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GRIZZLY LACROSSE INFORMATION

 
TEAM LEVELS

USA field lacrosse teams are organized by the player's grade level, not their age

 

2U: K-2ND Graders

4U: 2nd-4th Graders

6U: 5th-6th Graders

8U: 7th-8th Graders

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SEASON

The season "officially" starts in January and runs through April.

"Officially" means the start of games and multiple-day practices.

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We will begin pre-season practices in the fall before the new year. This period is an excellent time for first-time players to try the sport and get returning players early reps before the season. 

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GAMES

Lacrosse games are played on Saturdays. In addition, we will play other lacrosse clubs from Houston and surrounding areas and typically play two games per team, depending on the makeup of the competing organizations.

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TOURNAMENTS

We plan to participate in the Aggieland Classic lacrosse tournament in January. Tournament participation is encouraged but not required. Additional fees and registration will be required to participate in covering the cost of the tournament registration fee. 

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There is also an end-of-season tournament that the area teams participate in at no additional cost. 

 

PRACTICES

Open pre-season practices "try-lax" will begin in November.

Registration and Membership are NOT REQUIRED

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The team practices will officially start the first week of January.

Complete Grizzly Lacrosse Club Registration and a US Lacrosse Membership ARE REQUIRED to participate.

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Practices will be twice a week (M/W or T/TH) from 6-8 pm at New Territory or at a location TBD

*Subject to change due to weather or other events

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FINANCIAL AID - SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Grizzly Lacrosse Club wants youth players from every background to be able to enjoy the game of lacrosse. Please contact the coach or reach out directly to richmondgrizzly@gmail.com if your child wants to be considered for a financial aid scholarship.

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EQUIPMENT

*Paid registration includes a player reversible practice jersey, game jersey, and shorts. 

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Required equipment to be supplied by the player:

  • Helmet – may want to purchase locally to make sure if there are any problems you can quickly resolve

  • Shoulder Pads - Effective January 1, 2022, shoulder pads for boys' field players must be designed for lacrosse and meet NOCSAE standard ND200. Products are now available.

  • Elbow / Arm pads

  • Gloves

  • Stick - see stick recommendations below

  • Athletic Cup

  • Mouthpiece

  • Cleats – football/baseball cleats work fine

  • Water Bottle with a spout or flex staws so players can drink without removing their helmet

  • Bring water / Gatorade each practice or game

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Equipment supplied by the player can be purchased at:

  • Dicks Sporting Goods

  • Lacrosse Unlimited (3601 W. Alabama St., Ste. 100 – 713.996.0088)

  • Online (lacrossemonkey.com, lacrosseunlimited.com, lax.com, sidelineswap.com – to name a few)

 

Lacrosse Equipment Starter kits cost approximately $200.00

 

  • We recommend you purchase the lacrosse stick separate from the starter kit; most starter kits include a poorly strung lacrosse head that will not allow the player to perform the skills required

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STICK RECOMMENDATIONS:

4U

  • StringKing Complete 2 Junior Boy's Youth Lacrosse Stick

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6U

Offense

  • StringKing Complete 2 Intermediate Attack Lacrosse Stick

  • Powell Lacrosse Scout, Switchback, or Delmont

Defense

  • STX Stallion 200 Defense Complete Stick

  • StringKing Defensive Complete Stick

 

8U

Offense

  • StringKing Complete 2 Pro Attack Lacrosse Stick

  • Epoch Dragonfly Integra Complete Stick

Defense

  • STX X10 with Hammer 7000 Shaft

  • East Coast Dyes or Epoch Lacrosse

 

Faceoff

  • StringKing Complete 2 Pro Faceoff Complete Stick

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