Tierrasanta Youth Lacrosse Club
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Faq’s
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What are the seasons for the Tierrasanta Youth Lacrosse 5th-8th grade program?
What equipment will my player need and what will it cost?
What is the commitment during the spring season?
What league does TSYL play in?
What is provided with registration?
Is lacrosse a dangerous sport?
What is lacrosse and how is it played?
What is the cost of the program?
What kind of cleats do I buy for my player?
What kind of lacrosse stick should I buy?
My son or daughter is new to the game of lacrosse. Do you recommend any clinics or camps?
Are all players guaranteed equal playing time?
When do the teams practice?
How long are youth lacrosse games?
Are there tryouts for teams?
What is the REFUND Policy?
Answers to your Important TSYL Questions
What are the seasons for Tierrasanta Youth Lacrosse 5th-8th grade program?
- Tierrasanta Youth Lacrosse runs a spring and fall season.
- The Athletic Calendar starts September 1 through July 1 (unless part of travel tournament)
- The Main Season is the spring season which runs from February through May.
- Trainings, Camps & Clinics are held between September through January
- Registration for the Spring season opens on September 1st and runs through February 15th
What equipment will my player need and what will it cost?
- All boys are required to wear a lacrosse helmet, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, non-metal moldedcleats, and a mouthpiece.
- Starter kits are roughly estimated at $200 – $300
- Starter kits are part of registration cost for new player
- Returning Players are eligible for new equipment as part of our buy-back program with their old equipment.
- Players will need to have their own lacrosse stick.
- Lacrosse sticks can range for $30 to $200.
- Beginner players do not need spend more than $50 for a lacrosse stick.
- Tierrasanta Youth Lacrosse has a limited amount of loaner equipment available.
What is the commitment during the spring season?
- The typical commitment is roughly 3-5 days per week depending on the combination of camps, clinics, games and practices.
We do work to create flexible schedules, understanding the time constraints of all families.- This also depends on what stage of the athletic calendar year we are in.
(i.e. – Spring time has a larger commitment than the Summer or Fall)
- This also depends on what stage of the athletic calendar year we are in.
What league does TSYL play in?
- The teams will play in the San Diego Youth Lacrosse Association.
The 7th and 8th grade teams will play in a competitive league with the top 16 teams in a 35 team league making the playoffs.- There are “A” teams & “B” teams (In some cases “AA” teams depending on Roster sizes and skill)
- “AA” & “A” are competitive teams focused on Elite play and vary in playing time.
- “B” Teams are developmental teams with a focus on improving the team and players skills.
- The teams are seeded preseason based on team strength and play a schedule against similarly skilled teams.
- The League will do it’s best to assign pre-season rankings and to ensure that teams of similar caliber are playing each other
- The teams will play a 10-15 game schedule.
- There are “A” teams & “B” teams (In some cases “AA” teams depending on Roster sizes and skill)
- Season Schedule
- Regular season games will begin the first weekend in March.
- Each program will not be scheduled for games on the weekends book-ending their spring break.
- The schedule is released in 3 phases to help ensure balanced and competitive play.
- Playoffs will commence the week following the end of regular season play.
- 7/8 AA, A & B playoffs, Grade 5/6 AA, A & B playoffs and Grade 3/4 playoffs.
**For More Information please about the SDYLA please go to sdyla.org/leaguerules.
What is provided with registration?
- All players will receive a shooter shirt and game shorts. The players will also receive a game jersey which is returned at the end of the season. The registration fees cover the coaching salaries, league fees, field equipment, and operating expenses.
Is lacrosse a dangerous sport?
- As a sport, lacrosse is often perceived as a dangerous sport. Injury statistics would prove otherwise however as with all sports serious injuries can occur. The game has evolved with an emphasis on player safety. At the elementary level physical contact is limited and full-body contact is not allowed. The equipment manufacturers have worked to develop excellent equipment that protects the players.
What is lacrosse and how is it played?
- Lacrosse is a combination of hockey, basketball, and soccer. Lacrosse offers the speed and power of football and hockey and the endurance, agility, and strategy of soccer and basketball. Lacrosse is both exciting to play and thrilling to watch. Anyone can play lacrosse big or small.
For an informational video on lacrosse please follow this link: US Lacrosse: This is Lacrosse.
What is the cost of the program?
- The average cost for the entire athletic year (Sept thru June) is $750 – $950 plus the personal cost membership to US Lacrosse.
