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 Info:
- Registration opens January 1st, 2023 and closes March 1, 2023.
- 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:
2/9/22 for 8U-12U Travel programs
3/9/22 for Sandlot
- Travel players need to order their own uniforms thru Varsitee Ink....see info below. You do not need to place an order for shooter shirts. We will collect sizing info for shooter shirts during the registration process.
- 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
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 as part of your registration fee. You do not need to place an order for shooter shirts, but you do need to Order Uniform HERE. The second round of orders is now open until 3/15.
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. To make sure that you have the right size, you can come to the Recreation Office to try a sample jersey on to see what size is best.
***All uniforms must be purchased by 2/28/22 to ensure arrival by the beginning of the season. Uniforms ordered after 2/28/22 can not be guaranteed to arrive by the first game and may be charged an additional shipping fee.***
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
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, 2016 and August 31, 2018 in grades PK - K.
-Players will have one practice a week and compete in small sided games during their practice times.
-Practice on Monday 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 9 - Early bird $25 discount applied at checkout
March 20 - Register deadline to ensure your pinnie is ordered in time for the start of the outdoor season.
April 6 - Registration Deadline
Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats
8U Travel Lacrosse
-Players born between Sept 1, 2014 and August 31, 2016.
-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 and TEAM practices
*SKILLS: Wed 2/15, Wed 2/22, Wed 3/1, Sun 3/5 (available for those already registered for the Spring 2023 season)
*TEAM: Wed 3/8, Wed 3/15, Fri 3/17, Wed 3/22, Tues 4/4
Outdoor practices: Tuesday/Thursday evenings when fields are available late March/early April.
Games: Most games scheduled on Sundays; however, first game is Sat 4/8, the day before Easter.
NHYLA Jamboree: June 10 & June 11
Feb 9 - Early bird $25 discount applied at checkout
Feb 28 - Uniform order deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the outdoor season
March 1 - Registration Deadline
Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats
10U Travel Lacrosse
-Players born between Sept 1, 2012 and August 31, 2014.
-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 and TEAM practices
*SKILLS: Wed 2/15, Wed 2/22, Wed 3/1, Sun 3/5 (available for those already registered for the Spring 2023 season)
*TEAM: Wed 3/8, Wed 3/15, Fri 3/17, Wed 3/22, Tues 4/4
Outdoor practices: Tuesday/Thursday evenings when fields are available late March/early April.
Games: Most games scheduled on Sundays; however, first game is Sat 4/8, the day before Easter.
NHYLA Jamboree: June 10 & June 11
Feb 9 - Early bird $25 discount applied at checkout
Feb 28 - Uniform order deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the outdoor season
March 1 - Registration Deadline
Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats
12U Travel Lacrosse
-Players born between Sept 1, 2010 and August 31, 2012.
-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 and TEAM practices
*SKILLS: Wed 2/15, Wed 2/22, Wed 3/1, Sun 3/5 (available for those already registered for the Spring 2023 season)
*TEAM: Wed 3/8, Wed 3/15, Fri 3/17, Wed 3/22, Tues 4/4
Outdoor practices: Tuesday/Thursday evenings when fields are available late March/early April.
Games: Most games scheduled on Sundays; however, first game is Sat 4/8, the day before Easter.
NHYLA Jamboree: June 10 & June 11
Feb 9 - Early bird $25 discount applied at checkout
Feb 28 - Uniform order deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the outdoor season
March 1 - Registration Deadline
Equipment needed:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats
Boys: Stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cup, mouth guard, cleats
U14 Travel Lacrosse
Amherst Rec Lacrosse is trying to gauge interest in U14 teams. If you are interested in joining a team, please sign up and get on the waitlist. You will not be charged anything at this time. We are also looking for coaches for this age group. Please reach out if interested!
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.
8U-12U Pre-Season Clinics
Wednesday February 15
Girls Pre-Season Skills 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Boys Pre-Season Skills 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Wednesday February 22
Girls Pre-Season Skills 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Boys Pre-Season Skills 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Wednesday March 1
Girls Pre-Season Skills 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Boys Pre-Season Skills 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Hampshire Dome
Sunday March 5
8U Boys & Girls Pre-Season Skills 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Hampshire Dome
10U Boys & Girls Pre-Season Skills 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Hampshire Dome
12U Boys & Girls Pre-Season Skills 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Hampshire Dome