Girls Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in HKYLA Girl's Youth Lacrosse Program!
Our youth program welcomes girls in grades K-8 to learn lacrosse, grow into the game and thrive in a supportive community.
Age Ranges
8U: Grades K, 1, 2
10U: Grades 3, 4
12U: Grades 5, 6
14U: Grades 7, 8
No prior experience is required.
The season starts in March and ends in mid-June.
Every team will have 2-3 practices during weekdays and games scheduled most weekend days.
Based on a number of factors, such as coaching staff and team sizes, it's possible a team might fill up, and you may need to join a waitlist.
The exact structure of each team will be determined each year based on how many players sign up per grade.
Cost Breakdown
The following breakdown explains the costs you will incur:
HKYLA Registration Fee: $250
USA Lacrosse Membership: $35
New Uniform Kit Purchase: ~$75. Uniform pieces are available to purchase a la carte for return players as needed and priced accordingly.
Registration is conducted through the PlayMetrics platform, please refer to our homepage for registration directions and link.
For families with multiple players, we do provide a 10% discount per additional sibling.
We offer payment plans of $50 down and $50 per month until paid.
If you have concerns about the financial commitment, our PlayMetrics portal supports financial aid requests. HKYLA is happy to discuss scholarship opportunities based on your financial situation.
Equipment
Required Equipment for Girls:
Lacrosse Goggles
Mouth Guard
Girls Lacrosse Stick
Cleats
Recommended Equipment for Girls:
Helmets (relatively new, but they are gaining some traction)
Women's lacrosse gloves
Where to Purchase Locally:
Lacrosse Unlimited - Madison, CT
Whitie Bensons - West Haven, CT
Dick's Sporting Goods - Milford, CT
Where to Purchase Online:
Youth Girls Game Rules
Lacrosse game rules for youth girls is very different from youth boys and is typically a source of frustration and confusion for new families. We encourage you to review the rulebook as published by USA Lacrosse. We have provided a link here for convenience. USA Lacrosse's website has a multitude of resources for those new to the game.
Club Teams
There are many playing opportunities within the shoreline area for girls lacrosse. Check our website often for upcoming clinics and events sponsored by HKYLA. Below are a list of local private clubs for youth girls that also hold various clinics and tryouts throughout the year. HKYLA does not endorse or support any one particular club, rather we encourage all of our girls to seek opportunities to keep sticks in their hands both in season and off season.
