YOUTH PROGRAMS are offered for Boys Grades 1st - 8th, who live in Wellesley.

Our Spring Season is the focus of the youth program, we have in-town programs for 1st/2nd Grade players and then 3rd - 8th Grade players, play on balanced teams against other towns.

Spring Season begins mid March, with preseason practices for Grades 3rd - 8th.  Games are played on Sundays, except for Easter Sunday and Memorial Day Weekend. Jamborees if offered will be played in mid-June.

 

Does my child need to have prior experience?

Not at all. We encourage players of all levels at any age.  All we ask is they bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

We do our best to have balanced teams and equal playing time for all players on these Classic teams so that they can have a positive experience. 

 

Is it ok if my child plays another sport at the same time?

We think it is important for kids to play all kinds of sports throughout the year.  We only ask that you prioritize lacrosse in the spring season, if there are conflicts.  Lacrosse is a team sport and requires practices in order for your child and the team to be successful.

If your child plans to be absent for practice and especially games, please notify the team manager/coach ahead of time so that they can plan ahead.

For systematic conflicts (such as overlapping schedules with other sports or activities) PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO DISCUSS THE CONFLICT WITH THEIR COACHES AND WORK OUT A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION WHICH EQUALLY SHARES THE CONFLICT WITH THE OTHER SPORT OR ACTIVITY.

 

I don’t know anything about lacrosse. Can you tell me the basics of the game?

Players are grouped by grades 3/4, 5/6 or 7/8.  Games are approximately one hour long, and have a running clock.

· In grades 3 / 4 they field 7 players plus a goalie and play on a modified field. 

· In grades 5/6 and 7/8, teams field 11 players plus a goalie and play on a full lacrosse field.

Field positions include Midfielder (Middies), Attackers, and Defenders. It is a very fast-paced game, our officials explain whistles to the players as they occur. 

 

When is registration?

Registration generally begins in November and will stay open until maximum team space has been reached.

Please go to the registration link on the HOME page of our website.

 

Do you provide uniforms? 

For Grades 1 and 2, they should wear these to each practice.

For Grades 3 they are required to purchase the WBL official uniform, the link is provided in registration as well as our uniform page

For Grades 4th-8th we will be using the same uniforms as Spring 2023, so if that uniforms still fits you do not need to order a new uniform, if you have out grown it please click the link during registration.

If you are NEW to WBL and are grades 3rd-8th we you will need to order a NEW uniform during the registration process.

**Coordinators may request the players to wear their game pinnie to each practice.

 

How are teams created?

MYL require all towns to put together balanced teams.  Wellesley will make a best effort to assign players based on lacrosse skills, experience, athleticism, attitude, effort and availability.  No requests for player assignments will be considered unless a hardship is determined. 

Teams will be announced at least one week prior to the first game.

 

Who are the coaches? 

The majority of our coaches are volunteer parents who have either played in college or are interested in providing support to the town program.  Some of our coaches are also current college graduates that also played.  In addition, our WHS teams may assist with practices.

 

Does Wellesley Boys Lacrosse provide other opportunities to play throughout the year?

Wellesley Boys Lacrosse strives to provide opportunities for kids to play more lacrosse off-season and stay in Wellesley.  Programs that may be offered include Off Season Clinics, Strength and Conditioning Classes, and League run games.

Our leagues offer an end of the season jamboree type of event.  This is played in mid-June. You will be contacted by your coach or coordinator closer to the end of the season to sign-up for the jamboree. 

From time to time, other opportunities are presented to play in jamborees and tournaments.  At those times, Wellesley Boys Lacrosse will send a notice out for participation.

  

What is the weather policy for games and practices?

If the weather is poor, there will be a determination made by 4:00 pm for practices and will be communicated by the Coordinator for that age group.   

If there is any unexpected lightening or threat of a storm while practice is going on, we ask that you or your caregiver comes to the field right away.

*Game changes if it is home or away – 

Coordinators will work with coaches and coaches will notify their teams of any game changes.

If a game is changed in advance, then a notification will go out through the Wellesley Boys Lacrosse automated system and you will be contacted in the manner in which you selected (text or email).

In the case of bad weather, always check your email and text before you drive to a practice or away game.

 

How will I be notified of practice or game changes?

Each week, the Wellesley Boys Lacrosse system will send automatic reminders of practices and games (as long as you signed up for it during registration). 

However, in case of bad weather, the coordinator will send any updates for practice changes, to all teams/parents by 4:00 pm.  Always check your email and texts before you drive to a practice or game.