Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to be a Christian to play on this team?
   
   No. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes does not limit or restrict participation on this team to Christians only.  In fact, we would welcome players of other faiths to join the team if they are home-schooled or attending a high school that does not have a lacrosse team.  Players should recognize that Christ is pre-eminent in the lives of our staff, coaches, and many of our players.  We promote an understanding of personal salvation and redemption, the reading of God's Holy Scriptures, obedience to the Word of God, and prayer.
   
   
2. Is this team affiliated with a particular church or school?
   
   No. The Fellowship of Christian Athlete's Boys HS Lacrosse team is inter-denominational and not affiliated with a particular church, denomination, or school.
   
   
3. What is required to be a player on the team?  Are there try-outs?
   
   The requirements for players are fairly simple:
    
    - A parent's permission
    - A high school student in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
    - A student in an educational situation that does not sponsor a lacrosse program (e.g., a home schooled, private school, distance learning, or similar)
    - Physical condition to compete at a varsity level
    - Player-supplied equipment (see Introduction Information PDF on the Registration page)
    - Minimum weight of 100 pounds.
   
   Try-outs are not held.  Prospective players should contact the coach and attend a practice session with the team.
   
   
4. What are the costs involved with playing?
   
   Annual player fees are $300 per season we require complete payment by Feb. 15.  No additional fees for tournaments or extra-curricular events during the spring lacrosse season are expected.  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes attempts to provide an affordable opportunity for players from all economic situations an opportunity to play the sport of lacrosse. 
   
   Players are expected to cover the cost of their personal lacrosse equipment.  For a list of this equipment, please see the Equipment list in the Introductory Information PDF on the Registration page
   
   
5. What time commitment is required from a player?
   
   The time commitment includes practices and games.  Practices will start in late-February and run through the lacrosse season, ending in mid-May.  Practices are five days a week from 3:45-5:30 PM and some Saturdays if necessary.
   
   Approximately 15-17 games will be schedule during a season against other clubs and private schools.