FAQ’s:
*What is the MULA registration fee used
for?
MULA REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee is used for the youth program, specifically: league town
fees, referee fees, field maintenance, equipment (goals, backstops, pinneys,
goalie equipment, balls, game cages and nets, backstop nets, storage shed,
uniforms, referee fees, Jamboree fees, field maintenance, apparel, postage,
trophies, coaches and team parent gifts, etc.). Our registration fee is
actually within midrange of other towns, some being as high as $190.
*What
is the fundraising fee used for?
MULA FUNDRAISING FEE
The MULA fundraising fee has been used for the development of the high school
program, Nipmuc HS JV and Varsity teams, for both girls and boys 2005-present.
Historically, the youth program in most towns has funded the development of the
high school program, due to the fact that most high schools do not have enough in their budget to develop a program on their own.
Specifically the fundraising money has been used for the salaries of two
Varsity and two JV coaches and 2 assistant coaches, transportation fees,
referee fees, field maintenance, equipment, and uniforms for 88 players.
This
year, MULA is continuing to support the High School lacrosse program. In
addition, MULA may be required to contribute monies toward field maintenance in
an effort to secure field space for our sport.
Our goal is to become an active contributor to field maintenance in the
towns of Mendon and Upton, as other organizations are currently doing, in order
to maintain a competitive edge with spring sports.
Many
towns require fundraising participation due to failure at voluntary
participation. Fortunately the majority of MULA families have said that they
like the calendar raffle because they can sell all of their tickets and get
back the $75 and they have the opportunity to win up to $100 in cash prizes
*How is the boys U9 program different?
U9 PROGRAM
The boys U9 team is strictly an instructional program. It is not yet part of
the Massachusetts Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL) at this point. Individual
towns arrange for instruction and games. You are charged the same fee as the
other youth levels because your child receives instruction and game experience,
the use of equipment and field space as mentioned above. You are charged a
one-time uniform fee. As with most sports, players purchase their own
equipment. Because lacrosse is a contact sport, it requires more equipment such
as with hockey, and the equipment is more customized, unlike generic equipment
such as football helmets and pads.
*How much does it cost for US Lacrosse
membership, and how do I go about registering my child with
US LACROSSE FEE
US Lacrosse memberships are annual, depending on the date the players
signs up. For instance, if a player signed up for US Lacrosse in March
2008, his/her membership would expire at the end of March 2009. If the
player renews within that time, the membership would be pushed back a
year (i.e. March 2010). However, if the player renews after the
expiration date, the membership would then take on the new date. For
example, for the March 2008 membership: let's say the player did not
realize his/her membership expired March 2009. They just realized they
are expired so they renew today. Their new expiration date will then be
the end of April 2010. Anyone renewing early will not lose
time on their current membership. Memberships are paid ($25 per year), for 1 year in full.
It is a good idea for parents to go online to www.uslacrosse.org and verify
that their child is a member even if they are sure they are current from last
season. That way you can be familiar with your child’s membership number and
expiration date, as well as the renewal process. US Lacrosse memberships
are refundable within one month of registering/renewing. Anything outside that
time frame is unfortunately unable to be refunded. Anyone requesting a refund
should contact the Membership Department at 410-235-6882 x102. You can renew your
child’s US Lacrosse membership by following this link: www.uslacrosse.org.
*Why does my child need to be registered
with US Lacrosse?
Many
teams and leagues require US Lacrosse membership of all players in order to
receive not only the individual insurance for the players, but also
insurance for the organization/league for tournaments, clinics, practice
fields, etc. MULA’s insurance carrier
(Bollinger Insurance) requires 100% membership in US Lacrosse in order for the
organization to receive insurance.
Should a player’s membership lapse, our insurance becomes
invalid.
In addition to the insurance, US Lacrosse members also receive our
Lacrosse magazine and free admission to the
Fame. A new program we have started is our Member Value Program.
Information can be found on our website: http://www.uslacrosse.org/mvp/.
This program provides discounts on games, equipment and other services.
players. Through US Lacrosse, coaches can be part of the only national
standardized lacrosse-coaching program designed to give them the tools
to enhance their coaching at every level. Depending on the number of
players a team registers, they can be eligible for $25 coupons in order
to complete the online coaching courses free of charge!
*How much will it cost to register my
child for the 2009 lacrosse season?
SPRING 2009 REGISTRATION
FEES FOR MENDON-UPTON YOUTH LACROSSE
New player: (registration
$75 fundraising
$75 uniform $35= $185)
New player, out-of-town: (registration $75 fundraising
$75 uniform $70= $220)
Returning player: (registration $75 fundraising $75= $150)
Breakdown for multiple
players from same family:
1
new/ 1 returning: (registration $75 x 2, fundraising $50 x 2,
uniform (1) $35= $285.)
2
new: (registration $75 x 2, fundraising $50 x 2,
uniforms $35 x 2= $320)
2
returning: (registration
$75 x 2, fundraising $50 x 2= $250)
3
returning: (registration: $200 (family max) fundraising $50 x
3= $350)
2
new, out of town: (registration
$75 x 2, fundraising $50 x 2, uniforms $70 x 2= $390)
*For
families with 2 or more players, the fundraising fee is $50. per
player (no cap)
*There is a $200. registration
cap per family (so this wouldn't apply
unless you had 3 or more players in the
same family).
*What is the
uniform/equipment policy?
UNIFORM/ EQUIPMENT POLICY
All
uniforms and equipment provided to a player by MULA must be returned after the
last game of the season, cleaned and in good condition. A replacement fee, based on current costs,
for uniforms and equipment that are damaged and/or not returned will be
charged. Failure to adhere to these policies will disqualify a player from the
current or any subsequent season.
Out-of-town
players will be charged a $70.00 fee the first year of play, $35.00 of which
will be refunded when the uniform is returned in good condition at the end of
the season. For each subsequent season, a $35.00 fee will be charged and will
be refunded in full upon return of the uniform in good condition.
U15
players in eighth grade will be charged a $35.00 uniform fee, which will be
refunded in full upon return of the uniform in good condition.
Players whose US Lacrosse memberships are not valid through June 2009 will not be issued a uniform.