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Frequently Asked Questions

1)  What is the time commitment?   (back to top)

Boys. 
    Grades 1 and below boys play usually only on Sundays.  Time and place is dependent upon field availability.  

    Grade 2 boys will typically play on SUndays.  Time and place is dependent upon field availability.  A limited number of games/jamborees will be scheduled - typically on weekends 

    Grades 3/4 boys will usually have games on weekends and practices during the week.  
    Grades 5/6 and 7/8 teams offer a more extensive experience, with games typically on weekends and practices during the week. (NOTE: Whenever possible, we will not schedule weekday events on Tuesdays or Thursdays to avoid conflicts with Middle School Teams.)   

Girls
    Grades 2 and below girls play on Sundays.  Time and place is dependent upon field availability.

    Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 girls will usually have games on weekends and practices on weekends and/or during the week.

2)  What is the required equipment?  (back to top)

The major goal is to ensure safety for all players.  Protective equipment differs between boys and girls, reflecting the differences between their games.  Unlike the girls, the boys have aggressive checking with sticks and, at the older ages, body checking.  Thus, they have more protective equipment.  GIrls, on the other hand, have very limited contact and require far less protective equipment.  For more detailed descriptions, please visit our Equipment Page.  All synthetic turf fields require flat surfaced shoes (i.e. NO cleats).  On grass fields, players are encouraged to wear cleats. (No metal cleats or baseball cleats at any time, please. )

    Boys:
All boys are required to wear helmets, mouthpieces, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves and an athletic supporter with cup.  Footwear depends upon the field (see below).  Sticks must conform to US Lacrosse specifications.  "Long poles"  (i.e. long defense sticks) can only be used by boys in Grade 5 and older.  No long sticks are permitted in Grades 4 and below.

    Girls
All girls are required to wear goggles and a mouthpiece at all times.  While some girls like to wear gloves, this is optional. (NOTE: The girls' gloves differ from the heavy gloves used by the boys. )

3)  Where do you play?   (back to top)

We play at a number of fields throughout New York City.  For maps and directions, check our HomeFields Page.  Players usually arrange for car pools.  Away games are played in Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.  Directions are available on the website and most players will car pool. See the  Playing locations and directions Page.

4)  Are scholarships available?   (back to top)

No child who wishes to play will be turned away due to financial considerations.  Scholarships are available.  When needed, equipment will also be provided.  For more information, contact Mat Levine at mat.levine@citylax.org.

5) What are the obligations of the parents?   (back to top)

Doc's depends heavily upon parent involvement and assistance.  While we recognize that many parents have not played the game and may not have the experience needed to coach, there still many ways they can help.  All teams need Team parents and parents can help setup and take down goals before and after games.  They also can help with the wide range of administrative needs of the program.  We always need volunteers!

All players, parents and coaches must "Honor the Game".  Parents are expected to be supportive and respectful of all players, coaches, referees  and other parents at all times, regardless of which team they are associated with.  Parents are recommended to visit the Positive Coaching Alliance Website for insights into proper behavior in youth athletics.  At Doc's we try to remind everyone of this responsibility with the motto, "Honor the Game".  Parents displaying unacceptable behavior may be asked to leave the playing area.  Repeated problems will be dealt with more severe restrictions.