A Brief History of the
National College Lacrosse League


History of the National College Lacrosse League
 
 

The National College Lacrosse League (NCLL) was founded by Scott K. Frederick on December 2, 1990, for the purpose of
having a national college club league to formalize competition on the college club level between schools, with the ultimate goal
of crowning a national champion. There were 27 charter schools involved in the inaugural 1991 season.

The name of the league was voted on by the charter clubs. The word "club" does not appear in the title so as not to be
confused with the post collegiate clubs or city teams.

The NCLL is completely independent of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the United States
Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA).

Purpose of the NCLL

     Allow teams the advantage of membership in a recognized organization
     Provide a league where new clubs can readily assimilate
     Provide a playoff system for member teams
     Provide reliable scheduling
     Provide consistency of rules
     Provide quality officiating
     Provide a responsive management without an expensive bureaucracy
     Provide support and assistance to college club teams
     Act as a central clearinghouse for information for college club teams via the internet
     Maintain the high level of sportsmanship and tradition which lacrosse is known for
 
 

                      Organization of the National College Lacrosse League
 
 

The NCLL is currently organized into twelve divisions, covering eleven states and the District of Columbia. There is a sixteen
team playoff series leading to: a Final Four, Championship, and All Star weekend, to be held May 2 & 3, 1998.

Administration

     Commissioner for Life: Scott Frederick: 410-247-1428

     Secretary / Treasurer: Howard Smedley: 410-377-0754

     Newsletter Editor and Official Statistician: Jeff Dreisbach wvulax@westco.net

     Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2014394.

Dues

The dues which are collected annually, $125 per team, cover the expenses for all Playoff games, Championship game, All Star
game, jerseys for each All Star participant, and awards. Expenses include: referees fees, field rental (if any), lights (if necessary)
and field preparation. A portion of the dues collected, $25 per team, is allocated for the production and mailing of the
NCLL Newsletter and the maintaining of the NCLL Home Page on the Internet. The Commissioner and Secretary/Treasurer
receive no salary from the league.

Eligibility

Team members must be registered undergraduate students or graduate students who have never earned a letter in Division I, II,
or III competition. Questions about elgibility will be decided by the Commissioner. Any team that uses an ineligible player will
be dealt with by the Commissioner.

Meetings

There are three meetings held each year. The first, or Organizational Meeting, is held on the third Saturday in September;
the second, or Final Scheduling Meeting, is held on the first Saturday in December. The third, or General Meeting, is held
on the Saturday that falls between the NFL's final four and the Super Bowl. The third meeting may be eliminated if participation
in the other meetings accomplishes the business of the league. Regional Meetings, held in October and November, are
primarily for teams to do their division scheduling.

NCLL meetings are governed by Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure. To be recognized, you must raise your hand and
be acknowledged by the Commissioner, who chairs the meeting. Everyone will have a chance to express his opinion and
viewpoint. Debate will not be limited so that all will have a chance to speak their piece.

Scheduling

Scheduling of games can begin any time the team representatives are back in school. At the Scheduling Meeting in December,
teams will provide copies of their Spring schedule to the Commissioner, local assignors, and the Editor of the Newsletter. Any
changes to schedules after the December meeting should be telephoned to the Commissioner, local assignors, and the Editor of
the Newsletter. Schedules may be E-mailed to the editor at wvulax@westco.net any time for early posting.

A minimum of eight games against NCLL opponents must be played to be eligible for the playoffs. If a team plays another team
more than once in a season, only the first game will be counted. There is no limit on the amount of games you may play, nor is
their a prohibition on whom you may play.

Standings

All teams must report their scores to the Official Statistician, wvulax@westco.net within 48 hours of game time. Much of the
delay in scheduling playoff games has been caused by some teams reporting their scores at the last minute. All teams should
monitor the standings and schedules that are posted to verify treir accuracy.
 
 

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