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| Frequently Asked Questions | |
| Tell me about the Coyotes Lacrosse
Club Coyotes Lacrosse Club is an all volunteer, 501(C)3 non-profit organization, established in 2002, to promote the sport of lacrosse on the Peninsula. We are an affiliate of US Lacrosse of Northern California and a member of both the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association (NCJLA) and US Lacrosse - the national governing body for the sport. What is the playing time philosophy? The main goal of Coyotes Lacrosse Club is to grow the sport on the Peninsula. With that in mind, we do not currently hold try-outs and we accept all players regardless of experience. In addition, we offer equipment and registration grants. |
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| A player's field time will depend on their athletic ability, their commitment to learn the sport, practice attendance and general attitude. We play to win - and make our best efforts to play everyone. | |
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Who do I contact if I have a question, comment
or complaint? If it is specific to your player's team, we urge you to contact the coach or assistant coach(es). They provide contact information at the beginning of the season. If it is specific to the Club, or you feel a team issue needs to be addressed by the Board, you can email playlax@coyoteslacrosse.org. These emails go to: Steve Alms, Lisa Alms and Rus Sherman and are redirected accordingly. You may also leave a v-mail on our hotline (650-737-8255) which is accessed by Lisa Alms. |
| Does it cost to join a club or team? Registration fees for 2009 were $400 ($100 for Bantam). Fees include fields, uniforms, league and officials fees and other operating expenses. Clubs may offer registration discounts (contact the registrar for more information). Membership to US Lacrosse is also required. | |
| Why do players have to join US Lacrosse? It is a requirement in order for us to maintain our insurance coverage. US Lacrosse provides insurance riders to our club for practices and games at the facilities we use. There are other player benefits as well. Costs range $20 to $34 per year depending on age. You can register online at: www.uslacrosse.org. |
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| How can we find out about the sport
without joining the team or buying equipment? Coyotes Lacrosse Club runs introductory summer camps through Burlingame Parks and Recreation where players can come out and get a feel for the sport over the course of a week. We also run fall ball sessions for both new and returning players. For our introductory sessions, over the summer or fall ball, we supply the equipment. We also give free presentations at elementary and middle schools, most commonly during PE classes. We would be happy to present at your school as well. You can contact us at playlax@coyoteslacrosse.org or leave a message at 650-737-8255. | |
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Where can you get equipment and
how much does it cost? Local stores include Goetz Brothers in Redwood City and Sling It! Lacrosse in Mountain View. Most major sports stores carry lacrosse equipment or you can also buy it online (not recommended for helmets). For boys: stick, helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic cup, mouth guard and gloves (rib pads optional). For girls: stick, mouth guard and protective eye wear. Prices vary but you can plan on about $180 - $250 for boys and $80-$100 for girls, including sticks. Remember, there is a difference between a girl’s and boy’s stick. Soccer shoes are ok, baseball cleats are not. |
| How long is the season? Lacrosse is a spring sport with practices beginning in late January, games in March and the season ends in late May. Practices vary by club and team level. The Coyotes hold practice at least twice a week for most squads, 3-4 for junior varsity. Final practice schedules are determined by the coach. Games are Saturdays and some Sundays at sites throughout the greater Bay Area. It is also an all-weather sport meaning rain doesn't stop us (unless fields are closed by local park and recreation departments or if safety is an issue). |
| Where are the games? Games are played throughout the Bay Area including San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Home games will be at Burlingame High School. In addition there are jamborees where several games are played in the same day. Carpooling for all our games is recommended. Transportation issues should not be a concern for anyone considering playing. | |
| Is there a difference between the
boys’ and girls’ games? Yes! Not only do the rules differ, but the equipment does too. Perhaps one of the biggest differences is that boys’ is considered a contact sport (checking allowed) and girls’ is not. US Lacrosse has information on both. The following documents also have information on the rules and fields. |
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| Men's Rules & Field Diagram (PDF) Women's Rules & Field Diagram (PDF) |
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How many players do you need for
a team? There are 10 players on a team for boys and 12 for girls. A roster of 18-22 players is ideal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lacrosse is a contact sport. How
safe is it? The Coyotes Lacrosse Club is committed to maintaining the safety of the players above all else. Contact is limited by rule at the youth level. If a parent or player has any concern about this, they should not hesitate to let us know. For 2002-03, lacrosse ranked sixth behind men’s soccer, football, wrestling, men’s ice hockey and women’s soccer in average game injury rate and injury severity, according to the NCAA Injury Surveillance System. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What about checking? That depends on your age level and gender. Take-out checks at any level are illegal and can get a player expelled from a game and/or the league. For NCJLA the following apply: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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