Register your child

Join one of the fastest growing sports in the nation.  Plano Junior Lacrosse is dedicated to our mission to create a safe, competitive atmosphere to play the game of lacrosse. Our intent is to teach young players how to play the game and equip players with the knowledge and skills to become as successful as possible.

The Plano Jr. Lax seeks to teach the game of lacrosse to beginners as well as seasoned players. We encourage those who have no experience at all.

Our spring league begins will begin the first weekend in Feburary and ends the last Saturday in April.

Players will learn and improve their skills twice a week through team drills, practices, and scrimmages. Practices will take place  2 - 3 per week on fields in Plano.  Teams should expect to play 10 games on either week nights and/or weekend days. Tournaments and Jamborees are available as well after the regular season for an additional nominal fee to cover tournament/jamboree entry fees.

The league format will give both the beginner and experienced players a chance to be coached in a team atmosphere. Teams will be grouped by grades. All 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th,  5th-6th and 7th-8th grade boys are  another division. Players will learn and improve their skills twice a week through team drills, practices, and scrimmages. Teams will then get to put their abilities to the test as they compete in fun and exciting games with teams from other communities in the Metroplex. Our boys teams are a member of the NTYLA league made up of teams from all over DFW area as well as Shreveport LA. 

Spring Lacrosse Guidelines:
It Takes A Commitment. You should be prepared to adhere to the following. 
 
We place great emphasis and value on always keeping a positive attitude and respecting your teammates, opponents, and referees, no matter what the score. Poor sportsmanship is not acceptable and will get you benched.  Although winning is great, our goal is for you to develop the skills, discipline, and attitude that will help you succeed later in life.
ATTENDANCE. Players are expected to attend ALL lacrosse games and practices.  Practices are as important as games .  We believe that all youth lacrosse players need ample playing time during both practices and games to develop in a sport and to get the most enjoyment out of the game.  Please call or email the head coach at least 24 hours BEFORE practice if you are going to be absent. 
ARRIVAL. Players should be fully dressed, on the field and ready to play -- on time.   Arrive 15 minutes before practice begins to dress. Arrive 30 minutes before all games to allow time for pre-game drills and warm up.
                                           
Why do we need a strong and well-defined Attendance Policy?

Respect -- Respect for your coach, your teammates and yourself. Coaches spend considerable time in planning and running practices to teach skill and prepare for games.  A practice plan relies on consistent attendance from all players.  With just a few late or missing players, a practice plan can be thrown out the window.

Teamwork -- Lacrosse is a team sport.  Teamwork is a "life skill" that stays with young athletes long after they stop playing sports.  It often makes them better in social, educational and, eventually, professional environments.

Commitment -- On a team, the group suffers unless everyone is committed to its success.  Commitment requires that everyone show up ready to play on time every session.  Showing up "when you feel like it" just doesn't cut it in Plano lacrosse, just like it doesn't cut it when you are a member of a musical band, a theatrical play, or any other group activity.  Making commitments and fulfilling them are important in both sports and life. We want to send the right message to our players. The life skills learned in youth sports are much more sustaining than the sports skills that they learn (although we care a lot about developing sports skills, too.)

We will follow a simple equation:    Attitude + Effort + Attendance = Playing Time
Players who attend practice, try hard and follow the Code of Conduct will receive ample playing time. Players who do not attend every practice, do not show up on time, do not try their hardest and do not show respect  for coaches, officials, opponents, and teammates will not get as much playing time as teammates.  Please discuss this policy with your child.

Free beginner clinics will be held by Plano Jr. Lax Coaches in Feburary for girls and boys in grades 1st-8th.

Important Dates: 
 

Each Player is Responsible for their own insurance and Equipment

Boys Equipment: helmet, stick, shoulder pads, glves, elbow pads, mouthpiece and cleats

Girls Equipment: stick, goggles, gloves, mouthpiece and cleats                   

 

Fees:
Boys 1st -2nd Grade	$110
Boys 3rd-8th Grade - retruning players	$235
Boys 3rd-8th Grade - new players (uniform required)	$275
Girls 5th -12th Grade	$250