2013 Annual Meeting Agenda October 14, 2013

2013 Annual Meeting AgendaOctober 14, 2013

1. Roll Call2. Review and approve September minutes3. EPLA Board Elections4. 2013 Summer wrap-up5. 2013 Fall programs6. 2014 Winter programs7. Review financials for August and September8. New Business9. Old Business10. Adjourn 2

EPLA Board Member Elections

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• Open positions• Nominations• Elections

2013 Summer wrap-up:• Over 193 players registered for summer league:

o 9 teams across 5 divisions (U9, U13B, U13A, U15B, and U15A).• 10 head coaches and 30 assistant coaches (12 of which are current EPHS students and 9

alumni).• Over 15 parent helpers (commissioners, team managers, clothing, and evaluation day

helpers).• Each team participated in a weekend summer tournament.

o U11 Black won the Champlin Park Ice-breaker tournament.o U13 Black finished third in Bloomington's Bait Bucket Tournament.o U15 White finished second in the Ice breaker Tournament.o U15 Black team was seeded #1 going into the final day of Homegrown River Cup

Tournament before the tournament was cancelled due to weather conditions. • State Tournament Results:

o U13 Black won the YLM U13 Division II State Tournament.o U15 Black finished third in the YLM U15 State Tournament.

• We leveraged our Facebook and Twitter sites to help communicate schedule changes and game updates.

• We introduced more options for player and fan apparel to increase visibility to EP Lacrosse.4

2013 Summer wrap-up (continued):

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Boys U13 Black 2013 DII State Champs

Girls 5/6 2013 Gold Division State Champs

Parent Survey2013 EPLA Youth Summer

U9/U11/U13/U15

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2013 Fall Programs:Boys:• Northstar Lacrosse Fall Brawl League in Minnetonka• Ryan Ward Fall Clinics for Grades 5 – 12

Girls:• Hannah Nielsen Lacrosse Clinic• Land of 10,000 Lax Tournament• Eagles Girls Fall Ball

College:• October 20, 2013 scrimmage between St. Thomas and Mankato State• EPHS Aries Stadium

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2013 Fall Programs (continued):EP Girls take Championship in 2d Annual Land of

10,000 Lax Tournament

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2014 Winter Programs:EP Winter Clinics* (registration will open week of 14-Oct-2013):• Boys:

o 9 Monday sessions starting January 6, 2014 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM for U9, U11 and 13 ($190/player) 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM for youth goalies ($75/goalie) 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM for U15 and Freshman ($ 190/player)

o 4 Monday sessions (Half-camp Option) starting January 6, 2014 or February 3, 2014 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM for beginners ($85/player)

o 11 Tuesday sessions starting January 7, 2014 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM for High School ($225/player)

* There will be multi-player discounts, as well as higher registration fees for non-EP players, for the Winter Clinic.

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2014 Winter Programs (cont.):• Girls:

o 9 Monday sessions starting January 6, 2014 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM for Grades 3 – 8 (pricing similar to boys winter

program)o 9-week Girls Varsity League with 8 teams participating

Participating Teams: Eden Prairie (2), Blake, Edina, Holy Family, BSM, Minnetonka, Chan/Apple Valley

Benefits: excellent competition, team work preparing for spring MSHSL season, and excellent coaching from JV and varsity coaches**

Monday and Thursday nights 8:30 and 9:30 start times Full field games Referees will explain all new rules to girls during winter, allowing

easier transition to spring season.

** MSHSL coaches DO NOT coach their own teams.16

2014 Winter Programs (cont.):

Savage Winter Lacrosse League***:• Boys U13 (7v7), U15, 9/10 and Varsity divisions• Saturdays @ Savage Sports Dome• December 14, 2013 – February 22, 2014• Approximately $140 for U13 players and $180 for U15,

9/10 and Varsity players*** EPLA participation still in discussion

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Financials for August and September 2013

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New Business

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Old Business

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Adjourn

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