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.

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.

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.

Boys

• Helmet (required):  Size is more important than investing in more expensive models.  Most models are configurable allowing players to wear a larger size that allows for growth.  The most popular brand is Cascade
• Stick: (required):  There are a lot of brands and colors.  Entry level sticks are pre-strung and perfectly acceptable for new and younger players.  A more advanced setup requires buying the shaft, head and strings separately and then having the head hand-strung (which we are happy to do for you!).     
• Chest Pads (required):  Be sure to choose a model that is meets the NOCSAE ND200 standard (a relatively new equipment requirement that may not be present in all models).
• Elbow Pads (required):  They range in size and coverage area.  Even experienced players may prefer pads with less coverage, but it recommended younger players choose pads that offer more coverage.
• Gloves (required): Again, size is most important.  Any of available brands are good, though STX offers the most economical entry level models.
• Mouth Guard (required):  It is recommended to choose a model that allows the guard to be heated and moulded to the players mouth.   
• Cleats (recommended):  Experienced players prefer cleats.  Turf shoes are  preferred by some who beileve they reduce the risk of injury.  There are shoes specifically designed for lacrosse which are great, but not necessary (as long as the cleats are plastic).
• Water Bottle (recommended)

Girls

• Stick (required):  Choose any of available brands - it is personal choice.  Most players - new and experienced - choose a pre-strung stick. 
• Mouth Guard (required):  It is recommended to choose a model that allows the guard to be heated and moulded to the players mouth. 
• Face Guard (required):  Aka eye protection.  Pay most attention to getting the right size.
• Cleats (recommended):  Experienced players prefer cleats. Turf shoes are preferred by some who beileve they reduce the risk of injury. There are shoes specifically designed for lacrosse which are great, but not necessary (as long as the cleats are plastic).