Creeks Youth Lacrosse 2021 Annual Meeting and Board Elections were held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 6pm via Zoom.

CYL 2021-2022 Board Members are:

• President– Tom Doherty
• Vice President – Scott Weller
• Treasurer  – Justin McDonald
• Secretary – Suzanne Clark
• Registrar – Steve Prince
• Boys Director – Curt Duncan
• CHS Rep / Head Coach – Jason Alford
• BTHS Rep / Head Coach – Max Van Arsdale
• Board Member at large – Kylene Dean
• Board Member at large – Sean Packer

Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm via zoom. Please contact Suzanne Clark suzanne.clark@creeksyouthlacrosse.com for the Zoom meeting invitation. Thank you.

Practice Schedules:

Please arrive at the field 15 minutes before practice starts.

We will begin the season practicing at the Durbin Lacrosse Fields (Wall Ball or 2209), and shift at the end of February to Plantation Park.

14U:

Practice nights will fluctuate during the season. Coach Jason Alford coaches Creekside High School lacrosse and practice nights will change when the schedule conflicts. The tentative season practice schedule for 14U is pictured at the bottom of this email. Practice dates will also be in the Sports Engine app.

Weeks of Feb. 1 and Feb. 8:

• 14U Practices: Monday & Wednesday
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 pm.
• Location: DURBIN LACROSSE FIELD – 2209 (https://www.creekslax.com/facilities)

12U:

• Practices: Monday & Wednesday
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 pm.
• Location: DURBIN LACROSSE FIELD - BALL WALL, 318 Islesbrook Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32259

10U:

• Practices: Tuesday & Thursday
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 pm.
• Location: DURBIN LACROSSE FIELD - BALL WALL, 318 Islesbrook Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32259

8U:

• Practices: Tuesday
• Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
• Location: DURBIN LACROSSE FIELD - BALL WALL, 318 Islesbrook Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32259

Any questions, please contact executiveboard@creeksyouthlacrosse.com.

SPRING 2021 LAX FAQS

1. How much does it cost to register?
   • The Registration fees for 2021 are
     • $235.00 for 10U and up and
     • $135.00 for 8U.
2. How do I purchase a uniform and by when?
   • Go to this link to purchase the uniform: https://www.bardownlacrosse.com/teamstores/creeks-lacrosse/
   • Uniforms must be ordered by Sunday, January 17th by Noon.  If they are not, the uniforms will not be available for the first game(s)
   • Note: Game Jersey and Game Shorts are necessary for play. Shooting Shirt is optional.
3. How long is the Lax Season?
   • The season runs from Feb - May.
4. When are practices?
   • Practice days have not been determined at this time.
     • 8U will practice 1 day a week.
     • 10U-14U  will practice 2 time a week.
5. How long is practice?
   • 8U will practice for 1.5 hours.
   • 10U-14U  will practice for 1.75 hours.
6. When are games?
   • Boys games are played on Saturdays.
7. What time do games start?
   • Games start as early 8:30am until 4:30pm.
8. Where are games played?
   • All games are played at Plantation Park.
9. When do practices start?
   • Spring 2021 practices start February 1st. 
10. When does the season end?
    • The Jamboree is April 24-25, 2021 with back-up dates of May 1-2. The Season ends with the Jamboree.
11. Who are the coaches?
    • We have both professional and volunteer coaches. We offer coaches clinics to train volunteer coaches. The head coach for 14U is Jason Alford, Creekside High Boys Coach, and the head coach for 12U Max Van Arsdale, Bartram Trail High Boys Coach.

COACH JASON ALFORD

Coach Alford was named the 2019 US Lacrosse North Florida Coach of the year as Head Coach of Creekside High School. Additionally Coach Alford’s background includes:

4-year starter on defense from 1992 – 1996 at NC State and was an NCLL All Star

Coach at Charlotte Latin School

Head Coach, Havre de Grace High School in Maryland from 2002 to 2013

US Lacrosse Harford County (MD) Coach of the Year in 2005

Assistant Coach for the Nationally Ranked Junior College Essex (MD) Knights under Head Coach Brian Duncan

In addition to his duties as Head Coach at Creekside Coach Alford is also working with Flagler College, & North Florida Stars

North Florida Lacrosse Coaches Association Board Member

COACH MAX VAN ARSDALE

Currently Head Coach at Bartram Trail High School

Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator at Mount St. Mary's University (NCAA Division 1). Highlights include:

- Back-to-back conference titles

- NCAA Tournament Appearance

- Offense ranking in top 10 in the nation each year in scoring

Volunteer Assistant at Jacksonville University (NCAA Division 1)

Coached the South team in the NCAA Division 1 North-South Senior All-Star Game

3-Year Starter at Penn State

Co-Founder, North Florida Stars Lacrosse national travel team

President, North Florida Lacrosse Coaches Association

CREEKS YOUTH LACROSSE

Creeks Youth Lacrosse Program is a not-for-profit recreational and travel club program focused on promoting and organizing the play of lacrosse for boys & girls, from kindergarten through middle school, at all levels of core competencies and skill levels. We offer multiple lacrosse offerings throughout the year, but our primary season, Spring (Feb. - May), brings many newcomers, at all age levels (K - 8th), that join us for their first season of lacrosse. So, if your son or daughter has never played before, he or she will not be alone in trying lacrosse for the first time.

While we always intend to field competitive teams and play well, we pride ourselves on developing players for longevity in the game of lacrosse by teaching the core fundamentals of the game and instilling in our players a love for the game.  The transition from "newbie" at the beginning of the season to what could be called a "lacrosse player" at the end of a season is impressive.  Hopefully, we will be able to count your son or daughter in for that transition!

Please note that the following is required, in addition to our general registration fee, in order to register with Creeks Lacrosse...

• All participants in Creeks Youth Lacrosse must have a current and valid US Lacrosse membership ($30 yr. / player; this is in addition to our registration fee).
• US Lacrosse membership provides the umbrella insurance coverage for our participants. Without a US Lacrosse number, you cannot complete the online registration process.

Creeks Lacrosse participates in the North Florida Youth Lacrosse League, which consists of Creeks, Ponte Vedra, Fleming Island, Villages, and St. Johns PAL.