Club Policies

COMMITMENT

It is CRUCIAL that all players demonstrate commitment not only to Philly Blast, but also to their individual development and growth by attending all training and tournaments sessions in season.

All players (youth, middle school, high school) are expected to attend all mandatory practices. While Philly Blast HIGHLY encourages dual-sport and multi-activity participation, it is the player's responsibility to be committed to the program and communicate in advance if a conflict should arise.

FEES & REFUNDS

If you have paid your summer membership in full and incur an injury that will not allow you to participate for the summer, notify us by April 1, 2019. The only way a refund would be issued is due to injury and a doctor's note is necessary to confirm.
We WILL NOT refund for those players that decide they no longer want to play or take a break from lacrosse.
If we find that a refund is due, we will refund all but your non-refundable registration deposit. The registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances no matter when you registered.

PRACTICES

Logistics

Arrive to your practice site 10-15 minutes early, ready to warm up/partner pass
If you are running late, just come straight onto the field and jump in the drill
Always wear Blast uniform & shorts to practices and club events
Bring stick, googles, mouthguard, stick, water/gatorade and cleats

Inclement Weather

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If practice has not started yet, players should wait in cars with parents/teammates
If practice has started, players will be brought to a safe location until the all clear is given
- UAH: Lacrosse Practice Field will be brought to UAH Spragins Gym

TOURNAMENTS

Logistics

Bring uniform, goggles, mouthguard, stick, warm-up ball, water/gatorade, healthy snacks & cleats/sneakers
Always check the tournament schedule the night before & before you leave that morning, especially if it has rained
Arrive on-site 1 hour early before first game of the day (PARKING CAN BE CHALLENGING)
Meet at field 45 minutes early, ready to check-in with coach & begin warm up
If you are running late for a tournament, just arrive as soon as possible. Email or text your coaches if you will be significantly delayed
Between games hydrate & eat - arrive back at field ~20 minutes before next game
Tents/tailgates - if your team chooses to organize a tailgate or tent area, all team members should be included and all team members are responsible for clean up.

Behavior & Expectations

We do not allow parents to stand on the same side of field as the team - please stand/sit on the opposite sideline
Please be a sideline supporter, not a sideline coach. Allow the coaches to coach the teams
Please positively support and cheer for ALL players on the field, not just your own daughter. If you are unable to cheer positively, please do not say anything at all. This also goes for the ref's decisions.
Parents and players cannot talk to college coaches at the tournament - NCAA Rules (D1, D2 and D3). Please do not make coaches feel uncomfortable by standing close by when they are trying to take notes.
College coaches are everywhere and are ALWAYS listening to parent conversations... coaches do judge players, teams, AND CLUBS based on parents' actions on the sideline - please represent Alabama Blast positively by encouraging all players on the field and by respecting the ref's decisions/calls.

Protocol

For questions or concerns regarding playing time, contact Gail Wallach directly. Conversations regarding feedback/development should occur in a scheduled meeting during the week before or after practice

Fees & Expenses

Tournament fees vary by grad year, team and tournament. All tournament fees must be paid in full before tournament participation. We do NOT prorate for any unattended tournaments.
Travel Expenses are separate from club membership fees and hotel accommodations for tournaments are the players and parents' responsibility.

US Lacrosse Membership

All Alabama Blast players are required to be members of US LACROSSE to supplement personal insurance policies. ALL TOURNAMENTS REQUIRE THAT ATHLETES HAVE THIS COVERAGE.
You must renew your membership annually. We will check memberships monthly.
To become a US Lacrosse Member or check your membership status, please visit: https://www.uslacrosse.org