San Francisco City Lacrosse

How Do I Register ?
During our open registration period, registration is completed entirely through our website. If your child is a Returning Player, please “Log In” using your existing user name and password. If your child is a New Player to the Outlaws, please go to the above tab labeled “ Create An Account” and set up an account. This is a necessary first step, will take only a few seconds to do, and there is no cost to set up a new account.

When Can I Register My Child ?
Our registration period is now open and runs through October 31st. Returning players must register by October 24th in order to ensure a place on the team. New players may register any time during the registration period. In the event that we reach capacity on any given team, players will be placed on a Wait List.

Practices and Games ?
Our 2010 season begins February 1st and runs to the end of May. Games begin in late February or early March. Most teams average 10 games a season with the potential for added participation in regional tournaments. Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays, and occasionally there will be two games played in a weekend. Our home field is the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park. Roughly half of our games are played at Home, with the balance of Away games played in the greater Bay Area with average travel distances of an hour. Practice schedules vary by team but generally adhere to the following:
• U9: 1 - 2x week
• U11: 2x week
• U13: 2 - 3x week
• U15: 3x week
• High School: 4 – 5x week

What Teams Will Be Fielded for Spring 2010 Season ?
We will field the following teams for the upcoming Spring season:
BOYS: U9, U11, U13, U15, High School*
GIRLS: U11, U13

* Boy's high school team will be a combined Varsity team or JV & Varsity depending on registrations

What Are The Age Breakdowns for Spring 2010 Season ?
A player is placed on a team based on the year he or she was born, as follows:
U9: Birth Years 2001 & 2002
U11: Birth Years 1999 & 2000
U13: Birth Years 1997 & 1998
U15: Birth Years 1995 & 1996
HS: Boys enrolled in 9th through 12th grades will automatically be placed on the high school team.

What Are The Registration Fees ?
U9: $250
U11: $300
U13: $300
U15: $300
HS: $550

What Do My Registration Fees Cover ?
Registration fees cover coaches stipends, field equipment, referee fees, uniforms & pennies, coaches training, tournament fees, league fees, and scholarships.

What Is Your Refund Policy ?
Our refund policy pertaining to registration fees is as follows:

• If a player drops from a team prior to the first practice, the registration fee less a $25 administrative fee will be refunded within 2 weeks of written notification.
• If a player drops from a team for any reason within the first 2 weeks of practice (Feb. 1 – 14), the registration fee less $100 will be refunded within 2 weeks of written notification.
• If a player drops from a team for any reason after February 14th, no refund is provided.

Why Do I Have To Be A Member of US Lacrosse ?
All lacrosse players are required to be US Lacrosse members in order to participate in a club program. These fees, which cover an annual membership, provide insurance coverage for supervised practices and games. Your child must have a current US lacrosse number in order to register. There are links provided in the online registration process that direct you to become or renew your US Lacrosse membership. The website is www.uslacrosse.org.

Are There Scholarships Available ?
SFCLC believes that every child who is interested should have the opportunity to play lacrosse regardless of financial circumstances. We will make our best effort to offer financial assistance to players in need and have set aside funds for that purpose. Requests may be directed in confidence to the Club President (Andrea Nagelson) or Club Registrar (Pam Rupright).

What Is The Player Contract ?
All players must fully commit to the goals and high standards of the Outlaws organization, including signing a Player Contract. Players must commit to attending all practices and games, putting their best effort forward, treating teammates, coaches, opponents and officials with respect, and exhibiting good sportsmanship. Our coaches will review this contract with their respective teams at the first practice and ask each player to acknowledge it by signing.

What Is The Parent Pledge ?
All Outlaws parents must sign a Parent Pledge whereby they promise to show respect for all involved in the game including coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans and officials. This includes limiting their involvement to cheering in a positive way for players (of both teams) and leaving the coaching to the coaches. You will be asked to read and sign this pledge during the online registration process.

What is The Outlaws Policy on Playing Time ?
All Outlaws teams, with the exception of the boys’ high school team, follow the Outlaws Playing Time Guidelines, which provides that all players will receive equal playing time relative to other players in their position over the course of the season.

What Equipment Is Required ?
Required boys equipment includes: helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cup, and cleats (no metal spikes). Required girls equipment includes: goggles, stick, and cleats (no metal spikes). Lacrosse equipment can be purchased at a number of sports stores including Sling It (San Rafael & Mountain View) and Lombardi’s (SF).

How Do I Get Involved ?
Volunteer Your Time & Talent - We rely heavily on parent volunteers to help us ensure that the Club runs smoothly. There are many volunteer opportunities and you will be given an opportunity to lend your support of time during the online registration process.

Donate – SFCLC is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization and we encourage donations to support our scholarship program. You can donate online during the registration process or any time during the season by contacting a Board Member