Youth - Boys Lacrosse Info

Mahtomedi Boys Youth Lacrosse is governed by both a national body, USA Lacrosse, and a state body,  Homegrown Lacrosse. 

The follow equipment is required to play boys youth lacrosse:

• Lacrosse Stick
• Mouth Guard (color cannot be white)
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Elbow Pads
• Chest Pad - must be NOCSAE certified

Age Division Summary for 2026 (for play between Sept 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026):

• Participation is commonly determined by age or birthdate ranges historically aligned with East Coast school systems. In recognition of regional academic structures, the Great Northern Lacrosse League (GNLL) encourages Minnesota associations to adopt a “play with your grade” model. Accordingly, the Mahtomedi Lacrosse Association (MLA) acknowledges that a player’s age may, in certain circumstances, fall outside the standard age range for their current academic grade. In such instances, MLA, consistent with GNLL guidance, may allow a player to participate at the grade level in which they are currently enrolled.

• Players participating under this provision who fall outside the standard age range are required to execute a Participation Waiver acknowledging and accepting this exception. Please contact your youth director to obtain a waiver.



• This policy is established to promote continuity among long-term peer groups, strengthen community connections, and foster optimal team cohesion and player development by allowing athletes to compete alongside their established classmates.