. League Meetings

5. Fees
a. Registration Fees
b. Official’s Fees

6. THE STRUCTURE OF NCJLA
a. Board of Directors
b. Officers
c. Member Clubs

7. WEB SITES

8. SCHEDULING
a. Regular Season Requirements
b. Scheduling with sPortability
c. Entering Rosters
d. Communications Wizard
e. SCHEDULING DAY

9. NCJLA Code of Conducta. NCJLA Code of Conduct Statement
b. The Code of Conduct
c. Enforcement of Violations of the Code of Conduct
d. Definitions

10. NCJLA Supports Positive Coaching Alliance Philosophy
a. Positive Coach Mental Model (Direct excerpt from PCA website)
b. Redefines "Winner"
c. Fills Players’ Emotional Tanks

11. PRE-GAME PROTOCOL
a. Pre-Game Confirmation of "HOME" COACH
b. Game Day Responsibility of "HOME" CLUB
c. Game Day Responsibility of "HOST" CLUB
d. Game Day Responsibility of "EACH" CLUB

12. GIRLS - 2008 RULES for Junior-A, Junior-B & Developmental
a. Modified Checking for A teams
b. 3 second rule for B teams
c. Eyewear is required
d. Coaches Areas

13. BOYS - 2008 RULES for Junior Boys, Pups and PeeWees
a. Uniform requirements -Including sponsorship and logo requirements.
b. Points of Emphasis and/or variations from the Rules Book:
c. Mercy Rules:
d. Can a player "play up"?

14. High School Varsity ALL-STAR Selection Procedure

15. TRAVEL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

16. US Lacrosse Insurance Program
a. General Information
b. Who is Covered?

17. US Lacrosse All-American, Academic, and other NCJLA Awards
a. Senior all-star Game:
b. US Lacrosse Awards:
c. US Lacrosse All-American:
d. US Lacrosse Academic All-American:
e. Coach of the Year:
f. Assistant Coach of the Year:
g. Person of the Year:

18. Lacrosse Field Diagrams
a. Girls Field & Playing Area
b. Boys Field & Playing Area