Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you?

A look into the services provided by your national governing body

Who is the CLA, and what do they do for you?

CLA MandateFacilitate communications and relationships

building among MAs / AMAsDevelop player, coach, official and

volunteer programs for implementation by MAs / AMAs

Develop, regulate and review playing rules, equipment standards and codes of ethics

Monitor and abide by policies and financial requirements of federal institutions

Provide a Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model for lacrosse in Canada

CLA MandateProvide exposure and resources to support

the growth and development of lacrosse nationwide

Sanction and provide national competitionsRepresent Canadian Lacrosse

internationally

Members of the CLAMember associations: BCLA, ALA, SLA, MLA, OLA,

FCQ, LNB, LNSMA status open to the recognized governing body for

lacrosse in each province Associate member associations: ILA, Can-Am, NLLA

AMA status open to any league/organization in a province/territory/area where no governing body exists

Individual members of these associations: YOU!!!Only Member Associations have a vote at CLA

meetings

Membership Organizational Chart

CLA Board of Directors

Who’s Who of the CLAMA Presidents

BCLA: Sohen GillALA: Keith TalbotSLA: Shawn

WilliamsMLA: Paul MagnanOLA: John DohertyFCQ: Richard

GrondinLNB: Dave HigdonLNS: Kevan Mills

AMA PresidentsNLLA: James HearnILA: Mike MitchellCan-Am: Roger Hill

Who’s Who of the CLAExecutive Committee

President: Joey HarrisVP Administration: Tom EngelVP Organizational Development: Terry

RowlandVP International Competition: Stew BeggVP Domestic Competition: AJ JomhaVP Domestic Development: Russ SheppardPast President: Jim Burke

Hall of Fame Director: Randy RadonichFirst Nations Director: Mike Mitchell

Sectors of the CLA

SectorsBox, Men’s Field and Women’s Field

Meet annually at the CLA SAGMConsist of sector chairs and reps from each MA/AMADiscuss rules of play, competition structure, player

eligibility, player transfers, national championshipsIntercrosse Coaching

Meet bi-annually at odd-numbered years’ SAGMsSector Chair, National Resource Person, VP Domestic

Development and reps from each MA/AMAOperate the NCCP program

SectorsOfficiating

Meet bi-annually at even-numbered years’ SAGMs

Sector Chair, RICs/UIC, VP Domestic Development and MA/AMA reps

Operate the NOCP program

Sector Chairs

Box: Doug LueyMen’s Field: Bill FoxWomen’s Field: Marisa Di BariIntercrosse: Gef LachapelleCoaching: Jim GowOfficiating: Brent McCauley

CLA StaffExecutive Director – Melissa McKenzie

Responsible for: finance, policy, public relations, marketing, national teams, national championships

Program Coordinator – Ross Ste-CroixResponsible for: coaching, officiating,

domestic development, projects, websiteOffice Administrator – Jane Clapham

Responsible for: communication, finance, meetings of the Association, player transfers, daily administration

Policy Changes/New PoliciesGeneral policy changes

Policy change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the Board of Directors meeting at which they will be discussed

They are then decided upon at the BOD meetingSector policy changes

Policy change proposals affecting any of the sectors must be forwarded to the CLA Office 45 days prior to the SAGM

They are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, brought to the BOD meeting

All policy changes take effect immediately

Rule Changes/New RulesBox Lacrosse Rule Changes

Rule change proposals are forwarded to the CLA Office by March 1st of even-numbered years

Submissions are forwarded to the appropriate Sector Chair and to the Coaching & Officiating Sector Chairs by March 15th, who must submit their evaluations by April 15th to the CLA Office

CLA Office then sends the evaluations to the appropriate Sector Chair & includes them in a report to the MAs/AMAs at the Sector meeting

Rule changes are then decided upon at the relevant Sector(s) meetings, and if passed there, are brought to the Board

All rule changes take effect at the start of the following season

Rule Changes/New RulesMen’s and Women’s Field Lacrosse

MF/WF are governed by the rules of FIL with a few exceptions

Changes to these exceptions must follow the same process as Box Lacrosse rule changes

Rule changes issued by FIL must be reported to the CLA and accepted by the Board of Directors

CLA CommitteesStanding Committees

Equipment Review CommitteeMinto Cup CommitteeNominations CommitteeDisciplinary CommitteeAppeals CommitteeTransfer Review CommitteeLTAD CommitteeNOCP CommitteeAboriginal Development Committee

Equipment Review CommitteeEstablished in November 2001 to formalize

CLA equipment approval process Mandate:

Offer manufacturers a review team on lacrosse equipment design/innovations

Review lacrosse equipment vis-à-vis existing/proposed CLA playing rules

Approve lacrosse equipment for CLA play

Minto Cup CommitteeThe Committee consists of the following individuals:

CLA PresidentCLA Vice-President Domestic CompetitionCLA Vice President AdministrationCLA Box Sector Chair (Chair)ALA, BCLA and OLA Presidents and League

Commissioners or their designatesCLA Executive Director

The Committee meets yearly on the Thursday prior to the CLA SAGM, at the Minto Cup tournament and at any additional meeting as deemed necessary

Nominations CommitteeThe committee consists of:

Chairperson: CLA Past President2 additional members appointed by the BOD at the SAGMExecutive Director (who serves as a non-voting member)

MandateExplain to potential candidates their duties and

responsibilities should they be elected to the ExecutiveObtain written consent from each nominee Recommend a slate of candidates prior to each AGM,

comprising of at least one candidate per vacant positionNominations may also come from the floor from

any voting delegate at the AGM

Disciplinary CommitteeUpon receiving a complaint, the CLA

Executive Director must immediately notify the President

If the President determines that there may be a breach or violation, he/she must appoint a Discipline Committee

Members are drawn from the BOD and Sector Chair positions, excluding the Executive Committee and the Chair of the Appeals Committee

Appeals CommitteeThe CLA Appeals Committee is made up of a Chair,

appointed by the Board of Directors at the CLA AGM. Two additional members are selected from the Board at the discretion of the Chair based on the nature of the appeal to be heard or the parties involved.

