KINDERGARTEN

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Spring is the primary season for lacrosse. It runs for 9 weeks and is designed to be a player's main spring sport (but we are also flexible with conflicts at this age).

Practices: Kindergarten trains Saturdays from 10:10-11am starting February 20th and running through April 17th at Glencoe Park. Expect to see training that is structured, but fast-paced and fun. We teach the sport by breaking the girls into small groups and rotating them to various stations that each teach a game-specific skill (ground balls, catching, throwing, dodging, shooting, defense, etc). 

Games: Since Kindergarten is an entry point to the sport of lacrosse, our emphasis at this age will be on fundamentals, where training is the priority. That being said, we play games too! Our Kinder group is a "house league" so they will play games against each other during their training period on Saturday mornings at Glencoe Park in April.

Dues: Kinder dues for the Spring 2027 season are $195 for ~6 training sessions and ~3 "house" games. Player uniform (reversible jersey) is purchased seperately. Players who do not live in Dallas ISD or the Lake Highlands HS feeder zone will be charged a $200 out-of-district fee. DCL reserves the right to limit out-of-district players to 10% of total roster size.

The largest driver in our dues are field space and our paid coaching staff. Additional costs covered by dues: officiating fees, tournament dues, operating equipment (goals, balls, etc.). That being said, we are committed to growing the game and do not want finances to be the limiting factor. We offer sibling discounts, as well as a payment plan options at registration. Please reach out to us HERE if additional financial assistance is needed.

Equipment:  Mandatory equipment once practice begins includes a girl's stick, a mouthguard and eye protection. Cleats are not required but recommended. Please see our equipment recommendations HERE.

Format:  Kinders will play 4v4 (no goalie) with 3'x3' goals and foam balls on a reduced size field (60-70 yds x 35-45 yds), playing 10 minute running halves. We will train as a group and divide up into multiple, evenly-balanced teams and play each other for games.

Communication:  TeamSideline is our main method of communication (this is the same application through which registration occurs). Once the season starts, this app allows you to see the team roster, team schedule and has a message feature for quick updates. Please be sure to download this app to your mobile device and to RSVP your player’s availability for each training/game. It’s critical information that allow coaches to plan accordingly.

Due to the short nature of our Fall season and the fact that all our Kindergarteners are new to the sport, Dallas City Lacrosse does not offer a Fall program for Kinders. For prospective new players, we will offer both a fall and winter clinics to try lacrosse prior to registering for the Spring season.