Boys Lacrosse Program

BOYS TEAM SPECIFICS

The Simsbury Youth Lacrosse program focuses on skill development while having fun with age-appropriate levels of competition.  Boys are divided into 4 divisions- U8, U10, U12, & U14.  Boys are encouraged to join the program at any age. We welcome beginners though the U14 level.

The season typically runs from late March (weather dependent) through mid-June each year.

Each team will participate in two jamboree/tournaments throughout the year.

Simsbury Youth Lacrosse encourages children to play multiple sports. We understand that children have many interests and feel that they should have the opportunity to play other sports. If possible, our coaches will work with coaches of other sports to avoid conflicts. Please realize that this is not always possible. As described below, with respect to our most competitive teams in the U12 & U14 divisions, Simsbury Youth Lacrosse does ask for a serious commitment.

All participants must wear appropriate protective equipment which includes:

Helmet

Mouth Piece

Gloves

Arm Pads

Shoulder Pads (that cover the heart)

Protective Cup

Cleats

Lacrosse Stick

U14

The U14 division does have tryouts. All teams are travel and will play competitive schedules. 

The Division will include one A team that will compete is Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League. This team will generally travel more than the other teams and we ask that participants on this team to commit to lacrosse as their primary spring sport. This does not mean that a participant cannot play another team sport.

Tryouts for the U14 A Team is mandatory. Information about tryouts are posted on the SYL website.

U12

The U12 division does have tryouts. All teams are travel teams and will play competitive schedules.

The division will include one A team that will compete in the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League. This team will generally travel more than the other teams and we ask that participants on this team commit to lacrosse as their primary sport. This does not mean that a participant cannot play another sport.

Tryouts for the U12 A Team is mandatory. Information about tryouts are posted on the SYL Website.

U10 

The U10 division does not have tryouts & is mostly instructional. All teams are travel teams & will compete in the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League. The division typically has either two or three teams, that are divided equally.

U8

The U8 division does not have tryouts and is instructional. Practice will be during the week & games will be on the weekends and consist of mostly "in-house teams/games" with games against other towns a couple times throughout the season. This team typically will only travel outside of Simsbury a couple times.