Lacrosse

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REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 1, 2026

Amherst Recreation is excited to be teaming up with Amherst Lacrosse Club to offer Lacrosse to both boys and girls in the Souhegan Valley Region. Our goal is to teach athletes the FUNdamentals of Lacrosse in both practices and games. We will offer both a Sandlot program for our youngest players in PK - K and a Travel Lacrosse program for players in 1-6 grade.  See below for more info on each programs details, fees and registration deadlines.  

Important Registration Info
Registration opens January 1st, 2026 and closes February 27, 2026.

US Lacrosse Membership:
Players in the travel program will need to become a member of US Lacrosse by clicking here before registering for this program.  Your active US Lacrosse number will be required at checkout.

Early bird discount deadline:
2/2/26 for 8U-12U Travel programs
3/2/26 for Sandlot

Uniform Information
Sandlot Lacrosse Uniforms:  Sandlot players will receive a reversible pinnie.

Travel Lacrosse Uniforms (U8-U12) Order Info: All players will be provided a shooter shirt and pinnie for the season. Any player needing a reusable uniform must be purchased by the parent. FURTHER INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ON UNIFORM ORDERING BY THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY.

Returning Players - If you have a uniform from last year, you will keep the same number.  Only order the parts of the uniform that do not fit.  

New Players -  If you are a new player, you will choose a number from the number ranges given below. See the birth year of your child and pick your first, second or third choice. Go ahead and purchase your uniform anytime before 2/28. We will send the vendor all player numbers prior to printing. You will only need to repurchase a uniform when the old one doesn’t fit. 

***FURTHER INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ON UNIFORM ORDERING BY THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY.

2019 - Numbers 50-74
2018 - Numbers 75-99
2017 – Numbers 1-24
2016 - Numbers 25-49
2015 - Numbers 50-74
2014 - Numbers 75-99
2013 – Numbers 1-24
2012 - Numbers 25-49
2011 - Numbers 50-74
2010 - Numbers 75-99

Coaches Information
We are looking for coaches. We have so many wonderful coaches and we want to make sure we are placing everyone where they will help the program the best. Coaching placement will be at the discretion of the Recreation Department in conjunction with the SVL Board. Decisions will be made based on feedback from a variety of sources - participant survey results, referees, SVL Board recommendations and the needs of the program.
 
In order to coach for the 8U-12U age groups you will need to be certified with US Lacrosse.  Sandlot coaches do not need to be certified with US Lacrosse.  If you are already certified, please check you US Lacrosse membership to see if you need to complete any updates this season.  If you are new to coaching, you will need to get yourself properly certified before the season starts.  You will be reimbursed for the certification expense if you submit your receipt to Amherst Recreation.  Here is the link to the  Coach Certification | USA Lacrosse.  Don’t wait until the last minute to start the process!

  • Head coaches and assistant coaches need to hold at least a Silver level certification
  • 8U and 10U parent helper (not allowed to coach on the sidelines) need to hold at least a US Lacrosse Membership.

 

Sandlot Lacrosse
A great way to introduce your athlete to the game of lacrosse. This is a beginner program that will focus on FUNdamentals!

-Players born between Sept 1, 2018 and August 31, 2020 in grades PK - K.
-Players will have one practice a week and compete in small sided games during their practice times.
-Practice on Friday nights from 5:30-6:30 starting in mid-April.
-No indoor practices.
-It is our hope to have both boys and girl's teams in Sandlot Lacrosse. If we do not get enough registrations, we will make Sandlot a co-ed program.

March 2 - Early bird $10 discount ends.
March 20 - Register deadline to ensure your pinnie is ordered in time for the start of the outdoor season.
April 4 - Registration Deadline
April 13 - First practice
June 1 - Last practice (June 8th Make-up date)

Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats

 

Travel Lacrosse
8U - Players must be 8 years or younger on August 31, 2025. (Will play on small field)
10U - Players must be 10 years or younger on August 31, 2025. (Will play on small field)
12U - Players must be 12 years or younger on August 31, 2025. (Will play on large field)

Will be playing in the NHYLA League.
Must have US Lacrosse membership before registering with the Rec Department. Visit www.usalacrosse.com

Indoor practices @ The Hampshire Dome: Early season SKILLS/TEAM practices TBD

Outdoor practices: Tuesday/Thursday evenings when fields are available late March/early April.
Games: Most games scheduled on Sundays; First game is Sat 4/4 then Sundays thereafter
NHYLA Jamboree: June 6 & June 7

Feb 2 - Early bird $10 discount ends
Feb 27 - Uniform order deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the outdoor season
Feb 27 - Registration Deadline

Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats

 

Lacrosse Officials Needed!
Interested in getting more involved in the lacrosse community? Consider becoming a lacrosse official. Adult officials, as well as youth officials are needed.

We are hosting a training right here in Amherst in March!

For more information check out www.nhyla.org or email [email protected].