We are very excited to the get the 2020 Spring Carmel Dad’s Club Lacrosse season under way! 

Spring 2020 Carmel Dad’s Club Recreation Lacrosse

First and Second Grade Introduction to Lacrosse Clinic (Sunday only)
Important Season Information:
The first introduction to lacrosse clinic will be held Sunday, April 19, 2020 and will conclude Sunday, May 17.  Lacrosse goggles (both boys and girls use the girls goggles at this level) and mouth guards are required; cleats recommended.  No helmets or gloves.  We use small fields, no goalies, and foam practice lacrosse balls.  Clinic time is 3 to 4 PM at River Road Athletic Fields. 

Third and Fourth Grades
Important Season Information and Dates:

·         All Player Clinic: March 21 CHS Stadium Upper Fields, 12 to 3 PM.

·         10U Rec Plus Evaluations (born 9/1/2009 to 8/31/2011): March 22, CHS Upper Fields, 1 to 3 PM

10U Rec Plus Team Information:
For those interested in an additional opportunity and fee (TBD), the 10U Rec Plus team gives players the opportunity to expand their lacrosse skills and play additional games against local teams.  This is a great introduction to the CDC travel lacrosse program. 

Fifth and Sixth Grades
Important Information:
We will not conduct 5/6 grade player evaluations.  Teams will be formed prior to first game on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Seventh and Eighth Grade
Important Information:
We will not conduct 7/8 grade player evaluations.  Teams will be formed prior to first game on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

General Season Practice and Game Information

·         Practice will start Tuesday, April 14^th.  Practices are conducted clinic style in small groups that focus on fundamentals and repetition.  

All age groups (3/4, 5/6 & 7/8) will practice on Tuesday at Pittman Fields (west side) and Thursday at River Road Athletic Fields (east side).

·         Games (unless noted otherwise) are at River Road Athletic Fields on Sunday afternoon.

The recreation games will play a small field format (think indoor lacrosse) and compete in recreation league games and year end playoff (if applicable).  This format provides more touches and faster game play.  U.S. Lacrosse recommends the 6 v. 6 format for accelerated skill development and greater amount of player participation.

Coaching Opportunities and Coaching Training
If you are interested in coaching please contact the CDC general lacrosse commissioner.  No experience is necessary.  In the spring of 2016 we began a clinic based high repetition skill development and scrimmage practice model.  We continue to see great improvement for all players at all ages.  We have outstanding travel coaches who will teach new coaches the basics and be available for the first weeks of practice and for ongoing consultation. 

Questions: please contact CDC Lacrosse General Commissioner Kirk Prosser at:[email protected]         

Welcome to CDC Boys Lacrosse!

CDC Lacrosse is focused on providing an instructional program that matriculates the lacrosse skills of each participant, while emphasizing fun, fair play, and good sportsmanship. Our hope is that we can be a positive influence for each player, and translate these experiences into positive attributes that resonate in their character in the future.

AGE DIVISIONS
Beginning Lacrosse for 1st and 2nd grades: This co-ed league introduces the lacrosse basics in a weekly Sunday clinic.  Coaches will familiarize players with the fundamentals of the game: throwing, catching, cradling, dodging and shooting.  

Boys Leagues
3rd/4th Grade League
5th/6th Grade League

SPORT SEASON
Lacrosse is a spring sport.  The season typically starts mid-April and runs through mid-June. 

COST
Beginning Lax Sport Fee: $85 per season
Boys (3rd-6th) Lax Sport Fee: $125 per season
Boys (7th-8th) Lax Sport Fee: $125 per season
In addition to the sports fee, families are asked to pay an membership fee of $50 once per year.  All families are required to volunteer during the season, but can choose to opt-out of volunteering by paying $25.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OUT-OUT FEE
Carmel Dads' club requires every family to pay $25 or work a two-hour shift in the concession stand for a sporting event.  Athletes whose parents serve as a league commissioner, head coach or team sponsor are exempt from this requirement.

REGISTRATION
Registration for Lacrosse runs early January through late February.

 Special requests are taken into consideration such as practice dates, coach request, and buddy request; however, sport fees cannot be refunded after the Refund Deadline in the event we are not able to accommodate your requests.

 *Refund Policy – If you register your child(ren) for one of our sports programs and then opt for them not to participate, refund requests are grated AS LONG AS the refund request is made during that sport season’s regular open registration period.  Refunds are NOT given if requested after open registration unless there is a medical reason you child cannot participate.  For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding this refund policy, please contact the office.

PRACTICES AND GAMES
Beginning Lacrosse
Practices will be held on Sundays only at River Road.  The goal of the 1st-2nd grade coed league is to introduce the basic concepts of throwing, catching, cradling, dodging, and shooting.  The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to proper instruction of basic lacrosse skills.  The second 30 minutes will be dedicated to a controlled game simulated scrimmage. 

 Boys Leagues
Games will be played at River Road Athletic Fields. There may be a game during the week that will be played against other programs within the Northern Indianapolis metropolitan area. Exact game schedules and times will be given to you by your coach.

Practices will alternate between Claybourne Fields (Pittman Fields) and River Road to be fair to families that live in both east and west Carmel. You will be contacted by your coach a few days prior to the beginning of practice:

3/4 grade – Tuesday at River Road and Thursday at Pitman
5/6 grade – Tuesday at Pitman and Thursday at River Road
7/8 grade – Monday at Pitman and Wednesday at River Road

GEAR REQUIRED
Beginning Lacrosse
Please bring a lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard, tennis shoes or cleats (no lacrosse, hockey, football helmets allowed)

Boys Leagues
Please come with full lacrosse gear: lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, athletic cup, mouth guard, cleats etc.