Q: What if my child has never played Lacrosse before?
A: We welcome all who are new to the sport! Every year, each team will have new players and we guarantee they will have fun and feel welcomed! Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America, and we encourage all athletes to try it! Grizzlies will focus on Fun, Fundamentals and Friendship. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment where girls are being coached by women who have played the game. We also want to grow team chemistry that we hope will carry over to their high school careers!
Q: How are teams decided?
A: All teams are balanced with a variety of skill levels. Teams are broken down by grade level: 3rd-4th (10U), 5th-6th (12U), & 7th-8th (14U).
Q: What equipment will I need to buy?
A: The basic equipment requirements for girls lacrosse are stick, goggles, mouthguard and cleats.
NOTE: When purchasing a stick, be aware that boys' lacrosse sticks are different from girls' lacrosse sticks. The boys' stick has a deeper pocket while the girls' stick has a shallower pocket. While cleats are not mandatory, they work much better than tennis or running shoes. Many players wear lacrosse specific cleats or soccer cleats. Many players find lacrosse cleats, or football cleats, provide additional ankle support. The mouthpiece must be of a color other than white or clear and must not have a strap or tie-string.
Q: Can you tell me more about the stick, there are so many options to chose from?
A: Choosing a stick for the first time can be a challenging experience. Prices range from $30 to $120. Sticks come in a variety of colors and can vary subtly in length, weight and shape. For a first time player, finding a used stick is sometimes the best option. Coaches and older players are a good resource for questions about purchasing a stick.
Q: Where can I buy lacrosse equipment?
A: We highly recommend purchasing your lacrosse equipment from JaxLax on 210. Dicks Sporting Goods also have lacrosse equipment.
Q: Can you tell me more about the sticks for each age bracket?
A: Youth (3rd - 4th grade): Players in 3rd and 4th grade commonly play with a stick used by developmental players. These sticks tend to be shorter, lighter and have a smaller shaft circumference.
Common developmental sticks: deBeer Moxy, deBeer Apex Pro, STX Lotus, Brine Epic, Brine Karma
A: 5th - 8th Grade: 5th grade is a common time for players to move up in stick as they have either grown and need the full length stick, or their skills have improved and can benefit from the next level of stick. The weight and shaft circumference are likely to increase from those commonly used by developmental players. The strings of sticks in this bracket should be flexible and allow for a pocket to be formed that allows for catching and holding a ball. These sticks cost approximately $60-$80.
It is common for 8th grade players to upgrade to a stick they will use in high school. Older players in this age group begin to recognize which stick they prefer because of how the stick allows them to catch, throw or shoot more easily.
Common sticks: Under Armour, STX Crux, STX Exalut, deBeer NV3, deBeer Defy, deBeer Tempest Pro, STX Tilt2, STX XEN, Brine Amonte, Brine Mantra
A: We welcome all who are new to the sport! Every year, each team will have new players and we guarantee they will have fun and feel welcomed! Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America, and we encourage all athletes to try it! Grizzlies will focus on Fun, Fundamentals and Friendship. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment where girls are being coached by women who have played the game. We also want to grow team chemistry that we hope will carry over to their high school careers!
Q: How are teams decided?
A: All teams are balanced with a variety of skill levels. Teams are broken down by grade level: 3rd-4th (10U), 5th-6th (12U), & 7th-8th (14U).
Q: What equipment will I need to buy?
A: The basic equipment requirements for girls lacrosse are stick, goggles, mouthguard and cleats.
NOTE: When purchasing a stick, be aware that boys' lacrosse sticks are different from girls' lacrosse sticks. The boys' stick has a deeper pocket while the girls' stick has a shallower pocket. While cleats are not mandatory, they work much better than tennis or running shoes. Many players wear lacrosse specific cleats or soccer cleats. Many players find lacrosse cleats, or football cleats, provide additional ankle support. The mouthpiece must be of a color other than white or clear and must not have a strap or tie-string.
Q: Can you tell me more about the stick, there are so many options to chose from?
A: Choosing a stick for the first time can be a challenging experience. Prices range from $30 to $120. Sticks come in a variety of colors and can vary subtly in length, weight and shape. For a first time player, finding a used stick is sometimes the best option. Coaches and older players are a good resource for questions about purchasing a stick.
Q: Where can I buy lacrosse equipment?
A: We highly recommend purchasing your lacrosse equipment from JaxLax on 210. Dicks Sporting Goods also have lacrosse equipment.
Q: Can you tell me more about the sticks for each age bracket?
A: Youth (3rd - 4th grade): Players in 3rd and 4th grade commonly play with a stick used by developmental players. These sticks tend to be shorter, lighter and have a smaller shaft circumference.
Common developmental sticks: deBeer Moxy, deBeer Apex Pro, STX Lotus, Brine Epic, Brine Karma
A: 5th - 8th Grade: 5th grade is a common time for players to move up in stick as they have either grown and need the full length stick, or their skills have improved and can benefit from the next level of stick. The weight and shaft circumference are likely to increase from those commonly used by developmental players. The strings of sticks in this bracket should be flexible and allow for a pocket to be formed that allows for catching and holding a ball. These sticks cost approximately $60-$80.
It is common for 8th grade players to upgrade to a stick they will use in high school. Older players in this age group begin to recognize which stick they prefer because of how the stick allows them to catch, throw or shoot more easily.
Common sticks: Under Armour, STX Crux, STX Exalut, deBeer NV3, deBeer Defy, deBeer Tempest Pro, STX Tilt2, STX XEN, Brine Amonte, Brine Mantra
