Parents

Parent Information & Season Readiness

Use this page as the central starting point for Lakewood Ranch High School Lacrosse season information, important dates, participation requirements, fundraising expectations, volunteer opportunities, and team resources. Information will be added and updated as it is verified.

Join the 2027 Contact List to receive current program updates. Joining the contact list is not official player registration.

Join the 2027 Contact List

Parent / Player Season Checklist

Complete the following steps to prepare for the lacrosse season. Dates, fees, links, and procedures will be added or updated as information is officially established and verified.

Complete Athletic Clearance

Complete all required athletic-clearance forms, purchase the annual school athletic insurance, and submit the required documentation through the online Athletic Clearance portal.

  • EL1 ECG/EKG Screening Form (when applicable)*
  • EL2 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
  • EL3 Consent and Release Form
  • Annual school athletic insurance

All requirements must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the school athletic director before a player may participate in tryouts, practices, conditioning, or any other lacrosse activity.

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Pay Team Participation Fee

A mandatory participation fee is required for all players. The fee helps offset a portion of the costs associated with the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse programs. Players will also receive LRHS lacrosse apparel selected by the head coach of their respective team.

Participation fees must be paid before the first team practice. The fee amount, payment instructions, and additional details will be provided before the first team information meeting, tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

NEW – Players/Parents may have their participation fee refunded up to 100% by organizing and participating in fundraising activities. More information to come!

Attend the Lacrosse Information Meeting

Attend the scheduled lacrosse information meeting. This meeting will provide background on MCLAX Inc and the funding operations of LRHS Lacrosse. Parents will be introduced to the general team expectations and fundraising plan for the upcoming season. This will also be a time to formally meet the coaches, board members, and ask any questions. The confirmed date, time, location, and meeting details will be posted here and on the website Calendar.

Attend Tryouts and Evaluation

Attend the scheduled lacrosse tryouts and evaluation. Coaches will use this time to evaluate player skills and make initial decisions regarding appropriate team-level placement. Confirmed dates, times, locations, participation requirements, and equipment information will be posted once available.

FAQs

For any questions not covered in this list, please reach out to us via the Contact tab.

MCLAX Incorporated is a volunteer-run non profit 501(c)(3) organization aimed at growing the sport of lacrosse in Manatee County. The primary operational focus of MCLAX is to support Lakewood Ranch High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse. Please visit our Organization page to learn mer.

The primary operational focus of MCLAX is to fund the Lakewood Ranch High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse programs. As a means of strengthening lacrosse in the Lakewood Ranch community, MCLAX has contributed to youth programs and feeder schools of LRHS in the past and is always looking for opportunities to grow the sport and better our athletes. These contributions are board-approved on a case-by-case basis. MCLAX does not contribute funds or support to any other high school lacrosse program currently, as most rely on their own booster/support clubs.

Lakewood Ranch High School was one of two Manatee County School District public schools to first establish a varsity lacrosse program during the 2017-2018 school year. To supplement program costs, a volunteer association was formed by local parents and named MCLAX Incorporated with a goal of bringing lacrosse to multiple schools in the district. As other booster clubs were formed to support their respective teams, MCLAX remained committed to it’s original mission of growing Lakewood Ranch High School Lacrosse.

There are multiple ways to help! From donations of financial gifts, time and resources – our program depends on volunteers and hard work. We are always looking for members to serve on the MCLAX Board, committee chairs to organize and lead fundraising and team-building events, or parents will to lend a hand and help take tickets at home games. Please see our Volunteer tab for more information on how you can assist.

Yes, parents are allowed AND ENCOURAGED to attend general meetings. We invite you to hear about and discuss upcoming events and initiatives and even vote as members-in-good-standing. Board only meetings will be held for the purposes of board administration and will not be open to general members/parents. For a schedule of upcoming meetings, please visit the Calendar.

Absolutely! We love our Senior Mustangs and want to make sure they, and their families, have a memorable experience in their last year playing at The Ranch. MCLAX funds senior banners to be displayed all season long at our field and holds a special Senior Night towards the end of our regular season. Traditionally, organizing and executing of Senior Night has been led by our Junior parents, but all are welcome to lend a hand to give our seniors the recognition they deserve.

Please visit our Fan Shop, presented by Second Slide, for lacrosse specific gear. Players will also receive team-specific clothing as a part of their participation fee package.

Completing the Athletic Clearance

Athletic clearance is administered through Lakewood Ranch High School and the school athletic department. Players may not participate in tryouts, practices, conditioning, or other team activities until all required items have been submitted and approved by the school athletic director.

Complete the Required FHSAA Forms

Download and complete the current forms required for athletic participation. Use the versions provided by the Florida High School Athletic Association.

Access the EL1 ECG Screening Form *

Access the EL2 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

Access the EL3 Consent and Release Form

*The EL1 ECG Screening Form is required for incoming ninth-grade student-athletes and for students in grades 10–12 who have not previously participated in an FHSAA-sanctioned sport. For more information regarding ECG/EKG requirements as well as locations/events for screening – please visit the School District of Manatee County. Returning student-athletes should follow the current requirements provided by the school athletic department.

Purchase Annual Athletic Insurance

Purchase the required annual school athletic insurance through the Lakewood Ranch High School GoFan page. Save the payment confirmation for submission through the Athletic Clearance portal.

Purchase Athletic Insurance

Included with this purchase is a Digital Season Pass for your athlete. This pass grants access to all regular season games held at LRHS for all 2026-2027 sports including: Boys Varsity/JV/Freshman & Girls Varsity/JV/Freshman.

Submit the Athletic Clearance Application

Create or access your family account in the Athletic Clearance portal, select the appropriate school year, Lakewood Ranch High School, and the applicable sport. Complete the required information and upload all requested documents and proof of insurance.

Open Athletic Clearance Portal

Submitting the required information does not automatically clear the player. The school athletic director must review and approve the completed athletic-clearance submission before the player may participate.