Grove City Lacrosse Club – FAQ's

Grove City Lacrosse Club – FAQ’s 1. What is Lacrosse?  Lacrosse is a Field Sport first played by the Native American Tribes throughout North America. Not only is it the fastest game on two feet but it is the fastest growing across America. Lacrosse utilizes aspects and fundamentals from several other sports. 2. Who is Grove City Lacrosse Club?  Grove City Lacrosse Club (GCLC) is a non-profit organization created to promote the great game on lacrosse in and around the Southwestern Columbus Communities. The Club is made up of parent volunteers. 3. When is Registration and how much does it cost to play?  Registration is expected to run from December 1 st through January 27th.  The cost to participate in GCLC will be $120 and US Lacrosse Membership $35. 4. What Equipment is needed to play and how much will it cost?  Lacrosse Stick (boys/girls) (new $29 to $190, used $20 to $50)  Lacrosse Helmet (boys/girls goalie) (new $103 to $250, used $50 to $100, rent $25)  Lacrosse Eye Protection (girls only) (new $20 to $50)  Shoulder Pads (boys only) (new $29 to $170, used $20 to $60)  Arm Pads (boys only) (new $25 to $125, used $15 to $45)  Gloves (boys mandatory/girls optional) (new $30 to $200, used $20 to $60)  Cup ($10 to $45)  Mouth guard ($5 to $30)  Cleats ($25 to $100) 5. Where do I get equipment?  Equipment can be purchased either from local retailers or online.  Play-It-Again Sports (Grove City, Hilliard and Westerville)  Dick’s Sporting Goods (Grove City, Hilliard, Easton)  Laxworld.com  Lacrossemonkey.com  Lacrosseunlimited.com 6. What league do we play in?  GCLC youth program will participate in the Central Ohio Youth Lacrosse League (COYLL).  GCLC middle school will participate in the Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association (OMSLA).

Grove City Lacrosse Club – FAQ’s 7. Who do we play?  GCLC youth will be scheduled against other local communities who also participate in COYLL.  GCLC middle school will be scheduled against other local middle school programs. 8. When does the season start?  Lacrosse is a spring sport running typically from March to end of May.  GCLC youth will start practices beginning of March and games will be played on Sundays starting around the end of March.  GCLC middle school will start practices beginning of March and games are typically played during the week starting around the end of March. 9. How long is the season?  The season usually lasts until end of May or first week of June (depending on tournaments). 10. Where do we play?  We are currently working with Grove City and the Southwest City School District to acquire additional field space for use during the 2017 season. 11. How many kids per team?  Youth Junior Team should consist of 15 kids.  Youth Senior Team should consist of 17 kids.  Middle School Team should consist of 22 kids. 12. How many kids on a field at the same time?  Youth Junior League is 8v8  Youth Senior League is 11v11  Middle School is 11v11