•With a history that spans centuries, lacrosse is the oldest continually played sport in North America. Rooted in Native American religion and culture, lacrosse was a way to resolve disputes, heal the sick and train young warriors.

The name lacrosse was given to the sport after French settlers viewed the sport and saw that the stick resembled a priest's cross. The sport began with the name baaga'adowe which roughly translates, 'hit with an instrument'.

The first mention of the modern game was recorded in 1636, but it took over 200 years for the game to evolve into the sport we see played today.

There are currently over 500 college and 1400 high school lacrosse teams from coast to coast. And those numbers continue to improve in the both the men's and women's game. And the sport is not limited to the US and Canada. It is growing in popularity in many other countries including: Australia, Germany, Scotland, England and Japan and, is in fact, Canada's national past time.

With its combination of speed, stick skill, agility, grace, endurance, finesse and unique history, lacrosse may be, according to basketball inventor James Naismith, "the best of all possible field sports."

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How’s it played?• 10 Positions: Offensive Attack men, Midfielders, Defensive Long-poles,

and Goalie.• Players catch and throw a ball, gradually moving towards an opponents

goal.• Players try to dislodge the ball from opponents cross by stick checking.• Goals are worth 1 point each.

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Northern California Junior Lacrosse

U.S. Lacrosse Association (USLA)Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association (NCJLA)

U15 7th - 8th GradeU17 J.V. 9th - 11th GradesU19 Varsity 11th – 12th Grades

There are age requirements at each level.9th graders who are 15 before Sept 1st may not play down to the U15 level. No HS player can play down at the U15 level if they’ve participated in HS level sports team competition.

Lacrosse Season

• Spring sport running from early February to mid May.• Games are played on weekends with occasionally a

weeknight (Friday).• Practices will be 3-5 times per week.• Home field is River Valley H.S.• Teams in the league would be from Redding, Chico,

Grass Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.• Leagues are made up of teams of equal skill levels at the

youth levels. (U13/U15)• Post season jamborees at Treasure Island for U13C• Post season play-offs for U15B, JV, and Varsity.

What’s next?• Players register a membership with US Lacrosse

Association . USLA membership can be done online at www.uslacrosse.org. This can also be done when you register on the team website.

• 1. Players and Parents need to fill out:1. Players and Parents need to fill out:Registration form that can be done online at:

Click here for the Chiatku lacrosse website• 2. Pay Player Registration Fees • Purchase equipment.• Practices will start in late January• Game schedule is from February 22th – May 18th for all

youth levels. U17/U19 regular season finishes last weekend in April.

• Deadline for forms and fees is November 30th

What are the costs to play?• All players and coaches are required to join the USLA:• $25 - Youth player ; $35 - H.S. player; $50 - coaches.• New Player Registration Fee:New Player Registration Fee: • $ 230 U13C / U15B $ 230 U13C / U15B After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $260After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $260• $ 250 U17 (JV) $ 250 U17 (JV) After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $280After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $280• $ 250 U19 (Varsity) $ 250 U19 (Varsity) After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $280After Nov 30 - Late Registration: $280

If no jersey is needed than subtract $50 from the registration fee.If no jersey is needed than subtract $50 from the registration fee.• Player Registration Fees coverPlayer Registration Fees cover: NCJLA Team Registration, Referee : NCJLA Team Registration, Referee

Fees, Uniform cost, Practice Jersey, and field supplies. Fees, Uniform cost, Practice Jersey, and field supplies. • - - - - Coaches are volunteers not paidCoaches are volunteers not paid..• U13 / U15 and new players to the program use club helmets.• JV and Varsity players are required buy their own helmet after first year

of play.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSUS Lacrosse is committed to improving and expanding our services to members. All members receive access to a variety of programs and services, discounts on books, videos, educational materials and National Team merchandise; Lacrosse Magazine,

comprehensive lacrosse insurance; membership in their local chapter, free admission to the Lacrosse Museum and Hall of Fame; access to national

partnerships such as MBNA credit cards and Hertz car rentals.Insurance Coverage

Players, coaches and officials have the protection of a comprehensive lacrosse insurance program for a full year. Detailed insurance information can be found on

the website, including claim forms, optional insurance and risk management information. Please call 1.800.350.8005 for more details on this extensive insurance

protection, which is included in your membership dues.

US Lacrosse Association Membership.

Parent Volunteers • Field Marshalls – Help supervise and

support positive sportsmanship among spectators during games. Each team is required to have 1 to 2 for all home games.

• Score Table Operators: 3 People: Keep score for the home games and/or run game clocks or penalty clocks. Home team is responsible for score and game clock. (Can’t have a game without them)

Lacrosse Equipment• Equipment costs $175 - $300 • Team colors are Royal blue, White, and Silver.• Royal Blue Helmet with silver visor and chin guard• Colored mouth guard• Gloves • Arm Guards • Shoulder Pads• Cross - each player should have at least 2 in case of breakage during play. • Long sticks for those who are playing defensemen.• Soccer or Football cleats. Turf shoes for turf fields is recommended• Equipment can bePurchases can be made at :

LACROSSE FANATIC

SACRAMENTO                  9500 Micron Ave #114 Sacramento, CA 95827                               (916) 363 8700 Bradshaw exit of HW50

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Contacts• Club President: Ryan Stewart : 530 632-5529• Email: rstewart@ycusd.k12.ca• Team website:

ycchiatkulacrosse.uslaxteams.com/• Websites:• NCJLA: www.ncjlax.org• US Lacrosse Association:• www.uslacrosse.org/index.phtml