SFV Lacrosse FAQ

SFV Lacrosse is a non-profit, volunteer-lead corporation whose mission is to teach life lessons to school aged children throughout the San Fernando Valley via lacrosse and to promote and advance amateur youth lacrosse in a safe, positive and sportsmanlike manner.

Please join our email list to stay informed about future SFV Lacrosse programs and lacrosse opportunities.

Programs:

SFV Lacrosse offers recreational lacrosse programs for boys and girls ages 6 – 14. No tryouts are required and new and experienced players of all skill levels are welcome. 

•        Fall Ball – October to November.

•        Spring League - January to May

Whether your child is just starting out in lacrosse or is an experienced club lacrosse player, there is a Vipers program that will develop their skills, provide appropriate competition, and above all, be FUN! We're equally proud of the dozens of former Vipers who have gone on to play high school and college lacrosse as we are of those who just wanted to try out a cool new sport and make friends.

Spring Ball schedule:

Schedules are subject to final permitting by the Los Angeles Parks Department, however, we expect our practice and game schedule to be as follows: 

January 31st st to March 9th

•      Practice: Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 8 PM, Balboa Park softball diamonds, Encino

•       Practice: Saturday 2 to 4 PM (February 4th to March 4th), Balboa Park softball diamonds

•       SCLA pre-season jamboree: Saturday February 25 - multiple games, expect to be there all day. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA 93201

•       Games:  Saturday and/or (rarely) Sunday, starting Saturday, March 11th - Time will vary

•       No games: April 8/9 (Spring Break / Easter)

•       Game schedule with times/opponents to be published week of March 6

•       Games:  Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA 93201 or Birmingham Community Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St., Van Nuys 91406

March 14 - April 27

•        Practice: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Balboa Park, 5839 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA 91316

Click here to register for Spring Ball. 

League Play:

SFV Lacrosse is part of the Southern California Lacrosse Association (SCLA), one of the largest youth leagues in the state of California. The SCLA features more than 1,200 players per year on over 80 teams spread across 10 towns.

The SCLA promotes balanced competition among community-based teams. An “equitable” playing time approach guarantees that all kids will see substantial playing time, regardless of skill level. 

During the spring season, all players must participate on the team associated with their residential address. SFV Lacrosse’s territory is shown on this map:

http://maps.latimes.com/neighborhoods/region/san-fernando-valley/ plus the towns of Calabasas and Hidden Hills

If you live outside of this area, please contact   for more information.

2023 Age Groupings:

Where feasible, SFV Lacrosse will field boys teams in both the Stars and Stripes divisions of the U10, U12 and U14 age groups for the SCLA spring season.  The Stars level is the highest level of lacrosse in the SCLA and is intended for the most skilled lacrosse players. Players will be assigned to teams based on coaches’ assessments during the first few weeks of practice. U8 and girls groups do not have Stars and Stripes divisions.  

League Competition Schedule 2023:

Actual game dates, times and locations will be available in late March.

Practice is typically at Balboa Park (pending City approval)

We anticipate an eight-game regular season, followed by playoffs, with the following approximate schedule (subject to change):

Other Questions:

Does SFV Lacrosse have a refund Policy?

Yes.  Please see the Refund Policy tab on the home page.

Are scholarships available?

SFV Lacrosse want to make our programs as accessible as possible.  Any family with questions regarding fees which create a hardship should email for scholarship information. 

How can my child try lacrosse?

SFV Lacrosse offers free “try lacrosse” clinics from time to time. Visit our Registration page to see if a free clinic is currently scheduled near you, or join our email list to be notified of future clinics.

What is FastLax?

It is a fun game of 3 vs 3 lacrosse played on a mini field. Players use a tennis ball and don’t wear helmets or pads. The game is quick and puts an emphasis on fun and skill building.

What are the age groupings?

Our program covers boys & girls from 5 to 14 years old. Assessments based on experience & skill level are on a case by case basis.

Do we need equipment?

Safety gear (helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, groin protection & cleats) will be required for all boys players. Girls wear goggles and mouthguard. A limited amount of rental gear is available; which can be requested during the sign up process.  No gear needed for trial classes.

Please visit our Lacrosse Equipment page for more information and links to local and online retailers.

What are your COVID policies?

We are committed to the health of our players & staff, therefore we follow City & County mandates.

Additional Information (click the links):

• Registration
• Return-to-Play Protocols
• Refund Policy
• Equipment
• Join Our Email List
• US Lacrosse Boys' Game Overview (including rules)
• US Lacrosse Girls' Game Overview (including rules)

For additional questions not covered here, please contact