2024 Spring Season
***Registration for the 2024 Spring Season closed on 12/31/23***
There is still space on our 8U Co-Ed team (for girls only), and our 10U Boys team. Please contact our registrar (registration@gcstampede.com) to sign up.
Come and play the fastest game on two feet!
Gold Country Lacrosse provides age appropriate lacrosse instruction and recreation level competition for girls and boys in 1st through 8th grade. We aim to promote team work, sportsmanship, and safety while teaching the skills required to play lacrosse. Our goal is that our athletes develop at the individual and team level, and have fun while doing it.
No experience necessary! We do not hold tryouts and players of all abilities are welcome to play on all of our teams.
Where
Practices are held at either:
Margaret G Scotten School
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd
Grass Valley CA 95945
or
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
10837 Rough and Ready Hwy
Grass Valley CA 95945
Practices
Practice schedules vary by team and age group. Below is a general guideline.
8U COED: 1 practice per week
10U GIRLS AND BOYS: 2 practices per week
12U GIRLS AND BOYS: 2 practices per week
14U GIRLS AND BOYS: 3 practices per week
Ages
We offer lacrosse for girls and boys in 1st through 8th grades, born between 8/31/2017 and 9/1/2009
Age brackets and age specific program information is available on our PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS page.
When
Practices begin in February and the season runs through mid-May. Specifics will be communicated by coaches once rosters are finalized in January.
age groups and cost
8U COED
Boys and girls in 1st and 2nd grade*
Born: 9/1/2015 - 8/31/2017
Cost: $120 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$170 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
10U GIRLS
Girls in 3rd and 4th grade*
Born: 9/1/2013 - 8/31/2015
Cost: $170 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$220 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
12U GIRLS
Girls in 5th and 6th grade*
Born: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2013
Cost: $220 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$270 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
14U GIRLS
Girls in 7th and 8th grade*
Born: 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
Cost: $270 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$320 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
10U BOYS
Boys in 3rd and 4th grade*
Born: 9/1/2013 - 8/31/2015
Cost: $170 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$220 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
12U BOYS
Boys in 5th and 6th grade*
Born: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2013
Cost: $220 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$270 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
14U BOYS
Boys in 6th and 7th grade*
Born: 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
Cost: $270 with Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23
$320 Late Registration 11/16/23 - 12/31/23
*Grade level and age ranges do not always match. Birthdate will supersede grade level and will be used to decide age group.
Age groups are determined by USA Lacrosse Age Group Guidelines which can also be viewed HERE
Games
The number of games varies by age group and from season to season. We do our best to balance home and away games. Away games are played in Loomis, Rocklin, Folsom, and other areas in the greater Sacramento region.
8UCOED: Games are played on Friday evenings
10U GIRLS AND BOYS: Games are played on Friday evenings
12U/14U GIRLS AND BOYS: Games are primarily played on Saturdays, and sometimes on Sundays. Times will vary
Uniforms
8U COED: Pinnies will be provided. Solid black shorts should be worn for games
10U - 14U GIRLS AND BOYS: Uniform purchase is required. They are approx. $60 and will be ordered at our season kickoff event in January.
Extra Costs
A $35 USA Lacrosse Membership is required for participation at all age levels. It can be purchased or renewed during the registration process and is good for one calendar year.
Equipment
10U-14U GIRLS AND BOYS: Please see the USA Lacrosse gear guide for detailed gear information:
8U COED: Only a stick and a mouth guard are required. Gloves and cleats are optional.
refund policy
Full registration cost refunds are available before 12/31/23
After 12/31/23 there will be no refunds
USA Lacrosse Membership and Uniforms are non refundable
Credit card fees are non refundable
Registration insurance is non refundable
If we are unable to place your player on a team, a full refund will be issued
registration insurance
Protect your registration from unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from participating, including injuries, sickness (including COVID-19), extreme weather, job loss including strikes, and other covered reasons.
This insurance option, from Vertical Insure, is available during the registration checkout process and we recommend that you utilize this should you be concerned about the potential of needing a refund. More information about registration insurance policies is available HERE.
