Box Lacrosse Tryouts: September 28-29 and October 5-6 · NE YMCA

Common Questions

Questions, answered.

Will this conflict with his school team or other sports?

No — making him a better school player comes first. Our fall and summer calendar is built around the school season, and spring is intentionally light (supplemental clinics only) so school lacrosse stays the priority.

Red and Black aren’t an A team / B team — they’re development tiers, and designations are fluid. Black teams play strong regional competition with the same coaching standards, resources, and expectations.

Every spot is earned through tryouts — we don’t sell direct registration to a team. Field tryouts run July–August, box tryouts in September. Fill out the Player Interest Form and we’ll send dates and next steps.

Coaches evaluate each player on skill, age, and development potential, then place them where they’ll be challenged and grow — always in a positive, inclusive environment.

Dues cover gear, uniforms, tournaments, the overnight summer camp, skills sessions, strength & speed, and coaching. We offer 5-payment or 8-month installment plans, a $100 sibling discount, and financial aid awarded annually.

Practices run about 2× a week per season. Grades 2–7 stay local and regional; travel expands at 8th grade based on team makeup, and any team can travel sooner when the competition calls for it.

Box is a separate winter program with its own practices, tournaments, and registration. It’s led by NLL veteran Adam Wiedemann and is open to any player — sign up separately through the interest form.

Registration includes RegSaver / cancellation insurance options for unexpected changes. For injuries, refunds or credits are considered case by case. Not on a team yet? Clinics, events, and private lessons are open to everyone.