SYV HOTSHOTS

2025 Boys Lacrosse Spring Season

2025 will mark the 4th Spring Lacrosse Season for the Santa Ynez Valley Hotshots.

Our 12U and 10U schedule will include games with Santa Barbara Hotshots, the 805 Sharks Lacrosse Club (SLO/AG/Templeton), and potentially the Bakersfield Rams.

Players that have never tried lacrosse before are required to have attended an Ignite Beginner's Clinic and a few Training Sessions so they are adequately prepared to experience some success in a competitive setting. We also use this time to make sure the player likes the sport before the parents invest in the necessary equipment to play.

TEAM PRACTICES - SEE CALENDAR ON HOTSHOTS WEBSITE HOMEPAGE FOR FULL PRACTICE SCHEDULE
12U (5th/6th): Mondays (4:00- 5:30 PM) & Tuesdays (4-5:30 PM) tentative in March & April

10U (3rd/4th): Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7 PM

8U (K-2): Thursdays 4:15-5:30 PM

FIRST PRACTICE

12U: Tues. February 18th

10U: Tues. February 25th (4-5:30 PM)

8U: Thurs. February 27th (4-5:30 PM)

Practice Field: Ballard School

GAMES
Saturdays

First Game: Weekend of March 8th or 15th

8U End of Season: Sat. May 3rd

10U/12U End of Season: Sat. May 17th

GAME LOCATIONS
Home Fields

Ballard School

Los Olivos Elementary

Santa Ynez High School

Away Fields

Santa Barbara High School Stadium - 700 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Damon Garcia Sports Park - 680 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Marcos High School Stadium - 4750 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Dos Pueblos High School Stadium - 7266 Alameda Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

PLAYER FEES
There are fees involved with Spring League participation. These fees help our organization to reduce the cost of field rental expenses, team uniforms, 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.

12U: $350 (2 practices per week, 8-10+ games)

10U: $350 (2 practices per week, 8-10+ games)

8U: $275 (1 practice per week PLUS approximately 8 games)

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)

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. $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.

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.