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FAQ's

Who can play for this program?

We have U9 and U11 teams for girls in the 2nd through 5th grades.

What equipment does my daughter need to play?

The following items are mandatory for practice and games: stick, googles, mouth guard, and cleats. Note: NO tennis shoes/sneakers! Tennis shoes and sneakers often lead to injuries while playing lacrosse, so cleats are preferred. A player will not be able to participate in games or practices without these items.

Do I have to have lacrosse experience to play?

This is a developmental league and you will learn all the basics and fundamentals of this sport.

Are there try-outs?

No. All skill levels are welcome!

When are practices?

There will be 2 practices during the week throughout the fall and spring seasons. Practices are at Newtown Park on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practice times will be updated as soon as they are confirmed.

When are games?

During our “practice” season in the fall we will have 1 to 2 games on the weekend.
During our spring season, typically games are on the weekend. Games may be held on Saturdays and/or Sundays depending upon scheduling and some games may be scheduled on weeknights. Games could potentially be scheduled on Fulton County school district teach workdays.

What is a “practice” season and when is it?

A practice season for lacrosse is in the fall time and runs from mid-August to mid-November.
Practice season is a perfect time for beginners as they will learn all the basics and fundamentals of lacrosse. For those seasoned players, practice season allows them to brush up on their skills!
Since it is hard to find field space during this time of year and it’s not our normal season, we play at Newtown Parks and Recreation.

When is the primary lacrosse season?

The main lacrosse season is in the spring! Our spring season starts with practice in late January and last until the middle of May. In the spring, our players are brushing up on the basics and moving onto more advanced moves.

Equipment

Lacrosse Stick ($35 – $150+)

Make sure you purchase a women’s lacrosse stick and not a men’s stick. If you are unsure, please ask the merchant for help. A men's stick has a deeper pocket (white strings pictured above) and a women's pole (silver part below the navy head of the stick) only comes in one size.

Goggles ($25 – $80)

All players must wear eye protection at practices and games. Players will not be allowed to participate unless goggles are worn.

Mouth Guard (.99¢ – $10)

All players must wear a mouth guard at practices and games. NO clear mouth guards, it has to be a color. Players will not be allowed to participate unless a mouth guard is worn.

Cleats

All players must wear cleats to practice and at games. No exceptions!

Wearing tennis shoes and sneakers is a big no-no as runners tend to slide in them, especially if the grass is wet. Tennis shoes and sneakers have very little traction and can lead to injury.

Medical Release Form

Concussion Awareness

It is Johns Creek Junior Gladiators Girls Lacrosse Club’s policy that a player will be removed from play immediately in the event that she exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion and shall return to play only after she has been cleared to resume play by an appropriate health care professional. It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to seek medical care for a possible concussion and follow the recommendations provided by the health care professional who has examined the player. Parents or guardians should not allow their daughter to resume participation in any practice or game until they've received clearance for her to do so from a qualified health care professional.

The Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents is accessed here.

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