Discounts
We offer the following discounts:
- $50 Early Registration Discount through 11/15/23 (automatically applied)
- $25 New Player Discount - For anyone who has never registered for a SPRING SEASON with us (automatically applied)
- $50 Sibling Discount for every player after the first (please contact our Registrar prior to registering your players for code and instructions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit our FAQ page and GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION page (or link below) for more specifics about lacrosse season, gear requirements, and more. If you have questions not answered in either of those places, please contact our Registrar:
10U Boys Spring 2024
10U boys lacrosse continues to focus on fundamental skills such as scooping, throwing, catching and shooting. Game strategies and position specific skills are introduced. Rule modifications and limited contact encourage team work and ball movement. No body checking and limited stick checking is permitted. Full gear is used.
Our 10U teams participate in the Sacramento City League which is specifically designed as a development program to introduce lacrosse to younger players. Games are played on a shortened field, use a full sized goal, with 7 field players and a goalie per team. Junior referees, usually older club players, are used to officiate and no score is kept.
10U Girls Spring 2024
10U girls lacrosse continues to focus on fundamental skills such as passing, catching, scooping and shooting. Game strategies and position specific skills are introduced. Rule modifications and limited contact encourage team work and ball movement. No checking is allowed. Full gear is used.
Our 10U teams participate in the Sacramento City League which is specifically designed as a development program to introduce lacrosse to younger players. Games are played on a shortened field, use a full sized goal, with 7 field players and a goalie per team. Junior referees, usually older club players, are used to officiate and no score is kept.
8U co-ed Spring 2024
8U co-ed is designed as an introduction to lacrosse for boys and girls in 1st and 2nd grade. It is no contact, uses soft balls, and no safety gear is required. Basic skills such as throwing, catching, and scooping, as well as team work and an introduction to game strategy are taught through fun and engaging games and drills.
Our 8U team participates in the Sacramento City League which is specifically designed as a development program to introduce lacrosse to younger players. Games are played on small fields, with small goals, with 4 field players per team and no goalie. No officials are used and score is not kept. Coaches direct game play.
12U Boys Spring 2024
12U boys lacrosse continues to work on fundamentals and stick skills at a faster pace. Refinement of these skills allows for focus on more complex drills and position specific training. At this higher level of competition improvement of game IQ and strategy are a focus. The use of both hands is encouraged, and basic conditioning, speed and agility training is part of practices. Allowed contact increases at this age level, however proper technique and player safety remain at the forefront. Some body contact is allowed, however body checking remains illegal. Some stick checking is allowed.
Our 12U teams participate in the NCJLA league. Games are played on a full field, with a full sized goal, with 9 field players and 1 goalie per team. Certified referees are used to officiate and scores are recorded for league standings and tournament rankings.
12U Girls Spring 2024
12U girls lacrosse continues to work on fundamentals and stick skills at a faster pace. Refinement of these skills allows for focus on more complex drills and position specific training. At this higher level of competition improvement of game IQ and strategy are a focus. The use of both hands is encouraged, and basic conditioning, speed and agility training is part of practices.
Our 12U teams participate in the NCJLA league. Games are played on a full field, with a full sized goal, with 11 field players and 1 goalie per team. Certified referees are used to officiate and scores are recorded for league standings and tournament rankings.
14U BOYS SPRING 2024
14U Boys lacrosse works towards proficiency of fundamentals and stick skills. High speed, position specific, complex drills are used prepare for elevated competition. Advanced lacrosse IQ and game strategy is taught in preparation for high school level lacrosse. Higher level conditioning, speed, and agility training is included in practices. Body checking and full stick checking are permitted.
Our 14U teams participate in the NCJLA league. Games are played on a full field, with a full sized goal, with 11 field players and 1 goalie per team. Certified referees are used to officiate and scores are recorded for league standings and tournament rankings.
14U GIRLS SPRING 2024
14U Girls lacrosse works towards proficiency of fundamentals and stick skills. High speed, position specific, complex drills are used prepare for elevated competition. Advanced lacrosse IQ and game strategy is taught in preparation for high school level lacrosse. Higher level conditioning, speed, and agility training is included in practices.
Our 14U teams participate in the NCJLA league. Games are played on a full field, with a full sized goal, with 11 field players and 1 goalie per team. Certified referees are used to officiate and scores are recorded for league standings and tournament rankings.