USC Boys Youth Lacrosse Program Overview 

Age Group Overview:
Specific age group schedules depend on coach availability and are in development for the 2023 season.  Below is an overview of what to expect for each age group and equipment info.  

Equipment:
Never played lacrosse before and don’t know what to get.  Please see link below and note that all chest protectors and helmets MUST have the NOCSAE stamp.    https://www.usalacrosse.com/sites/default/files/documents/Safety/USAL-equipment-guide-low.pdf

U8 (K/1st/2nd grade)

• Slightly later start to outdoor practices to account for cold, early March weather; 

• Dates: ​Practice starts mid/late March, games start in April | Season ends in May

• Practices: twice a week at Cook School Field - 

• Games: Boyce Turf Field (half field)

• Winter skills sessions are available in January and February one night a week.

U10 (3rd/4th grade)

• Slightly later start to outdoor practices to account for cold, early March weather; 

• Dates: Practice starts mid/late March, games start in April | Season ends in May

• Practices: twice a week at Cook School Field - 

• Games: Boyce Turf Field (half field)

• Winter skills sessions are available in January and February one night a week.

U12 (5th/6th grade)

• Dates: March to the end of May

• Practices: twice a week at High School Front Fields

• Games: Boyce Turf (Full Field)

• Winter skills sessions are available in January and February one night a week.

• All U12 teams participate in the league end-of-season tournament during the first weekend of June.

U14 (7th/8th grade)

• Dates: March to the end of May

• Practices: Three times a week at Boyce Turf Field - 

• Games: Boyce Turf (Full Field)

• Winter skills sessions are available in January and February one night a week.

• All U14 teams participate in the league end-of-season tournament on the first weekend of June