Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America.
This Lacrosse program is open to boys and girls, 3rd to 8th grade residents and non-residents. Beginner to experienced players are welcome.
Please see Instructional Lacrosse K-2 grade to register.
Practices will start in early April depending on the weather and field conditions. Games will start late April and will run through mid-June.
Teams may be entered in the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League. Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse is dedicated to fostering the growth, skill, development and love for the game among our young athletes. League Website: www.cvyl.org
The boy’s games are contact sports and all players wear protective gear: helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow pads. Players are responsible for providing their own gear.
The girl's game does not allow body contact but does allow stick to stick contact. The only protective gear required for women players is eye gear. Players are responsible for providing their own gear.
Equipment information may be found here: https://www.uslacrosse.org/safety/equipment
Players must register with USA Lacrosse to be provided with league insurance. The cost is $35.00
https://www.usalacrosse.com/membership
or this link Become a USA Lacrosse Member
Once you register, you should receive an email with your players membership number.
Players must also register on this site with the Belchertown Recreation Dept. to be placed on a team. $100.00 resid/$110.00 non-resid
Volunteer coaches are needed to run this program. Please volunteer through the registration process.
Everyone who is registered by the deadline date will be placed on a team.
If there is not enough participation in a specific division to create a team and join the league, skills and drills practices will be held.
Bantam - U10, DOB 9/1/14 - 8/31/16
Junior - U12, DOB 9/1/12 - 8/31/14
Senior - U14 DOB 9/1/10 - 8/31/12
Deadline
Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026