***NEW*** 6U - Modified Field Size. Full Pads/Equipment. Teams are small-sided (12-14 players) and play against other Arlington teams in a 6 v 6 format on Saturdays along with 2 weeknight practices (between 5:30pm - 8pm).  Practices starting in March and games beginning in early April, running though the first week of June. Teams are balanced to ensure equal competition. Everyone makes a team.  Requires at least 1 year of lacrosse experience.

8U - Modified Field Size. Full Pads/Equipment. Teams are small-sided (12-14 players) and play against other Arlington teams in a 6 v 6 format on Saturdays along with 2 weeknight practices (between 5:30pm - 8pm).  Assessments begin in March (if necessary) with practices starting in March and games beginning in early April, running though the first week of June.  Teams are balanced to ensure equal competition. Everyone makes a team.  In some years, we may invite other nearby jurisdictions to play with AYLC.  

10U - Modified Field Size. Full Pads/Equipment. Teams are small-sided (13-15 players) and play against other Arlington teams in a 7 v 7 format (including a goalie) played on Saturdays along with 2 weeknight practices (between 5:30pm - 8pm). Practices begin in early March, with the first game in late March.  Games end the first or second weekend of June. Teams are balanced to ensure equal competition. Everyone makes a team.  In some years, we may invite other nearby jurisdictions to play with AYLC.  

• AYLC is planning for an opportunity for more experienced 10U players. For Spring 2026, we will offer either a 7v7 or a full field program, playing against the best rec teams from across Northern Virginia. This team will require more travel than our house program. At this time, we do not know which program we will offer, but we will offer one or the other. It will depend solely on the number of players registered, and, after conducting an assessment, a determination of how many players would qualify for this level. There is no guarantee a player will be assigned to the more experienced team.
   

12U and 14U - Full Field Size. Full Pads/Equipment. All boys play on teams entered in the NVYLL.  Teams are formed after assessments (otherwise known as tryouts, except everyone makes a team) in February.  The levels are A, B and C.  The A team is usually comprised of boys who play year-round and/or are the older side of the age bracket.  B teams are those with some experience and C teams are usually a mix of some experience and beginners. We may have multiple B and C teams, depending on registration numbers. Practices (twice a week) begin early March, with the first game scheduled for March 21, 2026.  The final games will be played the weekend of May 16th, with a one-weekend playoff May 20th and 21st (every team guaranteed a playoff spot).

More information can be found in the NVYLL League Operational Rules & Regulations.