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Interested in Coaching?

Anyone interested in head coaching or assistant coaching in the Surrey Lacrosse Association must apply by completing and submitting a Coaching Profile [Word format] [PDF format].  The SLA Executive reviews all applications and makes selections based on previous experience, necessary coaching levels and coaching philosophy.  All coaches, assistant coaches and other bench personnel must first complete an RCMP criminal record check, which must be undertaken annually.

Click here for the downloadable criminal record check package.

Reference Documents for Coaches, Managers and Parents

We have a number of online reference documents (Adobe Acrobat PDF format*) that may be downloaded to assist coaches, managers and parents in helping their players better understand and perfect their game. 

Click on the orange areas to open the documents:

• SLA Coaching Manual

Surrey Lacrosse Association has completed a manual which coaches should use as a reference guide to developing and running their teams.  The manual contains the following (each PDF file may be downloaded separately by clicking on its title):

• Code of Conduct for Players, Parents and Coaches

• BCLA Form 100B

• Team Management Handbook - see below

• Canadian Lacrosse Association Rules

• BCLA 2008 Minor Directorate Disciplinary Rules and Rules Interpretation

• Coaching Bulletins:

  • #1 - Parents and Players Guide

  • #2 - Maintaining Team Discipline

  • #3 - Parental Support - The Key to Peak Performance

  • #4 - Stretching and Personal Training

  • #5 - Composition of Teams and Eligibility for Provincial Championships

  • 22 April 2007 BCLOA Bulletin on Equipment, Clinics, Offence/Defence

• Drills:

  • Loose Ball Drills

  • Passing & Catching Drills

  • Individual Offence & Defence Drills

  • Goalie Drills

• SLA Team Management Handbook

Surrey Lacrosse Association has developed a handbook for team officials to use as a reference guide to manage team affairs during the season.  Included are templates for setting out an Initial Parents Meeting, Team Business Plan, Emergency Action Plan, Roster List, Game & Practice Schedule and 50/50 Licence.

• Updated - 2008 Coaches Quick Facts Sheet

A two page quick reference document for coaches to refer to, containing highlights of the Coaching Manual, contact information, document handling, etc.  A must for all coaches to keep on their person during games.

• Coaching Code of Conduct

• Updated - 2008 Mini-Tyke Rules and 2008 Tyke Rules

• Operating Instructions for Daktronics Scoreboards

A two page reference document for coaches/managers to print off and give to timekeepers unfamiliar with the All Sport 5000 console which controls the new scoreboards in Cloverdale Arena and North Surrey Rec Centre Arena #1.

• 50/50 Gaming Licensing Application Procedure

All teams must apply for and obtain a Class D Gaming Licence (under $5,000) before starting their 50/50 Draws.  No draws can take place without this licence.  The entire direct access gaming fund for Surrey Lacrosse Association can be terminated if unlicensed draws take place.

To obtain a Class D Licence, click here for detailed instructions.

Note:    there is a one-time $10.00 fee that can be paid for only by credit card online.  The application typically takes
3 working days to be approved.  The Class D Licence is valid for 12 months.  A copy of the approved licence must be forwarded to the President of Surrey Lacrosse Association and another copy affixed to the side of the 50/50 bucket in plain view of participants.  Failure to obtain and demonstrate an approved Class D Licence prior to conducting a draw will result in suspension and disbanding of the team by the SLA Executive.  Note:  Individual ticket prices cannot be greater than $2.00.

• 2007 LMMLC League Commissioners Contact List

• Participant Information Form

The emergency contact and medical form needed to be completed by each player before start of season - part of Emergency Action Plan.

• Editable Forms

Forms and Templates Contained in the Coaching Manual and Team Management Handbook which can be downloaded and customized to suit a team's needs.

* If you do not have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader, click here to download and install the free, safe Adobe Reader.

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