What is lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a competitive sport in which two teams throw a small rubber ball into the opposing team's goal with the use of stick-like equipment called a crosse. A crosse is a stick made up of two components, the shaft or stick and the head. The stick is usually made of wood, metal or plastic and has a plastic head strung with mesh attached to the end of it. Together they form the crosse and are used to carry, catch, pass and shoot the ball.
Who is Richland Lacrosse Club (RLC)?
Richland Lacrosse Club is a non-profit recreation club providing opportunities for girls and boys grades K-8th to learn and play the game of lacrosse.
When is the lacrosse season?
Spring is the main season, usually starting in March and going through May. There are opportunities to play more lacrosse with local travel tournament teams that offer Summer and Fall tournament play.
How many practices and games are in a regular season?
For grades Kindergarten-2nd, there will be 1 practice per week. For grades 3rd-4th, practices will increase to 2 practices per week. For grades 5th - 8th, there will be 3 practices a week. CWLL league games will be scheduled for Saturdays. Any tournament play occurs on a Saturday(1-day) or or Saturday and Sunday, if a 2-day tournament.
What does my registration fee cover?
Registration fees covers the cost for uniform rental, coach training expenses, field usage expenses, and equipment. In addition, registration fees are used to help pay the club’s administrative expenses throughout the year for items such as coach training, certifications, website fees, new player outreach and development, uniform expenses, league fees, etc. 50% of the season expenses are already paid prior to the first day of practice in getting our club and teams prepared for the season. Having goals, balls, cones, uniforms, etc before the season starts allows us to be ready to practice and play from day one.
What about fundraising?
We strive to make lacrosse as accessible and affordable as possible. We want any and every child who wants to play lacrosse have the opportunity to participate. Our club is fiscally frugal, and keeps very tight margins in order to make that happen. In addition to our community sponsors, we would love to have fundraising opportunities that could help lower costs even more, and potentially have a “rainy day/snowy day/pandemic day” fund in the bank as a cushion when the unexpected happens. In our first few years as a youth club, we have not yet had the man/woman power to make that happen on a regular basis. Is that person you? Please sign up!
Are there scholarships available?
Yes. Thanks to our generous sponsors we are able to provide financial-need based scholarships. Full and partial scholarships are also available. Go to richlandlacrosse.com and click on CLUB > SCHOLARSHIPS to learn more. The link for the scholarship application is located there.
Requests for scholarships will be reviewed by the board and you will be notified on award status. Please note, verification of financial need may be requested (Tax forms and/or free school lunch application through Richland School District).
What about Sunday play commitments?
For regular season teams, players are not required to play on Sunday.
Is there a lot of travel required to play lacrosse?
Generally speaking, younger players travel much less than older players.
Boys lacrosse: For the regular season teams, travel will include Tri-Cities, Yakima, Hermiston, Wenatchee, and Walla Walla.
Girls lacrosse: With fewer girls players and teams in our area, girls lacrosse requires more travel.
Who is eligible to play for RLC?
All Richland High School boundary boys and girls, Kindergarten through 8th grades. Players must attend school within Richland High School boundaries or a Richland based homeschool. Our youth club is part of Central Washington Youth Lacrosse League. Under league “play for” rules, youth play for the clubs that “feed” the high school programs for which those youth will eventually play. RLC currently feeds the following high school teams: Richland High School Boys Lacrosse and Richland High School Girls Lacrosse
What other youth clubs are in the Tri-Cities?
These are the current youth lacrosse clubs in Tri-Cities.
1. Hanford Youth Lacrosse- feeds Hanford High School(Hanford High School boundaries)
2. Kamiakin Youth Lacrosse- feeds Kamiakin High School(Kamiakin High School boundaries)
3. Pasco Youth Lacrosse(TCYL)- feeds Chiawana High School(Pasco School District boundaries)
4. Three Rivers Youth Lacrosse/Southridge Youth Lacrosse- feeds Southridge High School(Southridge High School and Kennewick High School boundaries and all Kennewick School District girls)
What is happening with Girls Lacrosse in our area?
Girls lacrosse is growing!!! Richland Lacrosse Club started a full girls’ program in 2020 (cut short by COVID…Boo!). Currently, there are two clubs in the Tri-Cities that offer dedicated girls’ programs: Three Rivers Youth Lacrosse and Richland Lacrosse Club. Currently, Pasco youth girls play for Three Rivers Youth Lacrosse, while other CWLL clubs work to grow their programs.
What equipment is required to play lacrosse?
Click on the following link for information on lacrosse equipment from USA Lacrosse.
https://www.usalacrosse.com/equipment
Where is the best place to purchase lacrosse equipment?
We have two local stores that sell lacrosse equipment, Dick's Sporting Goods and Big 5 Sporting Goods. Additionally, RLC partners with Lacrosse Wolf who periodically do pop up stores and they offer discounted deals on helmets, bags, and other equipment.
Online there are some great deals to be had as well at places like:
https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/
How are the high school programs associated with the youth programs?
Up until 2019, the boys high school players were part of RLC. Following Richland School District’s exciting adoption of lacrosse as an official ASB Club Sport, the high school teams are now overseen by their respective high schools. We continue a close collaboration and as a “feeder model”, Richland strives to develop and promote consistent culture, values, and training. High school coaches and players work closely with program directors and youth coaches to help with this development. When possible, high school players donate time to help with practices and youth clinics.
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