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About SBMSA Girls Lacrosse

SBMSA Girls Lacrosse is a great opportunity for kids of all ages to learn the sport of lacrosse and to compete at various levels. We offer everything from skills development and training, to an in-house league geared towards creating a fun and exciting environment for beginners and experienced players, along with a competitive league for more experienced players.

Fall Ball

Fall Ball is off-season training for girls in 3rd – 8th grades. This is an opportunity for kids to get coaching and skills training during the lacrosse off-season. The program typically runs from September to November of each year.

Spring – House League (Includes uniform)

The Spring 2025 we will begin playing a version of 6s in Spring Branch House League. The House League will be open to girls in K-8 th grade Field size and team sizes are smaller to give players more reps, more creativity and more fun. This league is designed to develop the skills of all players from beginners to experienced players while allowing them to compete in a more structured team
format.

The House League begins with optional clinics in January led by volunteer coaches. There are no tryouts. Teams are formed by the commissioner in January and team practices start soon after. We will play up to 10 games depending on weather, the number of teams formed and the interest of other programs in playing interleague games. formed. Most games are played weekly on Sunday afternoons. Our goal is to provide 1 skills practice a week across the
entire age group.

Spring – Dragons (Includes uniform)

The SBMSA Dragons play in a competitive league against teams in the greater Houston area. Registration is open to girls in 5th – 8th grades. The Dragons are members of the Greater Houston Girls Youth Lacrosse Association (GHGYLA).

This program is 12v12 with goalies on a larger field and is designed to help increase the skills of more competitive players while also giving less experienced players a glimpse of what the games and format is like for High School Lacrosse. SBMSA Dragons is designed for experienced players. Games are typically played on Saturdays, but may also be played during the week for scheduling purposes. Bi-weekly practices are twice weekly at either SBEC or other SWMS starting as early as December. The GHGYLA End of Season Tournament will be played.

Tryouts will be held for 5/6 team and 7/8 Dragons select teams. All players who wish to play dragons will need to sign up for the House League (6s) and indicate that they would like to try out for Dragons. The number of teams will be based on tryouts and the number of girls trying out and our ability to schedule games for the players. Tryouts will be in December.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that incorporates the finesse of soccer, the footwork of basketball and the hand-eye coordination of hockey. When young girls are introduced to the concept of shooting, their eyes light up!

Games are approximately one hour long, and have a running clock. Teams field either 5 or 11 players plus a goalie. Field positions include Midfielder (Middies), Attackers, and Defenders. It is a fast-paced game, and our officials do explain whistles to the players as they occur. Players are grouped by age (U8, U10, U12, and U14).

Lacrosse is an outdoor spring sport. We begin fall ball in September-November. Typically we practice every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm. In the Spring, the season starts in January with practices on Wednesdays and games on Fridays and Sundays ending in April.

At the 5th-8th grade levels there are tryouts to play on our competitive Dragon’s team. Trying out is optional. However, all players that tryout will automatically be given a spot in our House league for 6s and will be required to play, whether they make one of the competitive teams or not.

Yes! The girls are split up based off skill level.

We try to keep friend groups together as much as we can, however we also want to make sure the teams are fair.

You can put a request in and we can try to accommodate.

You will need a stick, googles, and a mouth guard at all times.

We have limited sticks/googles to borrow for the first practice if needed.

Our practices are held at Pine Shadows Elementary during the fall, and SBEC Fields, SWMS and WAIS in the spring. Home games are played at either SBEC fields or Grob Stadium.

We play teams all throughout the district. In the fall we have 1 tournament (Burning Flower) that is held in Hockley in December, and the 7th /8th grade teams have a 1 tournament at the end of January (Aggieland Classic) that is held in College Station, Texas.

As an organization, we know the importance of balance and encourage our players to be well-rounded students, athletes, and artists. We DO NOT require our players to choose between activities. We simply ask that you RSVP to practices and games, so that we know who will be attending.

All levels will be provided a uniform or penny. This is provided at no cost to you. We only ask that you take care of it during the year and return it in good condition at the end of the season.

Registration fees for the 2022-2023 fall ball season is $300. Registration for the spring season is $300 that includes the registration for House and the ability to try out for Dragons. If your player makes the select team the cost is an additional $300.

