What equipment do I need for youth lacrosse?

Girls lacrosse Stick, protective goggles or helmet, colored mouth guard (mouthpieces must be colored in order to be visible by a referee/coach.) For first timers, we recommend the beginners lacrosse set available at Dick’s. It includes a beginners stick, a bag and the protective goggles. Dick’s also carries a variety of mouth pieces including ones that will protect kids with braces. 

Goaltenders must wear a helmet with face mask, gloves, mouth guard, chest and throat protection. Youth goalies are also required to wear pelvic and abdominal padding.

Goalie equipment is provided by the association; however, players can also bring their own provided they follow the guidelines of US Lacrosse.

When is the lacrosse season?

The official season is in the spring.  The high school teams play games from March through the end of May.  Youth teams play games from April through early June. We sometimes offer summer and fall training.

What is the time commitment?

Games can be played Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays home or away based on your teams schedule. Team schedules will be posted in March. Practices are scheduled on Monday and Friday during game season. They may be more frequent based on game schedule and team level.

How long are youth lacrosse games?

Generally, games run about 70 minutes including stoppages and warmups.

Are there tryouts for teams?

No. We are committed to provide equal development and playing opportunities to both new and experienced players.

Who are the coaches?

NHGYLAX has a paid coaching staff of experienced players. Each team has a head coach and an assistant coach or a volunteer parent assistant coach.

How are the teams broken up?

Teams are 2 grade levels of players. 8U players are kindergarten to 2nd grade. 10U is 3rd and 4th grade. 12U is 5th and 6th Grade. 14U is 7th and 8th grade.