***REGISTRATION NOW OPEN***
***FOR ALL PROGRAMS***
Final Chance to Register: Spring 2023 Riptide Travel Lacrosse
Riptide Travel Lax is a no-cut, youth travel lacrosse program for boys and girls in 1st - 8th grades (assumes player registration is on-time and Program guidelines are honored, see Registration Information).
Uniforms are purchased during online registration. If you purchased a uniform for the 2022 season and it still fits your child, there is no need to purchase one this year. However, if you wish to purchase a new uniform, please do so when you register. You can purchase a full uniform or only the piece(s) needed.
Go to our Registration Page. Final registration will close on February 15.
Learn2Lax
This is a beginner program for youngsters (preK - 3rd grade) who are new to lacrosse. This 6 week clinic is an introduction to the main concepts of lacrosse in a fun and confidence-building environment. The only thing required is a lacrosse stick--no other equipment needed. The session runs from February 9 - March 16. Please go to http://houlaganlacrosse.com to register.
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**WANTED**
We are looking for interested high school and college students (adults welcome too!) who would like to be a referee for girls lacrosse games and earn some extra cash this spring.
High school players will be eligible to ref NHYLA u12 games as a Junior ref at $65/game OR Sayll (U8, U10) games at $45/game. Games will be on Saturdays and Sundays from April - June.
Students have to be 15 years old by April 1, 2023.
The total cost is US Lax membership ($55) plus training & uniform. Hampton Riptide will reimburse $150 towards the registration fees and uniform cost for those that "complete and pass" training. We will add those who complete training to our roster of refs for all Riptide girls U8 & U10 home games and ensure they are added to the NHYLA roster for U12 & U14 games.
GIRLS:
To become a Girl's youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2023 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items:
- Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.
- Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Online Courses, sign in using your user name and password (be sure that you have registered with US Lacrosse as an official), My Courses, then choose Girls Lacrosse Rules On-line Course.
- Attend one of the 2 classroom sessions. The first is scheduled for February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023. These classes will begin at 6:00pm and end at 8:00pm. These classes will be held at the Seacoast School of Technology, 40 Linden Street in Exeter, NH.
- The second classroom option will be held at Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH on March 5 and March 12, 2023. The classes will begin at 9am on both Sundays and go through 1:00pm. Attendees must attend all 4 classroom sessions in Exeter or both classroom sessions in Amherst on both Sundays. You cannot mix and match and mandatory attendance is required.
- Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. This will be further explained in class.
- On March 26, 2023 on-field training will be held at To-Be-Determined. On field training involves new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2023 season will begin on April 8, 2023. All games during the season will be played on Sundays except the 1st game of the season will be played on Saturday, April 8, 2023 as Sunday is Easter.
- Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session.
Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location and must have a minimum of 10 students.
Attendance is mandatory
Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for on field training. Times to be announced.
Boys:
To become a Boy's youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2023 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items:
- Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.
- Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Online Courses, sign in using your user name and password (be sure that you have registered with US Lacrosse as an official), My Courses, then choose Boys Lacrosse Rules On-line Course.
- Attend one of the 2 classroom sessions. The first is scheduled for February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023. These classes will begin at 6:00pm and end at 8:00pm. These classes will be held at the Seacoast School of Technology, 40 Linden Street in Exeter, NH.
- The second classroom option will be held at Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH on March 5 and March 12, 2023. The classes will begin at 9am on both Sundays and go through 1:00pm. Attendees must attend all 4 classroom sessions in Exeter or both classroom sessions in Amherst on both Sundays. You cannot mix and match and mandatory attendance is required.
- Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. This will be further explained in class.
- On Sunday March 26 the boys we will hold on-field training opportunities at To Be Determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2023 season will begin on April 8, 2023. All games during the season will be played on Sundays except the 1st game of the season will be played on Saturday, April 8, 2023 as Sunday is Easter.
- Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session.
Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students and must have a minimum of 10 students.
Attendance is mandatory
Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday March 26th, 2023. Times to follow.
If you have any questions, please contact cindy.taylor67@gmail.com
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We also want to take a moment to thank our generous sponsors who support this organization and help make Riptide possible. We greatly appreciate your investment in our players' experience!
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The Riptide Board
Cindy Taylor—President
Caitlin McCown—Treasurer, Field Coordinator
Michelle Wood—Secretary, Events, Fundraising
Missy Long & Colleen Farias—Girls Coordinator
Christine Arlington—Equipment Coordinator
Mary Ball—Uniform Coordinator
Please reach out to Cindy (cindy.taylor67@gmail.com) with any questions or suggestions regarding Riptide Lacrosse OR if you want to join the Board!
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