MSSLax: Welcome
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www.MSSLax.com
2010 should be an exciting year!
Spring teams play games from early April through late May; a separate play day is held each spring. There are two divisions: 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades.
Summer teams will play games from mid-June until mid-July. A play day is likely. There are two divisions: girls having completed 4th/5th/6th grades and those who've completed 7th/8th grades.
Coaches are required to attend a Manditory Rules Interpretation Meeting. Beginning in spring 2009, all coaches for Spring & Summer must be certified as a Double-Goal Coach with the PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance). More detailed league rules and regulations are available at left.
More information? Contact:Alex Christianson 952-928-8841
Sharon Hawkins 952-473-6606
Wednesday, July 8
A wonderful day was had by all at the Play Day on 6/18 at the Eden Prairie Fields. Thanks go out to all players, the families who came out to support the girls, coaches, team managers, referees, Alex Christianson, Krista Klinger, Phil Becker, Nancy Colford, and everyone else who helped make the 2nd Annual MSSLax Summer Play Day a huge success!
Handout: Summer Play Day 2009
Tuesday, June 23
For the 2009 season, please follow the following guidelines for playing in extreme heat:
* First and foremost, make sure the players are well-hydrated prior to game time.
* With a heat index of 110 degrees or higher at the field between 45-60 minutes prior to game time, you should cancel and reschedule the game. Make sure to notify the referees with enough notice that you don't have to pay them for the cancelled game. If they arrive and then you decide to cancel, you owe them for the cancelled game.
* In extreme heat under the heat index of 110 degrees, make sure you have a cooler with ice water/towels for the players to cool off with. Bring extra cold water. If possible, let players rest in the shade when not on the field. Encourage parents/fans to bring umbrellas to provide shade.
* During the game, negotiate with the referees and other coaches to include one 1-2 minute running time water break in any or all quarters as necessary.
* Remind players that they should drink 2 glasses of water each hour (for a few hours) after the game.
* If in doubt, err on the side of player, fan, coach, and referee safety.
Wednesday, October 3
Lightening Policy
MSSLax will use the MSHSL Lightning Policy: (click here)
Umpire pay structure for SPRING 2009: 2 Refs at Game 1 Ref at Game Certified Official Ref $ 50 $ 65 Trained Local Ref $ 35 $ 50 Apprentice Ref $ 25 n/a SPRING: Host teams pays refs at game. If a ref shows up and the game is cancelled for any reason, and the ref not notified, the ref should be paid in full. SUMMER: Ref fees will be included in registration. $400 for summer 2009 payable with summer registration Please make sure to view the Summer Registraion and News link on the left or click on the following to access the Summer information: http://www.eteamz.com/msslax/news/index.cfm?cat=284082
Monday, October 6
Monday, June 8
Monday, May 11
MSSLax's spring 7/8 league fielded two teams for the all star game at LaxTravaganza on June 13th. The Saints, coached by Kate Leavell and Alex Erickson, beat the Warriors, coached by Steve Colford and Lauren Dezellar, and managed by Nancy Colford, with a score of 13-9. 36 girls played in the event and all displayed great skill and sportsmanship. Thanks go out to the coaches, the players, the families, the referees, Julie Carlson and Alex Christianson for pulling this event together. Good job, all!
All Stars-Saints 2009
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All Stars-Warriors 2009
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Thursday, March 5
Wednesday, November 28
Tuesday, September 18
MSSLax League Rules of Play
Please check out the appropriate sections at left entitled 7/8 Division and 5/6 Division.
Check out a selection of area summer camps/clinics/leagues.
