Welcome to Boys' Lacrosse

  • The Saint Paul Bobcats are a cooperative sponsorship amongst all the Saint Paul Public High Schools.

    Boys Lacrosse Season Overview

    The Saint Paul Bobcats High School Boys Lacrosse team offers a well-structured, competitive, fun, and welcoming spring program open to all St. Paul Public School students in grades 7 - 12. Prior lacrosse experience is not required. All you need is a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mentality. The program sponsors teams at the Varsity and JV levels. Each competes in the Minnesota State High School League Spring Season which runs from early April to late May with playoffs running in early June. 

    Regular Season: Monday, April 3 - June 8, 2023

    Post-Season:
    Varsity: June 8-17, 2022
    JV: TBD

    Tryouts: TBD. *Tryouts are to help with team placement. No cuts are made.

    Home Field: Central High School, Griffin Stadium.

    Practice Field / Schedule:
    Weeknights A  - Central HS Stadium 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Weeknights B - McMurray Athletic Complex 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
    Saturdays - Central HS Stadium - Times vary
    *Some week 1 tryout/practice sessions will be during the day as this is during spring break. 

    Equipment / Gear: All players receive team warm-ups that they keep. Game uniforms are provided by SPPS. Players are encouraged to bring their own stick and protective equipment (white helmet, mouth guard, cleats, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads), however, equipment can be provided, by request, for those who need it.

  • Participation Fees (2):
    1. $150 SPPS Participation Fee - *$45 for athletes who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Checks should be made payable to Central HS Athletics and be turned in directly to Central HS when uniforms are distributed. DO NOT turn your checks into a non-Central athletic office.

    1. There is a booster club fee of $200 that pays for assistant coaches, team warm-ups, banquet costs, and other team opportunities. *This fee is optional for players who cannot afford it. Details will be emailed separately. 

    Registration Forms (2):

    Step 1: Complete Booster Club Registration - this is used so we have contact info and team gear sizes ahead of the season. Click here to complete

    Step 2: Complete Your School’s Online SPPS Athletics Registration - We recommend you start this process at least 3-weeks before the season starts. Use the following links: Central, Como Park, Harding, Highland Park, Humboldt//OWL, Johnson,  Washington Tech

    Questions: Contact Head Coach Aron Lipkin. aron@homegrownlacrosse.org. 612-237-9242