Register now for the 2025 season.
Burlington Youth Lacrosse is a non-profit organization fielding 6 teams - 3 for boys and 3 for girls - for ages 8 to 14 during the Spring season.
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Our Mission
We are committed to developing great teammates, having fun, and learning the game.
With our players, volunteer coaches, and parents sharing the same priorities, we are able to provide a great experience for everyone.
Please read the US Lacrosse Code of Conduct to understand our principles.
Our Impact
Burlington Youth Lacrosse has introduced the game of lacrosse to hundreds of local kids and families over the last decade. As the game has grown in popularity in our region, volunteer coaches have stepped forward and ensured that the nonprofit will continue to thrive.
(Click button, scroll to “Sports”, find “Burlington Youth Lacrosse”)
6
Teams + a new 1st/2nd grade program
Burlington Youth Lacrosse fields 6 teams every Spring - girls and boys teams for grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8.
120
kids
Most of our teams reach their maximum capacity, totaling about 120 total players each Spring.
400+
hours
With each team playing for about 6 hours per week, Burlington Youth Lacrosse provides 400+ hours of healthy activity to local youth every season.
October 2022
“As a parent and a Coach, I know the Burlington Youth Lacrosse experience is like few others - the players, parents, and coaches are truly on the same page and supporting our mission.”
Bob Behrens, Burlington Youth Lacrosse Coach
2025 Teams
Boys 3/4
Practices are Monday, Wednesday at 5:30 and games on Saturdays
girls 3/4
Practices are Tuesday, Thursday at 5:30 and games on Sundays
Boys 5/6
Practices are Monday, Wednesday at 5:30 and games on Saturdays
girls 5/6
Practices are Tuesday, Thursday at 5:30 and games on Sundays
Boys 7/8
Practices are Monday, Wednesday at 5:30 and games on Saturdays
girls 7/8
Practices are Tuesday, Thursday at 5:30 and games on Sundays
Get Involved
From coaching a team to becoming a volunteer Board Member, we have numerous ways to get you involved in lacrosse and in our community. And if you’re short on time, you can always make a donation to ensure every kid in Burlington that wants to play, will have that opportunity.
become a coach
We are looking for a 3/4 and 5/6 Girls Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches.
Volunteer
You can volunteer for our Board or help the organization in many other ways.
Make a Donation
We provide scholarships to every family who needs one.
Registration Requirements
In addition to registering to play, players are also required to become members of US Lacrosse. Please go to https://www.uslacrosse.org/membership and complete the “Youth” member option. Burlington Youth Lacrosse can provide scholarships for registration fees and assist with equipment needs; scholarships will be managed during registration.
Schedule & Location
Weather permitting, the season begins with practices in late March. Practices are held two times per week, either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, determined by the coach.
Games begin around May 1 and are played every weekend through June. Historically, boys games have been played on Saturday and girls games played on Sunday. All games are “jamborees,” with each team playing multiple games over the span of a few hours. When available, the game and practice schedules will be provided by each coach.
Our home field is Leddy Park located at 216 Leddy Park Rd. Burlington, VT 05408. Please park only in marked spaces. Do not park on Leddy Park Road, which is marked as a “No Parking” area and may result in being ticketed. Parking spaces are available in the lot in front of the tennis courts or in the Leddy Arena lot.
Equipment
Other than goalie equipment, each player is responsible for purchasing their own equipment. Equipment can be purchased by our community partner Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 1355 Maple Tree Pl, Williston, VT 05495.
US Lacrosse Girls Equipment Descriptions can be found here. Burlington Youth Lacrosse requires players to have the following: Stick, Eye protection, Mouthguard. *Goalie’s helmet, throat guard, and chest protector will be provided by league.
US Lacrosse Boys Equipment Descriptions can be found here. Burlington Youth Lacrosse requires players to have the following: Helmet, Stick, Mouthguard, Shoulder Pads, Elbow Pads, Gloves, Rib Pads (optional). *Goalie’s helmet, throat guard, and chest protector will be provided by league.
Burlington Youth Lacrosse is committed to providing an opportunity for every child in Burlington, regardless of their ability to pay. Please contact us or your coach for assistance in securing equipment.
Contact Us
126 College St
Burlington, VT 05401
Email Bill Carter at bill@billcarter.co (not .com)