Some general information about the
Naperville Central Boys Lacrosse Club

(subject to change for 2009 season)

Club sport: 
     Played during SPRING season (March - May) 
     Funded and run solely by the players’ parents 
     Experienced, paid coaches
     78 players in club for 2008 (14 seniors, 11 juniors, 24 sophomores, 29 freshmen)
     Currently a Non-Cut sport (everyone makes a team).  Project enrollment for 2009   
          could require us to hold tryouts and cut some players.

Three (3) levels of play:
     Frosh – Developmental, balanced playing time (Freshmen & 1st year Sophomores) 
           – Play 10 games plus a conference tournament
     Junior Varsity – Developmental, balanced playing time
             (Mostly Sophomores with some Juniors and Freshmen) 
           – Play 12 games plus one tournament and a conference tournament
     Varsity – Competitive, play to win (Best players play at this level)
           – Play 18 games plus one tournament, plus conference and state tournaments

Players provide own equipment:
     Lacrosse stick(s), Helmet (must be red), Shoulder pads, Elbow pads, Gloves, Cleats, 
     Mouthguards, Protective Cup
          Hockey equipment may be used - ask coach first

Fees:
    $450 - $500 per player                  Fee history: 2007 ($450), 2006 ($475), 2005 ($450)
    Uniform cost: $75-85 (uniform can be worn through senior year)
    Uniform and fee payment are usually due in December or early January

Fundraising:
     Ribfest Parking – July, 2008 (assist directing traffic in parking lots)
        - earn about $4 per hour per person (players and parents can both work)
     ButterBraids bakery sales – November, 2008 (earn $3.00 – 4.00 per item sold)
     Other fundraising opportunities available

Practice:
     Usually starts last week of February or first week of March
     Practices are Monday through Friday after school, and possibly Saturday mornings
     Indoor practice some or all of the first few weeks (most likely in Naperville)
     Outdoor practice held at Madison Jr. High after school from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
     Players must arrange for transportation to and from practices
          (with parents or players who drive to school)

Season:
     Majority of season runs from first week of April through mid-May
     Games are usually during the week (usually a 5:00 pm start)
     Tournaments are during the weekends and are in western suburbs 

Home games:
     Played at Madison Jr. High School (south and east of Naper Blvd and Bailey Road)
     Possibly some games at Benedictine University (in Lisle) for each level 

Transportation:
     Players must arrange for their own transportation to and from practices and home 
         games (with parents or players who drive to school) 
     Buses are provided for all weekday away games for Frosh and JV.  Location of away   
         field will determine if a bus is provided for Varsity (Benedictine, Nike, All Saints, and  
         Commissioner's Park fields are close enough to allow players to drive themselves 
         to away games).
     Buses will not be provided for weekend tournaments held in the Chicago suburbs. 
         It is assumed that most parents will attend the games and can provide 
         transportation for their son or arrange to carpool with another player or family.

If you’d like to be on our email list for the 2009 season, please send an email to NCHSRedhawksLAX@hotmail.com with parent and player email addresses.  We will be in touch with you about summer fundraising activities and about our November / December information and registration meetings.

Thank you.