JETS LACROSSE

Frequently Asked Questions for Spring 2024 Season

• How long is registration open for the Spring 2024 season?

  • Registration opens Thursday, January 25th, 2024 and will close Friday, March 22nd 2024.

  • We often keep registration open after the initial close date, however, if you are not registered by Sunday, February 25th, 2024, you will miss out on the preseason clinic.

  • The sooner all players are registered the sooner we can disseminate information on coach and team assignments and practice schedules. 

  • Our teams fill up extremely fast. We strongly recommend you register immediately.

  • You are only considered registered if you have completed the registration process, your player’s USA Lacrosse membership is up to date (through at least May 31, 2024, and the registration fee is paid in full.)

    
    

• What is the registration fee for the Spring 2024 season?

  • Registration fee is $350 if completed by February 11th. Registration received after February 11th is $400. Please register early!

  • The registration fee is less than last year, but does not include the cost of uniforms. You will be directed to our supplier’s website to size and purchase your required uniform (jersey, shorts, t-shirt). There are additional items available for purchase as well. All items will be delivered to your home in about 10 business days.

  • Registration fee covers the costs associated with team and program equipment purchases (including balls, cones, practice equipment, League registration fees, end-of-year tourney entry Tournament entry fees, referee payments, field permits, coaching and coaching education expenditures, and other Administration costs.

    
    

• What league do the Jets play in?

  • The Jets play in the Arapahoe Youth League (AYL); which is the governing body for the whole state of Colorado

  • For the current AYL playing rules and rules updates click here.

    
    

• What ages/grades do you have teams for?

  • Jets lacrosse offers competitive spring teams for players in first through eighth grades. Occasionally, we do allow kindergarteners to play on a first grade team if there is space. Players of all experience (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) are welcome to register.

    
    

• Does my player's age need to be verified?

  • Yes. All players must be verified through the USA Lacrosse age verification program HERE

  • If you are unsure if you have been through this process, or need assistance, you may contact US Lacrosse at (410)235-6882, extension 102.

    
    

• When does the season start and how long does it go?

  • We will hold a preseason clinic on Sunday, February 25th at Northfield Athletic Complex (times TBD)

  • The season will conclude with the AYL tournament (tentatively) the weekend of May 18th, 2024

  • Each team will play on only one of the dates (Saturday or Sunday) the weekend of the end of season tournament. We do not know the schedule for this tournament until it is released by the AYL (usually sometime in April). We recommend you make sure your player is available for both days.

  • Some teams will choose to participate in additional tournaments that take place during the AYL regular season and/or after the AYL regular-season has concluded participation in additional tournaments is determined on a team-by-team basis and additional cost apply.

    
    

• How are spring teams formed?

  • Teams are not formed based on head coach selection of the Jets players. The Jets have a team formation committee made up of our head coaches and executive committee members which meet several times throughout the spring registration process in order to formulate all of our competitive teams.

  • Our primary goal is to place each player on a team that provides them the best opportunity to develop and succeed as a lacrosse player as well as continue to develop a passion for the game. We make every effort to place each player on the most appropriate team and at the most appropriate competitive level within the League. This is based on many factors including, but not limited to, prior performance, skill, experience, team availability and manageable roster sizes.

  • If you are a new player to the Jets we may reach out to you to collect relevant information that will help us place your son on the most appropriate Team.

  • Depending on team size, coach availability, and registration numbers, it is possible we may need to wait list some registrants. Returning players are given preference if we must place your player on a waitlist, we will notify you as soon as possible.

  • Players are not guaranteed to be on the same team from year to year.

  • We cannot consider any special requests for team placement for example friends family members neighbors classmates carpools practice locations coaches Etc.)

  • We do not consider a parent or player requests for players to play up or “play down”.

    
    

• How are players/teams placed in divisions?

  • Per AYL rules, teams are based on grade, with a corresponding age cut off. 

  • For the spring 2024 season, the 1st through 3rd grade divisions play 7 vs. 7 on a short size field. All other divisions play 10 vs 10 on a regular sized field.

  • All current 8th graders are eligible to play, regardless of date of birth.

  • Players in high school (9th grader higher) are not eligible to play.

    
    

• What is the game schedule?

  • Games are played mostly on Saturdays. Rescheduled games due to weather, and the end of season tournament may be played on Sundays.

  • The AYL will publish the final team specific game schedule in late March and it will be emailed to parents at that time. As soon as we have the final schedule we will let you know!

  • We do not consider any request for players and / or teams to play on specific days or times. The Jets do not have any control over the creation of the schedule, it is set by the AYL.

  • Right now the games are not scheduled, but are generally scheduled anywhere from 9 a.m. through 6pm on Saturdays. Some weekends may include a doubleheader.

  • Note, this season there are no games over Memorial Day Weekend.

    
    

• Where are the Jets lacrosse games played?

