Boys Vikings Fall
The Central Florida Vikings, aka the Vikings Lacrosse team, is dedicated to growing lacrosse in East Orlando. Our mission is to teach young men various life skills through lacrosse. Over the past 20 years, the Central Florida Vikings coaching staff has trained some of the top players in the Orlando area. Many of these individuals went on to play lacrosse at the collegiate level and positively affect their communities.
Please review the below content for basic information regarding our program. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Ages
Lacrosse is a great sport for ages 6+. Lacrosse teaches players several different fundamental athletic abilities including footwork, teamwork, communication, and hand eye coordination skills to name a few.
Depending on age and grade level, players will be placed onto specific teams that will help keep players safe and appropriately develop their skills.
When
Our program has four distinct seasons:
- Spring: February - April
- Summer: May - June
- Fall: September - Early November
- Winter: December - January
*Please note that each season may have different practice dates and times as well as a different season cost.
Program Levels
Depending on player age and grade level, they will be placed in one of the following programs:
- 8u: Kindergarten - 2nd grade
- 10u: 3rd - 4th grade
- 12u: 5th-6th grade
- 14u: 7th-8th grade
- HS: 9th grade - 12th grade
*Please note that 8th graders will have the opportunity to play up with the HS program depending on skill, size, and comfort level.
Practices
Practices will be held twice per week at Freedom Park in Eastwood.
Practice times and dates will depend on team level.
Weather can often interfere with our practices, if this is the case we will do our best to reschedule a cancelled practice if the fields are available.
Games
- Games can be played in a tournament setting or a league setting.
- Tournaments will have 3 - 4 games in any given weekend.
- Leagues usually last 3 - 5 weeks with one game per week.
*Please note there could be a combination of multiple tournaments or a combination of league/tournament games.*
Jerseys
All players are required to wear the Viking jersey top with black shorts for games.
Vikings Uniforms from last season can be used again in the Fall.
*Please note jerseys will need to be purchased separately from registration cost if you don't have a Vikings Uniform*
Extra Costs
Uniforms: All players who don't have the Viking jersey need to purchase one for an additional $40.
Equipment: Players need to provide their own lacrosse equipment and stick.
Travel and Lodging: Players need to provide their own travel and lodging for any non-local tournaments.
Equipment Needed
Boys players are required to have the following pieces of equipment at all practices and games:
- Helmet
- Shoulder Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Gloves
- Stick
- Cleats
- Cup
- Mouthpiece
- Uniform
*Please note players are responsible for providing their own equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I purchase equipment?
There are several locations for you to get equipment for your player. It is recommended to go to Academy Sports or Dicks Sporting Goods to try on the equipment for correct sizing. There may also be used equipment at Play it Again Sports, but please confirm that the equipment still meets equipment standards for the current season.
After you determine correct sizing, you can shop around online or purchase an equipment package through our program. During registration there is an option for you to choose to purchase NEW equipment from our program which will be purchased through one of our vendors, BSN. Please note equipment packs may take a few weeks to come in, so order early!
If you would like to purchase new shafts, heads, or any other pieces of individual equipment through BSN, then please contact Dave Wensyel, our BSN rep.
How can I get involved?
We always need volunteers to help our program run smoothly. Here is a list of a few needs:
- Assistant Coach - No experience needed. We will train you to help run drills and practice plans. You will be required to take a background check and a few online courses.
- Team Parent - Help coordinate the end of year banquet, snacks for games, and help communicate with parents on the coaching staff's behalf.
- Photographer/Videographer - We love to highlight our players and their achievements through our website and social media. This volunteer will help make sure action shots and team photos are taken throughout the season.
- Sponsor Coordinator- Help recruit local businesses to partner with our program by advertising on our website.
Boys Fall 2024
Season Dates:
Boys 8u/10u/12u/14u: September 9th - October 20th
Boys HS: September 9th - November 3rd
Practice Schedule:
Two practices per week for each age group.
Boys:
Mondays and Wednesdays
8u/10u/12u/14u: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
HS: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Game Location:
Boys:
8u/10u/12u/14u: One Tournament
-Great Pumpkin Shootout in Palm Coast
(October 19-20)
HS: Three tournaments
- Great Pumpkin Shootout in Palm Coast (October 19-20)
- Florida Sixes in Cocoa (October 26-27)
- Florida Autumn Classic in Tampa (November 2-3)
Available Program Levels:
8u: Kindergarten - 2nd grade (Boys Only)
10u: 3rd - 4th grade (Boys Only)
12u: 5th - 6th grade (Boys and Girls)
14u: 7th - 8th grade (Boys and Girls)
HS: 9th - 12th grade (Boys and Girls)
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