Colorado Lacrosse League (CLL)

Meeting Agenda 1/23/07

1) Greetings/Introductions

All in attendance introduced themselves. Guests to the meeting were Heather Faircloth of the Colorado Lacrosse Foundation, Jeff with Breakaway sports and Arapahoe's current head coach, and referee/officials representatives Lloyd & Rhonda Cisneros and Jim Read.

Heather presented information regarding the CLF and invited anyone who would like to attend the monthly meetings to come, meetings are held on the 1 st Thursday of every month at 7pm at DU. The CLF has been working with the Mammoth and Outlaws to help with coaches and players clinics. The CLF is also helping with a referee training to be held at Invesco field with a tentative date of 2/23 & 2/24, more information regarding this will be released at a later time, coaches and admins are encouraged to attend. The CLF also has a website at colax.org with sponsorship/grant forms as well as the ability to post up your information about clinics or events.

Jeff introduced himself and encouraged the group to contact Breakaway Sports for their lacrosse needs or bids, Jeff also asked if anyone had questions about equipment.

The referee representatives talked about the upcoming season and the training dates at Invesco field. There was also discussion about forming a disciplinary committee. Referees used are supposed to be at least two years older than the groups that they are refereeing games for, the absolute minimum for refs is 14.

2) General information discussion

General information packets were available and included clinic information, outlaws drills and skills packet, laxfest info, and insurance information separate from USLacrosse.

3) Treasurer Report

Rob Gormley presented the CLL financial statements and the current bank account balance is at $3343. Cost per team this year will remain at $100 per team.

4) Old business (reports on CLL-CJLA merger)

The CJLA turned down our proposal for the merger for this year, a response letter has not been received yet but the possibility of working together for a merger for next year is positive. It should be noted that the CLL does not have any rules that would discourage or prohibit league teams from scrimmaging CJLA teams.

5) New Business  (please bring your ideas to the table!!)

Jody Koch spoke a little concerning the NDP whose contact is Josh Gross, jgross@pepsicenter.com and the Colorado Cup.

Rob Singer motioned to form a disciplinary committee, all were in favor of the new committee members, Rob Singer, Jerry Brown, and Don Knobloch.

6) Tentative Calendar of CLL spring events upon conclusion of meeting

February 15th – CLL meeting Location TBA

March 1st – CLL Scheduling Meeting Location TBA

March 1st – All team information, field locations, & special requests are due. Please be sure to let Rob know if your teams will be able to play on 3/31.

March 31st – Game Begin

May 12th – All teams will play at Dick's Sporting Goods field in Commerce City with a festival type atmosphere and many activities, vendors, and pro player appearances.

May 19th - Mountain Lax tournament please let Rob know if your teams will be available for regular games this weekend. For info go to www.mountainlax.com

June 1, 2, 3 Jamboree – not included in league fees

7) Dismissal

Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.