Is Central Michigan Lacrosse a varsity program?
No. CMU Lacrosse is a club program and is run entirely by player dues,
 fundraising and a limited amount of money from the CMU Club Sports program.
 
Does the team provide scholarships?

No.
 
 
Why should someone want to play lacrosse at Central Michigan
University?

1.	Central Michigan University is a great university with many fine 
academic programs for students to choose from. 
2.	It is a great post-high school lacrosse experience for those
 student-athletes who don’t wish to play at the NCAA level.
3.	Central Michigan Lacrosse is composed of a great group of guys who
 combine academics, lacrosse, and a family atmosphere to make playing here a
 positive experience for everyone involved.
4.	CMU has qualified for the CCLA tournament three years in a row and
 has been one of the most successful collegiate lacrosse programs in the state
 of Michigan.
 
Who does the team play?
CMU is a member of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) which
 is national conference of club lacrosse teams. It is run very much like the
 NCAA with two separate divisions split by school size and also has eligibility
 requirements. The MCLA represents schools from all across the country who do
 not have NCAA lacrosse at their institutions. The teams in the MCLA are run
 very much like varsity programs at other schools, we just don’t have
 scholarships to offer.
Central Michigan’s spring season schedule usually includes many of the top
 MCLA programs and prestigious universities throughout the nation such as
 Virginia Tech, Boston College, Boston University, Illinois, Missouri,
 Northeastern. Minnesota-Duluth and Lindenwood.  CMU’s league schedule
 in the CCLA (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association) every year includes
 The University of Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, and Western
 Michigan.  The team takes at least 2 road trips every year to universities
 around the country and schedules the best competition possible. This year
 CMU plays four teams ranked in the MCLA Magazine Pre-season Adidas 
Top 23 poll: #1 Michigan, #6 Minnesota-Duluth, #13 Lindenwood, #20 Michigan
 State. 
For more information about the MCLA in general visit: 
MCLA.us or Collegelax.us
 
Is there a post-season tournament?
Yes. The last three years Central Michigan Lacrosse has qualified for the
 CCLA tournament in Saline, Michigan.  CMU won their first-round game and
 made the semi-finals 2 of those 3 years.  If CMU would have won the
 tournament they would have qualified for the MCLA National Tournament
 in Denver, Colorado.  
 
What facilities do you use?
In the spring season the team practices in the Indoor Athletic Complex (IAC)
 and also plays home games in that facility. It is a Fieldturf style field
 that is also used by the varsity athletic teams at CMU. Central Michigan
 Lacrosse also uses the Women’s Field Hockey field for home games later in the
 spring, which is an astro-turf style field surface.
In the fall the team practices and plays on the athletic club fields, which
 are natural grass fields and also equipped with lights for competitions
 in the evening.
 
How can I join the team?
Become enrolled in Central Michigan University and then contact the coach
 or president to get the practice times. This is the best way to become
 a part of the team and also come out to see what CMU Lacrosse is all about. 
 
Can I join after my freshman year?
Definitely. Central Michigan Lacrosse is always looking for new players
 to come into the program and develop into contributors. 
 
What do I have to do to be eligible to play?
You must be currently enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 
(Full-Time Student) at Central Michigan University and maintain this
 throughout the duration of the season. 
 
How much will it cost to play?
This varies depending on the year and number of players that come out
 for the team. Usually it is between $700-1000 in dues for the year, with
 a slightly more expensive price for new players because of the cost to
 buy them new equipment, etc. that returning players already have. 
 
This money in dues covers gloves, helmets, warm-ups, bags, road trips,
 league dues, coaching expenses, apparel, etc. Many teams in our league charge
 double or even triple what we are asking for in dues for a top-notch
 lacrosse experience. We feel that we give our players a great experience
 for their dollar and also do not ask for any additional money later in
 the season as other programs do. We factor in all of the costs and get
 a figure at the beginning of the season. If money is ever an issue we
 have many payment plans available so that all players can play regardless
 of their financial situation.
Central Michigan Lacrosse also does a variety of fundraisers that aid
 in keeping the team dues down from year to year. We require all of our
 players to show up and participate in all fundraisers because it is an
 integral part of this team.
 
What kind of commitment does it take to play lacrosse for
Central Michigan?
Central Michigan Lacrosse requires 3 days a week for practice in the
 fall and spring seasons with most weekends being left open for
 competitions. We also require all players to attend fundraisers and team
 meetings that are throughout both seasons. Many players on the team find
 it to be the perfect mix of academics, lacrosse, family, and social lives.
 We encourage anyone interested in CMU Lacrosse to contact us and see if
 this up and coming program is the right fit for you.
 
What if I have other questions?
Feel Free to e-mail any of the following:
 
Head Coach: Brad Thomas
President: Brad Thomas
Recruiting Coordinator: Nathan Elzinga