Spring Programs

The 10-week spring season is the main entry point for players into MetroLacrosse's Team-based program. Each spring more than 300 kids are selected to participate in the program by attending tryouts, which are based on their display of the values and skills of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. rather than on athletic or lacrosse ability. Players are assigned to teams based on neighborhood location. Teams practice in Dorchester and Chelsea twice a week. MetroLacrosse's Youth and Junior teams play against other local lacrosse teams once a week. High School teams play against other area high school teams. Transportation will be provided for teams that are not scheduled to play at their home field.

Fall Programs

The fall season is a 6-week season that meets 2-3 days a week to keep kids engaged and offer them an opportunity to continue building their lacrosse and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. skills. Any 3rd through 12th grade boy or girl who lives or attends school in Boston or Chelsea is eligible for the Fall Season. Many players have successfully completed the spring season and/or a summer program with MetroLacrosse, but new players are encouraged to join teams in the fall season as an introduction to the sport of lacrosse and to MetroLacrosse as an organization.

Eligibility

Any 3rd through 12th grade boy or girl who lives or attends school in Boston or Chelsea is eligible to play on a MetroLacrosse team if they have previously participated in a MetroLacrosse program. MetroLacrosse offers three levels of play to address both the athletic and emotional growth of our players:

• The Youth League is open to 5th and 6th grade boys and girls.
• The Junior League is open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls.
• The High School League is open to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade boys and girls.

Expectations and Commitment

Participating in MetroLacrosse promises to be both demanding and exciting. We believe that you can do great things both on and off of the field and as a result we will have high expectations for you and your teammates. While it is fun to be a great lacrosse player, it is more important to be a great person. With that in mind, we require that each participant in MetroLacrosse demonstrate R.E.S.P.E.C.T. in all areas of involvement. Your coaches and the staff of MetroLacrosse will help you focus on this throughout the season. At every MetroLacrosse practice, game or function, we require that you come prepared and ready to apply yourself to the task at hand. We insist that you respect the authority of coaches and work to create a healthy environment in which you and your teammates have every opportunity to strive for excellence.

• Attendance Policy

Players are expected to attend every practice and game. Failure to attend and/or communicate about missed practices or games may result in a loss privilege to play in games or removal from the program. In the Youth Program, a player will be dismissed from the team after three absences. In the Junior Program, a player will be dismissed from the team after four absences.

• Behavioral Policy

As always, MetroLacrosse expects that all of its participants display R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication, and Teamwork) at all times. Failure to do so may result in suspension or removal from the program. Most behavioral issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis. However, players can expect immediate dismissal from the team for any action that puts the personal safety of others in danger.

• Fees and Forms

Fees:
There is no fee to participate in MetroLacrosse’s Spring Programs. All equipment including sticks, helmets, goggles, balls, pads and uniforms will be provided to each participant at no cost. In return, MetroLacrosse asks that each participant practice and abide by the values of RESPECT both on and off the field.

Sign up:
Please visit the Sign up to Play page for more information about how to participate.

Forms may be mailed or faxed to the MetroLacrosse office:

MetroLacrosse
Bayside Office Center
150 Mt. Vernon Street, Suite 2
Dorchester, MA 02125
Fax: 617-282-6367

Questions? Call 617-288-9898, x4