Spring 2024
2024 Spring Registration Is Still Open For 8U And Kindercrosse
All other age groups for competitive and travel teams are full for Spring 2024.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Practice Starts The Week of Feb. 5th for a detailed practice schedule please go to your TeamSnap account.
Evaluations:
Spring Evaluations were held in December and the Spring 2024 Team assignments have been loaded on to TeamSnap.
THE SAN FRANCISCO LACROSSE CLUB IS EXCITED TO FIELD TEAMS IN ALL DIVISIONS IN 2024
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.
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
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 one game / scrimmage a week. 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 December 10th 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 December 10th 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 December 10th 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
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:
2024 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 the club President if you are willing to help us at clubpresident@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 31st 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 31st a full refund less $50.00 administration fee is provided
- If a player drops between December 31st and January 31st then refund is less $150.00
- If a player drops after January 31st 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:
Riptide will be reusing the same uniforms from our Spring 2023 season.
Note: New players are required to purchase a game jersey and shorts or kilt. Please select your size jersey top and bottom within the registration.
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).
QUESTIONS
Please email admin@sfriptide.com if you have questions.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
San Francisco Lacrosse is partnering with Oakland Lacrosse for a 1-day fun Jamboree for boys and girls teams on December 17th to play 4 x 4 lacrosse. SF Lacrosse is planning to share in the expense - details will be forthcoming.
