Youth Contacts
Email Cheyenne Love and Aimee Farley at ghslaxyouth@gmail.com
Registration Information
Registration will open on glencoelacrosse.org in early January. We'll have teams for 3/4th graders, 5/6th graders and 7/8th graders. The season will start March 3rd with a player/parent meeting in the Evergreen MS library, look for details to be emailed out as we get closer.
Please contact Gail at ghs.lax.payments@gmail.com with registration or payment questions.
Glencoe Youth Lacrosse FAQ’s
Who can sign up for Glencoe Youth Lacrosse?
-Any boys in 3rd through 8th grade who are interested in playing lacrosse and reside in the Glencoe high school feeder area. (2nd grade boys who are physically able to keep up with 3rd & 4th graders are also eligible to play)
***Girls who are interested in playing lacrosse can sign up under Hillsboro United Girls Lacrosse.
How are teams organized?
-Teams are first divided by age group: 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade. Depending on the number of registered players, multiple teams may be formed under each age group. Those teams will be balanced equally based on skill level to ensure all the teams are at the same level of competitiveness. If we don’t have enough Glencoe youth players to field a team, we’ll combine with another Hillsboro area high school feeder.
Why is a USA Lacrosse Membership required, it never used to be?
-In the years past, players were registered through Hillsboro Parks and Rec and covered under their liability. Now our program and players are responsible for that coverage. USA Lacrosse membership not only ensures proper insurance coverage for the program but also functions as medical coverage for your player during practices or games. It also provides many other benefits, such as: subscription to their USA Lacrosse magazine, access to how-to videos, articles, clinics for players and coaches, special offers on gear and apparel, and more. USA Lacrosse memberships are standard practice for the majority of off-season lacrosse programs locally, and they are good for an entire year. This means as long as your membership is current, it will be accepted by any other lacrosse program or activity that requires it. Believe it or not, there are many opportunities for lacrosse during the summer, fall and even winter through other organizations. Go to https://usalacrosse.org, and hover over the ‘players’ tab to find more information about memberships and how to join.
Does GYL participate in fundraisers to help reduce registration costs?
-We know fundraising is time consuming for players, parents and board members, but we also like to keep fees low. Fred Meyer will donate a portion of your purchases to Glencoe Lacrosse once you set them as your charity on your account. With Bottle Drop, you can designate your refunds to go to Glencoe Lacrosse or we can give you blue bags to fill which will automatically direct funds to us once the bags are dropped at a Bottle Drop center. The best part is that you can ask family and friends to change their settings to support Glencoe Lacrosse as well.
Is there financial assistance available?
-We are a volunteer, non-profit organization that receives no financial assistance from the city or other entities. We try to keep fees as affordable as we can, so financial aid is limited. That said, we’re happy to work with you to arrange payment plans, find loaner gear, and find assistance from organizations like USA Lacrosse, https://everykidsports.org/ and the Ryan P Kautz organization. We want to get your kid on the field, learning to love to play lacrosse! Email ghs.lax.payments@gmail.com and we can help you find financial assistance
What equipment/gear is required to play lacrosse for 2025?
-Helmet, chest pad, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cup, mouthguard, non-metal cleats, and a personal water bottle are required. As of now, covid masks are not required, but please remember that field rules are subject to change.
-ALL PLAYERS chest pads must meet 2022 NOCSAE standards as of Jan. 1, 2022
It is too expensive for me to purchase all this equipment. Is there a cheaper way?
-New players will receive a new stick from the RPK fund. We have an equipment loaner program that helps lessen the cost of equipment for those that need it. While we strive to keep a decent stock of equipment on hand, we can not guarantee that we will have the sizes you need or all the equipment you need.
What does a typical practice/game schedule look like?
-We aim for 2-3 practices a week (depending on grade level) and games on Saturdays. Days and times of practices can vary from year to year and are dependent on field availability. Practices typically don’t start until 5pm and can run as late as 9pm for the older players. Most practices this season will be at Evergreen Middle School. Saturday game times and locations will vary.
