Recreational Lacrosse FAQs
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When do schedules come out?
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
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Where are the games/practices held?
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
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When do I get notified about my child’s coach/practices/games?
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to start of season (as determined by when we receive permits).
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How will I be notified?
Mobile app, email, etc.
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What scholarship/financial aid information is available?
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
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What does a typical practice/game schedule look like?
- Spring Season Practices: Two to three nights per week for an hour and a half | Spring Season Games: Saturdays for Boys and Sundays for Girls – each lasting about an hour.| Fall Season: There are no practices – only hour and half scrimmages each Sunday.
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When do practices start
- Fall: Early September following Labor Day.
- Spring: Tryouts in February and Practices begin March 1st.
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When do games start?
- Fall: 1.5 hour Instructional clinic only with some scrimmages 1x each weekend.
- Spring: Late March – Saturdays for Boys and Sundays for Girls – each lasting about an hour.
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When do the seasons end?
- Fall: November
- Spring: June
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Are there tryouts/evaluations?
- Fall: No
- Spring: Yes, Mid February through early March.
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Are there playoffs?
- Fall: No
- Spring: Yes
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Is there a Picture Day?
- Fall: No
- Spring: Yes
