HOTSHOTS - 2026 SPRING SEASON

Welcome to the 2026 Spring Season!  
 

SPRING SEASON PREREQUISITES
Players that have never tried lacrosse before are required to have attended an Ignite Beginner's Clinic and a few Training Sessions so they are adequately prepared to experience some success in a competitive setting.  We also use this time to make sure the player likes the sport before the parents invest in the necessary equipment to play.
 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
All Hotshots players (K-8) must provide their own lacrosse equipment for the Spring Season.  We do not lend equipment for season play.  We have more information on equipment and our recommendations below.​

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION (SCLA) SPRING LEAGUE​

Our older Hotshots teams participate in a youth recreation lacrosse league in the spring called the SCLA (Southern California Lacrosse Association). League members include programs from Agoura, Newbury Park, Westlake, Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Pasadena. These programs are community-based programs like us.

 

The SCLA divides teams into age (grade) groups and skill levels: Stars (A) and Stripes (B). Depending upon the number of our participants, Hotshots may have more than one team in a Division, with one team comprised of the more experienced players (Stars) and the other with players that might just getting started or players that need more time to develop (Stripes) before facing more challenging and skilled teams.  We assess the boys in practices before and during the season, to make sure they are on the correct team and in the right division level.

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DIVISIONS: 14U, 12U & 10U

• Games at Arroyo Vista Community Park, Moorpark (approximately 6 doubleheader Saturdays in March through May 2)

• For more information about the Southern California Lacrosse Association (SCLA) click here.

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SCLA IMPORTANT DATES

• SCLA Games - Saturdays (Doubleheaders)

• SCLA Jamboree - 2 Scrimmages per Team: Sat. 2/28

• First SCLA League Games Date: Sat. March 7th

• Playoffs/End of Season - Sat. May 2nd

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SCLA TEAM PRACTICES

14U/12U/10U Teams start practicing in early February. Due to daylight restrictions, the 14U/12U/10U teams are on an abbreviated schedule in February to get ready for the SCLA Jamboree (pre-season scrimmages) on Sat. February 25th. After daylight savings begins on Sunday March 8th, we have a very consistent schedule for the spring season starting the week of March 9th when daylight savings time has begun.

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**See Calendar on our homepage full planned practice schedule in February.**

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• 14U: Mondays and Wednesdays at Elings Park

• 12U: Mondays and Wednesdays.  **12U Stars team practices once per week in SB and once in Santa Ynez.**

• 1OU: Mondays and Wednesdays at Elings Park

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HOTSHOTS SPRING LACROSSE LEAGUE (HLL)

DIVISIONS: 10U & 8U/6U

• Games in SB, SYV or SLO on SUNDAYS

• 10U Developmental and 8U/6U Players Only

• In-house games with Santa Ynez Hotshots, the 805 Sharks Lacrosse Club (SLO/AG/Templeton)​

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TEAM PRACTICES

• 10U - Mondays and Wednesdays at 4-5:30 PM (March/April)

• 8U/6U - Wednesdays at 4-5:15 PM (March/April)

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HLL PRACTICE FIELD LOCATIONS

• Elings Park (Lower Soccer Field)

• Santa Barbara High School (when available)

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HLL IMPORTANT DATES

• HLL (In House) Games - SUNDAYS

• First HLL Games: Sun. March 15th

• 8U/6U End of Season: Sat. May 9th 

• Last Possible Game Date: May 16th or 17th

HLL GAME LOCATIONS
Home Fields​

• Santa Barbara High School (Stadium) - 700 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

• San Marcos High School (Stadium) - 4750 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

 

Away Fields

• Dunn School

• Santa Ynez High School

• Los Olivos Elementary

• Sunny Fields

• Damon Garcia Sports Park - 680 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

 
 

PLAYER FEES
There are fees involved with Spring League participation. These fees help our organization to reduce the cost of field rental expenses, team uniforms, referees, field lining and equipment, liability insurance, and coaches travel expenses and stipend for their time.  We can offer sibling discounts if that is absolutely needed. Please contact us to learn more.

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Players receive uniform reversible tops, shooter shirt (performance shirt), and game shorts.

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All registrations are first come, first served until all team roster limits are met. 

Deadline to register for 2026 Spring Season is JANUARY 15, 2026.

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• 14U - $445

• 12U - $445

• 10U - $415

• 8U/6U - $325​​​​

 

SBLA DONATION

We appreciate any help and support by making a tax-deductible donation to the Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association (SBLA).

Your donation helps provide scholarships, equipment, and program development across the Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Valley regions.

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​CLICK HERE to donate!

 

What is the SBLA?

Founded in 2010, Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was established to provide area youth an opportunity to learn and play North America's first sport.  Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association is renewing its commitment to foster the growth of the sport of lacrosse regionally, by creating more opportunities for young people to pick up a stick and play. The SBLA is committed to working in concert with existing lacrosse programs (like Hotshots for boys and Mission Lacrosse Club for girls) and other organizations who are dedicated to furthering the growth of youth lacrosse in Santa Barbara County. 

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

All Hotshots players (K-8th Grade) must provide their own lacrosse equipment for the Spring Season.

• Stick

• Helmet

• Shoulder Pads: Must meet NOCSAE ND200 standard for commotio cordis)

• Arm Pads

• Gloves

• Lacrosse/Football/Soccer Cleats - No sneakers/tennis shoes at practices or games

• Mouthpiece (mandatory for all practices and games)

• Athletic Cup  (optional/recommended)

REFUND POLICY

• Full refunds will be granted until February 4, 2026 (Just pay price of uniform)

• Half refunds will be granted until February 11, 2026

• No refunds will be granted after February 18, 2026