Player Development 

Our goal is to help each athlete develop at their own pace while gaining confidence and skill in all aspects of the sport. We focus on: 

• Teaching the fundamentals of passing, catching, shooting, and defense
• Developing team-oriented play and lacrosse IQ 
• Instilling respect for the game, coaches, officials, and teammates
• Promoting leadership, accountability, and a positive attitude

Teams & Divisions

We field boys and girls teams from K-8th Grade. The AYL Lacrosse Board of Directors strives to create balanced and competitive divisions within each age group. Teams are placed based on overall skill, experience, and competitiveness to ensure fair and enjoyable play for all participants. Final team placement within each division is determined at the discretion of the AYL Lacrosse Board of Directors. 

Division Levels: 

• Red Division: Advanced
• White Division: Intermediate
• Blue Division: Beginner

Coaches

Warriors Lacrosse coaches are all volunteers from within our community.

All Coaches are required to:  

• Complete the AYL Coaching Certification process
• Undergo a background check through Warriors Youth Sports 
• Follow the AYL and USA Lacrosse coaching standards 
•  Promote a positive, sportsmanlike environment for all players

Season Overview

• Season Start: Early March (practices begin) 
• First Games: Weekend of March 14, 2026 
• Playoff Weekend: May 9, 2026 
• Championship Weekend:  May 15, 2026
• Travel: All games are played within the Denver metro area as part of the Arapahoe Youth League (AYL).

Registration Information

How to Register 

• Registration for the Spring 2026 season is open now
• Visit the Warriors Registration Page and select Lacrosse from the list of available sports. 

Uniforms

• Warriors uniforms are custom-designed in club colors: red, black, and white. 
• New players are required to purchase a uniform kit during registration. 
• Returning players may reuse their uniform if it still fits and is in good condition. 
• Uniforms are designed to be used for multiple seasons to reduce costs. 
• Players are responsible for bringing their own practice pinnie. 
• Optional spirit wear and fan gear will also be available for purchase during the season. 
• Uniform orders are placed through the online registration system — please double-check sizes, as all custom orders are non-refundable.

Fee's & Policies

Registration fee covers many items including but not limited to: 

• Registration costs which are league fees, insurance costs, coach background checks, etc. 
• Practice costs such as practice field usage & permits, Coaching and practice equipment. 
• Game costs such as game field usage & permits, including weekly field set up/tear down, official’s costs, website scheduling and score reporting costs, and officials evaluation costs. 
• Warriors’ Lacrosse operating expenses such as bank fees, ongoing coaching evaluations and education, administration costs, copying, etc. 
• Warriors Youth Sports is a not for profit volunteer youth sports organization. Warriors is an exempt organization for both federal and state tax purposes.

Refund Policy 

Please note that Warriors Youth Lacrosse registrations are 100% non-refundable, in accordance with Warriors Youth Sports policy. Once a player is rostered, league fees and expenses are committed to AYL and related vendors.