SLA’s local recreational program is focused on introducing the game of lacrosse to new boys and girls players and developing their skills through local practices and games and in accordance with USA Lacrosse’s League Athletic Development Model. All practices and games will be held locally in Stafford County and will comprise one to two practices per week beginning in February and with Saturday games beginning in late March and concluding in late May.

SLA local recreational age groups and birth date ranges are:

Girls:

Girls K/2: Girls in grades K, 1 and 2 for the 2024-2025 school year (31st of August 2019 - 1st September 2017).

Girls 3/4: Grades 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 school year (31st of August 2017 - 1st of September 2015).

Girls 5/6: Girls in grades 5 and 6 for 2024-2025 school year (31st of August 2015 - 1st of September 2013).

Girls 7/8: Girls in grades 7 and 8 for the 2023-2024 school year (31st of August 2013 - 1st of September 2011).

 

Boys:

Boys 6U: Players younger than 6 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birthdates between September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2018)

Boys 8U: Players younger than 8 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birthdates between September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2016)

Boys 10U: Players younger than 10 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birthdates between September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2014)

Boys 12U: Players younger than 12 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birthdates between September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2012)

Boys 14U: Players younger than 14 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birthdates between September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2010)

 

Please note that our 12U and 14U boys and 5/6 and 7/8 girls recreational programs are contingent upon player interest. In recent seasons, we have not had sufficient interest in those programs and players were given the option to play on our NVYLL C-level teams or receive a refund. The NVYLL C-level is a less competitive level of play suitable for new and developing players and our C teams all had very successful seasons those years.