Payment Terms & Conditions

Henry Youth Lacrosse’s registration fees represent the per-player share of the association’s costs of running the program. We are actively working to lower the cost of lacrosse participation, and our program is priced lower than other youth lacrosse programs in our area. 

For the Spring 2024 Season, registration fees for both our Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse teams is $185. Parents can take advantage of our Early Bird discount to save $30 per-player by using promo code EARLYBIRD when registering BEFORE December 15^th. No discounts will be given after this date (registration will be $185 after December 15th). We request that all players be registered BEFORE January 1^st in order to be guaranteed a spot on our teams and to avoid additional registration fees (registration will increase to $195 on January 1st). 

We also offer a K-1^st Co-Ed “Little Laxers” program. Little Laxers registration is $110 for the Spring 2024 Season. Parents can also take advantage of our Early Bird discount to save $30 per-player by using promo code EARLYBIRD when registering before December 15^th. No discounts will be given after this date (registration will be $110 after December 15th). We request that all playes be registered BEFORE January 1^st in order to be guaranteed a spot in our Little Laxers program and to avoid additional registration fees (registration will increase to $120 on January 1st).

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Uniforms

Registration Fees do NOT cover uniform costs. We use the same uniforms for both our fall and spring seasons, so returning players with uniforms that still fit do not need to purchase uniforms. Any new players (or players needing a new uniform) will have an opportunity to order one during the registration process. Uniform fees are NOT due until uniforms arrive (typically 2-3 weeks after practice starts). Uniforms will not be distributed to players until uniform fees are paid. Please plan accordingly. Coaches will update parents on uniform status once the order has been placed, so parents can plan ahead for uniform costs. 

• Boys uniforms include a reversible game jersey, game shorts, and a “shooter shirt” (a moisture-wicking t-shirt worn under shoulder pads). Boys uniforms are $72.
• Girls uniforms include a reversible game jersey and girls lacrosse kilt (or skirt). Girls uniforms are $55.

Players in our “Little Laxers” program do NOT need uniforms.

ALL new players (including Little Laxers) will receive a reversible practice jersey at no additional cost ($20 value). Practice jersey costs are covered by HYL sponsors. Players needing replacement practice jerseys should contact Coach Jeremy at 404.641.9023 or jeremy@henryyouthlax.org. Replacement practice jerseys are $20.

For additional information on HYL’s uniforms, including sizing guides, please visit our Uniforms Page here.

USA Lacrosse Membership

ALL players and coaches are required to have a USA Lacrosse Membership. Membership Fees range from $15-$35 for players (depending on age) and $35-$55 for adults. Membership fees are annual – you only need to purchase or renew a membership once per year. If you participate in another season, camp, clinic, etc., you will not need to pay this fee again until one year from now. NOTE: USA Lacrosse plans to increase Membership Fees for some age groups by $5 in 2024. Please register before January 1^st to avoid these fees.

Equipment

Registration does not include lacrosse equipment. Boys and girls in grades 2^nd to 8^th play “fully equipped” and are required to have the following equipment:

• Boys: Helmet, Mouthguard, Shoulder Pads, Arm Protection, Gloves, Protective Cup, Cleats, and a Boys Lacrosse Stick.
• Girls: Goggles or Helmet (less common), Mouthguard, Cleats, and a Girls Lacrosse Stick.

NOTE: Do NOT purchase lacrosse equipment until you have had a chance to talk with your player’s coach. Lacrosse equipment can be expensive and parents of new players regularly purchase the wrong types of equipment for players. Our coaches will help educate you on equipment decisions. We also offer three levels of options to help reduce the cost of equipment for our players (and their parents):

1. Donated Gear: we manage a “Gear Bank” of donated equipment. We bring this equipment out early in the season for parents and players to try on. If you are able to find donated equipment that works, there is no cost. Most of our players were able to find some equipment from our “Gear Bank” this past season.
2. Discounted Gear: we purchase youth lacrosse equipment from sales or discounts we find throughout the year. These items are also available from the “Gear Bank” and sold at-cost to parents (typically 50% less – or more – off retail prices). This is the next best option if/when parents are unable to find free donated gear.
3. Preferred Vendors: if you are unable to find equipment from our “Gear Bank,” we have relationships with vendors for both new and used equipment. We will provide this information for parents in our pre-season parent meetings (coaches will schedule after registration closes).

