NIGHTHAWK BOYS LACROSSE

The Novato Lacrosse Club (NLC) is the oldest lacrosse club in California, providing the youth of Novato and surrounding area an opportunity to learn and play the game of lacrosse.

Novato Lacrosse Club

Boys Lacrosse Program

Our teams are recognized for their skill, love of the game, and high level of sportsmanship.

We commit to accommodating as many recreational players as possible, while providing world-class competitive opportunities for advanced players. We focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game, encouraging player development and sportsmanship, and developing lacrosse players to have a love and passion for the world's fastest growing game.

Our program is for Boys Ages 5-14

The Season

Lacrosse is a spring sport with practices beginning in February, games March-April, and playoffs in mid/late May.

Team Placement Assessments are usually held in November/December
Practices are held 2-3 times per week at local Novato schools
All teams will roster approximately 14-20 players depending on the age group
Games are held on weekends and include both home fields (San Marin/Novato HS Turf) as well as surrounding lacrosse clubs fields in the North Bay, San Francisco and East Bay
Schedules typically include 12-18 games over the course of the season

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BOYS TEAMS

Boys U8 (1st and 2nd Grade)

10-12 players per team
Practice 2 times per week
No evaluations Practices are 1 hour long
Games are on Saturdays or Sundays
Games are 4v4 using small goals (2 middies/1 attack/1 defense/ no goalie) or 5v5 if using a goalie
Practices start in March Season ends in mid-May
All games are played in Marin U8 players do not need to attend assessments and will be placed on teams based on experience and fit with the other players

Boys U10 (3rd and 4th Grade)

12-15 players per team
Practice 2 times per week
U10 divisions will include one competitive travel team and equally skilled Marin League Teams
Practices are 1.5 hours long
Games are on Saturdays or Sundays
Games are 8v8 using small goals (3 middies/2 attack/2 defense/goalie) Practices start in March (likely earlier for the travel team) Season ends in mid-May
All players must attend at least one assessment to ensure proper team placement

Boys U12/U14

16-18 players per team
U12 and U14 divisions will include one A Team and equally skilled B
Team Practices start the first week of February and games start in late February or early March. Season ends in mid-late May
Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays. "A" teams participate in a post-season playoff where a NorCal Champion is crowned
"B" teams participate in an end of season Jamboree event
All players must attend two (2) evaluations

General Information + FAQs

Please click below to review general club, season and player information as well as our most frequently asked questions.

Registration Fees

Uniforms

Player Number Selection

Equipment

WAITLIST

Age Groups Season

Assessments + Team Placements

Our goal is to place players on the team that best matches their skill set and that will allow each player to grow and develop with teammates at a similar skill level.

The evaluation committee consists of independent evaluators and NLC coaches.

We encourage all players (excluding u8) to attend player assessments to insure proper placement. Players are required to attend at least 1 assessment to be considered for an A team.

A Versus B Teams

Coaching

Volunteering

The success of our Novato Lacrosse Club depends on club-wide volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer: coach, scorekeeper, timekeeper, sideline manager, equipment manager, team parent, and evaluations check-in person. If a time commitment is an issue for your family, there is an opt-out fee. Otherwise, please be prepared to help the club and your team with some of the tasks needed to make this a successful season.

Have more questions? Please contact us at info@novatolacrosse.org

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