Petaluma Youth Lacrosse is launching a pilot summer program on Saturdays! 

REGISTRATION LINK

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Cost for the entire summer: $50

Summer Night Lights will be modeled off our Friday Night Lights series, but with a focus on internally organized games, some skills work, and having fun with lacrosse. 

New players are welcome, but the sessions are intended to have less emphasis on the introduction to the sport and more emphasis on games and maintenance of skills for players who have previously played.   

We plan to organize lacrosse games that are of mixed format for sessions that are about 1.5 hours long for different age groups.  Teams will play in games organized in formats that would include:

• Flex6: A co-ed game where a soft ball is used with no gear beyond a stick per USA Lacrosse rules.

• Mixed age: U8 and U10 separated, if possible, but we may mix ages as needed, particularly U12/U14 players.

• Normal games: If players are numerous enough in each division, we will arrange for normal scrimmages that are single gender or mixed gender.  Single gender games will be played with standard gear. 

• Parent/Coach Flex 6 Games: If there is interest, for parents and coaches looking to try the sport or play it again, we may allocate some field time to games with soft balls, if it is available.

Planned Dates:

Saturdays, June 14th to August 9th

U8/U10 Boy and Girls: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

U12/U14 Boy and Girls: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Summer Night Lights is a new initiative, and this will be its inaugural, pilot year. We will likely try a few of these formats, and one or two may emerge to dominate depending on interest and perceived success.

Summer Night Lights would initially be centered on small-sided games, up to 6v6 for all ages and genders. We plan to establish teams (single gender and/or co-ed) based on registrants and may organize mini-tournaments of these small-sided teams during the sessions. Teams would change frequently, possibly on a session-by-session basis. While the sessions would be focused more on the games rather than drills, we may start sessions with a brief warm up that focuses on a single skill.

A USA Lacrosse Annual Membership ($35) is required for River Cats registration.

Contact us: info@petalumalacrosse.com 

November 2025 - January 2026

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Friday Night Lights is for those interested in trying lacrosse and veterans wanting to knock off the rust.  It is great for those who want to try lacrosse with no commitment to join for the season.  Join us on Fridays starting November 1, 2025 for beginner lessons, drills, scrimmages and a chance to meet the Rivercat coaching staff.

FNL is free and loaner equipment is available for both girls and boys.  

Friday Night Lights

• WHEN:  November 2025 - January 2025 
• DATES:  TBD
• U6, U8 & U10 | Boys & Girls 
  • Kindergarten through 4th grade
• U12 & U14 | Boys & Girls
  • 5th grade through 8th grade

• WHERE:  Petaluma Community Sports Fields (2430 E Washington St, Petaluma, CA)
• COST:  Free
• EQUIPMENT:  Loaner equipment will be available
• REGISTRATION:  Registration will be made available soon, though  day-of registration will also be available at the field. 

For returning players, participation is highly encouraged.  Get a head start on the Spring Season to freshen and hone skills.

For new players, it is a great way to test drive the sport. The more, the merrier! 

Please email info@petalumalacrosse.com with any questions.

Petaluma Youth Lacrosse is a non-profit with a mission to promote the game of lacrosse.  Introducing the game to new players is one of our most important responsibilities. 

The game can be intimidating to new players and parents unfamiliar with the rules, equipment and game play.

At PYL, we welcome new players and parents.  Please visit our FAQs for more information, or reach out to us with any questions. 

Contact us:  athleticdirector@petalumalacrosse.com