General Information

Field Lacrosse in the Lower Mainland is played from September to April, with the majority of games played on Sundays.  It is played on natural grass or "field turf" fields 110 yards long by 60 yards wide, with weekday practices usually held on all-weather (gravel) fields. 

Unlike indoor ("box") lacrosse, there are 10 players per side: a goalkeeper, three defenders (or “big-sticks”) because of their use of longer 5' sticks), three midfielders (or “middies”), and three attacker (or "attacks").  The defence must always have four players on their side of center, usually the goalie and three defenders and the attack must always have three players on the opposite side of center.  As in box lacrosse, the intent is to score a goal into a net (6’ wide x 6’ tall x 7’ deep), line changes occur “on the fly” and a number of the infractions (called “fouls”) are similar to the “penalties” in box lacrosse.

Typically, evaluations start in late August/early September, with players then divided up into 3 tiers based on calibre of play:  Tier I (equivalent of A box lacrosse), Tier II (equivalent of B) and Tier III (equivalent of C).  Each calibre competes for the League Championship, with eligible Tier I & Tier II teams going on to compete in the Provincial Championships.  Players must be properly registered (including proper releases from field lacrosse associations outside of Surrey and White Rock) and must have played in at least 50% of league games to be eligible for the Provincial Championships.

Equipment

Equipment to be supplied by player:

Field lacrosse requires as a minimum a CSA or NOCSAE approved helmet and facemask, mouth guard, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, back & kidney pads, athletic support & cup, and lacrosse stick.

Click on the picture to the left to enlarge. 

Footwear should be soccer or football cleats (non-metal).

Note that shoulder pads are mandatory pieces of equipment and must be worn at games, practices and evaluations.

Note that the registration fee does not include the purchase of jersey and shorts, which together cost approximately $95.00 and will be due and collected during tryouts.  Uniforms and the player's number belong to the player for their entire membership with SFFLA.  Specific number requests will be accommodated as best as possible, but alternatives should be considered by first-time registrants in case their preferred number is already taken.  Replacement jerseys and shorts can be ordered through the Team Manager as the player outgrows, loses or damages his/her existing jersey and/or shorts for a nominal fee.

It is imperative that players remember to maintain in good condition and bring their jersey and shorts to all games (as the team does not carry spares), as this brings a professional look to the team and to South Fraser Field Lacrosse.  Players must also remember to check their equipment and sticks before leaving for games or practices to ensure all are in good working order and accounted for in their bag.

Equipment supplied by Association:

Goalkeeper's Equipment (click here for the diagram), other than helmet/facemask and gloves

Coaching Bulletins for Parents (PDF)

• #1 - Parents and Players Guide

• #3 - Parental Support - The Key to Peak Performance

• #5 - Communication With Officials