Cobra Lacrosse Spring 2021 Defined
Cobra Lacrosse, formerly Vipers Lacrosse established under the Glendale Lacrosse League in 2005, is a vertically integrated lacrosse club with over 125 players from Kindergarten to HS, including recreational through competitive teams throughout the year.
**COVID Action Plan**
Spring Competitive Season Dates
Arizona Youth Lacrosse (AYL, K thru 8th grade)
Training Camp: TBA
Practice Starts: Jan 4
First Game: Jan 23
BYE Week: March 13
Cactus Cup: April 2 & 3 or April 9 & 10
Arizona Lacrosse League (ALL, HS)
Training Camp: TBA
Practice Starts: Jan 4
First Game: Feb 19
Championships: May 7
Cobra Training Camp
All players registered and paid for Spring 2021 are encouraged to take part in our Training Camp in preparation for the upcoming season at no additional cost. The camp is open to unregistered players for a $50 fee
Individual and team specific instruction includes;
- Fundamental and Advanced Stickwork
- Shooting & Dodging
- Face Off
- Defense
- Goalie
Boundaries
AYL (Youth) boundaries from 2016 until 2021 were South of Bell Rd, and open (shared with Arrowhead Lacrosse) outside the 101 and the 17. As of 2021, we move to the HS boundary rules. If you played with us prior to 2021 you are locked in to the previous boundaries. See below for HS rules.
ALL (HS) boundaries are as follows; if a player attends Cactus HS, or lives within the district boundaries of Cactus, Centennial, Deer Valley, Peoria HS or any other HS closer to Cactus than another team’s boundary, they play for us.
Teams
We plan to enter at least one team in each youth division, a JV and Varsity in the HS division
- 8u if born on or after 4/4/13
- 10u if born or after 4/4/11
- 12u if born on or after 4/4/09
- 14u if born on or after 4/4/07
- HS if you are in the 9th grade or above regardless of age
Best-case scenario for youth divisions is to enter both Competitive and Developmental teams as registration numbers allow. This opportunity enhances our ability to gain significant playing time for all players while satisfying the competitive nature of those with the drive and determination to reach higher levels.
Everybody Plays
Do good coaches play favorites? Yes! Coaches favor players who are accountable, good teammates, work hard, accept roles and are coachable
That said every player gets significant playing time as long as they adhere to the Youth Policies. In brief:
Attitude + Effort + Attendance = Playing Time
On youth teams “winning” means development over the score of the game. Please see our website post from 2016 “Winning over Development” for our team philosophy
HS is a different story. On JV we are all developmental, same as youth teams. On varsity our goal is the state championship. Only those players dedicated to the same goal will get the opportunity to play varsity for Cobra Lacrosse.
Cost and Division Details
- Fees frozen from 2020
- Fees are maxed at a required $250 out of pocket (8u and 10u are less . . .)
8U - $175 per player
Two (2) one hour small-field practices per week
Two small-field games per week
20 games, 2 each Saturday
8-10 players per team expected to maximize instruction and playing time
4 v 4 or 5 v 5 game structure
12 minute halves
Quarter field dimensions
3 x 3 unmanned goals
Limited contact
Numbered reversible provided by the club
10U - $250 per player
Two (2) one hour small-field practices per week
Two small-field games per week
20 games, 2 each Saturday
10-12 players per team expected to maximize instruction and playing time
7 v 7 game structure
23 minute halves
Half field dimensions
5 x 5 goals/cages with goalies
Limited contact
Penalties will be served
Shooter shirt provided by the club
Practice reversibles provided by the club
Returning players do not need a uniform unless they want a new one. New players must purchase a uniform for $80 to be worn for all games
12U - $250 plus $100*
*Minimum $250 out of pocket. Balance can be fundraised but must be complete before first game
Two (2), one hour and a half practices per week
Two full field games per week from late January through early April
20 games, 2 each Saturday
16-20 players per team expected
10v10 or 7v7 game structure
23 minute halves
5 x 5 or 6 x 6 goals/cages with goalies
Contact per US Lacrosse rulebook
Shooter shirt provided by the club
Practice reversibles provided by the club
Returning players do not need a uniform unless they want a new one. New players must purchase a uniform for $80 to be worn for all games
14U - Fee $250 plus $150*
*Minimum $250 out of pocket. Balance can be fundraised but must be complete before first game
Two (2), one hour and a half practices per week
Two full field games per week from late January through early April
20 games, 2 each Saturday
16-20 players per team expected
10 v 10 game structure
23 minute halves
Full field dimensions
6 x 6 goals/cages with goalies
Contact per US Lacrosse rulebook
Shooter shirt provided by the club
Practice reversibles provided by the club
Returning players do not need a uniform unless they want a new one. New players must purchase a uniform for $80 to be worn for all games
HS - JV and varsity
Fee $250 plus $250*
*Minimum $250 out of pocket. Balance can be fundraised but must be compete before first game
Four (4) one hour and a half to two hour practices per week
Varsity plays a 14 game home and away schedule, JV plays 10 games
16-20 players per team expected
10 v 10 game structure
Full 4 Qtr games. 12 min for varsity, 10 min JV
Full field dimensions
6 x 6 goals/cages with goalies
Contact per US Lacrosse rulebook
Shooter shirt provided by the club
Practice reversibles provided by the club
Returning players do not need a uniform unless they want a new one. New players must purchase a uniform for $80 to be worn for all games
