Lacrosse
GRAA Fall Box Lacrosse League
After a successful first year, the GRAA Fall Box Lacrosse League is back.
This league gives boys in grades 3 - 8 a chance to stay sharp in the fall, work on stick skills, improve lacrosse IQ, and compete right here in town. The focus will be on skills that transfer directly to field lacrosse, including the two-man game, off-ball movement, spacing, defense, decision-making, and toughness.
Just as important, this is about building community and developing a championship identity across the Glen Ridge lacrosse program. Last year, we regularly had boys from 3rd through 7th grade working together on the same court, learning from each other, and competing together. That is how we build the next wave of Ridgers.
We will win championships together, and this league is part of that foundation.
League Details
When: Sundays, September through November
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Carteret Rink
Who: Boys, Grades 3 - 8
Format: Players will be divided into evenly matched teams based on age, skill level, and registration numbers so everyone has a chance to compete, develop, and play meaningful minutes.
Coaches: GRHS boys lacrosse players & coaches
Registration Fee: $75 (new players receive a jersey; returning players should use last year’s)
Questions? Email Coach Sicoli at asicoli@glenridge.org
Installment Plans
GRAA offers an easy, no-interest installment plan that allows families to split the registration fee into three equal monthly payments. Simply select that option during registration.
Financial Aid
GRAA proudly offers confidential financial aid to any participant family with financial need. Please apply for financial aid before registering. Financial aid information can be found here: https://graa.org/aid/
Lacrosse is seeking new Board Members!
The Glen Ridge Athletic Association lacrosse program is seeking enthusiastic Glen Ridge residents to help shape the future of our lacrosse community.
The Lacrosse Board's input is crucial for informed decision-making within our lacrosse programs. Together, the Lacrosse Commissioner and Board work to ensure the best possible experience for all lacrosse athletes.
Examples of some Board positions include:
Fields Manager
The Fields Manager is responsible for overseeing all field-related operations to ensure safe, organized and efficient use of fields for practices and games.
Girls Scheduling Coordinator
The Girls Scheduling Coordinator oversees all scheduling logistics for the girls lacrosse program.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the financial management and fiscal oversight of the lacrosse program.
Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager oversees all program equipment inventory, maintenance, and distribution.
Uniforms Coordinator
The Uniforms Coordinator manages all uniform ordering and distribution.
Border Battle Manager
The Border Battle Manager oversees all planning and execution for the organization’s participation in the Border Battle event.
Coaching & Player Development
The Coaching & Player Development Director is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, hiring and development of qualified coaches and specialty trainers to ensure a high-quality lacrosse experience for all players.
League Relations & Program Representative
The League Relations & Program Representative serves as the organization’s primary liaison to both boys and girls lacrosse leagues, ensuring strong communication, compliance and representation of the program at all league level meetings and discussions.
If you're passionate about youth sports and want to make a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply for a Lacrosse Board position!
Please fill out this online form if you are interested: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/40453
Also, please visit https://graa.org/lax/ for more information on the lacrosse program.
Financial Aid
The GRAA proudly offers Financial Aid confidentially to any participant family with financial need. Please apply for financial aid before registering for the sport. Please visit https://graa.org/aid/
Equipment Requirements
Boys (grades 1-8): Stick, helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, athletic cup, cleats.
The boys’ league requires everyone in grades 3-8 to have the new shoulder pads that meet NOCSAE ND200 and SEI CERTIFIED (https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faq). You will NOT be able to play if your pads are not compliant.
Girls (grades 1-8): Stick, mouth guard, goggles, cleats.
The investment for lacrosse equipment is significant. If you are unfamiliar with the game or unsure if your child will enjoy it, please email the GRAA so we can try to match you up with used equipment before making an investment. We don’t want this to be a barrier for anyone to try the sport.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE ON THE FIELDS THIS SPRING! WE ARE GR!
Philosophy
There are no cuts in GRAA Lacrosse. Children develop differently and at different ages, so we believe it is important to welcome all players into our program. If they are willing to put in the practice and hard work, they will find a way onto the field. The goal is to provide fair playing time for all players throughout the season, however, playing time will vary from game to game, quarter to quarter and depending on the situation. We do not believe in cuts to accommodate an optimal roster size. As such, we allow our coaches to schedule additional “JV” games should they have more than 19 players on their roster to ensure ample playing time for all players. Our coaches are volunteer parents who have mostly played in high school and often at high levels of NCAA Lacrosse. All coaches are required to have USA Lacrosse (the governing body of lacrosse in the US) training and certification.
