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: 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 (but you do not want a tennis packet for a 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 $200+. 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 Bardown Lacrosse on Racetrack Road. Dicks Sporting Goods and Academy also have lacrosse equipment at a good price.
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, but we still recommend getting a decent stick ($60-$80). Shorter players may end up cutting their shaft. Please let the coaches and directors take a look at the sticks before doing any adjustments to them.
Common developmental sticks: Under Armour Future (around $40 at Bardown), Nike Victory ($50-60 at Dicks Sporting Goods), STX 100 complete stick (in the past they haven't held up great, but we are hoping they are desgined better now and have a mesh ppocket easier for catching, we are looking for feedback and looking to see if Bardown carries them), deBeer Moxy, deBeer Apex Pro, STX Lotus, Brine Epic, Brine Karma, STX 300-400 series (between $80-120). We do not highly recommend other sticks under $50 as some don't hold up well.
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 $80-$120. Sticks can range up to $200+ as well. Sometime we can find a decent stick for under $80, please contact the directors.
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: STX Crux 300-400 series ($80-120), STX 600 series (more expensive sticks, 200+ at times), Epoch Purose 15 Degree, Nike Victory (**$50-60 at Dicks Sporting Goods), Maverik Ascent, Brine Dynasty Warp, 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: 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 (but you do not want a tennis packet for a 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 $200+. 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 Bardown Lacrosse on Racetrack Road. Dicks Sporting Goods and Academy also have lacrosse equipment at a good price.
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, but we still recommend getting a decent stick ($60-$80). Shorter players may end up cutting their shaft. Please let the coaches and directors take a look at the sticks before doing any adjustments to them.
Common developmental sticks: Under Armour Future (around $40 at Bardown), Nike Victory ($50-60 at Dicks Sporting Goods), STX 100 complete stick (in the past they haven't held up great, but we are hoping they are desgined better now and have a mesh ppocket easier for catching, we are looking for feedback and looking to see if Bardown carries them), deBeer Moxy, deBeer Apex Pro, STX Lotus, Brine Epic, Brine Karma, STX 300-400 series (between $80-120). We do not highly recommend other sticks under $50 as some don't hold up well.
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 $80-$120. Sticks can range up to $200+ as well. Sometime we can find a decent stick for under $80, please contact the directors.
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: STX Crux 300-400 series ($80-120), STX 600 series (more expensive sticks, 200+ at times), Epoch Purose 15 Degree, Nike Victory (**$50-60 at Dicks Sporting Goods), Maverik Ascent, Brine Dynasty Warp, deBeer NV3, deBeer Defy, deBeer Tempest Pro, STX Tilt2, STX XEN, Brine Amonte, Brine Mantra
