And we're off and running!
Practices OUTSIDE ... brrr! Whenever your team does get to practice, players need to be on the field BY the start time. All gear on, including some layers, and ready for warmups. As our New England spring weather rages on, please be sure to check your email for any schedule changes.
GAMES: Remember this is youth sports. It's about having fun, being a good teammate, and improving lax skills. At all times, be respectful to each other, to officials, and to opposing teams. Whether you're the home team or visitor, whether leaving the team bench or the fan area, clean up your your stuff.
GO, COCHECO!
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Cocheco Lacrosse is a Dover-based youth lacrosse organization serving the towns of Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Rollinsford, and Barrington. Our season runs from March to early June with first games generally in early April. Our programs cover boys and girls preschool through-8th grade. Additional information about our programs by grade level can be found on the FAQ page. Cost for MINIs is $25 plus the $35 USLax membership. Team play for grades 1-8 is $180 OR lock in the Early Bird price of $150 by making a deposit before February 15.
TO MODIFY your record: click login in the upper right corner. Enter your email address and password. Your family record will show. Use this to add or change an email address, and to register. If you need help, send your question to:
Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.
PLAYER AWARDS: Cocheco is a development program; as such, we are not all that concerned with our teams' records. Rather, our emphasis is on ensuring players improve in measurable ways each and every season. As players and as people. MVP designations are traditionally bestowed according to data. Cocheco gives recognition for contributions that can't be so concretely measured. Our Nesman and Hitchcock awards recognize the player who works hardest at improving as a player, while Heyliger winners are recognized for being the quintessential teammate. As these character traits and habits are built over time, these acknowledgments start for players in 5th grade. The awards are given in honor of 3 men who worked so diligently to establish the Cocheco Lacrosse program: Don Heyliger, Greg Nesmann and Larry Hitchcock. Coaches will discuss these concepts with their teams. Feel free to start a conversation at home. The Dover Recreation Department holds an annual Heyliger Awards dinner. As the season goes on, please watch out for those adults who go above and beyond in helping make Cocheco such a terrific program for your kids and pass your suggestions along to any of our board members. A list of past winners can be found the award tabs.
Registration or uniform refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. USLax membership is non-refundable. Some financial assistance is available. Please contact our treasurer, Kris Cook @
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So the 2019 season has finished. Tomorrow is the final opportunity to return your pinnie(s) and uniform(s).
Return your gear and we'll return your check!
HUGE ask: wash the garments first.
Tuesday, June 18
6:00-7:30 in the Dover Senior Center in the McConnell Center on Locust Street, Dover
NOTE: we are clearing out our inventory of old uniforms, lots of boys' shorts but for girls both jerseys and shorts. If you're interested, please allow time to check out what's left. This is NOT a retro Filene's Basement sale. Bring your manners, please. (yes, I am THAT old)
Finally, THANKS to Kristie Rowley and the rest of the Uniform Committee, as well as to all the parents who helped out in one way or another this season! Timers, team parents, sherpas, and last but not least: all our COACHES.
In case you missed it the first time, the NHLaxCamp is a July favorite held right at Oyster River High School. Open to players in kindergarten through rising 9th-graders. Girls program is headed by Kirstin Lang, while the boys side is lead by John Silverio!
http://nhlaxcamp.com/
Due to popular request, the store has been held open for another couple of weeks. Please get your orders in now so they can start production. Apologies: I couldn't get the photos of the merchandise loaded here. Take a stroll through the gear!
https://cochecolacrossenh-round2.itemorder.com/
Cocheco Lacrosse -- 2019 -- Round 2
Your Cocheco Online Team Store is now LIVE!
You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:
1. Scan the QR code or go online to https://cochecolacrossenh-round2.itemorder.com
2. Choose your items and add them to your cart
3. Securely checkout with your credit card
Online Store Deadline: Sunday May 12th with items shipped June 3rd
The following video was produced by US Lacrosse to explain the updated GIRLS rules for 2019. The presentation will cover lots of basics, so it is 45-minutes long, but you can skip around to specific chapters as you wish. Of course, it won't hurt to watch it all the way through. As with any topic, repitition can be helpful in building your LaxIQ!
Please, be very careful while you're on YouTube as there are LOTS of great videos! If this weather pattern keeps up, we're liable to get more time watching film than actual field time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06l8t-kmEU
GIRLS must have:
Girl's stick
eye cage
mouth guard, neither white nor clear
uniform (supplied by Cocheco)
cleats
BOYS must have:
Boy's stick
Helmet
mouth guard, neither white nor clear
shoulder pads
elbow pads
gloves (with a gauntlet to protect their wrists)
protective cup
uniform (supplied by Cocheco)
cleats
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Grades 1/2 or 8U - Short Field
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Grades 3/4 or 10U – Short Field
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Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie. Goals may not be upside down
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Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie. Goals may not be upside down
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Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds. (roughly half of regulation)
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Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds. (roughly half of regulation)
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Halves start with draw – after a goal, the team that was scored on gets the ball on the goal line extended. All players 4m away.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw
Three players allowed at draw. All others to be below 8m arc until after possession.
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Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)
*some fields will have a draw circle
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Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)
*some fields will have a draw circle
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Regulation or soft ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Regulation or soft ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Goals – 4x4 OR 6’ by 6’
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Goals – 4 x 4' OR 6’ by 6’
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20-minute halves, running time; No OT
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20-minute halves, running time; No OT
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Two time outs per game
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Two time outs per game
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No scoreboard; ref keeps time
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No scoreboard; ref keeps time
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One Pass Rule (at least)
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One Pass Rule (at least)
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Cards are not used. Player might be asked to leave field briefly (for coach discussion) and be replaced.
NO CONTACT. Intentional or dangerous contact and unsporting conduct are major fouls and player is off field for short time and replaced.
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Carded Players might leave field (for coach discussion) and must be replaced.
NO CONTACT – excessive contact cardable
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One official required, two recommended.
One coach may be on the field for coaching,
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One officials required, two recommended.
Coach on field if lots of newbies. Cover in pre-game meeting.
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Youth Rules
a. Contested ball by two players only. Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession
b. 1 on 1 defense only
c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover
d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball. Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.
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Youth Rules
a. Contested ball by two players only. Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession
b. 1 on 1 defense only
c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover
d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball. Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.
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12U
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14U
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Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie
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Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie
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Field – Regulation:
60-70' x 90-100'
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Field – Regulation:
60-70' x 90-100'
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Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan
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Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan
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Modified checking
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Modified checking
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Offsides: 5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.
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Offsides: 5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw. Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals.
Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.
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Halves start with draw – after goal, draw. Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals.
Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.
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Regulation ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Regulation ball. Eyewear and mouthguard required.
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Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’
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Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’
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One Pass Rule
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No Pass Rule
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25-minute halves, running time
Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.
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25-minute halves, stopped time only for last two minutes
Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.
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Two time outs per game
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Two time outs per game
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Two officials required
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Two officials required for full field; one must be adult-rated or above.
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Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table
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Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table
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Carded Player leaves field. Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.
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Carded Player leaves field. Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.
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Players may kick the ball to move, but not to score.
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Players may kick the ball.
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4.3.2. Pass Rule only applies to 8U, 10U, and 12U. One attempted pass is required after the ball and the ball carrier completely cross their respective offensive restraining line before a shot can be taken at the goal. An additional pass is not required until the ball leaves the offensive side of the field beyond the restraining line. If a shot is taken before the pass is attempted, it is considered a goal circle violation and the ball is awarded to the goal keeper.
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