For Parents

Lacrosse the oldest known sport in North America, and is also the fastest-growing. The game was initially played by native Iroquois tribes dating back 500 years or more. The modern game has been popular in the Eastern US and Canada for many years and has been spreading throughout the US at all levels. Lacrosse is a fast-paced field sport, with elements that are similar to soccer, basketball, and ice hockey.

Lacrosse is played on a field similar in size to a football or soccer field, with 6'x6' goals at each end. Players use sticks of different lengths with a mesh net at one end. A hard rubber ball is thrown, caught, and carried using the stick. The objective is to outmaneuver the defense and shoot the ball into a 6’ x 6’ goal, defended by a goalie. Lacrosse is a relatively high scoring sport, with scores often exceeding 10 goals per side during a game. 

The earlier the better, but any age is good. We have had players as young as seven, and we have had others that did not start until high school. We are looking to add 8U teams this coming spring if there is enough interest. Stay tuned for details.

BOYS GEAR

Boys need a stick, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, mouth guard, helmet, and athletic cup. Rib pads are optional. 

GIRLS GEAR

Girls need a stick*, mouth guard, and eye cage. Players should wear plastic cleats if they have them. Helmets are now and option as well.

*Girls Stick is designed differently, please note when purchasing.

It depends! First of all, men’s and women’s rules are different, with minimal contact allowed in the women’s game. Men’s lacrosse allows more contact, including some forms of body-checking. 

Youth lacrosse uses modified rules that progress from very limited contact at the U8/U10 ages up to full contact at the high school level. Contact is generally more that you would see in soccer or basketball, but less than in football or hockey. Additionally, physical conditioning is an important aspect of lacrosse, as it is a fast-paced full-field sport.

While players of all abilities can enjoy the sport of lacrosse, the most successful players will demonstrate skill in speed, hand-eye coordination, footwork, agility, tenacity, and teamwork. Throwing and catching are basic skills that we emphasize at all levels. 

Footwork and agility are important on both offense and defense. Tenacity is about playing hard and giving your best effort. Lacrosse is a team sport, requiring everyone to play for the benefit of the team. Above all else, we want our players to have a fun and positive experience. We encourage players to play other sports outside of lacrosse.

This is a link to USA Lacrosse on the information of boys lacrosse.

2023 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Interpretation

This is a video that gives you a visual example of what each of the rules are. NOTE: Rules sometimes change year to year. Most Refs are nice and will answer questions during breaks.

This link will take you to USA Lacrosse website with links to all the rules for boys and mens lacrosse.

This is a link to USA Lacrosse on the information of girls lacrosse.

2023 NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Interpretation

This is a video that gives you a visual example of what each of the rules are. NOTE: Rules sometimes change year to year. Most Refs are nice and will answer questions during breaks.

This link will take you to USA Lacrosse website with links to all the rules for girls and womens lacrosse.