General Information
When Does the Season Start?
Our first practices start in early February and our first games start in March. Games are played at various times on either Saturday or Sunday and may involve travel to Marin or the East Bay.
The regular season usually ends at the beginning of May and can extend to the beginning of June for post season play. Please see our Registration FAQs for more specific information.
Is Lacrosse a Contact Sport?
Both boys and girls lacrosse is a contact sport. Girls lacrosse permits less contact than boys lacrosse.
U8 lacrosse permits less physical contact, where the focus is on developing their stick skills and an understanding of the sport.
The physical contact that is permitted rises with each age group and is taught by coaches appropriately. The physical contact that is permitted rises with each age group and is taught by coaches appropriately.
Do you Accept Players Without Any Experience?
The goal of PYL is to encourage the development of the sport of lacrosse. We accept players at all age and experience levels although space may be limited due to the size of specific teams.
What equipment is needed?
Boys need a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow guards, gloves, a stick, lacrosse cleats or turf shoes, an athletic cup, and a mouthpiece. Rib guards are optional. Girls require a stick, eye goggles, a mouthpiece and cleats. Shoes with metal cleats are not permitted.
Starter kids are available at SlingIt Lacrosse. Equipment can also be purchased at any major Sports Retailer. A water bottle with a long bent straw is highly recommended so players can drink while still wearing their helmet.
When Does the Season Start?
Our first practices start in early February and our first games start in March. Games are played at various times on either Saturday or Sunday and may involve travel to Marin or the East Bay.
The regular season usually ends at the beginning of May and can extend to the beginning of June for post season play. Please see our Registration FAQs for more specific information.
Is Lacrosse a Contact Sport?
Both boys and girls lacrosse is a contact sport. Girls lacrosse permits less contact than boys lacrosse.
U8 lacrosse permits less physical contact, where the focus is on developing their stick skills and an understanding of the sport.
The physical contact that is permitted rises with each age group and is taught by coaches appropriately. The physical contact that is permitted rises with each age group and is taught by coaches appropriately.
Do you Accept Players Without Any Experience?
The goal of PYL is to encourage the development of the sport of lacrosse. We accept players at all age and experience levels although space may be limited due to the size of specific teams.
What equipment is needed and where can I purchase it?
Boys need a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow guards, gloves, a stick, lacrosse cleats or turf shoes, an athletic cup, and a mouthpiece. Rib guards are optional. Girls require a stick, eye goggles, a mouthpiece and cleats. Shoes with metal cleats are not permitted.
Starter kids are available at SlingIt Lacrosse. Equipment can also be purchased at any major Sports Retailer. A water bottle with a long bent straw is highly recommended so players can drink while still wearing their helmet.