Lacrosse NSW Questionnaire

We are considering the best method to develop lacrosse in NSW.  In forming the plan suggested here, the following things have been taken into consideration:

1.  Box lacrosse will remain at the KGV for now. The location is central, cheap and offers great publicity.
  
2.  A platform must be provided for new players and juniors to develop.
 
3.  Although 4 or more teams would be desirable, this leads to goalkeeper issues (ie. Kosh and Chris wouldn't be able to play every game in a 4-team league, and we have no other dedicated goalies at the moment). It would be best for new goalies develop away from the big shooters.
 
4.  We aim to develop a field comp (teams of 13+).
 
5.  With an ever increasing number of players, I would like to spread the responsibility of selecting teams and encouraging regular and prompt attendance.
 
6.  We would like to develop links between the men's and women's teams.

Nothing is definite, but any suggested alternatives should also cover these requirements.
 

Suggested solution:

I propose that we split into 3 pools of players. These will be clubs in name only for now, although they could offer a basis for separate entities further down the line.

Each pool of players will need organising. This will require volunteers to manage, select and coach teams.

Each pool will put forward an A team and a B team for the box leagues starting September. They will also form field teams for occasional games. We can expand this to a C or Junior team when there are enough players.

We have the option of playing a field comp through the winter of next year.

We can organise this with the women, so that the pools (or clubs) are mixed groups.

 
  
Please answer all questions.
 
A)  Your Details
1.  First name
2.  Last name
3.  Email address
4.  Region in which you live
5.  Suburb
6.  Age years only
7.  Years of experience
B)  Your Preferences
1.  Are you interested in playing box lacrosse, field lacrosse, both or neither? Box Field Both Neither
2.  On a scale of 1-5, how committed are you to taking part in as many games as possible? 
(5 = most committed)		 5 4 3 2 1 (least)
3.  Box @ the Rox will start 3/9/05 with both A and B leagues.  From Sep until Xmas, will you be a core or casual player, or neither? Core Casual Can't play
4.  Between now and next April, are you able to turn up for occasional field games on a Sunday? Mostly Occasionally Never
5.  If kitted out properly, how prepared are you to take a turn in goal occasionally?  Fine Not keen, but will Rather not
6.  Are you interested in training or box games at the KGV one night in the week?  Josh has suggested he can coach/organise Wednesdays, but which days could you make? (it will only be on one night).   Wed   OTHERS...  Mon  TueThur  
7.  It is a long way off, but if we decide to hold a field comp in place of box through winter, which days could you attend? (Again, it will only be on one day).   Sat  Sun
8.  As an aside, are you thinking of going to the Paradise tournament this year? 
(6th - 9th October)		   Yes No Maybe

9.  For the development process to work effectively, we will need volunteers for a number of positions within each club, as well as the league as a whole.  

For each of the roles below, please indicate your level of interest.
 
  Able and keen
 		Able. Will do if required
 		Unable. Will do if shown how
 		No thanks

Team manager (rego/selection/attendance)

1 2 3 4

A Team captain (tactics/selection)

1 2 3 4

B Team captain (tactics/selection*)

1 2 3 4

Coaching/Organising B League (Saturdays)

1 2 3 4

Coaching/Organising Juniors (Saturday am)

1 2 3 4

Coaching New Players (mid-week)

1 2 3 4

Refereeing B League (Saturdays)

1 2 3 4

Refereeing Juniors (Saturday mornings)

1 2 3 4

League Management/Organisation

1 2 3 4
 
*Although nothing is fixed, there will be some mechanism for mid-ability players to play in both leagues at once when required.  B team captains should be committed players who have less than 2 years experience.  If they are selected for a regular A team position, then a new B team captain can be chosen.
C)  Comments / Suggestions

Have you any comments or suggestions about the proposed developments?

  Thank you.