REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 1, 2025
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, 2025 and closes February 28, 2025.
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:
2/1/25 for 8U-12U Travel programs
3/1/25 for Sandlot
!!! ATTN: U12 Girls is full, however the wait list will remain open through 02/28 !
Uniform Information
Sandlot Lacrosse Uniforms: Sandlot players do not need to order a uniform or pinnie. We will collect sizing info for Sandlot pinnies during the registration process.
Travel Lacrosse Uniforms (U8-U12) Order Info: All players will need to purchase their reusable uniform by following the link below. In order to get our uniforms in time for the season please purchase before 2/28. Please see below on picking your number for all new travel players. Each player will receive a shooter shirt and practice pinnie as part of your registration fee. You do not need to place an order for shooter shirts/practice pinnies, but you do need to Order Uniform HERE .
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.
***All uniforms must be purchased by 2/28/25 to ensure arrival by the beginning of the season. Uniforms ordered after 2/28/25 can not be guaranteed to arrive by the first game and may be charged an additional shipping fee.***
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
Please fill out the coach’s questionnaire to let us know your interest for the season. Only those that fill out the questionnaire will be consider for the Spring 2025 season. 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.
Amherst Rec Lacrosse Coach Questionnaire - 2025 Season
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 Bronze level certification.
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 1 - Early bird $25 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 18 - First practice
June 2 - Last practice (June 9th 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 born between Sept 1, 2016 and August 31, 2018. (Will play on small field)
10U - Players born between Sept 1, 2014 and August 31, 2016. (Will play on small field)
12U - Players born between Sept 1, 2012 and August 31, 2014. (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 Sun 4/6
NHYLA Jamboree: June 7 & June 8
Feb 1 - Early bird $25 discount ends
Feb 28 - Uniform order deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the outdoor season
Feb 28 - 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 amherstreclacrosse@gmail.com.
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