Some general information about the
Naperville Central Boys Lacrosse Team
(Updated for 2011 season)
Competitive Team sport:
Played during SPRING season (March - May)
Funded and run solely by the players’ parents
Coached by experienced coaches
68 players in program for 2010. 60 players for 2009. Expect 65-70 players for 2011.
Changed to a "cut" sport in 2009. Varsity and Junior Varsity will have up to 26 players
on each team. Frosh team size will depend on number of coaches for Frosh level.
Maximum of 80 players across all three teams provided team has enough coaches.
Three (3) levels of play:
Frosh – Developmental, balanced playing time (Freshmen & some Sophomores)
– Play 10 games plus tournament and conference tournament
Junior Varsity – Competitive, play to win (playing time is not equal among players)
(Comprised mostly of Juniors and Sophomores with some Seniors and Freshmen)
– Play 12 games plus tournament and a conference tournament
Varsity – Competitive, play to win (best players play at this level)
– Play up to 18 games plus state tournament
Players provide own equipment:
Lacrosse stick(s), Helmet (must be red), Shoulder pads, Elbow pads, Gloves, Cleats,
Mouthguards, Protective Cup
Fees (updated for 2011):
New player - $550.00 (includes new practice penny)
Returning player - $525.00
Additional $75.00 for Varsity (due to extra games, indoor time, field rentals)
Fee history: 2010 ($575), 2009 ($475), 2008 ($450), 2007 ($475), 2006 ($450)
- does not include $75 for uniform for 2006 to 2008
Registration fee and forms due by February 5, 2011
Students cut from other spring sports can join as long as roster spots are available
Fundraising:
Ribfest Parking – July, 2011 (assist directing traffic in parking lots)
- earn about $4.50 per hour per person (players and parents can both work)
Last Fling - Labor Day weekend, 2011 (events and sponsor's tent)
- earn $7.00 per hour (players and parents can both work)
ButterBraids bakery sales – November, 2011 (earn $4.00 per item sold)
Other possible fundraising opportunities available
Practice:
Usually starts last week of February or first week of March (February 28, 2011)
Practices are Monday through Friday after school, and possibly on Saturdays
Indoor practice some or all of the first few weeks (Players Indoor in Naperville)
Outdoor practice held at LINCOLN Jr. High after school for JV and Frosh teams
Outdoor practice held at MADISON Jr. High after school for Varsity teams
Players must arrange for transportation to and from practices
(with parents or players who drive to school)
We should have access to the new practice fields near NCHS in 2012
Season:
Majority of season runs from first week of April through mid-May
Games are usually during the week (with a 5:00 or 5:30 pm start)
Tournaments are during the weekends and are in western suburbs
Home games:
Played at Lincoln Jr. High School (75th Street and Olympus))
Naperville Central stadium (when available)
Benedictine University stadium (in Lisle)
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 with a 5:30 pm
or earlier start. 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 usually 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 2011 season, please send an email to NCHSRedhawksLAX@hotmail.com with parent and / or player email addresses and name(s). We will be in touch with you about summer fundraising activities and about our fall (September) information and registration meetings.
Thank you.