SPRING 2021 GIRLS YOUTH INFORMATION
Grizzlies offers 3rd-8th grade teams that participates in a Spring community based recreational league.
Grizzlies 3rd-8th grade teams will be play in the North East Florida Girls Youth Lacrosse League (NEFGYLL), which is being run by the First Coast Girls Lacrosse High School Coaches Association along with teams from the Panthers (Nease), Spartans (St. Augustine), PV Riptide (PV), Beaches (Fletcher), Jax Surge (Mandarin), Fleming Island (FI), Creeks (Creekside) and Eagles (Episcopal).
NOTE: Current US Lacrosse membership is required for insurance purposes ($30 annual fee).
https://www.uslacrosse.org/membership
Grizzlies 3rd-8th grade teams will be play in the North East Florida Girls Youth Lacrosse League (NEFGYLL), which is being run by the First Coast Girls Lacrosse High School Coaches Association along with teams from the Panthers (Nease), Spartans (St. Augustine), PV Riptide (PV), Beaches (Fletcher), Jax Surge (Mandarin), Fleming Island (FI), Creeks (Creekside) and Eagles (Episcopal).
NOTE: Current US Lacrosse membership is required for insurance purposes ($30 annual fee).
https://www.uslacrosse.org/membership
SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION
Returning Spring 2020 Players:
New 2021 Players or any Returning 2020 player who does not pre-register:
WHEN IS SPRING SEASON?
Spring season will run from the end of January through the end of April.
TEAM FORMATS:
U14: 7th-8th Grade (play 12v12)
U12: 5th-6th Grade (play 12v12)
U10: 3rd-4th Grade (play 8v8 on modified field)
*Girls divisions will be broken down by grade level and are not based on the age reference.
PRACTICE DAYS/TIME/LOCATIONS:
*One weekday evening (TBD) and Saturday mornings
GAME DAYS:
Sundays
Dates: TBD
Times: between 1pm-5pm
Grizzlies 3rd-8th grade teams will be playing in the new North East Florida Girls Youth Lacrosse League (NEFGYLL), which is being run by the FCGLCA (First Coast Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association).
FCGLCA website: www.fcglca.com
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED FOR THE SPRING 2021 SEASON?
Lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and mouth guard (the mouth guard MUST NOT be white or clear in color and MUST NOT have a strap or tie-string).
(See FAQ section for more information on equipment and where to purchase)
REFUND POLICY
No refunds issued after regular registration closes, unless team is canceled due to insufficient numbers, etc., in which we will refund the registration amount. In addition, injuries are a part of all sports at any level and will not be considered as a reason for a refund.
WEATHER POLICY
All events will be conducted rain or shine. However, the decision is made by our local Parks & Recs and by the Athletic Department at BTHS. If they choose to close a field no matter how light or heavy we think the rain is, we will be forced to cancel practice or games. There is no make up sessions. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. Keep in mind, Parks & Recs can make a field closure decision minutes before an event. Notification will be emailed.
Returning Spring 2020 Players:
- Online pre-registration for returning 4th-8th graders will open MONDAY OCTOBER 26TH (email link will be sent out).
New 2021 Players or any Returning 2020 player who does not pre-register:
- Must attend the open in-person registration night MONDAY NOVEMBER 2ND at BTHS 6:00-7:30pm in Room 440. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. This registration night is when any open spots on the U14, U12 and U10 teams will be filled. If any team is full prior to the registration night, it will be posted here on the website and a waitlist for a 2nd or 3rd team will begin.
- Teams are first come, first serve.
- If your child is not zoned for BTHS currently and you are not a returning Grizzlies 2020 player, you will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted on Nov. 3 to let you know if there is space on the team after open registration has concluded.
- Registration form/waivers (see file below to download and print)
- Printed proof of US lacrosse membership that is good through April 30, 2021 (see registration form for details on how to register, renew or look up your US Lacrosse membership)
- Payment: Check (made out to Grizzlies Lacrosse), credit card or cash (email confirmation will be sent for cash payment).
WHEN IS SPRING SEASON?
Spring season will run from the end of January through the end of April.
TEAM FORMATS:
U14: 7th-8th Grade (play 12v12)
U12: 5th-6th Grade (play 12v12)
U10: 3rd-4th Grade (play 8v8 on modified field)
*Girls divisions will be broken down by grade level and are not based on the age reference.
PRACTICE DAYS/TIME/LOCATIONS:
*One weekday evening (TBD) and Saturday mornings
GAME DAYS:
Sundays
Dates: TBD
Times: between 1pm-5pm
Grizzlies 3rd-8th grade teams will be playing in the new North East Florida Girls Youth Lacrosse League (NEFGYLL), which is being run by the FCGLCA (First Coast Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association).
FCGLCA website: www.fcglca.com
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED FOR THE SPRING 2021 SEASON?
Lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and mouth guard (the mouth guard MUST NOT be white or clear in color and MUST NOT have a strap or tie-string).
(See FAQ section for more information on equipment and where to purchase)
REFUND POLICY
No refunds issued after regular registration closes, unless team is canceled due to insufficient numbers, etc., in which we will refund the registration amount. In addition, injuries are a part of all sports at any level and will not be considered as a reason for a refund.
WEATHER POLICY
All events will be conducted rain or shine. However, the decision is made by our local Parks & Recs and by the Athletic Department at BTHS. If they choose to close a field no matter how light or heavy we think the rain is, we will be forced to cancel practice or games. There is no make up sessions. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. Keep in mind, Parks & Recs can make a field closure decision minutes before an event. Notification will be emailed.
