NORCAL LACROSSE FOUNDATION
Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse
The Northern California Lacrosse Foundation is an independent non-profit corporation which is dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth of lacrosse in Northern California by providing programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.
In 1998, the Foundation became a regional Chapter of US Lacrosse, the national governing body of lacrosse. We support the leagues, clubs, teams and organizations which operate in Northern California by offering start-up loans, scholarships, loaner equipment, coaching and officiating development programs and educational events.
The Northern California Lacrosse Foundation was started in 1986 by NorCal Lacrosse Hall of Famer, Sam Sadtler. As the first President he enabled the funding of the foundation through the generous endowment left by Peter Faulkner. Pete was instrumental in starting the Palo Alto lacrosse club in 1965 as well as the first youth programs in Menlo Park. The Faulkner Fund provides funds for projects which increase the scope of participation and the quality of players, coaches, and officials in Northern California.
The Diane Whipple Fund was established in 2003 to carry on the wonderful spirit of the talented young head coach of St. Mary's College (Moraga) women's lacrosse who had a major impact on everyone who knew her. The Whipple funds are available for the advancement of girls lacrosse programs and individual scholarships.
League Liasion
The Chapter works to support the associations, leagues, clubs and teams which operate in Northern California. We have over 15,000 players, coaches and officials participating in the following organizations:
Post Collegiate/Adult Clubs
BayLax: Northern California Women's Lacrosse
Northern California Lacrosse Association (Men)
NCAA Colleges
Mountain Sports Pacific Federation (Women D1)
Independent (Men D2)
College Clubs
Western Women's Lacrosse League (WCLA)
Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (Men MCLA)High School
CIF California Interscholastic Federation
(Boys/Girls)Youth and High School Clubs
Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association (Boys/Girls)
Out-Reach Program
The Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse has established a new outreach program to bring development tools to new and under-served areas. The program offers coaching, playing and umpiring clinics held locally by highly experienced clinicians. The clinics are free. To schedule or attend a clinic please contact sportdevelopment@norcallacrosse.org.
Summer Camp Scholarships
The Northern California Chapter works with local summer camps to secure slots for well-deserving players. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and player's commitment to lacrosse. Applications are available in April and scholarships awarded in May.
Program Funds and Scholarship Aid
The Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse offers financial aid to Northern California lacrosse members in the form of loans, which must be repaid, and grants, which need not be repaid. We offer this aid under our two endowments: the Faulkner and Whipple Funds.
Scholarship Aid Program: Offers financial assistance to participate in a lacrosse program, event or function as a player, coach, umpire/referee or administrator.Equipment Loans
Program Fund Application: Offers financial assistance for a new or existing lacrosse team, club or program.
The Northern California Chapter provides loaner sticks and equipment for girls and boys, mostly in pre-high school ages to introduce the game. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis for a limited time period and must be returned. Please contact equipment@norcallacrosse.org for more information.
