Easy to learn, challenging to master!
Come out and learn one of the fastest games on two feet.
What Is Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is one of the oldest organized sports in North America, with origins dating back to the 1100s.
Created by Indigenous peoples, the game—often called “The Creator’s Game”—was played for recreation, ceremony,
healing, conflict resolution, and community building.
What’s It Like?
Lacrosse is a fast-paced team sport played with a small rubber ball and a stick called a crosse.
Players pass, catch, and carry the ball downfield to score, scooping ground balls without using their hands.
In its full form, lacrosse is a high-skill, contact sport with transferable skills to soccer, basketball,
hockey, and football. There are four primary styles of play:
- Men’s Field – Outdoor, full contact (10v10) | PLL is the pro league (late spring-summer)
- Women’s Field – Outdoor, limited/light contact (12v12) | WLL is the pro league (the inaugural season is sometimes in 2026)
- Box – Indoor, high contact (6v6) | NLL is the pro league
- Sixes – Outdoor hybrid format (6v6) | This is the form of lacorsse that will be in the 2028 Olymics (PLL and WLL hold the Championship Series in late winter)
What Are We Playing?
Our youth program focuses on Flex-6 (not to be confused with Sixes), a low-contact format
emphasizing core lacrosse fundamentals:
- Throwing
- Catching
- Scooping ground balls
- Cradling while moving
As the program grows, we plan to expand offerings while continuing Flex-6 for new players and those
seeking a non-contact experience.
Benefits of Flex-6
- 3v3 play (numbers may increase based on enrollment)
- Heavy emphasis on fundamentals and positioning
- Tennis balls used for increased confidence and safety
- No checking and only very light body contact
- No full pads required—just a stick and cleats
Required Equipment
The only required gear is:
- Lacrosse stick
- Cleats (soccer or football; no baseball cleats)
- Mouthguard
For More Information
Contact our Director of Lacrosse
or our Senior Director