2026 Men's Field Lacrosse Age Divisions/Equipment/Fees


U9 

Ages 6-8 (birth year 2018-2020)

The U9 program is played on a scaled field with games and a skills session to reduce costs and help develop skills. The U9 play with a smaller "Rage Cage" net. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area and age. 

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Cost: $TBD Registration fee

 

U11 

Ages 9-10 (birth year 2016-2017)

The U11 age group for field lacrosse is the first introduction to specialty positions and skill sets like Attack, Midfield and Longpole. U11 is played on either a full or scaled field, with either 6 or 9 runners and a goalie. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area, age, and left/right handed shooters. Ideally there are two goalies per team who play goal all season, otherwise each player takes a turn trying goalie.

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Players interested in playing goal full time will have access to Club equipment if needed.

Cost: $TBD Registration Fee, plus practice time and tournaments that your team decides to enter.

 

U13 

Ages 11 - 12 (birth year 2014-2015)

The U13 age group for field lacrosse is development based with introduction to position and game strategies. U13 is played on either a full or scaled field, with either 6 runners or 9 runners and a goalie. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area, age, and left/right handed shooters. Ideally there are two goalies per team who play goal all season, otherwise each player takes a turn trying goalie.

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Players interested in playing goal full time will have access to Club equipment if needed.

Cost: $TBD Registration Fee, plus practice time and tournaments that your team decides to enter.

 

U15 

Ages 13 - 14 (birth year 2012-2013)

The U15 age group for field lacrosse is development based with enhanced position and game strategies. U15 is played on either a full or scaled field, with either 6 runners or 9 runners and a goalie. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area, age, and left/right handed shooters. Ideally there are two goalies per team who play goal all season, otherwise each player takes a turn trying goalie.

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Players interested in playing goal full time will have access to Club equipment if needed.

Cost: $TBD Registration Fee, plus practice time and tournaments that your team decides to enter.

 

U17 

Ages 15 - 16 (birth year 2010-2011)

The U17 age group for field lacrosse is focused based positioning and game strategies. U17 is played on either a full or scaled field, with either 6 runners or 9 runners and a goalie. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area, age, and left/right handed shooters. Ideally there are two goalies per team who play goal all season, otherwise each player takes a turn trying goalie.

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Players interested in playing longpole or goal full time should provide their own equipment. Equipment rentals may be available.

Cost: $TBD Registration Fee, plus practice time and tournaments that your team decides to enter.

 

U19 

Ages 15-18 (birth year 2008- 2011)

The U19 age group for lacrosse is more game play based. U19 is played on either a full or scaled field, with either 6 runners or 9 runners and a goalie. The number of teams is determined by the number of players registered. They will be divided on to teams by a draft system taking in consideration area, age, and left/right handed shooters. Ideally there are two goalies per team who play goal all season, otherwise each player takes a turn trying goalie.

Required equipment includes: hockey/lacrosse helmet, hockey/lacrosse gloves, hockey/lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse slash guards, jock/jill and mouth guard. Cleats are optional but recommended. Players will also require their own stick. Stick shafts should be short shafts either bought or cut to length between 24inch-28inch (with overall length of 34inch-38inch), depending on height of player.

Players interested in playing longpole or goal full time should provide their own equipment. Equipment rentals may be available.

Cost: $TBD Registration Fee, plus practice time and tournaments that your team decides to enter.

 

 

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