It is never too late to start playing Lacrosse; new kids join at every age group every year. The practice plans are at the 8U, 10U and 12U level primarily focus on basic lacrosse skills. The 14U still work on basic lacrosse fundamentals but also focus on team tactics. If you are new at the older age groups we encourage you to pick up a lacrosse stick and starting use it, toss the ball with a friend or against the wall, and attend the lacrosse clinics. The lacrosse games are played during the spring season from January through April. Registration begins in the fall of the previous year so we can determine how many teams we will have to schedule. During the Fall we have lacrosse skills clinics so that players can refresh their skills and new players can get started with some basic lacrosse skills.
After the spring season we also have additional lacrosse clinics, box lacrosse leagues and travel team options.
• Spring Field Lacrosse with Youth Lacrosse of Arizona
• Summer Box Lacrosse League
• Early Fall Box Lacrosse League
• Fall Ball Field Lacrosse
• Travel Teams and Lacrosse Tournaments
Also see How To Improve Your Lacrosse Skills
USA Lacrosse Membership
All players will need a USA Lacrosse Membership number. You can purchase or renew you membership number here www.usalacrosse.com
We play in the Youth Lacrosse of Arizona League (YLA)
Youth Lacrosse of Arizona’s mission is to assist our member clubs in gowing the game of lacrosse throughout Arizona. YLA provides a positive, welcoming experience for all young players, while providing competitive divisions and opportunities commensurate with years of experience and age. You can visit the website here https://www.youthlacrosseaz.com/
Required Equipment List
You can find the required equipment list here https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/equipment-list/
Gilbert Knights Lacrosse Program
The program is for Kindergarten – 8th grade and is divided into four age groups. It is primarily for the town of Gilbert, Arizona, Higley Unified School district and Queen Creek, Arizona residents. The program is built around participation in the Arizona Youth Lacrosse. We also participate in tournaments and lacrosse clinics year around (Spring, Summer and Fall). There are some key differences in the age groups.
8U
Kindergarten – 2 Grade
Ages 5 – 8
Focus is instruction on Lacrosse basics
No contact play
Equal playing time
10U
Grades 3 and 4
Ages 9 and 10
Focus is on Lacrosse instruction and skills building, some team setup concepts introduced
No contact play
Equal playing time
12U
Grades 5 and 6
Ages 11 and 12
Focus is on lacrosse instruction, skills building, introduction of lacrosse offensive and defensive team concepts
Introduction of 5 foot long defensive sticks
Contact play
Equal playing time
14U
Grades 7 and 8
Ages 12, 13 and 14
Focus is on lacrosse instruction, skills building, advanced play concepts
Introduction of 6 foot long defensive sticks
Time limits to clear and reach the offensive box
Contact play
Age Group and divisions
Age grouping and divisions can be found at USA Lacrosse. Here is a link with information and a age group chart https://www.usalacrosse.com/age-eligibility-guidelines
General Information
Gilbert Knights Youth Lacrosse promotes the sport of Lacrosse and provides a fun, positive and enriching experience for both the kids and parents of Gilbert, Arizona, Queen Creek, Arizona and Higley Unified School District.
Our objectives are:
Give every kid the opportunity to play and enjoy Lacrosse; Teach the sport and skills of lacrosse, improve the level of play overtime; Teach teamwork and sportsmanship at all times; Be competitive against other teams we play and; Develop players who wish to continue playing in high school.
It is never too late to start playing Lacrosse; new kids join at every age group every year. The practice plans are at the 8U, 10U and 12U level primarily focus on basic lacrosse skills. The 14U still work on basic lacrosse fundamentals but also focus on team tactics. If you are new at the older age groups we encourage you to pick up a lacrosse stick and starting use it, toss the ball with a friend or against the wall, and attend the lacrosse clinics. The lacrosse games are played during the spring season from January through April. Registration begins in the fall of the previous year so we can determine how many teams we will have to schedule. During the Fall we have lacrosse skills clinics so that players can refresh their skills and new players can get started with some basic lacrosse skills.