Our Boys & Girls Classic programs compete in the MYL Classic League (AKA "Sunday League"), in which we play an 8-game season starting March 30th and ending in early June against other town programs in the North-Shore area.

The season begins March 16th with weekly indoor sessions on Sundays. We may begin earlier depending on the weather. In the past we have typically had 4 indoor practices but due to construction delays in for the new HGR indoor facility we will only be inside 2 times prior to the start of the season on MArch 30th. These are informal practices designed to get sticks in, or back in, kids’ hands. 

The philosophy of the MYL Classic program is that all players participate equally (i.e. equal playing time) in all games on evenly balanced teams based on a player’s grade, age, skill, size, and experience playing a local game schedule in their region. There are no "A" and "B" or "stacked" teams, nor standings and playoffs at any level of the MYL Classic program.

All MYL coaches are trained and certified to be teachers of the game and role models focused on player development, teamwork, and learning the fundamentals—especially the "fun" part. MYL is an inclusive organization open to all towns and cities where, collectively, we strive always to provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience for all participants in an environment not swept up in the pressure-filled, win-at-all-cost mania too common in youth sports today.

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MARCH INDOOR SESSIONS
Starting Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 we will begin practices indoors.  These are informal practices designed to get sticks in, or back in, kids’ hands. The cost for indoor sessions is included in the spring registration fee.  

All indoor sessions are held at Home Grown Lacrosse (400 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845)

• March 3rd, 2024
• March 10th, 2024
• March 17th, 2024
• March 24th, 2024
• March 31st, 2024 (Easter Sunday, NO Practices)

MARCH INDOOR SESSION SCHEDULE 

• 1st/2nd (U9) - Girls - 8 AM to 9:00 AM
• 3rd/4th(U11) - Girls - 9 AM to 10 AM
• 5th/6th (U13) - Girls - 10 AM to 11:30 AM
• 7th/8th (U15) - Girls - 11:30 AM to 1 PM

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• 1st/2nd (U09) - Boys - 1 PM to 2 PM
• 3rd/4th (U11) - Boys - 2 PM to 3 PM
• 5th/6th (U13) - Boys - 3 PM to 4:30 PM
• 7th/8th (U15) - Boys - 4:30 PM to 6 PM

Starting in April 2025 we will continue our Learn to Play Lacrosse program. This program is designed for new boys and girls (Ages 4+) who want to try the sport of Lacrosse in a fun, non- competitive, skill building environment.  We will teach beginner players the basic fundamentals and concepts of the sport through a variety of games, drills and interactive lessons. No equipment is required and we will provide sticks if your child does not have one. If your ready to try the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and have some fun see the details below.

DETAILS: 

Where: HGR Lacrosse, 33 Terminal Road. North Andover, MA 01845

When:10-11 am on Sundays starting April 6th, 2025.

Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/5, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1 *We will not play during Easter or Memorial Day

Cost: $110 ($95 for LTP + $15 for Insurance)

Registration

Registration will open on November 11th, 2024. Click the Register button on the top right of our website at NALAX.net. If you are new to our program you will need to set up a Demosphere account by following the prompts. Once you have set up your account you will be able to select the Learn to Play registration to sign your child up. If you have any questions please email president@nalax.net

FAQ

1. Does my child need equipment?

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No. We will provide your child with a stick if he/she does not have one.

2. What should my child wear?

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We will play indoors at the HGR facility. This beautiful new facility is indoors and turf. Sneakers and/or cleats are preferred for footwear.  Since we will be indoors children can dress in shorts and their LTP T-Shirt.

3. Will you be using real Lacrosse Balls?

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No. The program will use a special SOFT lacrosse ball and tennis balls.

4. Can parents help out?

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YES. Parent participation is highly encouraged! Please sign up as a volunteer assistant coach!!!!

About Select

The Select Lacrosse Program offers MYL member towns an additional playing opportunity for their more experienced and committed 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade players. Select can enhance their love for the game and improve their lacrosse skills through competitive games with like-minded, talented players from surrounding towns.

The league stresses sportsmanship and fair play, where every game is played with our ‘Spirit of the Game’ philosophy.  Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of lacrosse.

