Spring Rec League

The Spring Recreation League is our main time for playing lacrosse. Our boys and girls teams play other lacrosse clubs in the greater Roanoke region (including Salem, Roanoke, Cave Spring, Forest and Lexington).

Teams are divided by age group and gender according to the USA Lacrosse Age and Ability Guidelines, and teams are constructed and managed to allow players of all experience levels to participate.

Ages/Cost

We have opportunities for both boys and girls. Cost will be updated for 2026 once finalized.

NRVLC will distribute the jerseys at the start of the season. Your first jersey is included with registration. Any further size upgrades or replacements will be at the cost of the player.

All players are required to have a USA Lacrosse membership for insurance purposes.

Age groups are:

Boys

14U - grades 7 & 8

12U - grades 5 & 6

10U - grades 2, 3 & 4

8U - grades K, 1 & 2

Girls

*14U - grades 6-8

U11 - grades 3, 4 & 5

U9 - grades K-3

* Many high school junior varsity programs permit girls in 8th grade to play which may affect overall rec team composition.

When

Practices will run February 23 - early May depending on the last game weekend.

Boys and girls will play in an end of season tournament. These details are still TBD.

Games

Girls and boys will play on Saturdays in "play day" format. This means 3 or more teams will converge at a host location and play. This format is a bit different for the boys than in past years.

Games will last about 50 minutes for U14 & U11 and 40 minutes for U9.

Play days will be held at various locations around the greater Roanoke region including Forest, Salem, and Lexington. NRVLC will also host. Players will need to be able to travel to game locations and be prepared to play multiple games.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

GIRLS

*Spring 2026 practice times will be updated once available

BOYS

*Spring 2026 practice times will be updated once available

Practices

Practice begins the last week in February. 11u and 14u Girls will practice twice a week as well as 10u, 12u, and 14u Boys. 9u Girls and 8u Boys will practice 1 day a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does my player need to have?

Girls equipment includes a mouthpiece, goggles, and a stick.

Boys equipment includes helmet, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, and a protective cup. All equipment is mandatory for play.

Both boys and girls are strongly encouraged to wear cleats. Those who wish to borrow or rent equipment should check out the NRVLC equipment rental page for more information. Equipment rental is FREE for all first year players! We also have a large collection of second hand cleats for players to choose from.

How can I get involved with NRVLC?

As a non-profit organization we rely on volunteers to coach our teams, line the playing fields and run the score tables. Volunteering is a great way to get to know other families and to give back to our club. We would love to have YOU join our efforts to keep our practices and game days running smoothly. You can sign up to volunteer when you register your child or write to us at contactus@nrvlc.org.

Will my player need to travel during the spring season?

Yes, for Saturday games our teams often travel to the greater Roanoke region. It is common for families to carpool to these events when possible. Please communicate with your coach when/if there are occasions where your player will be unable to play so they can plan.

Please note our 8U Boys and 9U Girls will not travel. The format for this age group will be 1 weeknight practice and Saturday mornings. On Saturdays they will have a 20 min practice and 40 min game in a smaller field setting. Depending on numbers, these group will be able to play in our home playdays at Huckleberry Park.