Getting Started

When can I register?
Registration for the 2026 spring season is now closed. 

Who can play?
Girls in grades 1–8 are eligible in the following age groupings:

• U9: Grades 1–2
• U11: Grades 3–4
• U13: Grades 5–6
• U15: Grades 7–8

When does the season run?
The main season runs March – June, ending with the MYL Jamboree, an all-day festival where teams from across the state play several short games. 

Do players need experience?
Not at all! Many start with no background in lacrosse. Coaches focus on teamwork, fundamentals, and having fun.

Are there tryouts?
All players are welcome on our regular town (“Classic”) teams. Players in grades 5–8 try out for Select travel teams for extra competition.

What is the refund policy?

• Before Feb 1: full refund (minus small admin fee)
• Feb 1 – Mar 1: 50% refund
• After Mar 1: no refunds (program costs and insurance are already set)

Practices, Games & Scheduling

When are practices?
Weeknights, usually after 5 PM. We start indoors and move outside once the fields open. Be ready to play five minutes early.

When and where are games?
Games are typically on Sundays. Home fields are at Village School and Piper Field at MHS - away games are around the North Shore.

How much time should we plan for?
Most teams have two practices per week and one game each weekend. Practices last 1–1½ hours; games (with warm-ups) about 90 minutes.

Can my child play other sports too?
We love multi-sport athletes! From mid-March to mid-June, older players (grades 5–8) are encouraged to make lacrosse their main spring sport so they can fully participate.

 

Gear & Game-Day Prep

What equipment is needed?

• Stick
• Goggles
• Mouthguard (required)
• Cleats (for grass)
• Turf shoes (optional for indoor/turf)

Do we play in bad weather?

• Lacrosse is mostly rain or shine. Exceptions:
• Lightning: play pauses 30 minutes after last strike.
• Snow: if fields are covered, practices may cancel.
• Town field closures: coaches will notify families.

How should players dress in cold or wet weather?
Dress in synthetic athletic layers (avoid cotton). Compression tops, leggings, or light athletic warm-ups help players stay warm and dry.

 

Player Development

Lacrosse skills grow through repetition — especially with a stick in hand. Here’s how players can prepare by age and ability:

PreK–Grade 2

• Practice cradling and running with the stick
• Toss a tennis ball with a parent or sibling
• Join winter clinics to build confidence and coordination

Grades 3–4 

• Start wall ball — throwing and catching against a wall
• Alternate right-hand and left-hand reps
• Watch older players to learn spacing and movement

Grades 5–6

• 10 minutes of wall ball 3–4 times a week makes a huge difference
• Add conditioning: jump rope, sprints, agility drills
• Play pickup or backyard games with friends

Grades 7–8 

• Throw and catch equally well with both hands
• Watch NCAA or high-school games for strategy
• Attend clinics or camps to refine advanced skills
• Mentor younger players — teaching helps mastery

What is Wall Ball?
Wall ball is solo lacrosse practice — throw the ball against a solid wall and catch the rebound again and again. It’s the fastest way to sharpen stick control, accuracy, and reaction time. Fifteen minutes of wall ball equals hundreds of touches — more than most full practices.