2012 GIRLS SUMMER TEAM INFORMATION

________________________________________________________________ The Greater Houston Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse is sponsoring the following 2012 girls summer teams:

U15 (Elite Team)

2012 U.S. Lacrosse U15 National Championships ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Lake Buena Vista, Florida July 24-26, 2012 (actual event dates - does not include travel)

U15 (Elite / Advanced Team) U13 (Elite / Advanced Team)

Southeast Regional Championships WRAL Soccer Center Raleigh, North Carolina June 15-17, 2012 (actual event dates - does not include travel) Age Cut Offs: U13 - Born on or after 09/01/98 U15 - Born on or after 09/01/96

There are several important changes this year, so please review all of the following information completely and carefully.
For additional information and registration, please visit:

www.uslacrosse.org/chaptergreaterhouston/Home.aspx

TEAM RATINGS:
The summer teams are rated based on the anticipated skill level of the players to be selected. This is to permit the players and their parents to have a reasonable expectation of level of competition they will likely face at try-outs and on each team, if selected. The rating for each summer team appears on the previous page. The rating levels are as follows: Elite Advanced Elite players are the area's very best players, who represent approximately the top 10% of all players in their age group. Advanced players are very good players, who represent approximately the top 10% to 25% of all players in their age group. Intermediate players are solid developing their lacrosse skills. players who are still

Intermedi ate Beginner

Beginning players are relatively new to lacrosse and are still developing their basic skills and understanding of the game.

Please use the foregoing information to assist in determining which team(s) best reflect the player's current skill level and which travel team(s) to pursue.

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:
There will be one (1) try-out exclusively for players from programs within the U.S. Lacrosse Greater Houston Chapter service area, as follows: Place St. John's School 2401 Claremont Lane Houston, Texas 77019 Sunday, April 22, 2012 U13 Southeast Regional U15 Southeast Regional Check -In U15 Nationals Players should arrive one (1) hour before their tryout time to check 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Day Times

in and warm up.

REGISTRATION:
All players must register online at: www.uslacrosse.org/chaptergreaterhouston/Home.aspx. Registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Please remember to register early. No walk-up or on-site registrations will be permitted on the day of the try-outs and the registration deadline will not be extended.

TRY-OUT FORMAT AND RULES:

All players must be currently registered with U.S. Lacrosse. Players must wear dark shorts or kilts and solid white t-shirts. Players will not be permitted on the field to try-out if their attire contains any distinguishing words, logos or similar features that identify or suggest the teams with which they previously played or currently play, or which otherwise identify or suggest their skill or experience levels (e.g., no school or club apparel, no Team Texas or other select or travel team apparel, no camp or clinic apparel, etc.). This rule will be strictly enforced without exceptions. Players should not fraternize with the selectors and other officials conducting the try-outs, including their own coaches. Selectors and other officials conducting the try-outs should not fraternize with the players, including players from their own programs. The try-outs are closed to spectators, including parents. Additional information regarding the try-out format and rules may be posted on the U.S. Lacrosse Greater Houston Chapter website from time to time.

COST / CHECKS:
The try-out fee is $35.00 per player and is non-refundable. Each player should bring two (2) checks to the try-outs as follows: Check #1: $35.00 payable to "Houston Lacrosse" for the try-out fee. Check #2: $400.00 payable to "Houston Lacrosse" for the trip deposit. Each check should include the player's first and last names and the team(s) for which she is trying out (i.e., U15 National, U15 Regional, U13 Regional).

 The trip deposit check will be destroyed (not returned) if the player is not selected for a team. If a player is selected for more than one (1) team, the trip deposit will be equally allocated to such teams. If a player is selected for one (1) or more teams, the trip deposit is nonrefundable.

CHECK-IN:
Players should check-in at least one (1) hour before their try-out times. The check-in will be for players to turn in checks and to receive materials and information regarding the try-out. No late registrations will be accepted at check-in.