What programs are available through the Mountain Lacrosse League (MLAX)?
We offer both Spring season and Fall season programs. For Spring season we offer a full AYL program for Boy’s K-8 and Girls K-8. For Fall Season we offer a Fall League Team for Boy's 2-8 and a K-4th grade clinic for boys. We offer a Fall Season girls program for prek-8th grade. Please check our Boys' Lacrosse and Girls' Lacrosse tabs to see complete program details.
What are the registration fees?
For the 2024 Spring season, registration fees were $305 for Boys and Girls. This goes to the fund the league’s operating costs including AYL fees, EPRD field usage fees, administrative costs, insurance fees, official’s fees, etc.). Team uniforms are $80 for boys and girls and include a MLAX jersey, shorts, and reversable practice penny. MLAX is a non-profit organization.
When do the various programs start/end?
Spring season generally starts the end of February depending on the weather and field conditions. Games start end of March. The season runs through the end of May. Fall season starts early September and runs through the end of October.
How often are practices and games?
Spring practices are 2-3x week depending on age group, with games on Saturdays. Fall season practices are 1x per week with games on weekends.
Is Lacrosse a contact sport?
Boys' lacrosse is a full contact sport similar to Hockey. However, at the younger ages, contact is limited by rule. Please see the Rules section of the Boy's Lacrosse Tab for complete description of contact rules by grade level. Girl's Lacrosse is a non-contact sport sometimes described as similar to field hockey.
What equipment is required to play lacrosse?
In addition to having a boys’ Lacrosse stick, boys are required to wear an approved lacrosse helmet, shoulder/rib pads, arm pads, gloves, athletic cup, and mouth guard. Girl’s have a girl-specific stick are required to have approved Lacrosse eye guards and mouthpiece. Additional goalie gear for both boy’s and girls is provided by the MLL.
Which Evergreen fields are used for Mountain Lacrosse?
Games and practices take place at many different turf and grass fields including Stagecoach Field, Marshdale Field, Evergreen Middle School, and Evergreen High School.
How are players assigned to teams? Is there a competitive program?
MLAX has new Player Assignment Guidelines for placement on spring teams. Please see a full description of these new guidelines under the Player Info tab on the homepage.