ABOUT OUR CLUB
This page contains information about the Lenape Valley Lacrosse Club, for all of our players and parents, but especially for those who are new to our club.
"Successful lacrosse programs have successful lacrosse cultures”
The only youth sports program that has full support and involvement of Lenape Valley Regional High School players, coaches and athletic director.
2006 The Beginning:
Lenape Valley Lacrosse program was started six years ago by Kevin Shannon and Skot Koenig who both were a vital part of building lacrosse programs in surrounding towns and personally funded the start of our program. Currently Kevin and Skot volunteer their time assisting Head High School Coach Kevin Earl and the 7th& 8th grade youth team.
Week long Summer Clinic only.
2007
Lenape High School Club Team Boys & Girls - Only 3 games as club.
7th & 8th and 5th & 6th - Grade Youth Team
1st Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
2008
Lenape High school JV team only both Boys & Girls
7th & 8th and 5th & 6th grade team
First Youth Girls Clinic
2nd Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
2009
Lenape High School Boys & Girls Varsity & JV teams
7th & 8th and 5th & 6th grade boys teams
First girls team joined the league
3rd Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
Two Lenape Valley High School boys players earned Daily Record Newspaper all area team honors
Two Lenape Valley players actively being recruited by NCAA college coaches.
2010
Lenape High School Boys & Girls Varsity & JV teams
Grown to over 150 kids between High school & youth levels!!!!
7th & 8th , 5th & 6th , 3rd & 4th grade boys teams
Youth girls team 5th – 8th grade
4th Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
Four Lenape Valley players actively recruited by NCAA coaches
High School Boys season finished 10-9, qualified for first ever State Tournament
Four players named to All Conference Honors
Three Players named to Star Ledger “All West” Honors
Two 2010 graduating seniors playing college lacrosse.
Pace University and SUNY Morrisville
Coach Shannon named Pooley Division, Lacrosse “Man of the Year”
2011
Boys Youth level takes down to second graders
7th & 8th, 5th & 6th, 2nd - 3rd & 4th grade teams
Youth girls team 5th – 8th grade
5th Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
High School Boys team featured on TV; MSG Varsity Game of the Week
4 Players named All Conference
3 Players named to NJ “All West Jersey” team
2012
Program growing and needs your help!!!
6th Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival
2012 Board Members & Active Volunteers
Kevin Shannon – Exec. Board, Pres, 8th grade Coach, High School Coach
Scott Koenig – Exec. Board, VP, 8th grade coach, High school Coach
GiGi Shannon - Exec. Board, Secretary, Snack Stand
Mark Smith – Exec Board, Treasurer
Geri Dirupo - Exec Board, Registration, Youth & High school Equipment Coordinator
Laurie Boyle – Exec Board, Registration, Equipment
Karina Conrad - Boys JV team mom, Team Clothing & Pictures Coordinator
Karen Carpentier – 7th & 8th grade team mom, Lenape Festival chair
Toni Olson- Youth Girls coach
John Goula – Youth Boys Chairman and 3rd & 4th grade Coach
Julia Berry – Web Master ( Youth & high school) www.lenapevalleylacrosse.com
Team Mom - Girls High Schoo l- TBD
Youth Snack Stand Coordinator- Karen C, Dawn Goula & Laura Togno
Chris Cartwright – Exec. Board, Public Relations , Fundraising
Laura Togno – Youth Fundraising
Steve Berghorn- Youth Girls Coach
Kevin Earl - Exec Board Boys High School team liaison
Kelly Kummerer- Exec. Board Girls High School team liaison
Lisa Smith - Boys High School Team Mom, High School Snack Stand Chair
Financial Information
2012 Lenape Valley high school Lacrosse program expense are over $20,000 to field boys and girls varsity and JV teams. Without the youth program and parents helping to fundraise, high school lacrosse would not be possible due to budget constraints in our school system.
In an effort to have a better understanding of the need to charge a “dues” for the boys and girls playing lacrosse at Lenape Valley, we find it in everyone’s best interest to share the realities of the financial obligation that needs to be met by the Lenape Valley Lacrosse Club every year.
The Lenape Valley Lacrosse Club supports the youth boys and girls from Byram, Stanhope and Netcong from 2rd grade through 8th grade. The Club insures that each player is properly equipped (roughly $225 per player), makes sure that there are knowledgeable and Rutgers certified coaches on the field with the athletes (all volunteers), provide uniforms as well as make sure all field maintenance, paint, and all state sanctioned officiating fees are paid. This all comes at a premium to the club, with our biggest expense of $110 per game for officials. It is because of countless volunteers and supporters that this all becomes logistically possible.
At the High School level, the Club supports the school teams as “pay to play” programs. The High School provides 2 coaches salaries, that is the total investment by the school. It should be mentioned that 2 other coaches generously volunteer their time. The costs associated with the High School program are high, and the Club enters into a legally binding contractual agreement with the school every year assuring all budgeted items are provided.
The following is a breakdown of those associated fees:
Officials (based on 16 Varsity games boys\girls & 16 JV games boys\girls) = $5,900.00
The State mandates both scheduling of games as well as official’s fees. We are not in a position to schedule our own officials or negotiate rates.
Transportation = $4,550.00
Field Maintenance (8 Pails of paint @ $26) = $208
Insurance Costs (4% of total cost $17,971) = $758
Miscellaneous Fees = $200
2012 Total = $11,616.00
It should be known as well that all uniforms, equipment, balls, goals, nets, mouthpieces, reconditioning of helmets, under this contract will be provided by the Lenape Valley Lacrosse Club. This cost in itself exceeds $10,000.00.
In closing, we hope this clearly illustrates the need for fundraising for all our teams, as well as the need to apply a cost to our High School athletes to be able to field teams every spring season. The efforts of the coaches, volunteers and supporters of each program reaching from the youth through our high school levels affect the playing experiences as well as the safety of over 150 children. We thank you for your continued support of the Lenape Valley Lacrosse Club, and look forward to a safe and fulfilling season for all our athletes and families.
Monthly Board /Parent Meetings
Held last Thursday on the month in high school health room at 7:30pm. Open to all parents of youth & high school players who want to learn about the program and get more involved in the lacrosse league. COME AND GET INVOLVED!!!!!!!
Internet Contacts & Information
www.lenapevalleylacrosse.com – HS and Youth information, photos, schedules etc.
Where In The World – send in any pictures wearing Lenape Valley lacrosse gear has been.
Lenape Valley Facebook page
Volunteering
WE NEEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!
Scoreboard & Time Keeper at games
Anyone willing to take photo actions shots and send to Julia Berry for website
Snack Stand volunteers
Field set up & clean up
Insurance
Each child is covered under the US Lacrosse insurance policy paid for with registration fees.
Fundraising
Corporate Field Banner Program
Kids picture buttons
Team & Individual Photos
Date TBD
Annual Lenape Valley Lacrosse Festival 5/12/2012
All day festival with lacrosse teams from six surrounding towns
Fastest Shot Competition, Family Fun, 50-50 raffles, Smash the Car, Food & Music.
Contact Karen Carpentier if you can help. (Help!!) Karenc41@hotmail.com
Bake Sale- people to bake and sell
50-50 sellers
Garage Sale Vendors
Set up & clean-up!!
June 11th, 2012 End of year Family Picnic
Youth & High school @ Indians field
Parent vs. kids games
Boys vs. girls games
Annual High school vs. Alumni game
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP THE PROGRAM GOING
Please get involved
