West Side Lacrosse is a family owned and operated travel lacrosse program. Players are invited by coaches recommendations, talent level and tryouts. The goal of West Side is to team up West Michigans best players to travel and play together at multiple tournaments in the Midwest, showcasing our talent level here on the Lakeshore; all the while building relationships between programs and friendships between players.
West Side Lax believes developing as a lacrosse player is more than passing, catching and shooting. It's about understanding and respecting the game, preparing mentally and physically for the challenges of elite competition and to not just be a good player for your team; but being a great team player.West Side General INFO
1. Programs
West Side Lacrosse offers multiple kinds of lacrosse opportunities. We have summer travel teams for boys & girl and fall travel teams for boys & girls. We also offer local box lacrosse leagues and travel box teams for boys in the winter. West Side also provides extensive amounts of training and practice opportunities throughout the year as well as hosting a tourney in the summer.
West Side Sessions:
All West Side players will also be invited to "West Side Sessions". 90 minute practices by specific position coached by West Side coaches with that positions experience
- Faceoffs
- Shooting/Dodging
- Defense/footwork
- Attack dodging/finishing/feeding
- Goalies
Fall SESSIONS are on Saturdays in Sept/Oct
Winter SESSIONS will be Thursday nights starting in Jan, 6:30-8:00 @ The Soccer Stop.
Summer SESSIONS will be the week before we begin team practices.
CancellationPolicy: In the event of poor weather conditions, we may end up cancelling some practices or events. I strongly dislike cancelling anything but also understand practicing in bad weather can be counterproductive and/or unsafe. If we are ever going to cancel anything, I will inform you via REMIND 101 no later than 1 hour prior to event and post in our announcements block on our home page. I will do my best to give you as much notice as I can, but if you do not hear from me, then nothing has been cancelled. We will do everything in our power to reschedule any cancelled event but are limited to field availability in an already full schedule. I will try to send an email if I can, but if I am away from the office (on the field) it will be difficult. REMIND 101 is our primary tool for cancellation notices.
2. 2022 Summer Dues.
Dues change slightly year to year as does tournament fees, indoor costs and field costs. We will do our best to make sure to keep dues affordable.
2023 Summer Dues are TBD
PAYMENT POLICIES AND OPTIONS
Payment is DUE IMMEDIATLEY upon Registration. If you can not pay in full right away, you must pay the $250 deposit to hold you roster spot. Deposit is nonrefundable.
- Payment options are available. Contact Coach Greer directly to discuss
- West Side Family Discount- There is a $50 discount per player if you have multiple players in the program
- Scholarships may be available for players who truly deserve them. Contact Coach Greer for details
Deposits are used to hold spots, register for tourneys, order uniforms and pay for indoor time. We need your registration for communication purposes, insurance, roster information and ordering uniforms. Without it you may not receive info or get the correct size apparel. If we do not get your deposit and registration we will offer your spot to another player.
-Dues pay for Tournament entry fees, uniforms/apparel, practice field rental costs (indoor and outdoor), referee costs, website, program insurance, day to day operations, field equipment (balls, cones, goals and nets) and coaches compensation
-Uniforms will be passed out in early June.
-Players who have not paid in full will not receive uniforms or be allowed to play in games or tourneys until fully paid.
-Players who know they are going to miss tourneys will have final dues prorated subtracted from payment. Must be submitted by March 1st with paperwork.
-West Side Lax is still one of the most inexpensive travel programs in the state that offers as much as we do.
-Remember, at the High School levels we ask that players either wear black, white or West Side (white with blue features) helmets. The helmet rules do not apply to the U-10, U-12 and U-14 teams but option still available.
-Please contact me directly if you want to purchase a helmet as we get very good deals.
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3.Tournament Schedule
TBD
Go to team pages for updated schedules....
We will be adding scrimmages when and if/when we can.
4. Age cutoffs
2020 Age/Grade Guidelines
- U-10 (3rd & 4th grades)
- U-12 (5th & 6th grades)
- U-14 (7th & 8th grades)
- 2026 High School Freshman
- 2025 High School Sophomores
- 2024 High School Juniors
- 2023 High School Seniors (Fall Only)
Players may move up if needed but not down.
5. Play time:
Each team will have 19-20 players maximum at tournaments.
- 4-5 Attack
- 7-8 Midfield
- 6-7 Defenders (Close D & LSM)
- 1-2 Goalies
These numbers will help ensure optimal playtime for everyone.
West Side "ALTERNATES"
Players who do not make the 18 man roster will have the option to be an "ALTERNATE"player. Those players will have access to all the same opportunities as everyone else except tournament play and will be treated the same as all other players. They will get uniforms, be able to attend all West Side practices and sessions and play in local scrimmages.
We will only be taking 1 ALTERNATE PER POSITION PER TEAM.
They will also be allowed to fill in for players who will be missing a tournament or if some one gets injured and can not play. This is a great opportunity for players who want to continue to improve their skills and get more coaching. Cost for "ALTERNATE" is $500. Addtional fees will be added if he plays in tourneys.
ALTERNATES will be be chosen the same as roster players. They will be judged by ability and attitude.
6.HOTELS and Travel
HOTELS:
TBA
Our players and families carpool to tourneys. We do not provide transportation for players, but will pick up a player if he has no other option.
7.Communication
In an effort to provide excellent communication we ask that all players and families follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and check the website on a regular basis. We also communicate through email. Please fillout email neatly so we can read it. Each team will have an email contact lists as well. Each team has its own page on our website. Practice schedules, game schedules and scores will be posted on each teams page. Please check the website on a regular basis for information and updates.
Please be sure to sign up for Remind 101 with your team. Remind 101 is a FREE text application that sends out real time group texts. Go to your teams page and follow instructions in top left corner.
- U-8 (1st & 2nd) Text @wsu8 to 81010
- U-10 (3rd & 4th) Text @wsu10 to 81010
- 2029 (U-11/5th) Text @ws2029 to 81010
- 2028 (U-12/6th) Text @ws2028 to 81010
- 2027 BLUE (U-13/7th) Text @ ws27blue to 81010
- 2027 BLACK (U-13/7th) Text @ws27black to 81010
- 2026 (U-14/8th) Text @ws2026 to 81010
- 2025 BLUE Text @ws25blue to 81010
- 2025 BLACK Text @ws25black to 81010
- 2024 Text @ws2024 to 81010
- 2023 Text @ws2023 to 81010
8. Fall Ball/ BOX LACROSSE -Off Season
West Side offers field tournaments in the fall and box tourneys in the winter. Participation in these activities is not included in summer dues and is completely optional. FALL BALL & BOX LAX
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact
Murle Greer @ 616-834-2823 or email @ westsidelax@hotmail.com.