Where are games played?
-Home games are typically played at Hidden Creek field on 53rd Ave. Away games are dependent on the teams we schedule with each year, and can be anywhere in the surrounding Portland area. Some travel is expected each season, but away games are typically no more than an hour away.
How can I volunteer?
-Volunteers are vital in keeping our Youth Lacrosse program running. We have many opportunities for volunteers each year and with yearly turn-over, we are always in need of new volunteers. Here is a list of possible opportunities: team parent, coaches and assistant coaches, marketing manager, bottle drop manager, social media manager, website manager, loaner equipment manager, practice and game scheduling, time keeper for games, uniform assistance, photographer, board member.
COVID Guidelines/Rules for 53rd Ave
***Under current Oregon Health Authority guidelines, lacrosse is considered a full-contact sport. Full-contact sports for youth are allowed at this time, as long as contact is kept to a minimum.
~These rules and guidelines are subject to change at any time.~
GYL Responsibilities:
- Create and implement Return to Play and Communicable Disease plans and share with all necessary parties, including parents, players, coaches and facilities.
- Adopt the USA Lacrosse Waiver of Liability for Communicable Diseases including COVID. Ensure all coaches and parents/guardians sign prior to participation of any GYL events.
- Record contract tracing information of players and coaches at each event and retain the records for 60 days.
- Establish a process for parents/players/coaches to notify GYL if they have been exposed to or have tested positive for COVID. GYL will notify the Oregon Health Authority of any confirmed cases.
- Designate a person to monitor local guidelines and communicate those and COVID-19 updates to parents, players and coaches. This person will also confidentially notify all necessary parties of any possible exposure from other players, parents or coaches.
- Work with families to determine when a player is re-eligible to play after direct exposure.
- Remind coaches, players and parents of safety guidelines while they are using the facility.
- Follow all current OHA and state guidelines, as well as COVID requirements of the facilities being used. This includes establishing cohorts and limiting the number of people allowed on the field.
Coaches/Volunteers Responsibilities:
- Follow all of the guidelines outlined by GYL, OHA, HSD and Hillsboro Parks and Rec.
- Complete a health survey before each practice/game. Monitor your personal health and stay home if feeling sick.
- Wear a face mask, practice proper social distancing and wash or sanitize hands before and after practices. Ensure players are doing the same. No physical contact is allowed at any point, including drills.
- Only coaches should handle team equipment. Players may collect balls with sticks or gloved hands.
- Ensure all high-touch areas have been properly sanitized before the next group uses the facility. In the event any shared equipment is used, properly sanitize it between players.
- Notify GYL if you have been exposed or tested positive for COVID.
Player Responsibilities:
- Follow all of the guidelines outlined by GYL, OHA, HSD and Hillsboro Parks and Rec.
- Provide daily screen information (with help from parents) and have temperature checked before each practice or game. Monitor personal health and tell a parent if they are not feeling well. Stay home if feeling sick.
- Wear a mask, practice proper social distancing and refrain from physical contact during practice/games. Wash or sanitize hands before and after practices and games.
- Ensure you have all your equipment, gear up prior to check-in, and leave any unneeded gear/equipment in the car.
- Bring your own water bottle and do not share with others.
- Do not handle team equipment. When collecting balls, use your stick or gloved hands.
- Have your parent notify GYL if you have been exposed to or have tested positive for COVID.
Parent Responsibilities:
- Follow all guidelines outlined by GYL, OHA, HSD and Hillsboro Parks and Rec.
- Make sure your player understands his responsibilities under these guidelines.
- Monitor your player’s personal health and keep them home if they feel sick.
- Avoid carpooling if possible.
- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before practice, wear a mask while helping your player check in. The allowance of spectators is dependent on current guidelines and field owners.
- Ensure your player has all his equipment, including his water bottle.
- Notify GYL if your player or a family member has been exposed to or tested positive for COVID.