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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.
Lacrosse Unlimited is a great resource.
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 |
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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
Games
12U (5/6): 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
Fall 2024 Girls Lacrosse Season Calendar
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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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.
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
Register for camps during House League Registration
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All Equipment must meet current US Lacrosse requirements:
- GIRLS Lacrosse Stick (Boys sticks are not allowed)
- Goggles (Cage Style)
- Mouth Piece – any solid color other than white or clear (no protruding tabs)
- Cleats (preferred) – athletic shoes with good traction acceptable
- Gloves optional but may be helpful in cold weather
- Undergarments must be solid black for games
- (Bring water to practice and games)
Equipment Retailer Recommendations
Just Her Sports - Please let them know you play for SBMSA 3700 Greenbriar Dr. Houston, TX 77098
Lacrosse Unlimited - 3601 W Alabama St. Houston, TX 77027
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