Division Breakdowns (2010 Season)
- U15: (a) the player was born in 1995 or 1996, and (b) the player has not participated in any high-school program as a member of a high-school freshmen, junior varsity, or varsity team. Ninth graders that satisfy these requirements are permitted to play in this division.
- U13: the player was born in 1997 or 1998.
- U11: the player was born in 1999 or 2000.
- U9: the player was born in 2001 or 2002.
- U7 House League: the player was born in 2003 or 2004
Proof of Age: Players that plan to participate in the NVYLL/travel league must provide proof of age (birth certificate, DMV youth card, current passport, or military dependent ID) to their coach or team parent before rosters are due to NVYLL (March 15).
Schedules: Player tryouts and evaluations will be held between late January or early February, weather permitting. Team practices may begin as early as Feb. 15, weather permitting. NVYLL games are expected to begin the weekend of March 27-28, 2010. U7 House games are expected to begin the weekend of April 17-18, 2009.
Lacrosse Equipment
Boys: SYC Lacrosse provides boys game uniforms, practice vests, helmets, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, goalie equipment and goalie sticks. Boys must provide their own lacrosse sticks (except goalies), mouth guards (which must be colored, not clear), lacrosse shoes, athletic supporters and protective cups. If desired, boys may wear their own rib pads.
Boys in the U9 and above Divisions must wear full equipment. Boys in the (non-contact) U7 Division must only wear either goggles or a helmet. Goggles must be purchased. SYC will issue helmets for the Spring season.
Girls: SYC Lacrosse provides girls game uniforms, practice vests, goalie equipment and goalie sticks. Girls must provide their own lacrosse sticks (except goalies), mouth guards (which must be colored, not clear), lacrosse shoes, and per league rules, their own protective eyewear (goggles).*
*Goggles may be purchased from SYC Lacrosse during equipment sessions at discounted prices.
First-Time Lacrosse Registrants, Switching Lacrosse Clubs, & Mandatory NVYLL Certification
Under Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League Rule 1.2.5.a, first-time lacrosse registrants must register with clubs as follows: "all players shall register with a NVYLL club that represents their locality or public high school pyramid as determined by their residence regardless of the actual school they attend." Under NVYLL rules, first-time lacrosse families residing within the Edison, Hayfield, Lee, and West Springfield boundaries may register with SYC. Please click here for FCPS boundaries.
NVYLL rules prohibit switching lacrosse clubs in the NVYLL, unless the player notifies the new lacrosse club and a waiver is obtained from the NVYLL, or the player has moved into a new area since playing for another lacrosse club. (This rule discourages improper recruiting of players.) If you played for another NVYLL lacrosse club last year and would like to seek a waiver to play with SYC, please contact Dave Janas, and provide the following information: the NVYLL club played for last year; whether last year’s club agrees to the waiver request (we would be happy to contact last year’s club to see if they consent to the request); the player’s name, age, years of experience, school; last year’s team (e.g., "Fort Hunt U11A"); and the reasons for the waiver request.
When registering with SYC, parents of U9-U15 players must certify as follows: "NVYLL Parent/Guardian Certification for Player Registration. 1. I certify the birth date for my son/daughter on this registration is correct and that the address provided is for his/her primary residence. 2. I certify that my son/daughter has not played on a lacrosse team for any other NVYLL member program in the prior Spring season unless we have either moved our primary residence since then or obtained a waiver from NVYLL to move to a different program. 3. I understand that if I have certified to incorrect age, address, or playing information, whether intentionally or unintentionally, any team my son/daughter plays on may forfeit all games played and my son/daughter may be suspended from participating in any NVYLL activity."
Program Guide
For more information on the Lacrosse Program, please see our 2010 Program Guide.
Lacrosse "Basics"
Mom’s Guide to Girls Lacrosse
Mom’s Guide to Boys Lacrosse
