Youth Programs
Barnstable Youth Lacrosse is an instructional program designed to introduce young players (Grades 1 to 8) to the exciting game of lacrosse. The Pre-Travel Program (U9) includes players in grades 1-2. Our Travel Program is anticipated to field one U11 team, 2 U13 teams, and 2 U15 team for the 2010 season. All travel teams compete in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL). Sunday afternoon games are scheduled with teams from Bridgewater, Marshfield, Cohasset, Scituate, Dartmouth, Sandwich, Bourne, Hull, Pembroke, Old Rochester, Lower Cape, Falmouth, Martha's Vineyard, and Plymouth. Early season emphasis will be on teamwork and individual skills. As players become more proficient with basic skills, offensive and defensive skills will be introduced.
Registration: The registration fee for all 2010 travel programs is $150. The registration fee for the 2010 pre-travel program is $100. Returning players were mailed a 2010 registration form and US Lax membership agreement the second week in September. Late registrants are not guaranteed a place on a team. Due to the number of pre-season expenses incurred by the program, there will be no refunds after January 15, 2010.
Team
Assignments:
Although team assignments follow general MBYLL guidelines, the Barnstable
Youth Lacrosse is designed as a feeder program for our high school team. To
this end, the program has two primary goals: 1) introduce players to the
exciting game of lacrosse and 2) prepare players for lacrosse opportunities
that exist at the high school level. To meet both goals, each player has
been assigned a playing level based on age. The following description summarizes the playing levels
for Barnstable Youth Lacrosse.
Under 9: This is a skills/clinic and scrimmage
program meeting twice a week - Tuesday (5-6:30 pm) and Saturday (1-2:30 pm). Early
season emphasis will be on beginner skills including scooping, throwing,
catching, and cradling. As players become more proficient with basic
skills, game environment scrimmages will be introduced on Saturdays.
This program is designed for players in 1st and 2nd
grades. Full lacrosse equipment is required.
Under 11: This program is for players in Grades 3-4. Players will face a full schedule of MBYLL teams on Sunday afternoons. The early season emphasis is on developing basic lacrosse skills, teamwork, and a basic understanding of the game. As players become more proficient at base skills, more team offense and defense skills will be introduced. During the season, we may have scrimmages with local MBYLL teams during the week.
Under 13: This program is for players in Grades 5-6. We play a full schedule of MBYLL teams from Hanover to Lower Cape and travel on Sundays to these contests. The early season emphasis is on teamwork and individual skills. As players become more proficient at base skills, more team offense and defense skills will be introduced. During the season, we may have scrimmages with local MBYLL teams during the week.
Under 15: This program is for players in Grades 7-8. We play a full schedule of MBYLL teams from Norwell to Plymouth and travel on Sundays to these contests. We will work on teamwork and individual skills in the early season and progress to offense and defense skills as the season progresses. During the season, we will have games with Cape Cod Academy and Falmouth Academy during the week.
Uniforms and Equipment: All players will be provided game jerseys, practice shirts, and shorts. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season; players may keep shorts and practice shirts. A list and description of required equipment can be found on our web site.
Commitment: Coaches and members of the Board of Directors have made a significant time commitment to the program. As a player, you should make the same commitment to your teammates and coaches. Players are expected to attend practices and games and should consider lacrosse their primary sports commitment during the season. Barnstable Youth Lacrosse generally offers two practices and one game per week beginning in early April and extending through mid-June. MBYLL games are regularly scheduled on Sunday afternoons. The season consists of 8 Sunday games and a jamboree in June. As the season progresses, additional games may be scheduled with local MBYLL teams during the week.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this site, please email us at lax@barnstable-lax.net.
Last Edited: 03/15/2010 12:55:35 PM