AMHERST YOUTH LACROSSE

Spring 2024 Update

18 March, 2024

Amherst Recreation will be continuing to run all operations of the 2024 Youth Lacrosse Season, including the management of registrations and scheduling.  The seasons will start on April 1st (except Mini-mites) and run to late May or early June.  Programs will be offered at 6 levels:

Please note there is no Girls Seniors team.  Girls in grade 7 and 8 who are in the Amherst Regional Middle School are eligible to play for the Junior Varsity team.

Field locations in 2024 are in flux to the impacts from the closure of the Fort River fields.

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For more information about proper equipment, please refer to the USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide.

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Boys Bantam, Junior and Senior programs play in the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League

Girls Bantam and Junior programs play in the Western Mass Girls Lacrosse League

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Current Spring Registrations can be accessed from the Amherst Recreation website.  

For lacrosse specific questions, please contact Andrew MacDougall

For registration specific questions, please contact Jose Allen

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Please consider being a coach!  There are head coaching and assistant coaching opportunities available at all levels.  An extra adult on the sideline makes for a better experience for our youth.  No prior lacrosse or coaching experience required.  For questions and inquiries, please contact Jose Allen.

Amherst Youth Lacrosse is a collection of lacrosse lovers in Western Massachusetts who are dedicated to growing the sport of Lacrosse at the youth level in Amherst and making it accessible to everyone.  To get involved or learn more please contact Andrew MacDougall or Pat Schilling