October 18th Informational Meeting on how to join the sport of lacrosse in the Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, and Lago Vista area.

1. Getting Started in Lacrosse
Cedar Park High School Lacrosse
CPL Cannons Lacrosse

3. Lacrosse: “The Creator’s Game”
● Created by the American Indian Tribes in New
England and southeastern Canada more than
1000 years ago, making it the oldest team sport
on Earth and the oldest sport in North America.
● The only sport that recognizes the “Six Nations”
(Haudenosaunee) in international competition
● Discovered by French Explorers in 1636 and
named “Lacrosse” because of the stick’s
resemblance to a catholic scepter cross.
● Modern lacrosse exists in 4 main forms:
Men’s Field, Women’s Field, Box/Indoor, Sixes
(Olympic)

4. Trivia Time
In what country is Lacrosse the national sport?
1) Canada
2) USA
3) Greenland
4) Texas
Answer: Canada
In 1869, Dr. William Beers published a book on lacrosse entitled “Lacrosse: The National Game of
Canada.” This was the first time rules would be codified for the sport, making the dentist the “Father of
Modern Lacrosse”

5. Lacrosse: The Fastest Game on Two Feet
Men’s Field Lacrosse
● Full contact sport, requires full upper body
padding
● Full size field: 60ydsx110yds, 10 vs 10
● Bantam (K-2nd) & Lightning (3rd-4th):
60ydsx35yds, 6v6 or 7v7
Helmet
Elbow
Pads
Gloves
Shoulder
Pads*
Boys Lacrosse
Stick
*All shoulder pads
must include this
logo to be legal
(new rule for 2022)

6. Lacrosse: The Fastest Game on Two Feet
Women’s Field Lacrosse
● Limited to no contact permitted, no padding
● Full size field: 120ydsx70yds, 12 vs 12
● Bantam (K-2nd) & Lightning (3rd & 4th):
60ydsx35yds, 4v4 or 7v7
Goggles
Girls Lacrosse
Stick

7. Trivia Time
When a shot is taken in lacrosse and the ball goes out of bounds, _________
gets possession by rule.
1) The last team to touch the ball
2) The team who did not touch the ball last
3) The winner of the ensuing faceoff
4) The team closest to the ball when it goes out of bounds
Answer: The team closest to the ball when it goes out of bounds
When a shot is taken, you’ll see multiple players chase after in hopes that they can be closest.

8. Cedar Park High School Programs
Is not a UIL sport, meaning the program is considered a school club
Cedar Park Men’s Lacrosse:
● Season runs January to April, playoffs extend into May
● Practices are 4:30-6:30 PM Mon-Thurs, 2:00-4:00 PM Sat. at CPHS
● Games are played Tues/Thurs/Sat evenings
● Head Coach- Tyler Moore, Club President- Mike McKeon

9. Cedar Park High School Programs
Is not a UIL sport, meaning the program is considered a school club
Cedar Park Women’s Lacrosse:
● Season runs January to April, playoffs and state championships extend into May
● Practices are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
○ Jan - Feb 6:30-8:30 pm @ Brushy Creek Sports
○ Mar-Apr 5:30-7:30 pm @ Vista Ridge HS
● Games are played Tues/Thurs/Friday evenings
● Head Coach- Erin Kramer, Club President- Tom Hofmeister

10. CPL Cannons Lacrosse
Boys and Girls Lacrosse Grades K-8th
*Serves all of Leander ISD (except Vandegrift), Liberty Hill, Lago Vista, Jonestown
● Season runs January to May, Games begin last week of February
● Practices will start at Brushy Creek Sports Park until daylight savings
○ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Mon & Wed, 10:00 - 11:30 AM for Bantam (K-2nd) & Lightning (3rd-4th)
○ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mon & Wed, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Juniors (5th-6th) & Seniors (7th & 8th)
● Games are played Saturdays and Sundays
● Program Director- Tyler Moore, Club President- Chad Curnutt
*Cannons boys lacrosse feeds 3 high school programs: Cedar Park, Vista Ridge, and Rouse. Lago Vista students would join
Cedar Park. Liberty Hill, Glenn, and Leander HS plays for Rouse.

11. Getting setup
Getting equipment:
Visit Play-It-Again-Sports Lakeline and receive 20% off equipment
Equipment also available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy, Lacrosse Unlimited (2222 &
360)
Cannons rents out sets of equipment for youth (first come first serve)
Join USA Lacrosse at USAlacrosse.org
(mandatory insurance qualifications for players and programs)
High School Boys: Sign up at Cedarparklacrosse.com
High School Girls: Sign up at www.cedarparkgirlslacrosse.com
Youth: Sign up at Cannonslacrosse.club

12. Registration Costs
Cost should never be prohibitive to playing lacrosse
(payment plans, discounts, and scholarships available)
High School Boys: $1800
High School Girls: TBD +$96 Uniform, $100 Jacket-optional
Youth:
Boys
● Senior- $499
● Junior- $399
● Lightning- $299
● Bantam- $199
Girls
● Senior & Junior- $299
● Lightning & Bantam- $149

13. Trivia Time
Who is one of the most famous athletes to ever play collegiate lacrosse?
1) Muhammed Ali
2) Jim Thorpe
3) Jim Brown
4) Derek Jeter
Answer: Jim Brown
Played both football and lacrosse for Syracuse University and is one of the biggest ambassadors for the
sport today. The PLL trophy is named in his honor
Bonus: Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to win a medal in the olympics for the US, but he only
played lacrosse in high school.

14. Upcoming Events
November 13th- Try-It Lax Clinic
High School Boys:
● Fall Practices at Cypress Elementary, 4:30-6:00pm Tues & Thurs
● Spring practices begin January 10th
● Team Retreat January 15th
● Tournament and Festival February 5th
Cannons (Youth):
● First Practice January 22nd
● Attending Cedar Park Tournament February 5th

15. Upcoming Events (cont.)
High School Girls:
● Open now to join our Fall Season, 7:30-9:30 pm @ Town and Country
○ Austin Classic - Lake Travis Playday This Saturday, Oct 23rd
○ Texas Best Tournament November 13-15 at UT
● Spring practices begin January 10th
○ Aggieland Lax Tournament January 29-30 at Texas A&M

16. Trivia Time
What is the probability of a high school student playing lacrosse going on to
play in the NCAA?
1) 2-3%
2) 7-8%
3) 12-13%
4) 17-18%
Answer: 12-13%
This is the highest of any men’s sport and 2nd highest of any women’s sport. Compared to baseball
(7.5%), football (7.3%), women’s soccer (7.2%), and volleyball (3.9%), lacrosse is almost double or
more than double the likelihood of playing in college for men and women.