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200 Main Street, Yarmouth, MAINE 04096
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Lacrosse Information & Resources
Welcome to YCS's Youth Lacrosse Info & Resource Page! Whether you are a coach looking for practice ideas, parent looking for help acquiring gear, or a student looking for more lacrosse opportunities, you have come to the right place!
YCS Offerings
See additional Summer Camp offerings below!
Youth Traveling Program
Grades 3-6
All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age-appropriate teams which will practice two times a week. Games and tournaments will be on Sundays beginning May 3rd and running through June 14th (no games Memorial Day weekend).
Sticklets
Grades K-2
Our youngest players will learn how to hold the stick, throw, catch, cradle, shoot and dodge. During the program players will progress to basic defense, team offense and scrimmages!
Saturdays 8-9AM
May 3rd-May 24th
Indoor Preseason Clinics
Grades 3-6 Boys
Grades 3-8 Girls
The YCS Indoor Preseason Lacrosse Clinics are designed to help traveling team participants prepare for the season ahead!
Clinics run indoors in April.
Girls Clinics - Tuesdays
Boys Clinics - Thursdays
YCS, along with 14 other neighboring Maine towns, have partnered with Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL)- Maine Region beginning this 2026 lacrosse season. We will NOT be playing games in Massachusetts. We are looking forward to this partnership as MYL can support Maine’s youth lacrosse programs with structured scheduling, consistent rules of play, coach education, and staff dedicated to cultivating the sport at the grassroots level. Other MYL Maine Region Member Towns include: Back Bay, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Kennebunk, Marshwood, Massabesic, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Windham
Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL)
Gear
Players need to provide the appropriate gear listed below. Please use the resources listed to acquire!
Boys Gear
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Shoulder pads*
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Arm pads
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Helmet* (highly recommended to buy in-person for sizing)
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Gloves
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Mouth guard
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Stick
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Cleats
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Cup
*Boys helmets and shoulder pads must meet NOCSAE standards.
Purchasing Links:
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For mouth guard: Shock Doctor Youth
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Sets: Lacrosse Unlimited STX Set (Sets without helmet recommended. Buy helmet in-person)
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More on sticks: Suggestions here
Girls Gear
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Mouth guard
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Stick
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SEI certified goggles
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Cleats
Purchasing Links:
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For mouth guard: Shock Doctor Youth
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For 3rd/4th girls: Lacrosse Unlimited STX starter Set (comes with stick, goggles, case)
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Other option for 3rd/4th girls stick: STX Crux 100
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Other stick option for 3-6th: Nike Victory
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For 5th/6th girls goggles: STX Goggles
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For 5th/6th girls sticks: STX Fortress
More Gear Resources
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YCS Gear Library. Please call our office to inquire about availability or to make a gear donation! (207) 846-2406
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Recommended Gear Brands: Stx, Maverick and Brine
- Recommended Local Stores:
- Lax Pros, (Portland)
- Play It Again Sports, (Portland)
- Dicks Sporting Goods, (Topsham or South Portland)
Questions?
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For specific gear questions, email our Advisory Committee Coaches
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Rob Greenleaf: rmgreenleaf@gmail.com
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Brittany Hough: brittfhough@gmail.com
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Kelly Ernst: welch.ke@gmail.com
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For program information, email YCS Recreation Coordinator Madi Worthington: mworthington@yarmout.me.us
Preseason Clinics!
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YCS is offering preseason indoor clinics for Boys grades 3-6 and Girls grades 3-8. For more information and registration, click here!
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4 Leaf Lacrosse is hosting a free Town Youth Lacrosse Clinics on Wednesday, March 4th at the Portland Sports Complex for boys and girls 1st-8th grade. All experience levels welcome. For registration and more info, click here!
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MYL organized clinic on Sunday, April 12th for girls 3rd-6th grade lead by Bates College Women’s Lacrosse Team! For more info and registration, click here!
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Coaches Clinic on Sunday, March 1st at Cheverus High School! Featuring top coaches from men's and women's lacrosse, it's a great chance to learn new skills and connect with fellow coaches! RSVP HERE. The clinic cost is $20. Facebook event information here.
Coach Resources
YCS volunteer coaches are the heart of our programs, bringing time, energy, and passion on and off the field. Coaching is a great way to give back, make a difference, and share meaningful experiences with local youth. No experience? No problem — we support all coaches, new and experienced alike!
Steps for all coaches:
1) Complete the YCS Volunteer Coach Application
2) Complete the MYL Coach Compliance Form
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If you select to be a Compliant Coach, you only need to complete the online content. This includes a background check and training videos on abuse prevention and concussion awareness.
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If you select to be a Certified Coach, you will need to attend an in-person Coach Certification Clinic. We need at least 1 coach from each team to be a Certified Coach. YCS will reimburse the $50 clinic fee.
3) If you selected to be a Certified Coach, sign up for an in-person coaching clinic HERE. Email receipt of purchase for reimbursement to mworthington@yarmouth.me.us.
Clinic options are:
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Saturday March 28th at Gorham High School from 9am-12:30pm
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Wednesday, April 1st in Kennebunk at Searoad School from 6pm-9:30pm
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Tuesday, April 14th at Falmouth High School from 6-9:30pm
4) Get ahead of the game! Check out MYL's Learn 2 Coach Lax resources and NAYS coaching resources for additional online training.
Summer Opportunities
YCS Yarmouth Boys Lacrosse Camp
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Dates: July 13–16, 2026
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Time: 9:00 AM - 12PM
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Grades 5-9
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Location: YHS Turf Field
4-Leaf Lacrosse Sebago Lake, Maine Camp
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Dates: July 20–23, 2026
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Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Location: St. Joseph's College, Standish, ME
