Guidelines & Policies
Player Eligibility:
- All teams will be compiled by the Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club in its sole and absolute discretion. Any falsified information given to BBLC in order to meet these requirements will result in the player being ejected from the program with no refund issued.
Play-for rules for youth are set by the Greater Eastside Lacrosse League (GELL). For most current Rules and Regulations please refer to the GELL website. 2022 Rules and Regulations can be found on the GELL website at this link.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact our registrar at .
US Lacrosse Membership Required:
All Bellevue Lacrosse players are required to have a current US Lacrosse membership in order to participate in any of our programs -- both regular season and off-season. All reputable lacrosse camps, clinics and tournaments require that all participants are US Lacrosse members. Our organization's insurance coverage requires that ALL participants, players and coaches, have valid US Lacrosse membership.
Before you participate in any of our programs, you will need a current US Lacrosse membership number and expiration date. When you register for a program, our system will automatically take you to the US Lacrosse Membership page to verify your membership or to take you through the process to join. Our system will then pull the US Lacrosse # and expiration date from the US Lacrosse system.
Your US Lacrosse membership must be valid for the duration of the season for which you are registering. You will not be able to complete your registration until the membership has been renewed through the specified date. High school players are required to have a valid US Lacrosse membership for the entire calendar year because some high school programs do not have a registration requirement.
Code of Conduct:
The Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club expects that all players, coaches and parents will demonstrate the following values both on and off of the field:
- Good Sportsmanship
- Commitment
- Respect
- Self-discipline
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Dedication
- Positive Attitude
Parent / Guardian Code of Conduct
- Parents should support the efforts of the volunteer coaches and of GELL.
- Parents should set the right example for your child by always showing good sportsmanship.
- Parents will not argue with a coach, referee or official at any GELL event.
- Parents use of profanity, drugs, alcohol or tobacco during any GELL event is prohibited.
- Any parent who crosses the field barriers during a game risks their child being disqualified from GELL. Parents and spectators are to be situated on the opposite side of the field from the players box (where applicable).
- Parents who incur an un-sportsmanlike behavior penalty risk their child being disqualified from further participation.
- Parents should never voice any complaints or concerns towards coaches, referees or league officials in front of the children.
- Understand that your child will be given every opportunity to participate; however, the safety of our athletes is our #1 concern.
- Parents should praise your child’s efforts and always offer your support. Please allow your child to play as a child and have fun.
- Parents who do not comply with the rules as outlined in BYLW or sports rule package run the risk of expulsion.
Bellevue Lacrosse Player Code of Conduct
- Players will try their very best to support their team.
- Players will be team players and always put the team first.
- Players will stay within the team areas of the sidelines during games.
- Players will accept their coaching and be ready to learn and have fun.
- Players will listen to the coaches and follow the rules of GELL and of the sport.
- Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off of the field of play and will not be malicious or retaliate with their lacrosse stick.
- Players will attend all practices, games, meetings and any other team function on time.
- Players will show respect towards all coaches, players and referees / officials at all times.
- Players will not fight, use foul language or argue with coaches, teammates, or referees / officials.
- Players who do not comply with the rules as outlined in GELL or sports rules package run the risk of expulsion
REFUND POLICY
Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club fees are generally NOT refundable:
- REGISTRATION fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if a player is placed on a team but it’s not the team he wanted (e.g., made JV but wanted Varsity). This also applies to 7/8 A (usually called Blue and Gold) and 7/8 B.
- REGISTRATION fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if a player quits the team after tryouts or after the season has started.
- TOURNAMENT fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- TRAVEL fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Falsified information regarding player eligibility will result in a forfeit of all fees paid.
Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club will process a refund in the following cases:
- A severe hardship or medical issue BEFORE tryouts for HS or the first practice for YOUTH.
- A player is cut at the high school level.
REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO A 3% CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD FEES.
If you have any questions, please contact the BBLC Treasurer at finance@bellevuelacrosse.com.
REFUND POLICY
Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club fees are generally NOT refundable:
- REGISTRATION fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if a player is placed on a team but it’s not the team he wanted (e.g., made JV but wanted Varsity). This also applies to 7/8 A (usually called Blue and Gold) and 7/8 B.
- REGISTRATION fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if a player quits the team after tryouts or after the season has started.
- TOURNAMENT fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- TRAVEL fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Falsified information regarding player eligibility will result in a forfeit of all fees paid.
Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club will process a refund in the following cases:
- A severe hardship or medical issue BEFORE tryouts for HS or the first practice for YOUTH.
- A player is cut at the high school level.
REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO A 3% CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD FEES.
If you have any questions, please contact the BBLC Treasurer at finance@bellevuelacrosse.com.
Scholarships
Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club (BBLC) is committed to provide opportunities to play the sport regardless of abilty to pay. BBLC has a process to apply for a limited number of scholarships available to assist families who otherwise may not be able to participate due to financial hardships. Scholarships may be full or partial and payment plans are available.
Families interested in a scholarship can contact our treasurer at finance@bellevuelacrosse.com.
The deadline to apply for a scholarship for the spring season is January 30th for the youth program and prior to the first day of tryouts for the high school program.