Boys Lacrosse

Practices:

• Where: SLP High School practice turf and NSC field 48 (alternating weeks)
• Tryouts: April 3 and 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at NSC field 48 
• 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Monday-Fridays
• 9- 11 a.m. / Saturdays
• Full schedule on SportsYou
• Mandatory weight lifting from 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Games:

• Typically Mondays and Wednesdays
• JV: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Varsity: 7 - 9 p.m.
• Home games take place at SLPHS Panther Stadium or Coon Rapids Stadium. 
• See "Game Schedule" tab for full details

Team Placements:

• JV and Varsity teams
• B squad possible based on registration numbers
• 8th graders are allowed to tryout, but accepted per HS policy
  • Coon Rapids 8th graders must consult with the CRHS athletics office for approval. 
• All HS players who register make a team

Other Important Info:

• For 2023: There will NOT be a shuttle from CRHS to SLPHS for any practices or games due to a district-wide bussing shortage. Please arrange proper transport on your own if you are commuting from CRHS. 

Required Gear

• Lacrosse specific
  • Gloves (school colors or neutral)
  • Elbow pads (school colors or neutral)
  • Chest/shoulder pads (any color)
    • Starting Jan 1st 2022: ALL Players must meet new 2022 NOCSAE 2022 standards for shoulder pads. 
    • See usalacrosse.com for details. 
  • Stick with strung head
    • backup stick is STRONGLY recommended but not required. 
    • Sticks should be restrung annually. 
  • 2023 All Players: Cascade XRS or S Helmet (White cage, white helmet)
    • Must be purchased through boosters
    • Submit a request to purchase a new helmet here. 
• General equipment
  • Cleats (no metal spikes)
  • Mouth guard (x2)
  • Protective cup
• SLP has a small inventory of gear for loan for players in need of financial assistance. Contact ipolla@district16.org for assistance with our gear loan program.