"Lacrosse, considered to be America's first sport, was born of the North American Indian, christened by the French, and adapted and raised by the Canadians. Athletes and enthusiasts of the United States and the British Commonwealth have embraced modern lacrosse for over a century. The sport is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. Anyone can play lacrosse - the big or the small. The game requires and rewards coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse."  

 Both girls and boys enjoy the game of modern lacrosse. The girl's game emphasizes skill and ball handling. Since physical contact is penalized in the girl's game, eye and mouth guards are the only protectice equipment required. The boy's game allows more physical contact, and requires players to wear helmets with a face cage, shoulder pads, arm pads and padded gloves.

The spring season runs from the first of February until the end of April. Both boys and girls teams play under the U.S. Lacrosse guidelines organized by the Noth Texas Chapter of USL. Most teams play an eight game schedule with the possibility of play-offs at the end of the season. Registration for the spring season will begin in mid November and end in mid January. Opponents come from school and club teams in the local area. Teams will have to travel to locations outside Allen for games with teams in Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Coppell and Southlake.

In the spring we also have a developmental program for boys and girls in the 2nd and 3rd grades called Chumash. This is a fun non-contact program that teaches children fundamental lacrosse skills including throwing, catching, and scooping. This is a six-week co-ed program for any child that wants to learn the basics.

Registration for the fall season typically begins in Augist and runs through early September. The fall is considered an off- season and typically consists of practices, scrimmages and tournament play.

Information about the history of lacrosse, the rules and equipment can be found at the US Lacrosse Association website. Player are required to be members of US Lacrosse and can register at www.uslacrosse.org