ARE YOU NEW TO LACROSSE?
Did you hear about the sport from a friend or neighbor and want to find out more?
First, you're in the right spot. We offer programs for girls at the youth level as well as high school aged players.
If you have a child that is interested in lacrosse, grades K-8, have them check out one of our fall clinics. Our site has a tremendous amount of info but a good place to start is the ABOUT tab. Can't find what you are looking for? Just email us and we'll be happy to chat with you.
Lacrosse is the fastest growing youth sport in the country right now. Don't worry if your kid has never played, as most kids here haven't so your child is not at a disadvantage. A lot of kids have only picked up a stick in the last year to two, and every year we add more new kids to the program. Click here for the girls youth lacrosse US Lacrosse. This is a great resource for parents and players that would like to learn the game.
Lacrosse 101
Common Women Lacrosse Terms
8-METER ARC: An arc marked in front of the goal used for the administration of major fouls. A defender may not remain in this area for more than three seconds unless closely marking her opponent.
12-METER FAN: A semi-circle area in front of each goal circle bounded by an arc 12 meters from the goal circles.
CHECKING: Using stick-to-stick contact to try and dislodge the ball.
FREE POSITION: An opportunity awarded to one player when a major or minor foul is committed by a player from the other team. All players must move 4 meters away from the player with the ball. When the whistle sounds to resume play, the ball carrier may run, pass or shoot.
GOAL CIRCLE: The circle around the goal to protect the goalkeeper. No player’s stick or body may “break” the plane of the goal circle.
SHOOTING SPACE: A player may not use any part of her body to guard the goal in a manner that denies the attacker the opportunity to shoot safely and encourages shooting at a player.
THREE SECONDS: While defending within the 8-meter arc, a player may not remain in that area more than 3 seconds unless she is marking an opponent within a stick's length.
RESTRAINING LINE: There are two restraining lines on the lacrosse field. Generally, around the 30 yard line on a football field. Each team must keep 4 plays behind the restraining line at all times; meaning there are 7 offensive players and 7 defenders in the play.
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