New Players & Parents
BECOME A SOUTH BAY SHARK!
By filling out the below New Player Questionnaire, our staff will receive an email with all of your child's information and your question(s) with regard to starting lacrosse.
CREATING US LACROSSE & SPORTS ENGINE ACCOUNTS
Before you register for any of our programs, we suggest creating a US Lacrosse Account for your family before creating a Sports Engine Account.
- You will need a US Lacrosse Number when you register for any of our programs - Click Here to be redirected to the US Lacrosse webpage to create an account there. *This is our form of insurance and joining US Lacrosse allows families to stay up to date with news in our sport!
- IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - when you are creating your US Lacrosse Number, be sure to remember how you entered your child's information on US Lacrosse. This will come in handy when registering on our site. All information on both accounts will need to match in order for the site to accept the US Lacrosse Number.
NAVIGATING OUR SITE
Welcome! Whether you are new to the south bay or new to the sport, we are happy to be starting your lacrosse journey in LA with you.
Our goal is for our website to be able to answer most, if not all, of your questions before talking with our staff. So here's a bit more information to help you find the best programs for your player.
Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the world, and the South Bay is a lacrosse "hot bed" in Southern California. You're in the right place!
The Training Tab is perfect for players looking to put in some extra work. With Programs such as Shark Skills and Postional Training we want to make sure your player feels they are reaching their full potential.
In Team Programs you will find; Box, Sixes, and our Spring Rec program. These programs (Besides box) involve one/two practices a week with games on the weekend.
During the spring we compete in the LAYLL (Los Angeles Youth Lacorsse League). We play games against other programs such the Cluver City Comets, Santa Monica Vikings, Palisaide Breakers and more!
5 Steps To Get Started
#1 US LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. One of their primary purposes is to provide insurance for lacrosse program throughout the country. Before participating in ANY SBLC program (whether it is a practice, training, games, etc.) you must first register to become a US Lacrosse member. It is mandatory for all players, coaches, and volunteers that their membership span the length of our program and/or season. If you do not provide your US Lacrosse Membership Number before the start of our program(s), you will not be allowed to participate. Visit US Lacrosse at https://www.uslacrosse.org, for registration and information or click the "Join Today" button below.
Prior to participating in any South Bay Lacrosse Club activity, you must have an active US Lacrosse membership that spans the length of the program. Click the link above for more information.
#2 LACROSSE STICK
Lacrosse sticks come in different shapes and sizes depending on the age and position of the player. Below are examples that our players have found early success with. :
- For boys 10 years old and under, we suggest the String King "Complete JR".
- For boys 11 years old and older, we suggest the String King "Complete".
- For girls 10 years old and under, we suggest the STX "Exult 200" or STX "Crux 100".
- For girls 11 years old and older, we suggest the Gait "Apex" or other reasonably priced, similar products.
#3 NECESSARY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
LOCAL RETAILERS:
- Dick's Sport Goods (EL Segundo)
- Play It Again Sports (Redondo Beach)
- Cal Pro Sports (Lomita)
HELPFUL HINTS
- It might be a cost effective practice to go to these store to get proper sizing and order the equipment online.
- Some of the local retailers may have seasonal deals called "Starter Packs" which will allow you to buy the gear in a bundle.
- We suggest calling ahead to check the stock.
BOYS CHECK LIST:
- Helmet (suggestions below) plus mouthpiece.
- Stick
- Elbow pads.
- Gloves.
- Protective cup.
- Shoulder pads.
- Proper footwear:
- a. Field Lacrosse: Cleats (football/lacrosse specific are best)
- b. Box Lacrosse: Basketball shoes
GIRLS CHECK LIST:
- Goggles
- Mouthpiece *nothing clear or with teeth per LA referee regulations.
- Stick.
- Proper footwear:
- Field Lacrosse: Cleats (football/lacrosse specific are best)
- Box Lacrosse: Basketball shoes
#4 SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SESSION
We encourage our new players to book a private session with one of our coaches prior to participating in one of our programs. This will allow our coach to give your player his/her full attention and focus on the basics; cradling, passing, catching, shooting. This will give your player a fundamental foundation to build upon at practice. Click our "Private Training" button under the "Training" tab for our coaches bio and contact information.
#5 INTRODUCTORY LEVEL CLASSES
We are fortunate enough to run TWO introductory level lacrosse classes through the city of Manhattan Beach.
CLICK HERE to check out our SCOOP lacrosse class, where we provide the sticks, and no equipment is required. A great way for boys and girls to try out the sport without making a financial commitment. This is for ages 5-11 years old.
CLICK HERE for our BOOST program. This is the next step up from SCOOP. We offer BOOST right before our main spring season, so that players can decide if they'd like to join one of our rec teams and play in real games.
