JETS LACROSSE

Frequently Asked Questions for Competitive Fall 2024 Season

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

  • Registration opens Tuesday, July 16th, and closes on Sunday, September 22nd.

  • We often keep registration open after the initial close date, however, we cannot guarantee placement on specific teams if registered late. 

  • 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 October 31st, 2024), and the registration fee is paid in full.

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

  • Registration fee is $200 per participant, the same price as the past 2 years!

  • Registration fee includes a yard sign (if desired), and a Jets Lacrosse sticker!

  • Former players can reuse jerseys for practices and games. New Jets players can request a jersey, or purchase one from our apparel supplier. 

  • Registration fee covers the costs associated with team and program equipment purchases (including balls, cones, practice equipment, league registration fees, referee payments, field permits, coaching and coaching education expenditures, and other Administration costs.)

• What league do the Jets play in?

  • The Fall league is operated by Summit Lacrosse Ventures (SLV) which is under the umbrella of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

• What ages/grades do you have teams for?

  • Jets lacrosse offers competitive fall 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?

  • Your athlete’s age should be automatically verified when registering. All players must have valid USA Lacrosse memberships, which verifies your age.

  • If you have issues with the USA Lacrosse age verification process for your player, please go to https://www.usalacrosse.com/

  • 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?

  • Preseason clinics will be held on Sunday, August 18th and Sunday, August 25th. There is an additional fee for preseason clinics.

  • Regular Season practices begin the week of Labor day, Tuesday, September 3rd.

  • Games are played on Sundays with a festival at the end of the season.

  • Game dates are 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 (festival)

  • The season will conclude after the end of season festival on October 13th.

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

• How are teams formed?

  • Fall rosters are dependent on the number of participants.

  • Typically, some grades will combine into 1 team, but there may be cases where we can field a full team from a single grade.

  • If we field more than 1 team from an age group, they will be divided by skill and experience level.

  • 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.

  • EVERY player will be rostered. There are absolutely no “cuts”, and every player will play. 

  • 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.)

• How are players/teams placed in divisions?

  • Fall rules and fields are modified for ALL AGES. Typical games are 7v7 on an 80 yard field or smaller.

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

  • 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?

  • Fall season games are played on Sundays, September 15th-October 13th.

  • SLV will publish the final team specific game schedule, at which time it will be emailed to parents, and updated on Sports Connect. 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 SLV..

• Where are the Jets lacrosse games played?

  • All Jets teams will play at least 4 regular-season games with a festival at the end of the season consisting of 2 guaranteed games. (Total of 6 games)

  • Home games are scheduled to be played at City Park, or North Sports Fields. 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 falls, Denver, Fort Collins, Evergreen, Pueblo, Golden, Loveland, Aurora, and Windsor.

  • Wedo 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 game schedule.

• When and where do Jets team's practice?

  • Teams will practice at one of the following locations: McAuliffe International School, Swigert International School, North Sports Fields. You will be notified of your team’s practice location as soon as possible.

  • 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.

  • Teams will generally practice two times per week between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Exact times are based on head coach availability.

  • 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?

  • We will provide additional information on team rosters and practice schedules and locations to parents as soon as possible.

  • 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.

  • Jets Lacrosse may be able to loan or swap equipment if needed.

  • See our equipment page for more detail.

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

  • Players may reuse jerseys from seasons past, or purchase a new one from our apparel supplier. Please reach out if you need a jersey, Jets Lacrosse may be able to provide you with one. 

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

  • All players and coaches are required to be current USAL members. As a prerequisite for participation in the fall Jets lacrosse program, all players must be current USAL memberships (membership must be valid through at least October 31st, 2024)

  • USA 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”.

• What email address will I receive communication at?

  • All communication throughout the Jets registration process and fall 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/Stack Team app for scheduling and communication during the season.

• What is the refund policy?

  • A refund request must be sent to [email protected]

  • 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 season 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 fall season please contact [email protected]

• Who do I contact if I have additional requests?

  • Please contact Tim Lewis – President, if you have additional questions or requests.

    • Email: [email protected]

    • Phone: (720) 445–6532