Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse Programs

Sun Valley Lacrosse is a proud member of USA Lacrosse.

ALL Sun Valley Lacrosse coaches are SafeSport certified to further enhance player safety and pass a background check administered through USA Lacrosse.

We strive to provide each player the appropriate age level of coaching instruction.

We seek to build a player’s confidence in learning lacrosse skills.

We aspire to develop a sense of teamwork and fair play.

We honor the game by respecting the rules, our opponents, officials, our teammates and ourselves.

We aim to develop character values that will benefit today’s players in later years and in other endeavors.

Players will learn the value of teamwork, determination, and commitment, and have FUN playing lacrosse.

The charts below are used as a references for age appropriate grouping and are updated annually on the USA Lacrosse website.

Statement from USA Lacrosse:

We all want the same thing when our players are on the field – a safe playing experience and a fun and sportsmanlike environment.

Grouping players of similar age helps to create a “level playing field” and goes a long way to accomplishing our goals. An athlete's physical and cognitive maturity and development has a significant impact on overall player safety. When players are grouped on teams without consideration of the significant differences in the physical and emotional maturity of players competing with and against each other, safety and quality of play may be jeopardized. USA Lacrosse’s recommended segmentation policy was developed based on significant scientific study and consideration.

Notable Items in USA Lacrosse's Player Segmentation policy:

• An emphasis on grouping players by single-age years (12-month span), with exceptions of up to 24 months for age groupings as needed. (Note: Some clubs and events, including the NLF on the boys' side, have chosen to use 15-month age groupings.)
• A September 1 birthdate is the start of new age groupings in an attempt to align with the majority of school systems nationwide to allow players to play with people in their own grade level when possible.
• Firmly defined playing season that begins its 12-month cycle on September 1.

These charts are for play occurring between Sept 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 following whichever age grouping your program uses (12-month or 15-month).