New Rochelle
Youth Lacrosse
Boys & girls lacrosse for Pre-K through 8th grade. No experience required – all are welcome, regardless of residency.
Your registration covers coaching, including from college and club coaches, small-group skills nights, and specialists for draws, faceoffs, and goalies. It also covers conditioning sessions and mental health support, team bonding events, team & individual photos, an expanded Field Day, and a practice pinney for every player. Importantly, it includes a schedule that is focused on game play, in response to your feedback.
Families get their own events too, like poker or mahjong night and parents’ night out. It’s more than a season. Welcome to the Nighthawk family.
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Intro to Lacrosse, Mites, and boys & girls teams from 3rd to 8th grade.
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Who we are
Lacrosse for every child in New Rochelle
We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit with a “need blind” philosophy: lacrosse should be affordable to all children regardless of ability to pay. We will not let family finances get in the way of children learning and playing lacrosse.
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Spring 2027 Registration
Spring registration is open for boys and girls, Pre-K through 8th grade.
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2026 Fall Clinics
Sunday evenings at Fosina Field — final session Oct. 25. Thanks to all our fall players!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parent questions, answered
Who can play? Are there tryouts? Does my child need experience?
NRLAX is open to all boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade in New Rochelle and nearby communities without town youth lacrosse. No experience is necessary and all interested athletes are welcome to join a team. There are no tryouts or cuts. All players on the team play in games. Players are grouped by grade:
- Fall & Winter Clinic Series:
- Intro (PreK–1st): A fun first look at the game. We will provide all necessary equipment.
- Youth (2nd–4th, plus all brand-new players): Basic skills and small-sided games.
- Seniors (5th–8th): More advanced skills, positions and game play. Prepare your athlete for their school team, and/or provide additional development and competitive play.
- Spring Season:
- Intro (PreK–K, Co-ed): A fun first look at the game. We will provide all necessary equipment.
- Girls / Boys Mites (1st–2nd): Learn the game, make new friends, and be a part of a real team. 2 practices per week + small-sided games. "Everyone is a midfielder".
- Girls / Boys 3/4 (3rd–4th): Develop skills and lacrosse-IQ, growing and learning all the time. 3 practices per week + reduced-field games. "Everyone is a midfielder".
- Girls / Boys 5/6 (5th–6th): Grow into your own as a player while developing skills, teamwork and game strategy. 3 practices per week + full-field games.
- Girls / Boys 7/8 (7th–8th): Hone skills and get game experience. Complements Modified Lacrosse with 1x weekly skills practice and weekend games & tournaments.
How do I register?
Visit our registration page here.
What equipment does my child need?
- Intro (Fall/Winter Clinics: PreK–1st / Spring Season: PreK–K): sneakers and clothes for the weather.
- Girls (Fall/Winter Clinics: 2nd–8th / Spring Season: 1st–8th): girls lacrosse stick, goggles, mouthguard, and sneakers or cleats.
- Boys (Fall/Winter Clinics: 2nd–8th / Spring Season: 1st–8th): boys lacrosse stick, helmet, chest protector/shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouthguard, and sneakers or cleats. A protective cup is strongly recommended.
When you buy safety gear, check the label. Helmets should carry a NOCSAE stamp, boys’ shoulder pads should be marked “meets NOCSAE ND200,” and girls’ goggles should meet ASTM F3077. Though not required, increasingly girls are wearing helmets. Boys and girls play with the same hard rubber lacrosse ball and while girls' in-game contact is more regulated, incidental contact is inevitable. If your child wears braces or other orthodontia, ask their doctor for recommendations for mouthguards to accommodate their specific treatments.
A lacrosse bag makes it much easier to keep equipment together.
We recommend buying and molding multiple mouthguards before the season begins.
Where can I buy equipment?
NRLAX Official Retail Partner: Blue Line West (Harrison, NY)
We're proud to partner with Blue Line West (Harrison), which offers a 10% discount to NRLax players and families, as well as starter packages for those looking to get all their gear at once.
- Other local stores: Lacrosse Unlimited (Bronxville) offers comprehensive lacrosse-specific equipment, and Sports Attic (Yorktown), sells good used gear.
- Online: Lacrosse Monkey, Lacrosse Unlimited, Lacrosse Fanatic, and Amazon.
Kids outgrow gear quickly, so used gear or hand-me-downs from older players are a great way to start.
We know the start up costs of lacrosse can be prohibitive, and we try our best to accommodate all players with the equipment they need, regardless of ability to pay. If you have equipment your player has outgrown and you are willing to donate it to NRLax, please contact adam@nrlax.com to arrange for a donation. Your contribution is tax-deductible and will help support the next generation of New Rochelle athletes.
If you need help with equipment or are interested in our club's loaner equipment program, please contact adam@nrlax.com to discuss.
Where are practices held?
Fosina Field at Flowers Park in New Rochelle is our home field. Practices are also occasionally held on the Front Field at New Rochelle High School.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We practice and play outside except in the event of flooding or lightning. Early spring and late fall practices can be cold and/or wet, so players (and spectators) should dress for the weather.
In the event that the City of New Rochelle (or an opposing team) closes their fields due to conditions, we will post cancellations and make up information as soon as possible by email and the SportsGravy app.
What is your refund policy?
Tuition is fully refundable until 30 days before the season begins.
Is financial help available?
We never want cost to keep a child from playing. Contact us confidentially at adam@nrlax.com about financial aid (tuition discounts, as well as gently-used equipment).
Where can I get NRLAX gear?
Uniforms and spirit wear are sold in our SquadLocker store.
How can I get involved or help coach?
NRLax is run by parent and community volunteers, and our coaches are primarily parents. For information on how you can get involved, contact adam@nrlax.com.
Who do I contact with questions?
For general inquiries about NRLax, contact club president Adam Wueger (Adam@nrlax.com) or vice president Claire Gallagher (claire@nrlax.com).
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