10U Program Information

10U Division ~ Born 09/01/14 thru 08/31/16 (3rd & 4th grade)

2024 - 2025 USA Lacrosse Player Segment

The goal of the recreational league is to teach and foster development of the sport through instruction in both practice and game situations.

Practices: Typically Mondays & Wednesdays beginning around March 1st or earlier.

Location: TBD Typically Dorsey Park

Games: Typically on Saturdays, beginning mid-March

Cost: $90 (does not include jersey, which can be purchased for $35 during registration).

Equipment required: USA Lacrosse approved goggles, lacrosse stick, athletic clothing and shoes, molded mouthguard and a water bottle.

From USA Lacrosse - 10U lacrosse is where young athletes begin developing fundamental technical skills in lacrosse. The game they play should be designed to develop a combination of athletic movements, skills, and fundamental technical skills for playing lacrosse. The emphasis at this age level is still on instilling a love and excitement of playing. The competition playing rules for 10U encourage multiple opportunities for each athlete to “touch” the ball, work with teammates, develop general physical literacy and a progressive development of existing technical skills. With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials should emphasize: - FUN - Good Sportsmanship - Trying new skills in a team setting - Learning and exploring overall play of the game.

GAME SUMMARY AND EQUIPMENT

3v3 up to 8v8 with a goalkeeper (typically 8v8)
Standard NOCSAE balls and eyewear
May be played with no draw and players line up in their defensive end to start game or a traditional line up with a draw to start each quarter and after goals.
After a goal, if no goalie and no draw, defense is given the ball for a clear, no goalie deputy allowed.
Must play 1v1 defense.
Goalies may be introduced, and an 8-meter fan should be lined on the field.
A modified pocket should be introduced, in which no more than 1/2 of the ball can be seen below the sidewall.
12-inch sphere
Players must pause before self-starting.
At this level of play 1) illegal or dangerous contact 2) unsportsmanlike conduct; player would be taken briefly off the field. No cards are to be used, and the team does NOT play short.

All division play is in accordance with USA Lacrosse Official Rules for Girls and Women’s Lacrosse. Please note, these are the USA Lacrosse rules. Local modifications to rules may be made and will be finalized and released before the spring season. Please see the USA Lacrosse Youth Rules Book for more information.