Essex Youth Lacrosse

Essex Youth Lacrosse

The program’s emphasis is on basic skill development (throwing, catching, cradling, dodging), teamwork, conditioning, game strategy, and having fun. This league combines the fundamentals of the game as well as competitive play to improve individually and as a team.

An in-person or virtual meeting will be scheduled prior to the start of the season.  Look for more information as we get closer to starting practices.

Games: League games will begin on April 29.  Some travel is required as our team plays Williston, Jericho/Underhill, Burlington, Shelburne, St. Albans & Middlebury.

Equipment needed: lacrosse stick, lacrosse gloves, chest pads (new 2022 regulations, all players), elbow pads, protective cup, and cleats. Helmets are available from the department for the season upon request; priority is given to the 3/4 players.

Practices: Practice times may be adjusted based on volunteer coach availability.
Start week: April 3rd (weather & field permitting)

All practices for boys’ and girls’ teams will take place on the Prairie Fields behind Essex Middle School unless otherwise communicated. (Field access: large parking lot near school, walk down path and stairs to fields).  Field 1 is the first field you come to; Field 2 is closer to the storage container.

Late Fee: an additional $20 will be applied to registrations received after 3/13
Cancellation Fee: a $40 fee will be applied to all cancelations
US Lacrosse Membership Fee: *this fee is included in our registration price*