SB HOTSHOTS - 14U / 12U / 10U

2025 Boys Lacrosse Spring Season

Hotshots teams participate in a youth recreation lacrosse league in the spring called the SCLA (Southern California Lacrosse Association). League members include programs from Agoura, Newbury Park, Westlake, Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Pasadena. These programs are community-based programs like us.

The SCLA divides teams into age (grade) groups and skill levels: Stars (A) and Stripes (B). Depending upon the number of our participants, Hotshots may have more than one team in an age group, with one team comprised of the more experienced players (Stars) and the other with players that might just getting started or players that need more time to develop (Stripes) before facing more challenging and skilled teams. We will assess the boys in practices before and during the season, to make sure they are on the correct team and in the right division level.

Before playing in our Spring Program, we prefer that players that are new to lacrosse have attended an Ignite Beginner Clinic and a few Training Sessions so they are adequately prepared to experience some success in a competitive setting. However, if you are sure your son will enjoy lacrosse and you are ready to jump in with him, sign him up!

All Hotshots players (K-8) must provide their own lacrosse equipment for the Spring Season. We do not lend equipment for season play.

SCLA GAMES
League games are on Saturdays from March 8th through May 10th. SCLA Games are played in Arroyo Vista Community Park in Moorpark. We play doubleheaders so that we are not traveling to Moorpark every weekend.

TEAM PRACTICES @ Elings Park
14U/12U/10U Teams start practicing in early February. Due to daylight restrictions, the 14U/12U/10U teams are on an abbreviated schedule in February to get ready for the SCLA Jamboree (pre-season scrimmages) on Sat. February 22nd. After daylight savings kicks in on Sunday March 9th, we have a consistent schedule for the spring season starting the week of March 10th.

FIRST PRACTICES DATES
14U: Wed. Feb 5
12U: Mon. Feb 10
10U: Mon. Feb 10

Practice Field: Elings Park (Upper Soccer Fields)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE BEGINNING MARCH 10:
14U: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM
12U: Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5:30 PM10U: Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5:30 PM

2025 FEE PLAYER FEE SCHEDULE
Boys 14U/12U/10U - $450

Age Grouping Chart

All registrations are first come, first served until all team roster limits are met.
Deadline to register is Feb 1, 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES
SCLA Jamboree (2-3 scrimmages) - Sat. February 22
SCLA First Games: Sat. March 8
No SCLA Games: Sat. March 22 (SBUSD SPRING BREAK)
SCLA Games Resume end of SBUSD Spring Break: Sat. March 29
End of SCLA Season/Playoffs: Sat. May 10

PLAYER FEES EXPLAINED
There are fees involved with Spring League participation. These fees help our organization to reduce the cost of field rental expenses, team uniforms, League Team Fees, referees, field lining and equipment, liability insurance, and coaches travel expenses and stipend for their time. We can offer sibling discounts if that is absolutely needed. Please contact us to learn more.

REFUND POLICY/SCHOLARSHIPS
Splitting up the Player Fee into 2 payments is possible however we ask that the full fee be paid during registration if able. Refunds or partial refunds are made on a case by case basis. After February 1st, $125 of the player fee is non-refundable as it is used to pay for unrecoverable hard costs like league fees, uniforms, etc. that are placed in January.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available and granted on a case by case basis. If you would like to donate money to be put towards scholarshipping athletes, please contact us.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

All Hotshots players (K-8th Grade) must provide their own lacrosse equipment for the Spring Season.

Stick
Helmet
Shoulder Pads: Must meet NOCSAE ND200 standard for commotio cordis)
Arm Pads
Gloves
Lacrosse/Football/Soccer Cleats - No Sneakers at practices or games
Mouthpiece (mandatory for all practices and games)
Athletic Cup (optional/recommended)

BOYS RULES - LAX 101

Equipment

All players must provide their own lacrosse equipment to participate in the Hotshots Spring Program.

Hotshots loaner equipment is designed to be used for "Try Lacrosse" opportunities. This equipment is necessary to have on hand so we can come to your school and introduce the lacrosse to new players and help grow the game!

We believe it's important to invest in your son's lacrosse experience and we can help direct you to many affordable options.

If you are looking to purchase lacrosse equipment, please CLICK HERE to view our recommendations.

In addition to lacrosse equipment, all players must have a molded mouthpiece and lacrosse/football/soccer cleats to be worn at every practice and every game. Athletic cups are recommended but optional.