Youth Lacrosse in Westchester County
Complete Parent Guide 2026

Youth Lacrosse in Westchester County — Overview

Westchester County is rapidly emerging as one of the top youth lacrosse markets in the Northeast. Bordering Long Island — the national epicenter of youth lacrosse — Westchester families have embraced the sport at every level from recreational PAL leagues to elite travel clubs competing nationally.

Both boys and girls lacrosse are active in Westchester, with programs serving players from U6 introductory levels through high school varsity. The county's strong school lacrosse tradition at schools like Scarsdale, Rye, Pelham, and Bronxville feeds directly from the youth club ecosystem.

Boys Lacrosse in Westchester County

Boys lacrosse in Westchester follows USA Lacrosse age group guidelines. The primary competitive pathway is:

• Rec/PAL Lacrosse: Town-based programs, no tryout, low cost ($100–$250/season). Great entry point at U6–U10.
• Mid-level travel clubs: Tryout required, 2 practices/week, spring season + fall ball. Cost $1,200–$2,500/year.
• Elite travel clubs: Highly selective, multiple practices, showcases, national tournaments. Cost $2,500–$4,000+/year.

Contact checking is introduced at the Peewee/U12 level in USA Lacrosse sanctioned play. Below U12, boys lacrosse is modified contact — focus on stick skills and field sense.

Girls Lacrosse in Westchester County

Girls lacrosse uses no-contact rules at all youth levels — no body checks are permitted. Required equipment includes an ASTM-certified goggle, mouthguard, and stick. Girls programs in Westchester are growing rapidly, with multiple club options now available across the county.

Key Westchester girls lacrosse programs include town PAL organizations and emerging club programs that practice at Westchester's indoor sports facilities and outdoor fields. Many girls programs partner with school booster organizations.

Girls lacrosse tryouts in Westchester typically run in August for fall ball and November–December for spring season. Girls interested in elite programs should also look at Long Island clubs (30–45 minutes from most Westchester communities) given LI's dominant girls lacrosse ecosystem.

Westchester Youth Lacrosse Season Calendar

Spring Season (Primary competitive season)

March through May/June. This is the main season for travel and PAL lacrosse in Westchester. Most school lacrosse also runs spring. Scheduling conflicts with baseball and soccer are common — discuss with your child before committing.

Fall Ball (Development season)

September through November. Most travel clubs use fall as a development/tryout period. Less competitive than spring but important for player evaluation and team building.

Indoor Winter Training

January–February. Many Westchester travel clubs run indoor box lacrosse or skills clinics during the indoor offseason. Not typically mandatory but valuable for skill development.