The program is for boys in grades 1-8 and is divided into four age groups.  It is primarily for Canton residents but boys from other towns are welcome to join if their town does not have a program. The program is built around participation in the MYL(explained below). We also participate in a smaller, add-on competitive league called MYL Select League.  There are some key differences in the age groups.

• U9
  • Grades 1 and 2
  • Focus is instruction on Lacrosse basics
  • No contact play
  • Equal playing time
• U11
  • Grades 3 and 4
  • Focus is on Lacrosse instruction and skills building, some team setup concepts introduced
  • No contact play
  • Equal playing time
• U13
  • Grades 5 and 6
  • Focus is on lacrosse instruction, skills building, introduction of lacrosse offensive and defensive team concepts
  • Introduction of 5 foot long defensive sticks
  • Contact play
  • Equal playing time
• U15
  • Grades 7 and 8
  • Focus is on lacrosse instruction, skills building, advanced play concepts
  • Introduction of 6 foot long defensive sticks
  • Time limits to clear and reach the offensive box
  • Contact play
  • Equal playing time

In this program we distribute the players across the teams to create balance teams.  There is no concept of A, B and C teams as seen in other sports.  The MYL philosophy is to that balance teams will grow the sport because new, less skilled players will be an equal part of the team and will develop alongside the more experience players.

MYL create the Select program to provide boys an extra opportunity to play in a more competitive environment. The MYL Select program is for the U13 and U15 age groups.  Players can participate in both the regular season and the select season at the same time.

• U13 - MYL Select
  • Grades 5 and 6
  • Tryout required
  • Focus is on skills building and advanced play concepts
  • Introduction of 5 foot long "tiger poles", defensive sticks
  • Contact play
  • Playing time according to effort, skill, and determination
  • Standings are kept, scores matter, playoffs at the end of the season
• U15 - MBYLL Select
  • Grades 7 and 8
  • Tryout required
  • Focus is on skills building and advanced play concepts
  • Introduction of 6 foot long defensive sticks
  • Contact play
  • Playing time according to effort, skill, and determination
  • Standings are kept, scores matter, playoffs at the end of the season

It is never too late to start playing Lacrosse; new kids join at every age group every year.  The practice plans are at the U9 and U11 level primarily focus on basic skills.  The U13 and U15 still work on basic fundamentals but also focus on team tactics.  If you are new at the older age groups we encourage you to pick up a stick and starting use it, toss the ball with a friend or against the wall, and attend the winter lax clinics.

The games are played during the spring season from April through June.  Registration begins in the fall of the previous year so we can determine how many teams we will have to schedule.  During the winter we have skills clinics so that players can refresh their skills and new players can get started with some basic skills.  Our first outdoor practice will begin mid-March.  See season timeline for more details.

We also continuously look for other opportunities for players during the summer, fall and winter seasons.  As we find these opportunities we will send out notifications to gauge interest and see if we can form a team.