SLA’s local recreational program is focused on introducing the game of lacrosse to new boys and girls players and developing their skills through local practices and games and in accordance with USA Lacrosse’s League Athletic Development Model. All practices and games will be held locally in Stafford County and will comprise one to two practices per week beginning in February and with Saturday games beginning in late March and concluding in late May.

SLA local recreational age groups and birth date ranges are:

Girls:

Girls K/2: Girls in grades K, 1 and 2 for the 2025-2026 school year 

Girls 3/4: Grades 3 and 4 for the 2025-2026 school year 

Girls 5/6: Girls in grades 5 and 6 for 2025-2026 school year

Girls 7/8: Girls in grades 7 and 8 for the 2025-2026 school year 

 

Boys:

Boys groups are grades K-8 as well, but are grouped by birthdate. 

Boys 6U: Players younger than 6 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birth dates between September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2018)

Boys 8U: Players younger than 8 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birth dates between September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2016)

Boys 10U: Players younger than 10 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birth dates between September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2014)

Boys 12U: Players younger than 12 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birth dates between September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2012)

Boys 14U: Players younger than 14 years old on the August 31st preceding competition. (Birth dates between September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2010). 

 

Please note that our 12U and 14U boys and 5/6 and 7/8 girls recreational programs are contingent upon player interest. In recent seasons, we have not had sufficient interest in those programs and players were given the option to play on our NVYLL C-level teams or receive a refund. The NVYLL C-level is a less competitive level of play suitable for new and developing players and our C teams all had very successful seasons those years.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at: secretary@staffordyouthlacrosse.com