When in doubt, please contact your coach(es) before purchasing equipment. This will save you time and money. If you have any questions regarding equipment, please contact Coach Jeremy at 404.641.9023 or jeremy@henryouthlax.org. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you would like to register your player for Spring Lacrosse before our registration deadline (January 1st), but are not able to pay your registration fees in full by this date, you have two options (both require contacting Jeremy Porter at 404.641.9023 or jeremy@henryyouthlax.org):

1. You may request a “pay later” option, where you will agree to pay 100% of fees before the 1^st scheduled game (typically early February). This option provides parents with additional time before they need to pay for registration. Players are not allowed to play in games until registration fees are paid in full.
2. You may also request a payment plan – where the registration fees will be split into multiple payments. With this option, 50% of registration fees are due before the 1^st practice (typically the 3^rd week of January) and the remaining balance is due prior to the first scheduled game (typically early February).

Parents requesting “pay later” or “payment plan” options are not eligible for discounts. Parents will be invoiced in accordance with the payment option they agree to. These invoices will include a 3% transaction fee to offset the costs of credit card processing (we do not charge a tranasaction fee on registrations paid at the time of registration). Finally, a 15% late fee will be applied to any outstanding balance NOT paid prior to the 1^st scheduled game. We are happy to provide these flexible payment options for families who need them – we simply ask that you honor the agreement and pay these fees as agreed upon.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Parents may cancel their registration for full or partial refunds based on the timeline below:

• Before December 15^th – 100% refund
• December 15^th to January 1^st – 50% refund
• No Refunds After January 1^st 

Any cancellation requests received after uniforms have been ordered may be subject to an additional penalty to cover the cost of the player’s uniform. 

IN SUMMARY

Lacrosse can be an expensive sport to get started with, but we are committed to lowering the cost for players/parents as much as possible. We are here to help you through the process – and you’ll learn from our returning players/parents that we’ve been successful helping them to keep the costs under control. Please don’t let the cost of the sport keep you from signing your child up. We are here to help and will figure out a way to make things work. When in doubt, contact Coach Jeremy. Thank you!

 

Here is some additional information on our Registration Fees for our Spring Lacrosse Teams and our NEW Co-Ed “Little Laxers” Program, which provides lacrosse instruction for beginner and developing players in grades K-1^st grade.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Regisration for our Spring 2024 Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams is $185. All players should register BEFORE January 1^st, 2024 to guarantee their spot on one of our teams and to avoid increased registration fees. Please review the following registration timeline for more details:

• Early Registration: early registration runs through December 15^th. All parents registering players BEFORE December 16^th qualify for an “Early Bird” discount of $20 per-player. Please use promo code EARLYBIRD when registering before December 16^th to receive this discount. 
• Open Registration: Early Registration ENDS on December 15^th. Registration fees for our boys and girls lacrosse teams increase to $185 on December 16^th. PLEASE register before this date to take advantage of this discount.
• Late Registration: Open Registration ENDS on December 31^st. Registration fees will increase to $195 on January 1^st. PLEASE register as early as possible to receive the lowest price on registration for our Spring 2024 programs.

Registration fees for our Spring 2024 Co-Ed K-1^st “Little Laxers” program are $110. All players should register BEFORE January 1^st, 2024 to guarantee their spot in this program and to avoid increased registration fees. Please review the following registration timeline for more details:

• Early Registration: early registration runs through December 15^th. All parents registering players BEFORE December 16^th qualify for an “Early Bird” discount of $20 per-player. Please use promo code EARLYBIRD when registering before December 16^th to receive this discount.
• Open Registration: Early Registration ENDS on December 15^th. Registration fees for our Co-Ed “Little Laxers” program increase to $110 on December 16^th. PLEASE register before this date to take advantage of this discount.
• Late Registration: Open Registration ENDS on December 31^st. Registration fees will increase to $120 for our “Little Laxers” program on January 1^st. PLEASE register as early as possible to receive the lowest price on registration for our Spring 2024 programs.

IMPORTANT: We need all returning players to register ASAP in order to plan for the season. We need to have as many players as possible registered before January 1^st in order to secure our teams’ spots in the league we play in OR to know which teams we need to self-schedule games for (for teams opting out of league play this spring). In addition, we need to plan practice days/times and coach assignments, order uniforms, and complete other pre-season planning. The sooner our players are registered, the sooner we can complete this important pre-season work for the season ahead. Thank you in advance for your support on this request. NOTE: We will NOT offer discounted registration after December 15^th. Please plan accordingly to be able to complete the registration process on-time (or ideally, early).

