FAQ
Is Men's Lacrosse a NCAA Sport at UNCW?
No, Men's Lacrosse is NOT a NCAA sport at UNCW. Men’s Lacrosse is a club sport at UNCW and operates under the schools Club Sports Program and not the athletic department.
Does the team recruit?
We do not actively recruit. If you are interested in attending UNCW, we encourage you to apply! Please e-mail us if you are interesting in joining the team.
Who is the competition?
We compete in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). “The Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) is a national organization of non-NCAA, college lacrosse programs. The MCLA currently operates in the US and Canada with 200+ teams in two divisions, across ten conferences”. UNCW is in division two and is a member of the Atlantic Lacrosse Conference (ALC). For more information about the MCLA and ALC, check out mcla.us. We play teams such as Elon, Wake Forrest, Coastal Carolina, App State and UNC Charlotte.
In the fall we try to have 3 to 4 scrimmages. In the spring, we try to have 10-14 games.
Who is eligible to join?
Any full-time student who meets all school eligibility requirements can join. To be eligible, you must have a minimum of and maintain 12 credit hours throughout the duration of the semester. There are new rules for grad student players in effect starting the 2008 Spring Season: 1) Must have eligibility remaining, all players limited to 4 years of collegiate play at any level, NCAA, MCLA, NJCAA, NCLL, casual club 2) Grad students must have a minimum of 12 hours of credits to be eligible.
How do I join?
The best way to join is to check our website and social media accounts during the beginning of the fall semester. The team is also at the student involvement fair. You can also reach out to our team email: UNCWMLAX@yahoo.com to join as well.
How many hours a week does the team practice?
During the fall semester, the team practices 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Starting in January, the team practices 3 days a week. We ask you to try to arrange your schedule around practice and game times. We understand that players are students before athletes but players are also expected to stay on top of their school work to accommodate our schedule.
Where does the team practice/play?
Practices and home games are located at the UNCW Campus Recreation Turf Fields.
What equipment would I need to provide?
Each player must provide all equipment (stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, and cleats). Helmets and team uniforms will be distributed once a player pays dues in full.
What additional costs will there be if I join?
Team dues for the entire year are typically around $650. Dues are mandatory for each player to participate. This includes a practice pennie, uniforms, travel fees, league dues, etc. There are also optional orders for different team apparel throughout the year. Dues for the entire year are evaluated and adjusted yearly.
For additional information contact our team account at UNCWMLAX@yahoo.com