- This includes Team Gear includes Uniforms and Full Field Equipment
(jersey & shorts, reversible practice pinnie, sweatshirt, and bag) - (Cleats, Safety cups/girdle, and mouthpieces NOT INCLUDED)
- This includes Team Gear includes Uniforms and Full Field Equipment
- All players are required to have a membership to US Lacrosse. ($30)
- US Lacrosse Membership number is required for TSYL registration completion.
The form will not allow you to complete the registration without this number. - The US Lacrosse membership should be handled BEFORE the TSYL online registration process.
- US Lacrosse Membership number is required for TSYL registration completion.
What kind of cleats do I buy for my player?
- You can purchase lacrosse cleats.
- Many players wear football cleats which are acceptable as well.
- Soccer cleats are NOT recommended. (They provide little to no ankle support.)
- The cleats must be MOLDED NON-METAL. NO BASEBALL CLEATS
What kind of lacrosse stick should I buy?
- Lacrosse sticks can range from $30 to $200. Most beginning players can utilize an entry level stick. We recommend the lacrosse stick be strung with hard mesh and not soft mesh. When you go to the retail store get a stick you can ask them for a stick with hard mesh. As players improve they can move to more advanced and expensive sticks. The real key to having a great stick is how much time you spend using it. If you do not practice on the wall it will not matter what kind of stick you have. Offensive players utilize short sticks and the defense players utilize long poles. If you go to a retail lacrosse store they can help you with your stick.
My son or daughter is new to the game of lacrosse.
Do you recommend any clinics or camps?
- Our coaches, staff and partner organizations such as the National Lacrosse League, San Diego Seals and the Premier Lacrosse League and others are uniquely qualified to work with young athletes of all ages and experience levels. We specifically create programs to cater each skill and experience stage. Our coaches emphasize fun and learning more than winning and perfection. We have partnerships with camps and clinics throughout our athletic year to continue development for all our athletes. Check check the camps and clinics on our pages and calendar.
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Are all players guaranteed equal playing time?
- The 5th – 8th grade programs participate in a competitive league. Our goal is to develop all players, but we cannot guarantee that all players will get equal playing time every game. Our coaches are instructed to provide equal opportunities to all team members to succeed. Opportunities can come in practice, camps & clinics and in league games but all players are given the chance to compete in games.
When do the teams practice?
- Offseason conditioning, “Fall Ball”, Individual workouts, clinics and camps usually begin in mid-September & early October and run though mid-January.
- The official practice for the spring season begins in February.
- The practice schedule will be established once the players are placed on a team.
- The practice schedule is based on field availability and coaches schedule.
- Practice times are announced closer to the season.
- Practice is typically roughly 2 hours in length and usually held at Canyon Hills High School (Previously known as Serra HS).
How long are youth lacrosse games?
- Generally, games run about 90 minutes including stoppages and warmups.
- Youth lacrosse consists of 10min quarters.
Are there tryouts for teams?
- Not for the regular league teams. Tierrasanta Lacrosse, along with the primary league that we are affiliated with – San Diego Youth Lacrosse Association – are dedicated to teaching the game of lacrosse and creating opportunities to learn and play for all skill levels. We are committed to provide equal development and playing opportunities to both new and experienced players within the league.
- If Roster size allows, Tierrasanta may run “Select” or “Elite” teams for boys at the U13 and U15 levels. These rosters are set through tryouts among the players within the program who are interested in playing at a higher level, and there are additional fees and additional practices and games for these teams.
- This includes tournaments that run passed the July end of the athletic year.
- These tournaments are not run or administered by TSYL
- As additional interest develops in the girls program, we will add these opportunities for girls players, as well.
- This includes tournaments that run passed the July end of the athletic year.
What is the REFUND Policy?
- Partial refunds will be considered on a case by case basis before January 15 of the League Year for unexpected circumstances (i.e., moving out of the area or confirmed medical need), but will be assessed with a $150 non-refundable administrative fee.
- If a player withdraws for any reason after January 15 of the League Year; refunds are not available.
- Player fees cover team expenses, including field rentals (games and practices), coach stipends, referees fees, field equipment and practice balls, uniforms, secondary medical insurance, SDYLA league fees, partnership Camps & Clinics, and other administrative costs are included as part of the multiple investments prior to the season. This all requires significant lead time and deposits; which makes Full refunds virtually impossible.
- ALL Refund requests must be submitted in writing.
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