Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

  1. When is registration for the spring lacrosse season?
  2. Can I register online?
  3. My son or daughter has never played lacrosse before, should he or she play?
  4. I don't know much about the game, where can I find out more?
  5. Can you tell me what equipment I need for my son or daughter?
  6. When are the 1st and 2nd grade clinics?
  7. How do I know if the clinic is cancelled?
  8. When will the season begin?
  9. Where and when are games and practices?
  10. Why don't you have lacrosse year round?
  11. Will there be conflicts with other sports like baseball or soccer?
  12. Do I need to purchase a Uniform?

  1. When is registration for the spring lacrosse season?

    Registration for the spring season takes place in November. We begin promoting registration via local newspapers, signs around town, flyers distributed through N/EN school district, email and this website in early October. We must order uniforms by the end of November and submit rosters to the various leagues and once we do that registration is closed.

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  2. Can I register online?

    Yes, clcik here to register, however, only programs that are currently active will be available. If all registrations are closed the registration system will let you know.

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  3. My son or daughter has never played lacrosse before, should he or she play?

  4. If your child is in 1st or 2nd grade the NLC is just the place. First and second graders get a Saturday Clinic designed specifically to teach him or her the game. If your child is older, do not fret. It's never too late to start. It may take a little while to get up to speed, but what makes lacrosse so special is its ability to take those that try hard and turn them into great players. Our coaches will work with new players and give them tips on how to improve their skills, but your child has to be committed. He or she will have to show up for all practices and games, and work hard on their own -- working on stick skills in particular.

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  5. I don't know much about the game, where can I find out more?

    There are number of websites you can visit to learn or request info about the greatest game on two feet. We recommend USLacrosse - the governing body of men's and women's lacrosse. You can visit them at www.lacrosse.org. You can also catch up on the latest lacrosse news at sites like insidelacrosse.com and laxpower.com.

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  6. Can you tell me what equipment I need for my son or daughter?

  7. Equipment can be purchased from our official equipment provider: Lacrosse Unlimited

    BOYS- Grades 1 - 2

    NLC provides provides helmet, gloves, armpads and shoulder pads for BOYS. Boys equipment requires a $150 deposit. (see the NLC CALENDAR for early spring equipment handout date)

    NLC does not provide cleats, mouthpiece, cup/athletic supporter or stick (crosse). You should not spend more than $40 -$50 on a stick. Molded cleats are highly recommended. No spikes.

  8. BOYS- Grades 3 - 8

    • NLC does not provide equipment at this level. The following is a list of lacrosse equipment required and recommended for boys lacrosse, grades 3 through 8

      • The Crosse - (lacrosse stick) is made of synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end. The crosse must be an overall length of 35 - 42 inches The head of the crosse must be 6.5 - 10 inches wide, except a goalie's crosse which may be 10 - 12 inches wide. The pocket of a crosse shall be deemed illegal if the top surface of a lacrosse ball, when placed in the head of the crosse, is below the bottom edge of the side wall.

      • Helmet - equipped with face mask, chin pad and a cupped four point chin strap fastened to all four hookups, must be worn by all boy players.

      • Gloves - All players are required to wear protective gloves. The cutting or altering of gloves is prohibited.

      • Other Protective Equipment - All players must wear shoulder pads, arm pads and athletic supporters with protective cups. Rib pads are optional.

      • The Goalkeeper's Equipment: The goalkeeper is required to wear a throat protector and chest protector (provided by team).

      • Mouthpiece is mandatory.

      • Cleats with molded rubber bottom. No baseball spikes.

     

  9. GIRLS- Grades 1 - 2

    NLC ONLY PROVIDES GOGGLES DURING THE SPRING SEASON.
    • NLC provides goggles. Sticks and mouthpieces are the only equipment you need to provide for the Girls Lacrosse Clinic. You should not spend more than $40 -$50 on a stick AND MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE A GIRLS LACROSSE STICK. They are not the same as boys sticks. Molded cleats are highly recommended.

