Bantam
2017 Bantam Age Group Coordinator = TBD
Bantam is for kids born in 2003-2004
Bantam is divided into three divisions (A, B and C). Those wishing to play on the A team (most advanced) should be sure to register for the A tryout sessions which occur the weekends February 24-26 and March 3-5, 2017. Registration for the A sessions is done within the regular registration process as a separate product at a cost of $25 which pays for the floor times and other costs associated with the process. The A team will be selected solely based on the A Tryouts.
We encourage all kids who want to be considered for the A team to tryout. Anyone who does not make the A team will be notified and will attend the B/C Evaluations from March 10-22, 2017.
Teams will be formed following the last evaluation session.
Once evaluations are complete the kids will be divided into teams of approximately 16-18 players.
The CDLA adopted a new tiering model for the 2016 season.
We are anticipating 7 teams for the 2017 season. Under the tiering structure for 7 teams we would have
1 A Team (formed from the A Tryouts)
3 B Teams
3 C Teams
The Sabrecats do not take Friend Requests at the Bantam level when making teams. Teams are based on player evaluation rankings in an effort to create parity teams at each tiered level.
COACHING: Please email Jamie Kaufman coaching@sabrecatslax.com if you are interested in coaching or assistant coaching.
The Sabrecats are always looking for parents who are interested in volunteering to coach their kids teams. This can be a truly rewarding and fun experience for you and your child. The Lacrosse coaching program looks as follows:
Bantam and Midget coaches (which includes head coach and assistant coaches - anyone on the bench) need to be trained at the Competitive Introduction
level.
In order to be trained at this level you must do the following: (Note all costs for the coaching course are paid for by the Sabrecats. Please cc coaching@sabrecatslax.com when you complete the below email).
Email linda@sportzsoft.com with:
your name , home address including postal code
division you are coaching
course name, date and location you plan on attending (see list of courses below)
club you are with
list current Lacrosse NCCP certification level you hold - if none, please state "none"
- You will be sent a course code/access id and further instructions
- You must then login to the Canadian Lacrosse Association NCCP website system
- Complete the pre-clinic assessment (this can take between 1-2 hours); this MUST be done before you attend the course
Once your pre-clinic assessment has been completed, you must also register online for the course via your NCCP account
Attend the required course, be sure you complete the attendance sheet at the clinic
Complete your coach workbook online through your NCCP account.
Minimum age to Coach is 16
Please keep a record of your NCCP system login id and password as CDLA does not have access to this information
Your Coach certification status is available through your nccp.lacrosse.ca account in the Status tab.
- Skipping any steps 1 through 7 will only hinder your progress in certification
Bantam and Midget Coach Courses (Competitive Introduction) - 2 day clinics - you must attend both days
The Two Day course + Community Development "Trained" status (requirement for Novice and PeeWee is prerequisite) is all that is required for Bantam and Midget to get on the bench in the first year. Prior to March 31st of the following year you must also complete an online workbook and have it marked to satisfaction in order to be considered "Trained" as opposed to "In Training". (We also encourage our coaches to get ahead of the certification levels as you are only allowed to pass one course per year).
All divisions play in a league and league statistics are kept to determine playoff positions. Playoffs are played to determine city champions.
All divisions play a 12 game regular season. Depending on the number of teams in a Division a portion are qualified for playoffs.