 

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS

• New Player Discount(s). New players will have additional “first season” costs. In consideration of these added expenses, HYL is offering an additional $10 discount per-player for NEW players. If this is the FIRST season your child will play lacrosse with HYL, please contact Coach Jeremy at jeremy@henryyouthlax.org for your “new player” discount code you will need to register. Parents may regiser multiple NEW players using the new player discount – this discount also serves as our “multiple player” discount (no additional discounts are offered for multiple children registering from the same household for the Spring 2024 season. That said, the discounted registration fees for new players are $155 for our Boys and Girls teams (grades 2-8) and $80 for our Co-Ed “Little Laxers” Program (grades K-1st). NOTE: this NEW player discount is ONLY offered through January 1^st. Please complete your registration BEFORE this date to get the lowest price on registration for our Spring 2024 programs. 
• New Player Referral Bonus: Word-of-mouth is the #1 source of new players for Henry Youth Lacrosse. You are eligible for an additional $20 for each NEW player you refer to HYL for the Spring 2024 Season. If you have referred one or more players to HYL this season, please email Coach Jeremy at jeremy@henryyouthlax.org with the name of the player(s) you referred. Once the player(s) complete their registration, you will either be refunded $20 per-player or you will be awarded a $20 credit towards future HYL programs (such as summer camp, skills clinics, or our Fall 2024 lacrosse programs.
• Volunteer Coach or 2024 Sponsor Discounts: All of our coaches are volunteers. We rely on volunteers to coach our teams and we’ve developed a training and certification program (in coordination with USA Lacrosse), that enables parents with little or NO knowledge or experience with lacrosse to quickly learn to support us in our efforts to coach youth lacrosse. While our coaches are not paid, HYL does offer one FREE registration for each team the volunteer coach coaches each season. In addition, coaches are reimbursed for any training or certification expenses. If you are interested in volunteering to coach this season, please contact Coach Jeremy at jeremy@henryyouthlax.org. The initial certification process takes 1-3 days. Once complete, you can begin working alongside our experienced coaches at practice – and more importantly, you will receive one FREE registration for each team you help coach. Volunteering to coach your child (and their teammates) is incredibly rewarding – and the fastest path to learning the sport of lacrosse. While we do have approximately six coaches with prior lacrosse experience as players and/or coaches, most of our coaching staff is made up of parents like you – who knew very little acout the sport when they volunteered. 

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR NEW PLAYERS

Parents/Guardians registering players for their first season WILL have some additional costs. Please note that we do all we can to limit these additional costs, but also that these costs are typically a “first season” investment that you won’t need to pay in future seasons (should your child choose to continue with lacrosse after this season.

Uniform

Uniforms are NOT included in registration. Registration fees cover our operating expenses for the season, but parents/guardians of NEW players will need to pay for uniforms separately. You will have an opportunity to request a uniform during the registration process (returning players who need a NEW uniform should also request a uniform during registration). Boys uniforms are $72 and Girls uniforms are $55. Parents will be sent payment information once orders are placed. Uniform fees are not due until uniforms arrive (typically 2 weeks after practice begins). HYL does use the same uniforms each season, so parents/guardians will not need to pay for uniforms again unless their player loses their uniform or needs a different size. We do have limited inventory of alternate sizes available for possible size swaps. Please contact your coach to check if alternate sizes are available before requesting a NEW uniform. 

USA Lacrosse Membership

All players and coaches are required to have a USA Lacrosse Membership that is valid from mid-January through early-May (the duration of the Spring 2024 Season). USA Lacrosse Memberships are ANNUAL and only need to be paid once per year. Membership fees currently range from $15-$35 per-year depending on the player’s age. Coach Memberships are currently $55 per-year, though Henry Youth Lacrosse reimburses coaches for these fees once they complete their initial training. 

While a USA Lacrosse Membership is required for any lacrosse activity offered by any lacrosse program, there are numerous benefits members receive, including an annual subscription to USA Lacrosse Magazine, access to exclusive Members-only online content, supplemental insurance coverage, and various discounts offered to USA Lacrosse Members. 

USA Lacrosse Memberships are available for purchase or renewal as part of the registration process. NOTE: USA Lacrosse has announced plans to increase SOME of it’s Membership Fees in 2024. Please complete your registration (including your player’s USA Lacrosse Membership purchase or renewal) before January 1^st to delay any possible increase for one more year. 

Player Equipment

Equipment is also NOT included. Players are responsible for providing their own equipment, which is different for boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse. Parents/guardians should NOT purchase lacrosse equipment until after the pre-season parent/guardian meeting (which will be scheduled by your child’s coach once registration closes). Purchasing lacrosse equipment can be complicated at first, and parents/guardians commonly purchase the wrong types of equipment the first time around. It’s best to wait until coaches have provided additional information on equipment requirements – and options we may have available to eliminate or reduce equipment expenses (particularly for new players).

