Q: When is lacrosse season?
A:  Our teams generally begin practicing in the middle of February and play games from early April through mid-June. Our U9 teams have a slightly shorter season that runs from mid-April through mid-June. 

Q: Where do practices take place?

A: Practices will take place at one of the Westborough town or school fields. Once teams are formed, coaches will communicate the practice schedule and provide locations for practices and games.

Q: How often do the teams practice? 

A: During the season, we typically practice once or twice per week depending on age group. The days of the week, times and frequency are coach dependent.

Q: When are games played?

A: During the spring season, our teams generally play games on Sundays. Occasionally, we have make-up games or schedule changes that are offered on Saturdays.

Q: Where are games played? Do we have to travel?

A: Roughly half of each teams’ games will occur at home. Away games will be scheduled within the central MA area. We typically don’t have to travel very far for away games, but there may be a game or two that is 40 minutes away depending on how MYL creates the schedule.

Q: What kind of lacrosse stick should I buy?

A: ​There are three kinds of sticks including: short stick, used by attack and midfield players; long stick, used by defense and midfield players, and a goalie stick. The basic lacrosse skills can be best learned with the short stick, and the club requires all players to start with a short stick.

Q: Can my child play lacrosse in addition to another sport?

A: Yes! Playing two sports simultaneously will not keep a child from being registered and joining a lacrosse team. Please consider the practice and game schedules between the two sports.  The development of your child and the team is impacted when players are unable to develop their skills and practice with their team.

Q: Is Lacrosse a contact sport?
A: Boys lacrosse is a contact sport. Boys in U11 and below, however, play with minimal physical contact. The focus is on developing their lacrosse skills. From U13 and older physical contact is allowed and is taught by coaches appropriately. In addition, there are a variety of rules in place to care for the safety of players while on the field.