About Us
The Granby Youth Lacrosse program both boys and girls lacrosse across the Granby, East Granby, Hartland, and Bloomfield communities. We foster skill development, fun, and love of the game.
GYL follows the USA Lacrosse development model and age groupings.
AGES
Serving Kindergarten through 8th Grade, team groupings are:
Lightning: K*-2nd Grade
Bantam: 3-4th Grade
Junior: 5th-6th Grade
Senior: 7th-8th Grade
We also follow USA Lacrosse age guidelines where appropriate.
*Kindergarten teams may be created or practice-only depending on interest and availability.
WHEN
Registration begins in December and finalizes in February.
Indoor practice starts in March, moving outdoors in April with the season running through the first week in June.
WHERE
Practices and home games are held in Granby.
Salmon Brook Park
- All Girls Programs
- Lightning and Bantam Boys
Ahrens Park
- Junior and Senior Boys
PRACTICES
Younger teams tend to practice at least once weekly, while Bantams and up practice twice a week.
GAMES
Teams typically play 10-12 games as part of the regular season plus 1-2 in season tournaments then the final CVYL tournament to cap the season, totaling between 12 and 20 games.
UNIFORMS
All new players are required to have a GYL uniform.
Returning players have the option to select replacement uniforms as needed.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Players must be fully fitted with the proper gear as illustrated at the right and defined at USA Lacrosse.
Girls
- Goggles
- Mouthguard
- Crosse
- Gloves & Headgear Optional
Boys
- Helmet
- Crosse
- Gloves
- Shoes
- Cup
- Arm Pads
- Shoulder Pads
- Mouthguard
- Rib Pads Optional
EQUIPMENT DETAIL
Frequently Asked Questions
What Days Will Practice Be?
Practices are set by the coaching staff and are generally communicated at Registration but are subject to change.
What if I have conflicts with other spring sports?
We ask that you prioritize Lacrosse over out-of-season sports (e.g. Fall Ball or Soccer) and work with your coach on specific expectations.
How Much Experience Do I Need?
All levels of play are welcome, from first-time players to seasoned competitors at all age levels.
How do I Volunteer?
Reach out to us at granby.lacrosse@gmail.com