Youth Program Information
Registration: The registration fee for the 2023 Season for all levels is $250 ($300 after 2/1/23). Registration closes March 1, 2023, to ensure all team numbers and uniforms are organized and ordered in time.
USA Lacrosse: Players must be registered as a USA Lacrosse member to register to play with BYL. Each USA Lacrosse registered player will receive a USA Lacrosse Membership Card and magazine.
Equipment: Every player is required to have shoulder and elbow pads, gloves, helmet, groin protection, mouthguard, stick and cleats. The required equipment you purchase to play can be very expensive. Put your name clearly on all your equipment. Players are required to bring their own water bottle to practices and games.
Practice & Game Schedule: Practice schedules are posted on each team page. BYL offers two practices and one game per week beginning in early April and extending through mid-June. Each team will play approximately 8 games plus the season finale jamboree. Games will be on Saturday or Sundays and may be scheduled on practice days if necessary. All schedules are subject to change – please check team schedules on the web site for updates.
Weather: If the weather is bad, games and/or practices may have to be rescheduled – please check the Teams section of the web site for updates. We will occasionally practice and play in the rain.
Behavior: All Barnstable Youth Lacrosse participants and parents are required to sign an MBYLL Code of Conduct. We want everybody to have a positive experience, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Please treat your coaches and teammates with respect. Be a leader. Never get down on a teammate - encourage one another. Never retaliate in a game - let the other team serve the penalty. Never complain to the referees about a call. Be respectful to visiting teams, coaches, and referees.
Commitment: Coaches and members of the BYL Board of Directors have made a significant time commitment to the program. Remember, our coaches and Board are volunteering their time to allow your child to play lacrosse. As a player, you should make the same commitment to your teammates and coaches. Players are expected to attend practices and games and should consider lacrosse their primary sport commitment during the season. Players who come to practice and are dedicated to developing their skills will see the most action in games, but our goal is to play everyone equally in all games.
