Divisions/Teams

Divisions of play for 2022:

The age groups for boy’s lacrosse are divided into four divisions with the Scoopers playing games with other Anne Arundel County local recreation teams and clubs on mainly Saturdays while Peewee, Middie, and Juniors age groups play in the Anne Arundel County Youth Lacrosse Association (AACYLA) with games played during the week and weekends. Practices usually start in late February to early March with weather permitting. Games start around the last weekend of March and ends during the last week of May. Tournaments and playoffs continue into mid to late June. Games are played throughout Anne Arundel County.

Boys lacrosse eligibility is determined by age (not grade).

SCOOPERS: Basically K & 1^st and 2nd grade (Some PreK):

The "Scoopers" division emphasizes on instruction and the basic fundamentals of the game at the beginner level. Games are played on a half size field with half-size goals or with regulation size goals that are turned upside down and rules are modified to have only controlled stick and glove checks being allowed. Two coaches from each team are on the field during games and act as referees for games and to assist in teaching the fundamentals of the game to the players. The season ends with a Round Robin Tournament in June where the players play in two/three games with no winners and losers.

PEEWEE: (Basically 3^rd & 4^th grade):

The "PeeWee" division emphasis is still on instructional. It is the goal of AACYLA and AACo Recs and Parks to have all teams of equal talent or skill level. Games are played on regulation size to a slightly smaller field than regulation with controlled stick checks only. Players must have both hands together on the cross when checking. County officials referee these games, but wins and losses are not kept. Coaches are NOT allowed on the field during the game.

MIDDIES: Basically 5^th & 6^th grade:

The "Middie" division starts the shift in emphasis on competition. Some players will have played for several years while others may be playing for the first season. Basic skills are still taught or reinforced to all players, but experienced players should understand basic concepts as the coaches start teaching advanced techniques and tactics. Teams compete in one of four competitive levels. “AA”, “A”, “B” and “C”. This allows the players to play on teams based on their current skill level which means they are playing competitive lacrosse. The season ends with County Championship games in a bracket elimination tournament.

JUNIORS: Basically 7^th & 8^th grade:

The "Juniors" division continues the emphasis on competition as the players are preparing for high school lacrosse. Some players will have played for several years while others may be playing for the first season. Basic skills are still taught or reinforced to all players, but experienced players should understand basic concepts as the coaches start teaching advanced techniques and tactics. Teams compete in one of four competitive levels. “AA”, “A”, “B” and “C”. This allows the players to play on teams based on their current skill level which means they are playing competitive lacrosse. The season ends with County Championship games in a bracket elimination tournament.