  • The AYL is trying to increase the number of regular season games played from 6 to between 8 and 10. 

  • All home game locations are TBD until permits are secured, but typical locations will include: Northfield Athletic Complex, North Sports Field, Northfield High School (5500 Central Park Boulevard, Denver, CO 80218) in Central Park or McAuliffe International School (2540 Holly Street, Denver, CO 80207) in Park Hill. It is possible to play home games at alternate location sites if needed.

  • All Jets teams will travel for away games to locations around Colorado such as Lakewood, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Evergreen, Pueblo, Golden, Loveland, Aurora, and Windsor.

  • Would you not consider any request for players and their teams to play on specific days or times. The Jets do not have control over the creation of the schedule, it is set by the AYL.

    
    

• When and where do Jets team's practice?

  • Subject to field availability, head coaches will determine practice days and times for their teams. As soon as the teams are formulated we will let you know what each team's respective practice schedule is.

  • Early season practices are scheduled as follows: 

    • Sunday, February 25th- Preseason Clinic 

    • Sunday, March 3rd- First regular season practice

    • Sunday March 10th- Second regular season practice

  • Beyond March 10th, we do not know the practice schedule and locations for teams until teams have been finalized and we have received final field permits from Denver public schools, Denver Parks and Recreation, and the City Park MCA. Once we have this information and the practice schedules are set we will notify all teams.

  • After April 1st, we anticipate all our practice fields will be at McAuliffe International Middle School (2540 Holly St, Denver, CO 80207). April 1st is the earliest we can practice on DPS fields.

  • Teams will generally practice two or three times per week from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. prior to Daylight Savings day and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. after Daylight Savings.

  • Some teams will practice over Denver public school spring break (March 27th through April 3rd). This is determined on a team-by-team basis.

  • We do not consider a request for a player to practice at a specific time and/or location.

    
    

• When will we receive information about which team or player is on?

  • Teams are based on grade. Some teams may combine grades, or split into more than 1 team based on roster numbers. 

  • We will provide additional information on team rosters and practice schedules and locations to parents on Sunday, February 25th 2024. Practice schedule is undetermined on a team-by-team basis.

  • Coaches will contact their teams as soon as rosters are finalized.

    
    

• What equipment is each player required to have?

  • All players are required to provide their own personal equipment – lacrosse stick, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, cup, and mouthpiece.

  • Cleats are not required, however, we strongly recommend your player wear cleats to all practices and games.

  • See our equipment page for more detail.

    
    

• What size and number uniform on my player receive when and when will  their uniforms be distributed?

  • All players (new and returning) will receive a new uniform for the spring 2024 season. 

  • We have a new uniform supplier for the 2024 season!

  • Links will be sent out upon registration to purchase your required uniform. Optional apparel will be available for purchase.

  • Player jersey numbers are given on a first come-first served basis. Register early for a better chance at your desired number!

  • All purchases will be delivered to your home usually in 10 business days.

    
    

• What benefits do I receive from a USA Lacrosse (USAL) membership?

  • The AYL and our insurance provider require all players and coaches to be current USAL members. As a prerequisite for participation in the spring Jets lacrosse program, all players must be current USAL memberships (membership must be valid through at least May 31st, 2024)

  • U.S. lacrosse provides important Safety Research, rules guidelines (youth, high school, and professional) and coaching development programs.

  • Each USA Lacrosse member receives supplemental insurance, a subscription to Lacrosse magazine, how to videos, articles and clinics for players, coaches and officials, discount tickets for college and professional game, and more. Click here for a list of all USA Lacrosse membership benefits.

  • For more information on being a US Lacrosse member, or to purchase or renew membership, please go to USALacrosse.com. When you reach the “group information” page on the USA Lacrosse site, please check the box next to “Jets Lacrosse”.

    
    

• At what email address will I receive communication?

  • All communication throughout the Jets registration process and spring season will be sent to the email address you provide at the time of registration. Please use your primary email address for registration and verify the accuracy before you submit your registration.

  • Jets Lacrosse uses the Sports Connect app for scheduling and communication during the season.

    
    

• What is the refund policy?

  • A refund request must be sent to [email protected] prior to the first game. 

  • A $25 administrative fee for any program is nonrefundable. In addition, if a uniform order has been placed for your player prior to refund being requested, the cost of uniform is nonrefundable.

  • No refunds are awarded after the game schedule has started.

    
    

• Do you offer scholarships?

  • We do provide scholarships to qualifying families to defray the cost of participation please contact [email protected] to make a confidential scholarship request.

  • Would you accept donations to fund player scholarships. If you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring a player for the spring season please contact [email protected]

    
    

• Who do I contact if I have additional requests?

  • Please contact Tim Lewis – program director if you have additional questions or requests.

    • Email: [email protected]

    • Phone: (720) 445–6532