The MYL Select Lacrosse Season overview:

• 7 regular season games
• 1 tournament game (“win and stay in” tournament)
• 1 All-Star game per age group
• Each game will have two Referee Officials (EMLOA or EMWLUA)

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2024 North Andover Select

 

In North Andover, all boys and girls must attend a tryout for their grade levels (5/6 or 7/8).  The online registration session allows you to complete contact Information and player information to tryout for the 2024 Select season.  

Select practices for the 2024 season will begin the first week of February at Homegrown lacrosse. NA LAX was able to secure indoor time and the Boys and Girls will rotate between Thursday night skills and Friday night team practices. Thursday sessions run from 8-9pm. Friday team practices for grades 5/6 run from 7-8:30pm and for grades 7/8 from 8:30-10pm. These practices will be used for skill development, evaluation and team concept building. All players are strongly encouraged to attend if you will be trying out for a select team. A separate email will be sent out to all players who indicate that they are interested in Select during the 2024 registration process. The cost for the February Skills and Training will be $40 total for the 5 hours of floor time during the month of February.

BOYS

Thursday Skills will be held on 2/1 and 2/15 from 8-9pm

Friday Team Practices will be held on 2/9 and 3/1 (5/6 from 7-8:30pm, 7/8 from 8:30-10pm)

GIRLS

Thursday Skills will be held on 2/8 and 2/29

Friday Team Practices will be held on 2/2 and 2/16 (5/6 from 7-8:30pm, 7/8 from 8:30-10pm)

Tryout dates will be in early March (TBD). Once tryouts have concluded and if Selected to join the team, you will need to complete registration with an invitation email and at which point payment is due. The total registration cost for the Select Team is $175 per player. The fee covers fields, paid coaches, and referees for games on Fridays or Saturdays

For those on the SELECT roster:

• Select games are play-to-win. The team is playing in a competitive league with a play-to-win format, rankings, and playoffs.
• Playing time for each player will vary based on the game situation and may not be even.
• Players are making a commitment to the team; these games will take priority over other activities/sports.

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Tryout Registration

Registration for the February indoor sessions will open on January 20th, 2024.  If you are unable to make any of the February indoor sessions but still want to try out for a select team we will open Try Out registration on March 1, 2024.

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2024 Select Dates

 

 

Other Resources

• Mass Youth Lacrosse Select Overview: https://www.massyouthlax.org/select-league/select-overview
• Boys Select Rules: https://www.massyouthlax.org/select-league/boys-select-team-rules-and-guidelines
• Girls Select Rules:  https://www.massyouthlax.org/select-league/girls-select-team-rules-guidelines

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2022 7-8 Boys Select Highlights

What is the mission of NALAX?

"NALAX is founded to provide the children and families of North Andover the opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse in a safe environment that provides an opportunity for all players of all abilities to develop skills and game knowledge. NALAX will emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play and respect for all."

When does the season start?

The season begins in early March with weekly indoor sessions (approximately four per season), typically on Sundays. These are informal practices designed to get sticks in, or back in, kids’ hands. The cost for indoor sessions is included in the spring registration fee.  

2024 March Indoor Session Schedule

How long does the season last?

Once the indoor sessions are underway, teams move outside as the weather permits. When Mother Nature is kind to us, we are outside by the end of March. The Town of North Andover makes the decision as to when the fields are playable, as is the case throughout the season. Game play starts in early April and ends in mid-June. Typically teams participate in the Founders Jamboree for the girls, or the MYL Jamboree for the boys (which is the largest boys’ lacrosse jamboree in the nation), which occur in mid-June. 

How are the teams created?

Our league (MYL [www.myl.org] for the boys’ and girls' programs mandates that we field teams of equal strength within each level. The coaches use the indoor sessions and early outdoor practices to gauge each player’s skill level, then work together in order to create balanced teams.

For 2024, league registration is part of the town registration.  League registration ensures proper insurance coverage for the season and year.. 

When are the games scheduled? Are all of the games played in town?

Classic games are on Sundays; times vary week to week. We play opposing teams in the Merrimack Valley, Cape Ann, and North Shore regions.  Average travel time for away games is 30 minutes. Our home games are typically at NAHS or Carter Field. 

