Experience co-ed lacrosse across all skill levels.
Our lacrosse coaches love teaching and are passionate about the sport of lacrosse. Our teams feed into the future rosters of Centreville and Westfield High Schools. It’s time to school yourself in your new favorite game!
We participate in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL) during our Spring season and compete against 24 other local youth lacrosse organizations.
Our Fall season is an instructional clinic, consisting of all skill sessions for all levels and friendly scrimmages.
Spring: Assessments begin in February and practices begin in early March.
Fall: Sessions being in early September after Labor Day.
Spring: The season ends prior to Memorial Day with a Championship Weekend.
Fall: Sessions end in early November.
Spring: Late February/Early March.
Fall: Instructional clinic only.
Spring: 2-3 nights per week, with each practice lasting about 1.5 hours.
Fall: Instructional clinic is 1x per weekend, lasting about 1.5 hours.
Spring: Games begin mid-late March.
Our home games are held at E.C. Lawrence Park, away games are held at various facilities in the Northern Virginia area.
Yes, for the spring season, evaluations take place from early February through early March. Fall is clinic style, no evaluations.
Yes.
Yes in the Spring only.
The Spring season is a competitive season with practices and games, while the fall season is instructional, focusing on skill-building and scrimmages.
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | August | September/October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
On the heels of player assessments and team selections, kids will play eight games between March and early June in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL). The Girls play on Sunday and the Boys on Saturday.
All teams will have at least one double-header weekend during the regular season where they will play one game on Saturday and one on Sunday. Ready yourself for the Playoffs and Championship right before Memorial Day weekend.
Homefield: The Pro Turf at E.C. Lawrence Park.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season we will send out game schedules. Practice schedules should be finalized by late February.
Boys are grouped by age: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U (14U currently on waitlist). We have a special promotional grouping of Lil Scoopers to help get younger players introduced; it includes free equipment rental for players 4 & 5 years old!
Girls are grouped by grade: K-2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th. Registration is also open to 9th graders (non-HS athletes).
*A player’s age group is determined by their age on August 31 of the calendar year most recently completed.
Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after late registration opens) |
| Lil Scoopers | $125 | $140 | $165 |
| Lacrosse (Spring) | $190 | $205 | $230 |
| Lacrosse (Fall) | $140 | $155 | $180 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
Boys’ Equipment
Boys’ Equipment
· Lacrosse stick – meeting the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
· Helmet (must be recertified every two years)
· Shoulder pads (NOCSAE ND200) certified)
· Elbow pads
· Gloves
· Mouthguard (clear mouthguards are not permitted)
· Cleats (rubber only)
· Protective cup (recommended)
Players can rent helmets, protective eyewear, gloves, shoulder pads, sticks (girls only) and elbow pads from SYA. The fee varies from $20-$50 (girls) and $75 (boys). Spring season equipment issue is February. Fall clinic equipment issue is at the end of August. If you’d like to rent, please out equipment rental form & bring with you to distribution day.
Sticks, mouthguards, cleats, and cups must be purchased. Dick’s Sporting Goods hosts a discount weekend every Spring and we will share info on that when we have it.
SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Sportstop.com for Sticks, mouthguards, cleats, and cups purchases. If you need suggestions or information on equipment, please reach out to us!
Yes.
Should you have specific questions regarding tackle football, please refer to the appropriate person below.
| Position | Name |
| Commissioner | DeAnna Hughes |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264
Refund Policy
Safety Policy
All players must wear certified protective equipment, including helmets and shoulder pads ( for boys) and protective eyewear (for girls).
SYA is a member of the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League.
SYA Lacrosse is entirely volunteer-run, with opportunities for coaching, field management, and more. Contact the [email protected] for details on how to get involved.
SYA has fundraising efforts, including apparel sales and snack stands during games.
SYA Lacrosse is offering a Dick’s Sporting Goods 20% off coupon valid 2/21/2025 – 2/24/2025 and year-round coupons to Dick’s!
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
SYA’s geography includes families in the Centreville High School, Westfield High School boundaries.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to start of season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
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