Y-Lacrosse
Want to Try Lacrosse (TryLax) before registering for the coming recreational or competitive lacrosse season?
We have FREE Traditional Lacrosse Clinics for U12 through High School age introducing you to both Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse. We have FREE TryLax clinics for U6 – U10 levels. No equipment needed! Clinics are for beginners who have little to no experience with the game, and others with athletic experiences seeking out a Spring sport. . The clinics are hosted by the coaches of Sioux Falls YMCA Lacrosse. Come try it out. FREE OF CHARGE!
To get registered, click on the following link for the current schedule and locations of clinics.
Y-Lacrosse Links
Recreational Y-Lacrosse
Our U6 – U10 players start with the Flex 6 format that is an affordable, inclusive, non-travel fun version of lacrosse that help teach skills in a mini-league format.
Flex 6 Lacrosse is 1 night per week. It is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays at Riverdale Park and Thursdays at Sanford Crossing.
Our U12 and U14 levels (U10 players that have already done Flex 6 may play up to U12) play traditional Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse. It uses the traditional equipment, and your player will need to supply their own mouthpiece. Teams will practice two nights a week at Sanford Crossing.
U6, U8, U10 (Flex 6)
U12/14 (Traditional)
League Dates: U6 - U10 (Flex 6 format)
The Spring Flex 6 season will be for ages U6 – U10 and will run from April 17th to May 25th. We are currently offering Monday nights (6:00-7:00PM), and Tuesday nights (6:00 – 7:00) at Riverdale and Thursday nights at Sanford Crossing.
Field Location
SPARK Boys Travel Lacrosse
Our Boys Travel teams will compete in the NELAX league with teams from Nebraska and Iowa. The season will run from March through May.
Boys U 14
Boys High School
Boys Travel Team Tournament Dates:
Boys Travel Team Equipment:
In boy’s lacrosse, while body checking is allowed at the 14U age and older, incidental contact is present at all ages. Here are the equipment options your player will need for boy’s lacrosse. Please note that younger ages and some programming may alter this list.
- Helmet
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads/arm guards
- Gloves
- Mouthguard
- Cup
- Cleats
- Stick
Sioux Falls YMCA has rental equipment available.
Girls to SPARK Girls Travel Lacrosse
We intend to field (based on registration) 2 Girls Travel teams covering the following ages (U12-U14) and (U14-JV High school). We will need to determine placement based on registration numbers and U12 and U14 may be combined into U14 or U14 and High School into JV High School. Prior to registering please email lacrosse@siouxfallsymca.org to express your interest to play. When we have enough players to participate we will let you know so you can get your USALacrosse memberships activated.
Girls U 12/14
U14/Girls High School
Girls Travel Team Dates:
Girls Travel Team Equipment:
- Mouthguard
- Cleats
- Goggles
- Stick
Goalies have additional required equipment which can be provided Sioux Falls Lacrosse.