Fall season runs from September through October

Click the link below to register

Below is some information to help answer the frequently asked questions about the Boys program. 

We are currently in the FALL 2024 season. 

 

My son – and I – are new to lacrosse, what can we expect?

Expect to have fun and expect to become hooked on lacrosse. There’s a reason why lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the United States (and in North Texas). It’s a fun, exciting, and fast paced sport and every player on the field is involved and active throughout the game. It’s been said many times, once someone picks up a lacrosse stick and plays the game, they are hooked! Parents love it because the action is non-stop and exciting to watch. 

 

When does the season start?   How long is the season?

We play 2 seasons each school year:  Fall and Spring.  The fall season usually runs from late August through October, and the Spring season usually runs from January to Mid-May.

 

Where and when do the teams practice?  How long are practices?

All Boys' team practices are held on the field at Willow Springs Middle School. 

From time-to-time, there may be a conflict with the field at Willow Springs as other LISD events might have priority.  If there is a conflict, you will be notified via the Sports Engine app that practice is being cancelled or moved to a different location.   If you do not have the SportsEngine app, please download it from your app store now.  Without it, you might miss out on important team communications.  See the TEAM COMMUNICATION section for more information.

 

Practices begin on Monday, September 9. The weekly practice schedule is below:

K - 2nd Grade:	Monday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:15PM
3rd / 4th Grade:	Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
5th / 6th Grade:	Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
7th / 8th Grade:	Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
High School:	Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7:30PM - 9:00PM

 

Where are the games played?  What tournaments will we play in?

Lovejoy home games are played at Willow Springs Middle School. Away games or tournaments can be played at several places in the Dallas / North Texas area. 

 

On what days do the teams play games?

K - 8th Grade:

During the fall season, there are typically not any formal  weekly games for the Bantam (K-4)/Youth (5-8) teams.  Scrimmages with other clubs might be played during the season if possible.   During the spring season, games are usually held weekly on Saturdays or Sundays (other than the tournament schedule, Sunday games do not start before noon).    Both seasons participate in end-of-season tournaments.

High School:

Interscholastic games are held throughout both seasons, with end-of-season tournaments held in the DFW area.

 

Bantam (K-4) & Youth (5-8) Team Uniforms & Jersey Number Assignments

For the fall, BANTAM (K-4) & YOUTH (5-8) players are required to purchase a Lovejoy practice pinnie, but they are not required to purchase a Lovejoy Lacrosse uniform.  In the spring, all BANTAM (K-4) & YOUTH (5-8) players will be required to have a uniform if they don’t have one already.  Lovejoy Lacrosse uniforms and practice pinnies are purchased through Team LAX in Frisco (https://teamlax.com). The price for the uniform is ~$60, which includes a reversible black and white jersey and shorts. The practice pinnie is ~$35 and is also reversible.

When ordering your uniform and practice pinnie – DO NOT INCLUDE a jersey number. LEAVE THAT BOX BLANK. The club will assign the jersey numbers. Every effort will be made to give new players one of their three preferred jersey numbers. However, we need to make sure there are no conflicts with any of the returning players on the same team or a grade below or below the new player.  You will be contacted with your player’s jersey number once it is assigned.

 

We recommend that you visit Team LAX to try on the sample jerseys, so you can make sure to get the correct size. Team LAX is located at: 9201 Warren Parkway, Frisco, Texas 75035; (469) 362-8529. 

Lovejoy has adopted a red and black custom Cascade helmet as the official LJ Youth Lax helmet.   You can purchase the helmet directly from Team Lax as they plan to stock a few of these helmets in their store.  This official LJ helmet is completely optional and is NOT mandatory to play for Lovejoy.  However, when you purchase a new helmet for your son in the future, we would strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the official LJ helmet as it not only looks great, it is a top of the line helmet, and you can get it for a great price. 

 

High School Uniforms

The players now purchase their own uniforms.   More information can be provided by your team VP!

 

Required Equipment For All Players 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following list of equipment is required for all Lovejoy Leopards Lacrosse players in order to participate in practices and games. Every player is required to provide his own equipment. At a minimum every player MUST have:

• NOCSAE Certified Lacrosse Helmet (preferably a Black helmet)
• Lacrosse Shoulder Pads
• Lacrosse Elbow / Arm Pads
• Lacrosse Gloves
• Legal Lacrosse Stick and Head
• Mouth Guard
• Athletic Cup and Supporter
• Lacrosse (or football or soccer) Cleats
• Water for all practices and games

Optional Equipment

• Lacrosse Rib Pads

 

Goalie Equipment

The Lovejoy Leopards Lacrosse program will provide goalie equipment for its goalies. The goalie equipment set includes: Throat Guard, Chest Protector, Goalie Gloves, Goalie Padded Shorts, Shin Guards, and Goalie Stick.

Each set of goalie equipment will be assigned to the Head Coach of each team to be used for practices and games.

 

Where to Buy Lacrosse Gear

• TeamLax (Frisco) - Also carries our pinnies/uniforms and Lovejoy branded apparel
• MonkeySports (Allen)
• Play it Again Sports (Plano)
• SidelineSwap

 

Custom Helmets Available Through TeamLax

Lovejoy is adopting a red and black custom Cascade helmet as the official LJ Youth Lax helmet.  The helmet is matte black with red trim, and has a white face mask.  It also comes with custom decals including a cut-out Lovejoy logo.  Team Lax is stocking this custom helmet with the custom decals.  Team Lax can also order one for you if they run out in the store. 

We know lacrosse is an expensive sport and many players may not yet need a new helmet.  The custom helmet is completely optional and is NOT mandatory to play for Lovejoy.  However, when you purchase a new helmet for your son in the future, we would strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the official LJ helmet as it not only looks great, it is a top of the line helmet, and you can get it for a great price. 

SportsEngine, which  is the same app through which registration occurs,  is our main method of communication.  This app allows everyone to see the team roster, team calendar and has a chat feature for quick updates/photo sharing.  

Please be sure to download the SportsEngine app to your mobile device.

Availability:  Please be sure to RSVP in SportsEngine with your player’s availability for each practice and more importantly, for each game/tournament.  The Coaches need this information when planning rosters.

Guardians:  If both parents (guardians) of an athlete would like to receive team communications, you need to make sure BOTH parents (guardians) are listed as a “Guardian” within the SportsEngine app.  

Please note, high school athletes can also be set up as a "Guardian" if approved by the Parent who is the account owner.  Setting an athlete up as a "Guardian" gives the athlete the ability to see their team schedule, comment on a team chat and RSVP for team events.  

To set up someone as a “Guardian,” please do the following:

1.    Download the SportsEngine app to your mobile device and register for an account.

2.     Log in to the SportsEngine app using the same ID & password as when you registered.                

3.    Tap Account

4.    Tap on the "Player Profile" you wish to manage (beneath Household Information).

5.    In the lower right corner, tap the pencil icon

6.    Tap Add Guardian

7.    Enter the Email Address of the “Guardian” you wish to add.  (If you have multiple player profiles that have this person as a Guardian, tap the toggle switch to make them a Guardian of these profiles as well.)

8.    In the upper right-hand corner, tap Save (iOS Device) or Checkmark (Android Device).

NOTE:  The invited individual will appear in the “Guardians” tab as PENDING until they accept the invitation.  You will receive an email when the guardian has accepted the invite.