FREE!!! LEARN TO PLAY LACROSSE CLINIC Sunday October 16th. from 1pm to 3pm
Free Learn to Play Lacrosse Clinic! Reserve your spot now!!
The Elk Grove Youth Lacrosse Club (EGYLC) will be conducting their next "Learn to Play Lacrosse Clinic" on Sunday October 16th. from 1pm to 3pm on the fields at Joseph Kerr Middle School.
The Clinic is free and equipment will be provided. It is however on a "First Come First Served" basis and space is limited! Please be sure to reserve your spot ASAP!
The purpose of these "Learn to Play" clinics is to introduce new and beginning players to the game. The clinics are open to all boys and girls ages 7-17. Areas of concentration, are the basic fundamental skills of throwing, catching, scooping ground-balls, cradling, and shooting. The players will also be taught about the rules and general concepts of team offensive and defensive play. These clinics provide a great introduction to the game, and allow potential players the opportunity to see if they would enjoy playing for one of our teams when the season starts next spring. (Lacrosse season runs from basically February through May.) They also serve to shorten the learning curve for new players, as opposed to joining a team in February and trying to learn the game from scratch at that time. To reserve a spot or for more info or questions please contact: Bill Huss at williamhuss@earthlink.net or (916) 628-7272.
2012 Registration is now OPEN!
September 14, 2011 —
Teams are forming now for the 2012 Season. The Elk Grove Gladiators are planning to field 1- High School Varsity team, 1- High School JV team, 1 or 2- U-15 teams, 1 or 2- U-13 teams, 1 or 2- U-11 teams. Players of all levels from novice to experienced are encouraged to sign up. However registration is "First Come, First Served" and space is limited so hurry and register today. Lacrosse season runs from January through May. U-13, U-11, and younger will practice twice a week and U-15 and High School will practice at least three times a week. All fees for the 2012 season include full uniform. Fees for the U-13, U-15, and High School teams also include 3 D Lax Workshop.
Please click on the red "Registration" tab on the menu bar on the left to register.
PLEASE NOTE: Fees DO NOT include equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves and stick). Equipment must be purchased separately. Equipment packages are available through Lacrosse Fanatic, or numerous online websites. Our Club does have a limited supply of used equipment available for loan on a need and case by case basis.
Divisions for the 2012 season (All ages are based on a December 31, 2010 cutoff)
BOY'S YOUTH (Girls may play coe-ed on any of these teams)
U-15 - Must have a 1997 or 1998 birth year
U-13 - Must have a 1999 or 2000 birth year
U-11 - Must have a 2001 or 2002 birth year
BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL Junior Varsity (9th-11th grade boys only) and Varsity (*Seniors and below)
”Junior Varsity or JV” Competitive Teams with any players currently enrolled in high school up to the 11th grade. No 12th grade boys (seniors) are eligible to play at the JV level they must play on the Varsity team. Varsity roster can contain seniors and appropriately skilled under class-men. *Please note these are competitive teams, and there will be skill assessments conducted to determine proper placement of players.*
2012 EGYLC Registration Fees (if paid by Oct. 31st 2011*)
Here are the details for the 2012 EGYLC Registration Fees:
2012 Fee Summary for All Players (includes full uniform)
U-11: $200
U-13: $325 Includes 3Dlax workshop
U-15 B: $350 Includes 3Dlax workshop
HS: $425 Includes 3Dlax workshop
* After October 31st. 2011 there will be a $50.00 late registration fee assessed.
Please click on the "Registration" tab on the menu bar on the left, and fill out all three registration documents: 1) "Registration" 2) "Medical Authorization" 3) "Waiver of Liability". Then mail your check to Elk Grove Youth Lacrosse Club PO Box 355 Elk Grove, CA 95759. Please email Bill Huss at williamhuss@earthlink.net with any questions or for more info. The season runs from January through the end of May. Hurry space is limited.
Please Note: An active US Lacrosse player membership that expires after June 30, 2012 is a requirement when registering for 2012 Lacrosse season. Your application will not be considered complete unless your lacrosse membership has been renewed and is valid through the 2012 Spring League season. New players will need to apply for a new membership. Returning players will need to renew their membership before submitting their registration forms.
New players applying for the U15, U13, and U11 age groups must also submit a copy of the player’s birth certificate.
Please visit US Lacrosse Membership to become a member or renew. **
2011 Elk Grove Gladiators Schedules
REMINDER- Please do not park on Colton Avenue!!
April 30, 2010 —
Parents, and fans of both the Elk Grove Gladiators and our opponents- Please refrain from parking on Colton Avenue (West side of the football field with the small fenced opening to the field). The residents of that street have asked for our cooperation to avoid causing unnecessary congestion on their street.
