US Lacrosse Organizational Overview

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US Lacrosse Organizational Overview
Operational Growth
Total combined membership of organizations
that merged was 16,205 on January 1, 1998. Note
Youth (under 15) high school players comprise
about 80 of total membership.
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Nationally by the Numbers

• Youth (15 under)242,807
• High School196,565
• College..28,282
• Post College...8,743
• Professional...300
• IFL Reports
• 28 Nations Recognize Lacrosse and participate in
  International play
• According to NFHS
• - 1 fastest growing sport

from 2007 US Lacrosse participation study
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US participation membership
National
US Lacrosse
Note that this is participation by players. In
addition, There are approximately 15,000 adult
members who are coaches, and 7,000 adult
members who are officials. Most of those
coaches and officials are focused to the youth/HS
level. I dont have figures on coach/official
participation outside of US Lacrosse estimate
half the coaches but nearly all officials are USL
members.
TOTAL Youth Players High School Adults Fans
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Improving the value for Members/Groups

• Direct Benefits to members
• Tangible services that enable members to play
  more and play better
• Indirect Benefits to Members
• Access to National Programs
• Improving the value for members and groups
• Direct benefits to Groups / Administrators
• Administration for the group, so time is focused
  on coaching and players
• Indirect benefits to Groups / Administrators
• Networking among other administrators
• Growing the sport of lacrosse nationwide

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Direct Benefits to Members

• Insurance Coverage
• Lacrosse Magazine
• Access to most every tournament
• Discounts on
• Chapter Programs
• College Games and Playoffs
• Hall of Fame Museum
• Merchandise clothing, books, videos/DVDs
• Support local Chapter
• Accurate Data
• Make the case to local school boards
• Guidance for parents Safety, PCA, CEP

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Indirect Benefits to Members

• National Team Player Clinics
• These clinics are for boys and girls (10-18yrs)
  to learn from US National Team members
• Physical Education Curriculum
• Full ten day course for school PE classes to
  introduce the sport to new players
• Equipment Grants
• Can include a full teams worth of equipment
  (sticks and protective gear) are awarded to
  programs within their first year of operation
• Sport Development and Public Relations
• Increase participation, stature and awareness

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Indirect Benefits to Members (cont)

• Fast Break Initiative
• Designated to infuse a fledgling lacrosse area
  with resources to launch the sport from the roots
  up through educating coaches, officials, players,
  and administrators
• New Start Program
• Is a developmental assistance program for first
  year mens or womens lacrosse teams or programs
  at any level
• Camp Scholarships
• Provides summer lacrosse camp opportunities for
  children (6-18) who have financial need

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Direct Benefits to Groups/Administrators

• Special web section for group administrators
• Excel registration and roster check
• Web registration to group and US Lacrosse at
  same time
• Insurance certificate for team optional DO
• Materials help manage games, e.g. sportsmanship
  cards
• Certification and background searches for coaches
• Sports, Science Safety on equipment / play
• National Convention for coaches / leaders
• Customer Service ready to answer questions

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Indirect Benefits to Groups/Administrators

• Network with other PAs
• Set up games or one day tournaments
• Swap ideas to build your group
• Guidelines and best practices
• Resources to improve your program
• Articles and information to help manage parents
• Build the sport of Lacrosse across the U.S.
• Honor the game
• Consider yourself a founding member

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Your Program Supports Your Chapter

• Membership in US Lacrosse is the basis to support
  the organization and its programs
• Increased support allows the sport to grow
  nationally AND locally here in the Chapter
• Inclusion of USL membership in youth registration
  process is a key component to facilitate growth
• Chapter rebate program a percentage of
  membership revenue is returned to the Chapter to
  assist with local initiatives