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Lacrosse fees have three major components:

An annual $25 US Lacrosse Membership fee, Player Equipment costs (some rentals available), and Westside Lacrosse Association participation fees.

US Lacrosse Membership

Every middle school player in the Westside Lacrosse Association (WLA) Spring  outdoor league must be a member of the US Lacrosse national organization (all Middle Schools in NEO require membership). Since Westside LAX is an independent NEO "club," our membership in US Lacrosse provides insurance, regional Ohio chapter support (required for us to play other communities and in tournaments), opportunities to participate in the Ohio All-Star team and Team-Ohio, and various training support.

Download the US Lacrosse membership form here (or from USLacrosse.org), then mail the completed form with your $25 payment directly to US Lacrosse (address is on the form).

Westside Lacrosse Participation Fees

Westside Lacrosse fees depend on facility requirements, length of season, referee requirements, etc. We currently sponsor a full Spring season involving travel to other communities.  We may also participate, either as individual players or as a team, in a fall/winter indoor league.
 

Spring 2008 Travel Season (estimated)

$105.00

These fees are payable at the time you submit your registration form to Westside Lacrosse. As mentioned above, you will mail the additional $25 USLacrosse fee directly to USLacrosse. Player equipment costs are separate from the player participation fees.

Player Equipment Costs

To ensure safe play and to avoid injury every player must have the appropriate uniform, and (like hockey) purchasing the proper equipment can potentially be expensive. All equipment can be purchased at competitive prices directly and conveniently here in Lakewood at Geiger's Sporting Goods, 14710 Detroit Avenue, 216-521-1771. Geiger's has been extremely supportive of the Lacrosse start-up effort and any equipment size, availability, options can be obtained by calling or e-mailing Gordon or Tom. Required player equipment is as follows:

• Crosse and ball (minimum for practices)   A good quality Brine beginners aluminum Crosse is approximately $40 and a ball is roughly $3. For under $50 you have the minimum equipment to get you started in the game.
   

• Mouth and Personal Protective Gear   Every player must have a mouth guard providing occlusal (protecting and separating biting surfaces) and labial (protecting the lips) protection. A "mouthguard" costs about $2.00. A protective cup is highly recommended -- a game ball weighs just under half-pound and in a game can travel at speeds up to 35 mph (just think about the physics for a moment). These items must be purchased and fitted in advance of the practice and is best obtained at the same time you pick out a Crosse.
   

• Helmet, Pads, and Gloves   Lacrosse is an upper-body contact sport and required safety gear includes a lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, and lacrosse gloves. Gloves adequately protecting the hand are priced according to size and cost between $35 - $50; it is important to have the gloves fitted for safe and comfortable play. A helmet requires special consideration and fitting (bicycle helmets are not acceptable); the proper lacrosse helmet has a NOCSAE  test certification on the helmet, and includes a face guard, chin pad, and chin strap. Good helmets cost between $100 - $110 and must be fitted to the player. Shoulder pads are between $46 - $55. Arm pads are approximately $35.  Chest pads are not required. Since the purchase of a helmet, pads and gloves is approximately  $225.00, an equipment rental program may possibly be available for these items.
   

• Player Jersey   Cost is not included in the Westside Lacrosse player registration fee.  Jerseys should be purchased immediately prior to the start of the spring program. Player registration fees in the Spring are based on   the player re-using their jersey from the previous season.
   

Rental Program

Since families may be uncertain of how long a player will be interested in Lacrosse and the equipment can be expensive, a rental sometimes makes sense. Due to limited funding we have a limited rental program and available equipment varies year to year.

When available, a helmet rents for $25/season and shoulder pads and gloves for $15 season. The crosse, mouthguard, and protective cup are not available on rental and must be purchased separately; these items are available at Geiger's Sporting Goods or at any other area sporting goods retailer.