U8 BOYS PROGRAM

(Please reference age criteria under the Boys tab for current age grouping)

Boys U8 Season Overview:  

• This is a travel program with a focus on teamwork and player development.  Lakeville teams participate against teams from other Twin Cities communities.
• The U8 boys program focuses on the fundamentals of lacrosse.
• All players have equal playing time.  All will have FUN!

Registration Fees: Please reference boys tab and/or 'Register Online' tab for updated registration information.  A US Lacrosse Membership is required for season play.

What is a US Lacrosse Membership?  Every LLA member must be registered with US Lacrosse.  It is $30 for a one year membership. A US Lacrosse membership provides the player with lacrosse injury insurance.  More information can be found at www.uslacrosse.org.  

Equipment: Boys will need a helmet, shoulder/arm pads, gloves, a mouth guard (not clear), protective cup, and a boys lacrosse stick. (No long sticks allowed at the U8 level)  Cleats are not required but highly recommended. No hockey equipment is allowed under US Lacrosse rules.

Uniforms:  Uniforms are purchased by each player during the registration. 

Attendance Expectations: LLA understands that players, parents, and families have many obligations that may present schedule conflicts with lacrosse practice or games.  Please do your best to communicate any possible absence to the coaches.  

LLA Spring Box Season Overview

Season Dates: March - April.  Dates to be posted on team pages at the start of season.

Teams:  If there are multiple teams, teams will be equally divided.  Our goal is to have 11-13 players on a team to maximize playing time.  This varies based on registration numbers. 

Practices & Games: Our goal is to have teams practice at least 3 times in March before their first game.  Games are held on weekend (Saturday and Sunday).  Location is TBD.

LLA Summer Season Overview

Season Dates: mid-April - late July.  The season concludes at the YLM Jamboree in mid to late July.  Dates to be posted on team pages at the start of season.

Teams:  Evaluations will be conducted at this age level at the start of season to determine current skill level.  If there are multiple teams, teams will be equally divided.  Our goal is to have 11-13 players on a team to maximize playing time.  This varies based on registration numbers. 

Practices & Games: Practices will be held 1 to 3 days a week and held at a field in Lakeville.  Games will be during the week except for any tournaments, Jamborees or potential makeup games. 

Tournaments: U8 Boys will participate in no more than two summer tournaments, plus the end of season YLM jamboree.

U8 Summer Rules and Design:

• Team rosters ~ 11-13 players (registration dependent).
• Games are played on a half field with 5 players on the field, no goalies.
• Smaller goals at U8 level - 3x3 feet (or standard goal flipped to triangle)
• No face-offs at U8 level.  Away team gets first possession, then team that is scored upon gets ball on GLE to restart.  Start each quarter by alternate possession.
• No official score is kept.
• 1 pass “hot” rule in effect.   To be “hot”, the players’ must attempt 1 pass and then are able to shoot.
• 12 minute running quarters
• No body checking

U8 Boys Rulebook: Please refer to our homepage for a copy of all boys rules by each age level.

Please address any questions about our U8 Boys program to: