Starting a lacrosse CLUB/TEAM
If you are looking to start a new program for a California Interscholastic Federation school, please contact our Sport Development Director for assistance. For starting a new youth or high school club program, visit the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association website at www.ncjla.org
How do I start up a team?
The US Lacrosse New Start Program is the most comprehensive resource we currently offer if you are starting a new team or league. Everything from A-Z, including budget examples, equipment finding resources and more.
USL offers a multitude of resources and programs that members can apply for. Including coaching and official’s education and training, as well as sound sportsmanship instruction.
USL is proud to have the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) as a long-term partner. The PCA web site and guide to ‘Building a Positive Youth Sports Culture’ is imperative in the early stages of setting up your program: From the Ground Up; Building a Positive Youth Sports Culture; A Guide for Leaders of Youth Sports Organizations
Who can help me locally?
If you are looking to start a new program for a California Interscholastic Federation school, please contact our Sport Development Director for assistance. For starting a new youth or high school club program, visit the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association website at www.ncjla.org
What do I need to know?
- Awareness of priority issues
- Ensuring safe play / risk management
- Educating parents and players on what USL has to offer through programs
- Parents / volunteers
- Expectations , codes of conduct, training, background screening, etc.
Should we set up our team by age or by grade?
One of the most commonly asked questions by developing lacrosse areas across the country…See our recommended guidelines:
Does US Lacrosse have league template bylaws I can use?
Our New Start Program includes sample bylaws.
