Young Gun Boys lacrosse is open to 5^th and 6^th graders.  Preseason skills clinics begin in September with preseason practices starting in November.  Boys will practice 2 – 3 days per week in November and December and depending on registration numbers and skill level, participate in 1 – 2 tournaments.  Please note that tournament participation is not guaranteed and spots are limited.  The regular season begins in January.  Practices will be held on 3 weeknights per week with games on Saturdays and Sundays beginning at the end of January (there may be a few weeknight games).  Games are playing throughout the greater Houston area including Kingwood, Sugarland, Katy and the Woodlands.  Beginning in January, practices are mandatory and lack of participation will result in reduced playing time in games.  Should registration numbers dictate, we will form a “B” team for increased game playing time.  The “B” team will play a reduced schedule against other teams of similar skill level.  The season ends in the end of April or early May depending on playoff eligibility.

Registration Fees 2011/2012

MS Boys (5^th/6^th Grade) Fee =$250 ($325 with fundraising obligation / buyout)

Fund Raising Obligation / Buyout = $75 per player

**All registered players' accounts will include the $75.00 fund raising obligation in the registration system**

If a player does not wish to purchase the "fund raising buyout" and meets the $75.00 fund raising obligation through other qualifying methods (i.e. sum total of Woodlands Pavilion volunteering, personal or corporate sponsorships secured, other club fund raising (Bubbles Carwash Sales), etc.), then their account will be credited the applicable amount upon satisfying the player's fund raising obligation.

Note: Only Woodlands Pavilion volunteers are able to have excess fundraising monies applied towards their account. For information about joining our volunteering efforts at The Woodlands Pavilion, please contact Jennifer Machen at jlmachen@sbcglobal.net for details.

We offer discounts to families with multiple players (all ages boys and girls - $50 for 2 players, $75 for 3 players and $100 for 4 players. Register by October 31^st to receive an additional $15 discount.

**Based upon demonstrated financial needs or special circumstances, we offer a limited number of scholarships. Please contact your team coordinator if you wish to pursue a scholarship or other forms of financial support.**

Payment terms:  Initial $100 deposit with full payment due by 11/30/2011

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

The Klein Lacrosse Club is competitively priced compared to other programs in and around the City of Houston.

Your Club Fees include:

Practices = est. 85 or more hours

Games = est. 12 or more games

Coaching Expense and Stipends (non-parent coaches with exceptional qualifications)

Tournament Fees (if qualify)

Playoff games = est. 2 or more games (if qualified)

League Fees

Referee Fees

Practice and Game Fields (some under lights)

Field Equipment (e.g. goals, nets, first aid kits, field striping, scoring equipment and appurtenances for hosting home games).

Team Equipment (balls, loaner sticks, and other related personal equipment)

USA Lacrosse Registration

All combined, there will be more than 110 hours of practices, games and technical instruction.  All, of which, is made available over a six to seven month time frame.

Information for New Joiners

What is Lacrosse?
Text: http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml

Video: http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/video.phtml

REQUIRED LACROSSE EQUIPMENT

All must be approved lacrosse equipment and purchased by players. The club does not furnish the following (personal) equipment.

Lacrosse Stick

Lacrosse Helmet (WHITE)

Mouth Guard

Shoulder Pads

Chest Protector

Elbow Guards

Gloves

Cleats: Lacrosse, Football, Soccer or equivalent

Cup

Equipment is available at local retailers (e.g. Lacrosse-4-All, Play It Again Sports, Sports Authority) and we encourage you to use them to ensure proper fit, function and help support our local lacrosse community. If you wish to check prices for the above equipment, please search any on-line retailer.

Attention Boys: The Texas High School Lacrosse Association is reviewing new stick regulations for boys, which may be required. If you are a new or returning player, you may wish to hold off buying that new stick! Local retailers should be versed in the new regulations. We will communicate the results to all as soon as possible.

UNIFORMS

The club’s fees do not include uniforms. Uniforms include shorts, reversible pennies, shooting shirts, and socks.

Young Gun Boys - Est. $100.00

The club will offer spirit wear and opportunities to purchase customized team clothing (e.g. really cool warm-ups!) on an ongoing basis. These items are optional and often very popular amongst players.

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

Any questions, please contact Jillian Barkley (colrytrav@yahoo.com).