Great post.

Had to renew USLacrosse membership for my kids -- over $100! What am I getting for this? Advocacy? That's a joke, as the youth game is a mess. 16 yo. Canucks against my 13 yo, really? Most youth refs have never played and don't even know the rules of the game. Insurance? Maybe, but's only supplemental coverage. And most of my rights are waived. Of course this is provided we are not playing the Candian Edge team. International teams are specifically excluded from insurance coverage.

Try reading the waiver they make you sign. You will puke!

Membership is required by my league. What value is there to USLacrosse as an organization?