This request is in effect for both practices and games. There is plenty of parking in the two lots at Joseph Kerr as well as the parking lots over at the Trigg Education Building.
Thank you all for your cooperation.
U-11 Gold Gladiators start off their season undefeated!
March 7, 2010 —
The mighty U-11 Gold team got their season off to a great start this weekend, earning a 4-4 tie and a 4-1 VICTORY in two games against Granite Bay yesterday. These were the first games ever played by this team and certainly a fantastic experience for the players. Go Gladiators! "Strength and Honor". Congratulations on a fine start to your season.
U-15 Gladiators win Bronze in NCJLA Championships
May 13, 2009 – 10:20 PM —
The Elk Grove Gladiators under-15 lacrosse team capped off a successful season by earning a bronze medal at the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Championships. The Gladiators completed the regular season with an 11-2 record, and won the first two rounds of the Northern California playoffs to vault into the Final Four, played last Sunday in Danville. In the first game of the Final Four, Elk Grove suffered its first loss of the postseason after an 8-1 setback to Santa Rosa.Dallin Hammond scored the lone goal for the Gladiators.
In the bronze medal round, Elk Grove survived four overtimes to beat the Palo Alto Tomahawks, 7-6.Devin Viramontes and Colton Hicks each scored goals in the first half of the medal round, but the Gladiators trailed 5-2 at halftime. Early in the third quarter, Luke Grable sparked a three-goal comeback. Soon after, Reid Thompson netted a goal off an assist by Connor Nolan. On the ensuing face-off, Ryan Murphy recovered the loose ball, broke free on a fast break and fired the equalizer shot.
The teams then traded goals, with Viramontes scoring the final regulation goal for Elk Grove. Defensemen Michael Drum, Dylan Hocevar and Connor Mooldyk, with goalie Collin Bettencourt, shut down Palo Alto in the second half, allowing only one goal.Both teams battled through three scoreless overtimes until finally one minute into the fourth OT, Hicks broke out on a fastbreak and blasted a shot past the Tomahawk goalie for the game-winner and sealed the bronze medal for Elk Grove. Congratulations on a GREAT season!
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November 14, 2008 —
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PUPS TEAM
September 3, 2008 —
The Elk Grove Gladiators Pups team wins Silver at the NCJLA Championships! After coming from behind in the Semi-finals against an unbeaten Stuart Hall team to win 11-10. The Gladiators fought hard in the Championship game evening the score at 5-5 after being down by 3 goals in the fourth quarter. However the South Bay Crusaders prevailed scoring the game winning goal in the waning moments of the game. Our club is proud of this Pups team as competing for the Championship had not even crossed the team's mind at the beginning of the season. To put this into proper perspective-two-thirds of the players were new to the game. They finished the regular season at 13-1 scoring 117 goals (tied for 2nd most in the Pups division among 65 teams!), and only letting in 48. This is the first team in the Club's history to win a playoff game, let alone a medal. Congratulations again to a FANTASTIC season!
EGYLC Donates PE Curriculum and Sticks to New "Home Turf"
As part of it's constant mission to "Honor the Game" and grow and develop the sport of Lacrosse in the Elk Grove community. EGYLC is proud to be able to donate a set of 24 STX Ball "Soft Lacrosse" sticks as well as the accompanying US Lacrosse PE Curriculum textbook to Joseph Kerr Middle School. Joseph Kerr will serve as the practice facility as well as Home game sight for Elk Grove Youth Lacrosse for the 2007 season. It is the hope of EGYLC and the staff of Joseph Kerr to teach students about the great game of lacrosse and expose them to the game's rich history and traditions. As well as the FUN and healthful benefits of this great game.
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Lacrosse Positions
Goal: The goalie's responsibility is to protect the goal and stop the opposing team from scoring. A good goalie leads the defense by reading the situation & directing the defense to react. He should have excellent hand/eye coordination & a strong voice. Quickness, agility, confidence & the ability to concentrate are also essential. Each team has one goalie in the goal during play.
Midfield: The midfielder's responsibility is to cover the entire field, playing both offense and defense. The midfielder is a key to the transition game, and is often called upon to clear the ball from defense to offense. A good midfielder demonstrates good stick work including throwing, catching and scooping. Speed and stamina are essential. Each team should have three midfielders on the field.
Defense: The defenseman's responsibility is to defend the goal. The defenseman generally restricts his play to the defensive end of the field. A good defenseman should be able to react quickly in game situations. Agility and aggressiveness are necessary, but great stick work is not essential to be effective. Each team should have three defensemen on the field.
Attack: The attackman's responsibility is to score goals. The attackman generally restricts his play to the offensive end of the field. A good attackman demonstrates excellent stick work with both hands and has quick feet to maneuver around the goal. Each team should have three attackmen on the field during play.
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