Club Policies
Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Player Participation Requirements
Prior to participation with Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse as a player at any level or capacity, the following requirements must be met:
- Registered through the Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse on-line registration system
- Paid member of US Lacrosse (part of registration process)
- Full payment received by Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse of Club Dues (part of registration process)
- Medical Release Form on file with the coach. Players may not participate without a current form on-file
- Concussion/Head Injury and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgement completed and on file with the coach. Players and parents should review the following documents prior to signing the Acknowledgement Form:
Coaching Participation Requirements
Prior to participation with Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse all coaches must meet the following requirements:
- Complete NFHS course: Concussion in Sports (every three years)
- Complete NFHS course: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every three years)
*WVL will reimburse the US Lacrosse membership fee, 1st aid/CPR, and any cost associated with acquiring Level 1 and Level 2 certifications to our coaches upon request.
Board Participation Requirements
All Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse Board Members should be registered in the Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse Club via this site. USA Lacrosse membership for board members is not required, but the board members are covered by the US Lacrosse insurance carrier, provided the club players and coaches are all 100% US Lacrosse members.
Policy for Issue Resolution between Parents & Coaches
Throughout the season, parents may have serious and legitimate questions regarding coaching decisions. If a parent has a significant question or a concern they would like to discuss with their player’s coach, they should follow these guidelines:
- Do not approach the coach immediately before a game. The coach is focused on preparing the entire team for the game and does not have time to deal with any significant distractions
- Wait at least 24 hours to discuss issues that occurred during a game. These questions or issues tend to be emotionally charged, so it’s recommended to have a cooling-off period before a productive discussion
- Find a private place to have the discussion. Make sure the discussion is not overheard by the players or other parents
Finally, the parent’s (or player’s) responsibility is to bring the question or concern to the coach before elevating it to the WVL Board. The coach has the right to hear the question or concern firsthand and the opportunity to answer the question or address the concern directly with the parent or player.
Policy on Minimum Playing Time for Youth Level Players
During the pre-season meeting, the coach will communicate to players and parents what criteria drive coaching decisions about an individual’s playing time. These criteria may include, but are not limited to:
- attendance and effort at practice
- consistently displaying a positive attitude
- teamwork
- mental focus during pre-game activities
Players that are in good standing with their coach’s criteria should expect to play at least 25% of the game. This may vary from game to game, but should average out over the course of a weekend.
Refund Policy
Except in the case of rare and extenuating circumstances, the Wenatchee Valley Lacrosse Club has a NO REFUND policy on registrations. An example of an exception to this policy is in the circumstance where a registered participant incurs a season-ending injury before the start of the season.