FAQs
Have questions about lacrosse? Questions about Northland Lacrosse? Answers to these questions and more below.
General FAQs
Lacrosse is an exciting, fast-paced sport that involves a variety of different skills and combines many elements of basketball, soccer, and hockey. It is also a sport that anyone can play – the big and the small. Lacrosse uses the whole body, and does not require a certain body type. It is a game that rewards coordination and agility, not brawn.
For a good historical perspective of lacrosse, please see the videos below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXO1lPc3p38
Northland Lacrosse is a non-profit lacrosse organization serving young men (1st through 12th grades) who live in the Northland Kansas City area. Our organization was established in 2006 with the cultural pillars of character, competitiveness and class.
The primary purpose of Northland Lacrosse is to teach and grow the game of lacrosse in a fun, safe, and positive environment. We are dedicated to skill development and healthy age-appropriate competition. We strive to teach the values of sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, and fair play through the game of lacrosse.
Our youth teams (1st/2nd - 3rd/4th - 5th/6th -7th/8th) are coached by individuals with lacrosse experience as players and/or coaches, or volunteers who have experience coaching other youth sports. Our high school junior varsity and varsity teams are led by paid coaches who have extensive experience coaching and playing lacrosse.
We have experienced coaches who have either played lacrosse, coached lacrosse or have coached other youth sports. Northland Lacrosse conducts one to two coaching clinics a year our coaches attend. All coaches are registered with USA Lacrosse which includes a legal background check/evaluation and abuse training. Northland Lacrosse also encourages, and pays for, all our volunteer coaches to participate in USA Lacrosse coaching certification clinics.
Any age is a good age to learn how to play lacrosse. Every year, we have new players join at all age levels. If you have a younger-aged son, 1st or 2nd grade is a great time to introduce them to the sport. Keep in mind, we have new players in 8th grade or high school that join every year. It is never too late to start.
The typical lacrosse season begins with practices in mid-to-late February. Youth games begin around March 31 and end the third week in May. High School games begin the beginning of March and end mid May.
As mentioned above, your son will need the following equipment.
- Stick
- Helmet with mouthguard
- Shoulder Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Gloves
- Protective Cup
- Football, soccer or baseball cleated shoes
Our membership has a tradition of being generous. When players replace their equipment with new items, they donate them to our club to pass forward to new players. We do have an inventory of used equipment we can provide new players.
Our experienced Northland Lacrosse coaches conduct comprehensive skill/drill sessions once a week for two hours (July-Oct) to help experienced players refine their skills and prepare for the Spring season. It is also a great time for new players to be introduced to the sport and learn the basic skills prior to the beginning of the Spring season.
Spring Season FAQs
Youth and High School teams practice at Central Bank Sporting Complex (152 Highway & Platte Purchase Drive). Each youth team usually practices two times a week (Monday through Friday) for :90 minutes for each session. Our high school team usually practices five days a week for two hours each night unless there is a league game.
Youth games are played on the weekends beginning March 31 and end around mid-May. We typically have four games in the Northland and four away games against programs throughout the Kansas City area.
The High School team has about 15-20 home/away games against teams in the Kansas City area plus one out-of-town game weekend.
No. Northland Lacrosse provides a game jersey/shorts for every player. You are required to return both items at the end of the season or a fee will be charged for replacement costs. We also provide each player a reversible practice pinnie players use until he is done playing with Northland Lacrosse.
The costs to play lacrosse are segmented into different areas.
- USA lacrosse Membership - $35
All players are required to register with USA Lacrosse prior to registering with Northland Lacrosse and participating in the Lacrosse Association of Kansas City (LAKC) Youth & High School League. - Regular Youth Season (Spring) - Turf field practices, 8 games and year-end tournament, uniform provided.
8U (1st - 2nd Grade): $150
10U (3rd - 4th Grade): $250
12U – 14U (5th/6th & 7th/8th grade): $250 - Regular High School Season (Spring)
Fee: $675
50 outdoor practices on turf fields
15-20 games
Uniform provided - Equipment
Northland Lacrosse has a supply of used equipment we “loan/provide” to players at no cost. Once you no longer need that equipment, we ask that you return it to our club so we can offer it to new players joining lacrosse.The average costs for youth (new/used) equipment are:- Helmet - $150-200
- Stick - $75
- Shoulder Pads - $75
- Gloves - $50
- Elbow Pads - $35
NOTE: Equipment will usually last about 4 seasons.
Youth teams play against other lacrosse programs from Lee’s Summit, Brookside, Pembroke Hill, Prairie Village, Blue Valley, Olathe, and Mill Valley.
The High School team plays against other teams from Lee’s Summit, Shawnee Mission, Pembroke Hill, Rockhurst, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bishop Miege, Blue Valley, Olathe, and Mill Valley.
Quick Info
Use the above links to find a team, ensure you have the correct gear and learn about our staff.
Have more questions?
Please contact northlandyouthlacrosse@gmail.com for more information on our program.
