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What is the Vandal Lacrosse Program?

The Vandals compete in the Pacific Northwest College Lacrosse League (PNCLL), which has two divisions. Division I teams currently include Boise State, Oregon, Oregon State,  Simon Fraser (B.C.,CAN), Washington and Washington State. Division II teams currently include Central Washington, College of Idaho, Gonzaga, Montana, Northwest Nazarene University, Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound University, Western Oregon and Western Washington. Out-of-conference competition in past years included teams from Utah, Nevada and California.

Why play college lacrosse at the University of Idaho?

Being a member of the Vandal Lacrosse program offers the opportunity for a balanced college experience. College lacrosse promises fun with guaranteed play time at a competitive level, but still allows players time to focus on academics and to engage in other activities that the University of Idaho offers as well in the beautiful areas around Moscow, such as fishing, whitewater rafting, skiing, and camping, all within 45 minutes of campus. The team travels to Washington, Oregon, and Montana for competition, which provides an opportunity to see first-hand the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Does your team have membership dues?

Yes, because it is a Club Sport organization and not a sanctioned college athletic sport. Like most club teams competing in the MCLA, our team operates on a budget that is funded by player membership dues (no try-out fee), fundraising, and donations. Player membership dues and player team gear costs can vary from season to season but have never been more than $2,500 per academic school year.

Do you offer athletic scholarships?

Since the main source of funding is from individual membership dues and team fundraising, we cannot offer scholarships at this time. However, we hope to as our program grows with the help of on-going sponsorships and donations. Payment schedules for dues are common and can be discussed.

What are the student-athlete academic requirements?

​Team members must be enrolled full-time at the University of Idaho (12 credit hours) and maintain a cumulative GPA above 2.0. With that being said, our team members have always exceeded these academic requirements year after year.​

Do you recruit?

Yes! We welcome players from anywhere! Our coaching staff can be seen recruiting at Pacific Northwest area high schools, camps, and tournaments. We have had players on our roster from several states, coast-to-coast, and even from other countries (Japan and Germany)! We also have had NCAA transfers join our team.

​What does a year as a Vandal Lacrosse player look like?

Typically, there are three commitment segments throughout the school year: Fall Ball, Winter Training, and Spring Season.

Fall Ball usually begins in early September for about six weeks. Two-hour practices are held 2-3 days per week, usually in the evenings. Team members are expected to be at all practices each week. The Fall season traditionally finishes with several scrimmages or competition in a regional tournament. Fundraising activities are typically focused on during the less busy fall season.

Winter Training is about a month long, beginning shortly after Fall Ball ends and ends just before first semester finals. During this time, players do workouts and conditioning, and may include box lacrosse play, if gym space is available. Generally, the team meets twice a week for one hour and is captain-led. 

Spring Season is the most exciting time of the year! Spring practice begins the second week of the spring semester and continues through the end of April. Like the fall, practice times are usually in the evening, with two-hour practices four to five times per week. Games are typically played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, with often two games in one weekend.

We encourage our athletes to add fitness classes that are offered through the university to their quarterly or semester schedules. A few examples of these classes include weight training, rock climbing, yoga, swimming, etc.

Where can I read more information about the University of Idaho?

The University of Idaho website is filled with information about academics, school life, extracurriculars, and costs. Learn more by visiting the University of Idaho's website here.  

How can I join Vandal Lacrosse or get more information?

1) Don't hesitate to reach out to the Head Coach via the recruit contact form (see Recruits tab). In addition to questions on the form, be sure to outline your lacrosse experience, academic goals for college, and questions you have about the team or the University.

2) Become a student at University of Idaho!

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