Firehawks Lacrosse Club

The Firehawks is a youth lacrosse club dedicated to bringing the sport of lacrosse to kids on the Peninsula. We are committed to learning, playing and loving lacrosse. The mission of the Firehawks is to develop a true and lasting love and passion for the game of lacrosse. The Firehawks are dedicated to developing lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability and respect in a healthy and fun environment. The Firehawks believe that winning is just a by-product of team character and individual effort and growth.

Although 2009 is only our third year as a club, we have quickly grown to 220 players on 12 teams - 10 boys teams and two girls teams.  We are also the only club on the peninsula to have a team for first graders, called the "Firestarters".   In 2009 we will have the following teams:  Firestarters (1st grade), three U-9 boys teams, two U-11 boys teams (A and B divsions), two U-13 boys teams (A and B-2 divisions), two U-15 teams (A and B-2 divisions), a girls U-11 team, and a girls U-13 team.

Come out and watch us in action, and see the FIRE and passion in our players and their love for the game, its tradition and culture of respect and giving back to the community.

Scholarships.  The Club has set aside funds to assist families requiring scholarship assistance on a confidential basis.  If you are aware of players who might be interested in lacrosse, but are constrained due to finances, please let us know. 

Practices and Games: Teams practice twice a week for 90 minutes each at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. Our home field for games is Sequoia High School's stadium field.  Most games are held on Saturday with a few Sunday exceptions. There are some weekends where two games are played.  While the best effort is made to schedule teams for local games, the older teams do travel to games as far away as Monterey, Novato and Danville.  At the end of the season there is a league-wide jamboree held near Sacramento.

Commitment:  All players must fully commit to the goals and high standards of the Firehawks organization, including signing a Code of Conduct and Parent Pledge.   All players must commit to playing lacrosse and attending all practices and games.  Players on "B" teams are permitted to play other sports, but must treat lacrosse as a priority in the event of a conflict.   Players on "A" teams must play only lacrosse.

Code of Conduct:  Every player, coach and parent commits to honoring Firehawks Code of Conduct, which among other things requires a commitment to "be the best" in terms of effort, attitude and sportsmanship, both on and off the field.  This includes in the classroom and at home.  These clear expectations guide and excite us as we grow together as a team to become great lacrosse players and citizens. 

Fair Play Policy.  All Firehawk teams, except the teams designated as "A" by the NCJLA, follow the Fair Play Policy, which provides that all players will receive equal playing time relative to other players in their position over the course of the season.

Parent Pledge.  All Firehawks parents sign a pledge whereby they promise to show respect for all involved in the game including coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans and officials. This includes limiting their involvement to cheering in a positive way for players (for both teams), and leaving the coaching to the coaches.

Community Service:  All players are asked to participate in a community service project so we can teach our youth the importance of giving back.  In 2007, over 100 Firehawk players and parents participated in an Earth Day clean up project, and planted a redwood tree.  In 2008 each Firehawk family adopted a family in need from the Shelter Network and provide gifts and comfort during the holidays.  In 2009 we are raising money for charity by running in the first annual Firehawks Face-Off 5K fun run. 

Volunteer Commitment:  Each family is expected to volunteer to keep the club financially solvent, and more importantly to experience the rewards of commitment and connection.   Parents can choose to opt out and pay a $250 volunteer buy-out.