There are three options we currently provide to help reduce equipment costs for players and their families:

1. Gear Bank: we regularly colllect used gear donations from current/former players who have outgrown or replaced their gear or who no longer play or have a need to this old equipment. These items are added to our “Gear Bank,” which we make available to new families at the pre-season parent/guardian meeting. If you are able to find donated equipment that will work for your player, you are welcome to this gear for free. This past fall, we were able to equip ALL new players with most of the equipment they needed from our Gear Bank.
2. Discounted Gear: also part of our “Gear Bank,” is NEW or “near new” equipment we aquire during the off-season during sales or clearance events and other sources we use regularly to find gear at prices 50% lower (or more) than retail prices. We also make this discounted gear available for players during the pre-season. If donated equipment is not available, discounted equipment is the “next best” option. We sell all discounted gear we’ve collected “at cost” – if you find equipment that will work for your player, you pay what we paid for the equipment (again, often less than half of the original price).
3. Equipment Discounts: The last option we offer is a growing list of retailers we work with to provide discounts for our players. These discounts range from a standing 20% discount our players receive for all StringKing products (including sticks – which we often recommend buying from this manufacturer), to a 25% discount on used equipment sold at Play-It-Again Sports in Fayetteville (the nearest location to us with a large selection of used lacrosse equipment).

These are just a few of the options available to help reduce the cost of equipping your player for their first lacrosse season. NOTE: players in our “Little Laxers” program do not need equipment. While coaches will recommend you consider purchasing a lacrosse stick, no equipment is necessary for this program.

We realize the cost of STARTING lacrosse can be significant during your player’s first season, but please don’t let these costs prevent you from registering your child to play. HYL is a non-profit youth sports association – our goal is to provide all children in our community with the opportunity to learn about lacrosse, try the sport, and have a chance to play if they want to. We will do all we can to ensure your player(s) have these opportunities. When in doubt, please reach out to Coach Jeremy to discuss your situation and the options available to help get you and your child(ren) started on their lacrosse journey.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We operate HYL at “break-even” (sometimes at a loss – where our expenses exceed the registration fees we collect). That said, we understand that some families may need help balancing all the expenses required to play lacrosse. While we aren’t able to eliminate these costs (beyond the options summarized above), we do provide some flexibility in terms of registering your player(s) and paying for all that is required to get started with lacrosse. We currently provide two possible options for parents/guardians:

1. Pay Later. You may be able to register your player(s) “on time,” but make arrangements to pay some or all of your fees owed a later date. Our “Pay Later” option (offered at the discretion of HYL’s leadership team and/or your team’s coach, provides parents with the ability to register their player NOW without needing to pay registration up front. If approved for this option, parents can delay payment until just before the first scheduled game (early-to-mid February). This provides parents with an additional two months (and an opportunity to make it through the holidays) before paying for registration or other related expenses. 
2. Payment Plan: In special situations where the pre-defined “Pay Later” option doesn’t resolve any payment challenges you might have, we welcome you to propose a payment plan that will work with your unique situation. If your proposed payment plan is approved, you will be required to pay your balances as agreed upon. This last option should provide you with the flexiblity ou need to register and pay the fees required.

If you request and are approved for either the “Pay Later” or “Payment Plan” option, you will not be eligible for any discount(s). Regardless of either payment option selected, all fees will ultimately be due before your player’s first game. Players may not be eligible to play in games if there is an oustanding balance. If you are on a Payment Plan and are in compliance with the terms we agreed upon, your child will be eligible to play. 

TRANSACTION FEES

There are NO transaction fees on registration fees paid at the time of registration. Any fees paid via the “Pay Later” or “Payment Plan” option are subject to a 3% transaction fee to offset transaction fees charged to HYL through providing these flexible payment options. Finally, 100% of all fees must be paid by February 1^st. Any outstanding balance remaining on February 1^st will be assesed a finance charge of 10% on the 1^st of each month until the balance is paid (and your player(s)) may not be able to participate in games unti your balance is paid in full. 

CANCELLATION FEE

HYL realizes that you may need to withdraw your child from our programs at any point due to unforseen circumstances. We will review and/or consider any refund request on a case-by-case basis, and the HYL leadership team has the right to approve or deny any refund request. HYL’s formal refund policy is as folllows:

• December 15^th – any refund request received on/before this date qualifies for a full refund (100%).
• December 31^st – any refund request received on/before this date qualifies for a partial refund – at the discretion of HYL’s leadership team.
• January 1^st – no refunds will be issued on/after January 1^st.

HYL reserves the right to make any/all final decisions to approve/deny refund requests, including whether or not to refund fees paid OR to issue a credit that can be applied towards future HYL programs or services. 

**Cancellation Policy:**
- Before December 15th: 100% refund
- December 15th to January 1st: 50% refund
- No refunds after January 1st
- Cancellations after uniform orders may incur additional penalties.

**In Summary:**
- We aim to make lacrosse affordable. Reach out for financial assistance options.
- Contact Coach Jeremy for guidance. Don't let costs deter you.