     

  10. GIRLS- Grades 3 - 8

    • Sticks, mouthpieces and eye guards are required for NLC Girls Lacrosse. Here is a list and description of Girls Lacrosse Equipment"

      • The Crosse - (lacrosse stick) is made of wood, laminated wood or synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end. A girl's crosse must be an overall length of 35 1/2 - 43 1/4 inches. The head of the crosse must be seven to nine inches wide. The pocket of the stick must be strung traditionally; no mesh is allowed. The top of the ball when dropped in the pocket must remain even with or above the side walls. The goalkeeper's crosse may be 35 1/2 - 48 inches long. The head of the crosse may be mesh and up to 12 inches wide.

      • Other Protective Equipment: Close-fitting gloves are optional. Eye guards are a Northport Lacrosse Club requirement at this age level.

      • The Goalkeeper's Equipment: The goalkeeper must wear a face mask and helmet with a mouth guard, throat protector and chest protector. The goalkeeper may wear padding on hands, arms, legs, shoulders and chest which does not excessively increase the size of

      • NLC provides all equipment except sticks and mouthpiece (see the NLC CALENDAR for early spring equipment handout date). Sticks and mouthpieces are available at most Sporting Goods Stores. Cleats with molded rubber bottom are highly recommended. Soccer cleats are fine. For this age you should not spend more than $40 -$50 on a stick.

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  11. When are the 1st and 2nd grade clinics?

    Both the Boys and Girls clinic will take place from 4:45-6:00PM on Saturday afternoons at the Northport High School Fields. The clinics run from early April (depending on weather) to the finale that is the Northport Lacrosse Club Youth Jamboree in early June. The number of sessions depends on the weather and Northport Lacrosse Club make no guarantees as to the number of sessions; however, we do guarantee the kids will have a great time! See the NLC CALENDAR for the latest info.

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  12. How do I know if the clinic is cancelled?

    We will post any cancellations on the northportlax.com homepage. The latest we'll wait to cancel the clinic is 3:00PM; however a final decision could be made much earlier.

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  13. When will the season begin?

    Practices begin in March (depending on weather). Games start in late March or early April and end in early June. All games are mostly Sundays, but occasionally on Saturday. Practice times and days are determined by individual coach. Practice and game schedules will not be available until the spring. Game schedules will be posted on this site.

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  14. Where and where are the games and practices?

    With the current sate of our fields and facilities and the hope that we will be renovating many of them, we are not compltely sure. Please consult with your coach.

  15. Why don't you have lacrosse year round?

    Northport Lacrosse Club is only active in the spring. We are not a year-round youth sport organization and believe fully that kids should play a different sport each season; however, we urge you to join Northport Lacrosse Club only if lacrosse is your #1 sport, if not your only sport in the spring. This applies primarily to 4th-8th grades and this is only a recommendation. Though most of us on the NLC Board of Directors thinks multiple sports in a season is a bad idea on many levels, we simply want to avoid situations that put coaches and fellow teammates in a bad position -- like not having enough kids to field a team or have a meaningful practice.

    For Summer Lacrosse, Northport Lacrosse Club plans on having open lacrosse night for boys though July. For the more skilled boys player we recomend you visit TeamTiger. Team Tiger was established as a separate organization with the goal of developing Northport lacrosse through affordable options for summer tournament teams, lacrosse camps and other player development opportunities. . Girls tend to play Yellow Jackets.

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  16. Will there be conflicts with other sports like baseball or soccer?


    The clinics for 1st and 2nd graders are scheduled from 4:45-6:00PM on Saturday afternoons at the Northport High School so they will not conflict with other sports your son or daughter may be playing. After all, this is the age they should try all sports to see what's right for them.

    In 3rd grade we hope to have more of a commitment, but understand kids are still trying to figure out what they like: however, there will most likely be conflicts if your son or daughter is playing other sports.

    For 4th through 8th we urge you to join Northport Lacrosse Club only if lacrosse is your #1 sport, if not your only sport in the spring. This is only a recommendation, but missed practices and/or games will result in loss of playing time. It is understood that you may have to miss practices for a communion, sickness, etc. Though most of us on the NLC Board of Directors thinks multiple sports in a season is a bad idea on many levels, we simply want to avoid situations that put coaches and fellow teammates in a bad position -- like not having enough kids to field a team or have a meaningful practice.

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  17. Do I need to purchase a uniform?


    1st and 2nd graders do not need to buy uniforms. A reversible practice pinnie is included. ALL 3rd through 8th GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS MUST HAVE A UNIFORM.

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