Lacrosse

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This spring, the WYC offers a skills development youth lacrosse program for grades K-2 and travel programs for boys and girls in grades 3rd through 6th.

All programs aim to teach the basic skills and fundamentals of the sport, which young people need to be able to play in a safe and nurturing environment, where all children have the opportunity to play regardless of skill level. This is a great place for young athletes to learn new skills and practice under the direction of experienced coaches.

We strive to ensure that each child has a positive, rewarding experience while participating in lacrosse and that each child will learn the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, honor, and integrity while sharing with their coaches and teammates the emotions of success and failure.

Please note that a US Lacrosse membership is required for the 3/4 and 5/6 levels. Please register for your membership here: https://www.usalacrosse.com/membership.

Boys in the 3rd and 4th-grade program practice 2 times a week, focusing on proper skill development mixed with competitive games in the Tri-Mountain & Berkshire County Lacrosse Leagues. In addition to regularly scheduled games, we participate in a few weekend tournaments/jamborees. The season begins in April with indoor practices at Williamstown Elementary School and ends in mid-June. The game format is 7 vs 7 played on a shorter field (65×40) with smaller (4×4) goals.

Boys in the 5th/6th-grade program practice 2 times a week, focusing on proper skill development mixed with competitive games in the Tri-Mountain & Berkshire County Lacrosse Leagues. In addition to regularly scheduled games, we participate in a few weekend tournaments/jamborees. The season begins in March with indoor practices at Williamstown Elementary School and ends in mid-June. Game format is 10 vs 10, played on regulation size fields. 

• helmet 
• stick 
• mouthguard 
• shoulder pads 
• arm pads 
• gloves 
• protective cup

This spring, girls in 3rd through 6th grade will play on a team together. Practices will happen 2 times a week, focusing on proper skill development mixed with competitive games in local lacrosse leagues. In addition to regularly scheduled games, we participate in a few weekend tournaments/jamborees. The season will run from late March (indoor practices) to mid-June. 

Equipment: lacrosse goggles, girl's stick

K-2 Schedule
Program Dates: April 28-June 11
Thursday: 1st Grade: 5-6pm
2nd Grade: 6-7pm
Saturday: Kindergarten at 9am

1st grade at 10am

2nd grade  at 11am

Please note on Saturday, May 7, 1st and 2nd graders will play together at 10am. 

A lacrosse stick is the only equipment required for k-2 levels.

If you have any questions, please email Julia at julia@williamstownyouthcenter.org.

Scholarships: The Youth Center is committed to making our programs and services available to all area families. For this reason, we provide need-based scholarships so that any child can afford to participate. Please contact Michael Williams at mike@williamstownyouthcenter.org to apply.