Any member of the Association may appeal, to the CLA Appeals Board, a decision on any matter made by any Director, Committee or by the Executive affecting the rights of the Member.

NOTE: Members must exhaust all avenues of appeal in their own MA before applying to the CLA

Transfer Review CommitteeThe CLA Transfer Review Committee (TRC) is

made up of: A Chair (Box Sector Chair or alternate)CLA VP Domestic CompetitionCLA Past PresidentPresidents of the MA/AMA involved or their

designates  Reviews denied transfers of primarily Jr. A & Sr. A

playersThe TRC is not used for hearing any discipline

related issues.  However, the committee may forward on its findings to the CLA for further action if the committee deems it appropriate.

LTAD CommitteeConsisting of:

CLA National Resource PersonCLA Chair of CoachingCLA Program CoordinatorMA representatives

MandateTo develop the LTAD and work on its

accompanying projects/resources

NOCP CommitteeConsisting of:

CLA VP Domestic DevelopmentCLA Chair of OfficiatingMA representatives

MandateTo develop the NOCP and work on its

accompanying projects/resources

Aboriginal Development CommitteeConsisting of:

First Nations DirectorCLA Program CoordinatorMA representatives

MandateIncrease participation numbers and

competitive opportunities in lacrosse for Aboriginal communities in each province/territory

CLA Website

CLA WebsiteHow many of you have visited the CLA website?What can you find on there?Calendar of Events

CLA NewsInfo on National

TeamsInfo on National

ChampionshipsSticks & Stones

NewsletterCLA Operations

ManualCLA Strategic Plan

Downloadable resources for LTAD, Coaching, Officiating

Technical BulletinsResults of Appeals &

Discipline HearingsPro ShopHistory of LacrosseCLF

Follow the CLA on Facebook and Twitter

On Facebook, search ‘Canadian Lacrosse

Association’

http://twitter.com/LacrosseCanada

Sticks & Stones E-newsletterPublished every 2 months on http://lacrosse.ca

and sent out to our mailing listAvailable in English & FrenchIncludes:

Updates on national programs & eventsLocal lacrosse storiesImportant dates

Local lacrosse stories are welcome & invitedHow can I receive Sticks & Stones?

E-mail: sticksandstones@lacrosse.ca and ask to be added to the distribution list

NCCP Coaching ProgramsDevelopment and maintenance of NCCP-

approved coaching programs for community and competitive level coaches

Online coaching program (http://nccp.lacrosse.ca)

Marking of coach workbooks2010 Initiatives:

LTAD Coach Manual reviewMen’s Field/Women’s Field Community Initiation

ManualsLearning Facilitator LTAD Training sessionsYouTube Video Contest

NOCP Officiating ProgramsDevelopment and maintenance of NOCP

officiating programs from entry-level through to Level 5

2010 Initiatives:NOCP Meetings (in all disciplines)Sports Officials Canada meetingOnline course developmentReferees and assessors to Worlds

National ChampionshipsAdministration and delivery of national

championship events in three disciplines spanning Pee Wee to Senior lacrosse

2010 Initiatives:Establishment of the CLA Calendar of

National Championships

National TeamsCoordination of national team eventsAwarding of National Teams to management

groups 2010 Initiatives:

Senior Men’s Field team to Manchester, ENGLAND

Preparation for 2011 International Competitions

Development of Long Term National Team Strategy

Lacrosse for LifeDevelopment of policies and

recommendations to ensure optimal development of lacrosse athletes throughout their sporting life

Development of materials and resources to aid local associations and coaches in implementing the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development

2010 Initiatives:Implementation PlanNational Grassroots Program

Domestic DevelopmentOrganization and delivery of projects and

programs that bring lacrosse to new areas of the country

Development of lacrosse in aboriginal communities

Open to all areas of the country2010 Initiatives:

Field Challenge CupUniversity Field Lacrosse

Sticks & Stones NewsletterBi-monthly e-newsletter consisting of

coaching updates, local lacrosse stories and important dates/events

2010 Highlights:BCLA Achievement Award - FebruaryLacrosse on the Hill - April

Production of ResourcesFun with Fundamentals DVD box setSkill/drill card setSchool Phys. Ed. curriculumCoaching manuals/rulebooksOnline drill library2010 Initiatives:

National grassroots program website and resources

All Made Possible By…Sport Canada is our primary source of income,

providing funding for:AdministrationMeetingsProjectsOperational ExpensesLTAD

CLF (through a granting process)Coaching Association of CanadaInvestmentsMembership fees

All of these services available to…

YOU

(for only a $3 membership fee!)

Closing RemarksAny organization is only as strong as its

weakest linkWe will all benefit from working together and

helping each other out

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