About Girls Lacrosse Offerings

Comparison:
Fall Ball
House League (6s)
Dragons

Designed For:

Offseason training for all skill levels

All skill levels

5/6 Grade: Higher skill level     7/8 Grade: Higher skill levels

Ages:

3rd - 8th grade

K - 8th grade

5th - 8th grade

Season:

September - November

January - April

December - April

Team Formation:

N/A

Teams formed by Director and Board

5/6 Grade: Tryouts      7/8 Grade: Tryouts

Coaching:

Professional / Parents / Volunteer

Parents / Volunteers

Professional / Parents / Volunteer

Games:

Scrimmages and possible tournament opportunities

Sundays Afternoons, Friday Evenings

Sundays, Saturdays, and some Wednesdays

Practices:

Twice weekly

Once a week on Wednesdays

Twice weekly

Focus:

Stick Skills

Exposure to all positions, player development, game experience on a smaller scale

Further positional development and 12v12 team play

US Lacrosse Membership

Required

Required

Required

2024 Spring Dragons Details

Dragons 12U (5/6 Graders) & 14U (7/8 Graders) Select Team Tryouts 

SBMSA girls lacrosse will hold tryouts and select one 12U team and two 14U teams of highly skilled girls to play 12 v 12 in the Greater Houston Girls Youth Lacrosse Association (GHGYLA).

Season Details

Practices

12U (5/6): Mondays/Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm

14U (7/8): Mondays/Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm 

Games

12U (5/6): Most Saturdays and some weeknights 

14U (7/8): Most Saturdays and some weeknights 

We highly encourage those who do not make the 12U team or the 14U select teams to sign up for the 8v8 House League Program.

Tryouts:

12U (5/6)

RESCHEDULED: January 27, 10am-11:30am

SBEC Fields

(9000 Westview Houston, TX 77055)

14U (7/8)

December 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

St. Francis Episcopal

(2300 Piney Point Rd. Houston, TX 77055)

There is a tryout fee of $100. If you make either of the select teams, a separate registration is required with a final payment of $550 for the season (January-April). At this time, you will also receive a game schedule from the coaches. Player uniforms will be provided by the Dragons and returned at the end of the season.

All players must be members of US Lacrosse and membership must be valid through May.

Coaches

14U Team A: Tillary Stainton

14U Team B: Grace Munford, Leslie Mabry, John Mason

12U Team: Jeannie Fenton, Erin Duff, Justin McMillian 

Fall 2024 Girls Lacrosse Season Calendar

DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION

September 1

12:00am

Fall Ball Registration Opens

Online - View Here

September 16

-

Fall Ball Clinics Start

-

TBD

12:00am

House League & Dragons Tryout Registration Opens

Online - View Here

TBD

6:30-8:30pm

5th - 8th Dragons Tryouts

SBEC or SWMS

December 7-8

TBD

Burning Flower Tournament

Zube Park in Hockley, TX

January 8

12:00am

Wed Skills Clinics Begin

SWMS

TBD

-

House League Teams Formed and Communicated

Online

TBD

-

Final Dragon’s Payment Due

Online 

January 25-26

Schedule TBD

Penberthy Rec Sports Complex - College Station, TX

Late January - Early February

-

House League Lacrosse Skills Clinics - Add upon registration for House

Westchester Fields

February - April

TBD

Fridays and Sundays House League 6s Games

WAIS, SWMS and Other Fields in Greater Houston Area

February 9

ALL DAY

DRAGONS Chillaxin Tournament

The Woodlands, TX

February 11th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 2 Games

WAIS

February 18th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 3 Games

WAIS

February 25th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 4 Games

WAIS

March 3rd

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 5 Games

WAIS

March 7-16

-

SPRING BREAK - No games or practices

-

March 24th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 6 Games

WAIS

April 18-21

-

Easter Sunday - No Games

-

April

Schedule TBD

House League - 8U & 10U Tournament

Friendswood

Late April

TBD

DRAGONS All Star Game

South Campus Fields

End of April

TBD

DRAGONS End-Of-Season Tournament

The Woodlands, TX

Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association

Girls Lacrosse Board of Directors

Meet the Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Girls Lacrosse Board of Directors.

Board Officer
Position
Email

James Mahan

Program Director

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Dragon's Manager

Alan Falik

Member at Large

Andrew Rensimer

Member at Large

David Stoker

Member at Large

2024 Girls Lacrosse Camps

2023 Skills Clinics

Dates:

January 19, January 24, January 26, January 31, February 2

Times:

Grades 1-4: 5:15-6:15pm

Grades 5-8: 6:15-7:30pm

Location: Westchester Fields (901 Yorkchester Drive)

Gear Required: Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles, Water, and Cleats

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