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-BOYS
1/2 Grade Rec – Unlike in past years, this year the 1/2 group will be boys only and will play in full lacrosse gear (Helmet, chest pad, gloves, arm pads, mouth guard, athletic cup). Practices will be held on Sundays only at River Road. The goal of the 1st-2nd grade 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. Games will be 6v6.
3/4 Grade Rec – The 3/4 group will have two practices a week and will play in-house games on Sundays at River Road. Practices will be Tuesdays at Claybourne Fields (Pittman Fields) and Thursdays at River Road. Games will be small-sided designed for maximum touches and feature positional play.
3/4 Grade Select – This year we will offer an “introduction to travel” for our 3/4 group. The Select players will be chosen by an evaluation process in March. These athletes will compete in both the rec league Sunday games and approx. 5 Saturday Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association games in the surrounding area. There will be an additional cost for the Select program.
5/6 Grade Rec – The 5/6 group will have two practices a week and will play in-house games on Sunday at River Road. Practices will be Tuesdays at River Road and Thursdays at Claybourne Fields (Pittman Fields). Games will be designed around the number of participants to maximize touches and feature positional play.
5/6 Grade Pups Travel – Beginning in 5th grade, CDC offers travel opportunities for athletes. The 5/6 Pups will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association league as well as approx. 3 tournaments (1 likely out of state). Tryouts for the 5/6 Pups team will be OCT 27-28, 2020 at Carmel HS (MORE INFO TO FOLLOW).
7/8 Grade Hounds Travel – CDC is proud of the many State Championships we have won over the years with our 7/8 Hounds teams. The 7/8 Hounds will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association league as well as approx. 3 tournaments (1 likely out of state). Tryouts for the 7/8 Hounds team will be OCT 27-28, 2020 at Carmel HS (MORE INFO TO FOLLOW).
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
Boys Leagues
Please come with full lacrosse gear: lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, athletic cup, mouth guard, cleats etc.
Coaching Opportunities and Coaching Training:
If you are interested in coaching or have questions about the Carmel youth lacrosse program, please contact the CDC general lacrosse commissioner Keith L Griffin at [email protected]
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.