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Boys

Players	Opens On	Status
Returning Players	Nov 17th, 2022	Open
All Players	Nov 19th, 2022	Open

Girls

Players	Opens On	Status
Returning Players	Nov 17th, 2022	Open
All Players	May 19th, 2022	Open

A note from Paul Thomas

The spring season is always a bit more intense in terms of games and practices. So here's what you need to know before you sign up for the Boys' spring season:

1. Communication: We use Teamsnap to communicate and place practices and details about games in that system. It helps a lot if you follow it and work with the coaches on things like availability, timing, and general logistics.

2. Practice Schedule: Boys will practice once on the weekend for 90 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays in February. After the private school spring break (early March) we will pivot to one game versus opponents other than just Surge teams. Game on Saturdays in March/April/May, etc.; practice on Sundays.

4. Weekday Practices: The last few years, we've been able to work out practice space during the week at NAHS (after DSL in March and after the Private School spring break). Expect that you continue.

5. Home Games and Practices: Will be held at NAHS. With a chance that we'll add some practices at Sutton middle on the weekends (for space reasons). Home games for a given age group will always be played in the same time-frame for a given age group (every week at 1:00 pm-2:15 pm, for example).

Away games may be in Roswell, Alpharetta, Gwinett, or elsewhere depending on the opponent. And their home-field times for games may be different than our own. Before the end of the season, we will hold an internal tourney and fun family day, Surge vs Surge.

All in, we hope every team plays at least 10 total games for the spring season.

6. Participation: Our expectation for spring is that participants will attend at least 75% of their practices and games. Less than that, especially for games? You should seriously consider not playing Surge as others are counting on you once teams are formed. Please factor in any other commitments your player may be involved with during this season: other sports or school activities, etc.

6. Team size: Teams will consist of 12-14 players per team (at 2nd/3rd) and 18 to 20 at 4th/5th. We are creating a list of players for 6/7th since we are unsure how many signing-up would end up playing in Surge. We will not take any money for 6/7th grades until decisions are made about a team(s) at those ages specifically. The last few years, we have found that many make their middle school team rosters and end up not playing Surge after signing up to do so. If it turns out that there is enough interest at 6/7th grade to put together a team (or more than one team), we will do so. So if you have no other option (because your school doesn't allow 6th graders to play-up, or you have no MS program), please sign up accordingly and we'll know more by January 10th what's what. If we go forward, 6th/7th graders will play against other teams who participate at the Newtown Rec program.

7. Refunds: We have seen many a parent do soccer and LAX, or baseball and LAX during the spring seasons for the boys. It's a challenge for the family with the various times, but it can be done.

However, if you join and decide to drop out because your child is suddenly over-scheduled with a LAX program while participating in NYO Baseball, the Boy Scouts, Sunday Church commitments and piano lessons on the weekends or what have you, please be advised that we only offer refunds for medical/injuries. Registration fee refunds are not given for over-planning.

This caveat is clearly stated on our website, as well as called out when you register. But I will repeat it again here: NYL only offers refunds in the event of injury.

Paul Thomas

Founder • President • Executive Director

Waitlist

Should you not see a registration option for your division, it means that group has reached its limit. So be sure to sign up on the waitlist. We strive to place as many players onto teams as possible each season, and you will be notified via email once that transpires.

Team Placement

Each season, coaches carefully assess and evaluate the individual players over the course of the first few weeks of practice. At the conclusion of this process, coaches generally create balanced teams of even strength with each age division, rather than stacking particular teams with a disproportionate number of advanced players, or boys from the same school or neighborhood. The program's ability to work with all players to make everyone better, regardless of ability, has been a source of the Surge program's popularity. Truly great players make everyone else around them better.

Before registering your player for the Surge spring season, please read the following paragraphs carefully. Your completed registration indicates your understanding and acceptance of terms, some of which are new.

Refunds

There are no refunds except in cases of medical excuse, and a doctor’s note must be provided. Full refunds will be provided to any player who is injured up to September 15. Refunds for injuries sustained after this time will be based on timing relative to participation to that point. Situations where player over-scheduling has occurred, or conflicts with other sports leagues have developed, or lack of interest, etc. are not valid for refunding. Please consider these circumstances prior to registering with the understanding that you are making a solid commitment by signing up with the Surge.

Why are we being so adamant about this? History. Over the years, we have found a pattern for some parents who use our registration system as a placeholder until they can later figure out what scheduling will work best for their family once the season begins. This is not fair to many dedicated players (with lacrosse as their priority) who then become waitlisted and have often moved on to other activities once late-breaking openings finally occur.

Waitlists will be created and cleared as soon as possible, and we update on a daily basis.

Covid Refund Policy

We typically do not offer refunds except for injury. However, should Covid-19 affect NYL getting back on the APS fields in August (or by September 12th), we will refund all registration fees back to participants in full.

Payment Options

You may now pay in one of two ways electronically: via credit card or through your checking account. We no longer accept mailed checks, and our registration system does not allow you to reserve a spot, or rental gear, without payment.

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