2024 Season Game Dates

Week 1 - Sunday April 7

Week 2 - Sunday April 14

Week 3 - Sunday April 21

Week 4 - Sunday April 28

Week 5 - Sunday May 5

Week 6 - Sunday May 12

Week 7 - Sunday May 19

(May 25-27 is Memorial Day Weekend)

Week 8 - Sunday June 2

When and how long are the practices? When is the schedule determined?

Typically teams practice twice per week for 90 minutes each session. Most practices are on weekday afternoons, and some teams have Saturday morning practice. In the girls’ program, the entire level (for example, 3/4 girls) practices at the same time and place each week. In the boys’ program, some practices are by team only and some are group practices where multiple teams of the same level will practice together, which allows for more scrimmaging and in-game tactical instruction. The practice schedule for both programs is determined by field availability and coaches’ availability. Team rosters and final practice schedules are set typically in late March.

Which level is appropriate for my child?

NALAX uses a grade-based system for the division of levels. K1/2 (formerly U9) is K/1st/2nd grades; 3/4 (formerly U11) is 3rd/4th grades, 5/6 (formerly U13) is 5th/6th grades, and 7/8 (formerly) U15 is 7th/8th grades. We also take into account an age-based system designed by US Lacrosse (click here for details). If you have concerns or questions about which level is most appropriate for your child, please don’t hesitate to let us know (email addresses for boys’ and girls’ program directors are below).

When does registration open?

Registration for the SPRING 2024 season begins on October 29th, 2023. While registration is open, the nalax.net website has a “REGISTER NOW” icon on the home page; all payments are made via credit card through the website. Questions about registration can be sent to 2024registration@nalax.net.

When does registration close?

North Andover Town Lacrosse Registration CLOSES on February 5th, 2024. 

What is the refund policy?

Not all North Andover Lacrosse Registration fees are refundable and we do not refund after April 2nd, 2024. For example, MYL league fees are always non-refundable. If you need to cancel, and it is within the programs cancelation/refund available period, please note the following policy & dates:

• March 3rd, 2024 - By this point North Andover Lacrosse has confirmed and paid for teams in each of the league (MYL) and our indoor sessions at Home Grown Indoor Sports (400 Osgood St., North Andover, MA 01845) for March 2024. If the season is canceled prior to the commencement of league games NALAX will refund registration fees, less $100 per player. 

• April 7, 2024 - League games commence. Cancelation of the season after league games begin will be non-refundable. Once the season has started, NALAX has incurred almost all its costs and refunds will no longer be possible.

Do I need to purchase a uniform or other special gear?

You will be required to purchase a uniform for your player. It will have their last name and can be used throughout their NALAX career. Players also provide their own cleats or sneakers. Each player is responsible for having appropriate equipment. Girls need a women’s game stick, protective goggles, and mouth guard. Boys need a men’s game stick, helmet, shoulder pads, arm/elbow guards, gloves, mouth guard, and a protective cup. More equipment information from US Lacrosse can be found here. 

Is there a “Select” program?

Yes, both the boys’ and girls’ programs at the 5/6 and 7/8 levels offer the opportunity to play on a Select team. There is a tryout and there is an additional fee for this team. An additional practice and game each week is expected of these players. Select games are usually on Fridays, sometimes Saturdays. (There is no Select program for 3/4 or 1/2.)

Can my daughter/son play an additional sport in the spring?

For families that choose to participate in multiple sports, it is inevitable that there will be some conflicts. Our coaches understand this and our policy as a recreational program is to not penalize players with less playing time in games due to absence at practices. We certainly encourage attendance at all lacrosse practices in order for each player to improve and therefore have more fun; however, we know that players have a variety of commitments. When conflicts arise, we ask that parents keep the coaches informed so that practice plans and game plans can be altered if necessary. Our number one goal is to provide a great experience with the game of lacrosse for all participants.

I don’t see the answer to my question here. Whom can I ask?

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about NALAX! 

• For questions regarding the girls’ program, please contact Mike and Amanda at nalaxvpg@nalax.net. 

• For questions regarding the boys’ program, please contact Joe at nalaxvpb@nalax.net. 

• For questions about NALAX in general, please contact our Bryan at president@nalax.net.