Q: When is lacrosse season?

A: We start practice in March when the fields are released; games are played on Sundays from Late March through Mid-June. (Same season as baseball and softball)

Q: When does registration open?

A: We open registration on or around November 1.

Q: What league does AWYL play in?

A: AWYL plays in the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse organization's Classic League. 

Q: How often do you practice?

A: 3rd Grade and above practice two days a week and play on Sundays

A: 1st and 2nd Grades practice one or two day a week. They also play on Sunday.

A: Kindergarten will have 1 practice/game a week. 

Q: Are there tryouts?

A: The town-based teams do NOT require tryouts, we welcome all players, new or returning, as long as there is space.

A: SOME years we have enough kids to add a "select team" for additional games and practice. Those teams will require a tryout. We may also combine with other towns to form a select team.

Q: How much does it cost for the season?

A: Boys in 2024: the rate will be $225 for 3rd Grade and above, $100 for 1st/2nd Grade. That cost includes the $40 fee to MYL.

A: Girls in 2024: the rate will be $225 for 3rd Grade and above, $100 for 1st/2nd Grade. That cost includes the $40 fee for MYL.

A, Kindergarten Coed: The rate will be $50. This cost included the $40 fee for MYL.

Q: Where do the Auburn Youth Lacrosse practice?

A: Over the past several seasons we have used Auburn High School, Lemansky Field and Swanson Road Intermediate School for practice and Auburn High School for games

Q: What equipment do I need?

A: Boys need a lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves and a lacrosse stick. You can find starter packages for around $150-$200. Athletic Cups are REQUIRED. Cleats (non-metal) are recommended.

A: Girls need goggles, mouthpiece and lacrosse stick (girls have different sticks than boys). Cleats (non-metal) are recommended.

Q: What towns can play for Auburn and Worcester Youth Lacrosse?

A: The AWYL represent both Auburn and Worcester, but we allow players from surrounding towns that do not have their own lacrosse program. Girls from Dudley and Charlton can also play for us because they do not have a girls program.

Q: Who runs and coaches AWYL?

A: AWYL is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, organization.  We have volunteers that run the program as part of our Board.  The coaches are all parent volunteers like you.  Most have never played lacrosse. If you are interested in helping out, contact us at auburnbanditsyouthlax@gmail.com.

Q: If your coaches didn’t grow up playing, how do they learn to coach?

A: The MYL sponsors a coach training program. There are required on-line trainings and in-person trainings.  There are also experienced coaches in the program always willing to help out or answer any questions you have. 

Q: What do you pay coaches or do they get discounts on signing up their children?

A: We do not pay coaches and they still are required to pay for their children to play.  We do reimburse coaches for the expenses incurred for training classes and certification. Our coaches coach for the love of the game and the children.

Q: If is a spring sport, why do we register in the fall?

A: We are required to submit our team numbers to our parent leagues by January.   

Q: What is the refund policy for the Auburn and Worcester Youth Lacrosse organization?

A: The AWYL can NOT refund any funds paid to MYL.  Prior to March 1, the Auburn and Worcester Youth Lacrosse will refund all money paid to the organization for registration only.  After March 1, AWYL will refund 50% of the fees paid to the organization for registration only.  Exception being if we have a player waiting to take the slot of the player leaving.  We incur 75% of the cost for the season prior to March 1, which is why we can only offer the 50% refund. 

Q: Why do we need to purchase a uniform?

A: Like most youth leagues now, AWYL no longer provides a uniform for players. We will provide a uniform top for Grades 1st and 2nd to use for the season. These will need to be returned at the end of the season.

For players in 3rd-8th Grade, uniforms need to be purchased. A uniform consists of a jersey top and shorts. Players can use those uniforms until they outgrow it. We shoot for, but can not guarantee, at least 2 years of use.

Any other questions, please reach out to us at auburnbanditsyouthlax@gmail.com