THE SAN FRANCISCO LACROSSE CLUB IS EXCITED TO FIELD TEAMS IN ALL DIVISIONS IN 2023!

The teams are divided by age and will play on weekends during the Spring season February - May. Each age division is a little different with regards to practices, travel and games, please read below for more information.

AGE DIVISIONS:

KinderCrosse
Ages / Grades: PK4-1st (4-6 yrs)

Is the perfect way to introduce your child to the sport of lacrosse. This is a Co-Ed offering one day a week. Over 10 weeks starting in March and ending in May, your child will be introduced to the fundamentals of the sport of lacrosse. No equipment is necessary, all Girls and Boys will be provided with a stick and a t-shirt.  Players will learn to, scoop, cradle, catch and throw. Participants will play with soft lacrosse balls and will be taught in a safe non-contact environment with coaches that played at the collegiate level.  Price: $400 includes a stick and t-shirt. 

8 and Under (8U) 
Ages Grades: 1st & 2nd grade (6-8 yrs)

8U Lacrosse is for 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls. Teams are divided by gender and follow gender specific rules for both boys and girls lacrosse. At this age players will practice 1 day a week and play a few games or jamborees on weekends. Games are played on a smaller field,  4 players per side, without goalies on small goals. At this level fundamentals and fun are key to the players development. Price: $450

10 and Under (10U)
Ages Grades: 3rd & 4th grade (9-10 yrs)

10U is the next iteration of the games development. Players will practice 2 days a week with practices starting in Feb. At this age there are two levels of teams A & B. To play on the A level players are required to attend an assessment in January for team placement.  Players will practice 2 days a week and play one game / scrimmage a weekend. Games are played on a smaller field,  7 players per side, that include goalies on regulation goals. At this level fundamentals emphasized and developed along with basic understanding of team play and strategies.  Price: $600

12 and Under (12U)
Ages Grades: 5th & 6th grade (11-12 yrs)

12U Players will practice 2 days a week with practices starting in Feb. At this age there are two levels of teams A & B to play on the A level players are required to attend an assessment in January for team placement.  Players will practice 2 days a week and play one game / scrimmage a weekend. Games are played on a regulation field with a full roster of players.  At this level fundamentals emphasized and developed along with full field understanding of team play and strategies. Price: $700 

14 and Under (14U)
Ages Grades: 7th & 8th grade (13-14 yrs)

14U  Players will practice 2 days a week with practices starting in Feb. At this age there are two levels of teams A & B to play on the A level players are required to attend an assessment in January for team placement.  Players will practice 2 days a week and play one game / scrimmage a weekend. Games are played on a regulation field with a full roster of players. At this level mastery of fundamentals emphasized and in-depth understanding of team play and strategies are taught. Price: $700

USA Lacrosse age chart for 2023 Click LINK

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Girls Lacrosse Equipment:

• Mouthguard (not white or clear)
• Cleats and tennis shoes
• Goggles or Headgear (SEI certified)
• Stick

Boys Lacrosse Equipment:

• Mouthguard
• Cleats and tennis shoes
• Lacrosse Helmet
• Shoulder pads
• Arm pads
• Gloves
• Athletic supporter with cup
• Stick

Equipment can be purchased online or in person at many stores 
Sling It in San Rafael 
Sports Basement
Lacrosse Unlimited 

FEES:
2023 Boys and Girls Player Registration Fees:

KinderCrosse: $400
8U: $450
10U: $600
12U: $700
14U: $700

USA Lacrosse Membership Fee:
All participants in youth lacrosse are required to be a member of USA lacrosse. This annual membership provides an array of benefits, but most importantly provides your child with supplemental insurance for any lacrosse related activities.  

Youth USA Lacrosse Membership Fee:
$30 per year USA Lacrosse membership needs to be purchased separately at their website. 

Volunteer: The San Francisco Lacrosse club relies on volunteers to keep the organization running. We are an all volunteer board of directors, we also have many volunteer coaches. In addition to this we need volunteer team parents, scorekeepers and game day managers for the teams. Please email us if you are willing to volunteer at admin@sfriptide.com. 

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?

Refund policy:  Please notify the club manager by email if for any reason your child is unable to play for the spring season. Note, we work hard to create teams based on registrations and dropping out after Dec 1 has significant admin costs as well as implications for team composition, field allocations and other players.  Our refund policy pertaining to registration fees are as follows:

• If a player drops prior to  December 1 a full refund less $50.00 administration fee is provided
• If a player drops between December 1 and January 1 then refund is less $150.00
• If a player drops after January 1 there will be NO REFUND. 

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

At the San Francisco Lacrosse Club we believe strongly that all children should have the ability to play lacrosse regardless of cost. To this end our board has allocated funds for families that need to apply for scholarships. To inquire about aid please email us at admin@sfriptide.com 

UNIFORMS:
All players are required to purchase their own uniform. We have a new uniform design for the 2023 and all players will need to purchase this year's uniform. 

Each player must have the official San Francisco Lacrosse uniform to be eligible to play.  San Francisco Lacrosse uniform consists of a reversible jersey and shorts (purchased by the player). Uniforms costs for the 2023 season are $100 per player. 

All other items are optional.

QUESTIONS

Please email admin@sfriptide.com if you have questions. 

The SF Lacrosse Team Store is open. All boys and girls 10U, 12U and 14U players need to order this years game uniforms( 8U and KinderCrosse do not need uniforms). You can also order t-shirts, hats and hoodies as well. To order your gear go to: riptide.wonclub.us
Password is Playlacrosse!

 

Spring 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 

We are now accepting registrations for the Spring 2023 season!  We welcome children from pre-k to 8th grade of all experience levels.  

We will be holding assessments in early November (see below).  We strongly encourage all players from 3rd to 8th grade to attend the main assessment date in January (dates TBD) so that we can place your child on the appropriate team in the spring.  

GIRLS  & BOYS
Main Assessment Date - January (TBD)

REGISTER TODAY ! 

Do you want to help promote and grow the sport of lacrosse at your school?  We are currently seeking school liaisons and ambassadors to help communicate with school administrators and families.  If you are interested, please sign up HERE or via the link above.  Thank you!