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8U: 1st / 2nd Grade – The 8U will play in full lacrosse gear (Helmet, chest pad, gloves, elbow pads, mouth guard, athletic cup). Practices will be held on Tuesdays at the CHS Upper Turf fields. The goal of the 8U league is to introduce the basic concepts of throwing, catching, cradling, dodging, and shooting. The first 30-45 minutes will be dedicated to proper instruction of basic lacrosse skills. The final 30 minutes will be dedicated to a controlled game simulated scrimmage. Games will be small-sided. The season will run from Mid-March (weather dependent) through the end of May.

10U – The 10U group will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association. Teams will be filled through the CDC spring registration process beginning in January. The 10U group will have two practices a week, Tuesdays & Thursdays, at CHS Upper Turf fields and will play games (6 v 6) versus both the surrounding communities and intra-club. The group will all practice together. Depending on participation numbers, teams will be formed based on ability following evaluations at the start of the season. The season will run from Mid-March (weather dependent) through the end of May.

12U – We plan on having A and B teams at the 12U level. Tryouts for the top A Team will be held February 21, 2026 at 1-3 PM at CDC Aletto Family Sports Center.

All 12U teams will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association (IYLA) at the appropriate level. The players will have the optional opportunity to train in January and February. Spring practices for all groups will be 2 days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, primarily at the CHS Upper Turf fields behind the football field.

Games will be held the end of March through the end of May. Both teams will play in the Carmel Invitational and State Cup Tournaments, and the A Team will play in one out of town overnight tournament in South Bend, Indiana.

14U – We plan on having A and B teams at the 14U level. Tryouts for the top A Team will be held February 21, 2026 at 1-3 PM at CDC Aletto Family Sports Center.

All 14U teams will play in the IYLA at the appropriate level. The players will have the optional opportunity to train in January and February. Spring practices for all groups will be 2 days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, primarily at the CHS Upper Turf fields behind the football field. Games will be held the end of March through the end of May.

Games will be held the end of March through the end of May. Both teams will play in the Carmel Invitational and State Cup Tournament, and the A Team will play in one out of town overnight tournament in South Bend, Indiana.

All 10U/12U/14U Players must be US Lacrosse members and have US Lacrosse number and enter during registration. Please sign up at www.uslacrosse.org

To determine appropriate age group for 2026 season, see US Lacrosse Age Bracket:

10U Born between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2017

12U Born between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2015

14U Born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2013 (or in 8th grade)

Note: IYLA requires team to follow the age charts to play in the State Cup Tournament in May.

SPORT SEASON
Lacrosse is a spring sport. The season varies by team/age, but typically runs Mid-March (weather dependent) through late May.

COST
Boys 8U Lax Registration Fee: $175

Boys 10U Lax Registration Fee: $285

Boys 12U Lax Registration Fee: $315

Boys 14U Lax Registration Fee: $360

Fee for all teams include a dry fit Carmel Lacrosse T-Shirt, as well as Pinnie for 8U and 10U.

Uniforms for 12U and 14U will be purchased separately and cost approximately $90. We will use the same uniforms as the 2025 season, so players who have a 12U or 14U uniform from last season can use that uniform in 2026 (no need to purchase another uniform).

For 12U and 14U players who attend the out-of-town tournament, there will be an additional $50 tournament registration fee that will be collected during the season.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OPT-OUT FEE
Carmel Dads' club requires every family to pay $25 or work a two-hour shift in the concession stand for a sporting event. Additionally, families that volunteer for the 20th Annual Carmel Youth Lacrosse Invitational for their 2 hour shift on May 2nd/3rd are exempt from this requirement. Athletes whose parents serve as a league commissioner, head coach or team sponsor are exempt from this requirement.

REGISTRATION
Registration for all lacrosse teams runs through the CDC spring registration process - January 1st with fee increases February 22nd. Refund Deadline for youth rec lacrosse is March 1st.

🥍 SHAKE OFF THE RUST & GET GAME READY! 🔥

All ages, it's time to hit the turf! Join us for Winter Indoor Training this Saturday and get prepped for an EPIC spring lacrosse season! 💪

📅 Saturdays Feb 7,14,21,28 ⏰ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Arrive 11:15 AM) 📍 Aletto Family Sports Center - Carmel, IN

What to expect: ⚡ High-energy training with experienced coaches 🤝 Practice alongside your teammates 🎯 12U/14U Tryout preparation 🏃‍♂️ Let your kids burn off that winter energy!

BONUS: Bring a friend who's curious about lacrosse! This is the PERFECT opportunity to try the sport before spring season kicks off! 🙌

🚨 SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨 Register through Carmel Dads Club TODAY! Team tryouts dropping soon - don't miss out!

See you on the turf! 🏟️

This is also an opportunity to bring friends who want to try Lacrosse ahead of the spring season!

ALSO REGISTRATION FOR SPRING LACROSSE SEASON IS OPEN. REGISTER VIA CARMEL DADS CLUB! Make sure you look out for our team tryouts coming soon as well

Dear Lacrosse Families,

Our Carmel Youth Lacrosse (CYLAX) Boosters organization is growing, and we’d love for more of you to get involved. We currently have multiple opportunities for you to consider:

Board of Directors Opening

• One open Board of Directors seat due to a recent resignation

• Seeking nominations from parents who are passionate about youth lacrosse

• The BOD will review nominations and appoint someone to the role

Committee Leads & Volunteers

• Social

• Fundraising

• Operations

• Communications

• Carmel Invitational

• Scheduling

• Assistant CDC Commissioner (to shadow Jeramy Janoski)

• Welcome New Families

Getting involved now ensures that we have newer voices—especially parents of younger players—helping shape the future of Carmel Youth Lacrosse and building a strong succession plan for years to come.

Next Steps

• If you’re interested in the open Board seat, leading a committee, or volunteering, reply to this email by August 31, 2025. Specify your area of interest or committee preference, if applicable.

• Share any ideas or special skills you can offer to help the Boosters grow—include them in your response.

• After August 31, the Board will review all replies, follow up with interested individuals, and announce appointees and volunteer roles.

Thank you for helping us build a thriving CYLAX community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

CYLAX Boosters Board of Directors

Congratulations to all our Varsity Hounds, Coaches, and parents!! 2023 Varsity Boys Lacrosse are the Indiana State champions defeating HSE 9-7 in a hard-fought game.

Head Coach Jack Meachum was named COACH OF THE YEAR!!

1) HOW TO CRADLE

2) HOW TO SCOOP

3) HOW TO THROW

4) HOW TO CATCH

5) HOW TO SHOOT

FUNDAMENTALS:

Moving without the ball on offense will make it harder for your defender to keep with you and usually gets you open: Lets make sure we are moving to get open and spread the field so we can get better shots on goal.

DEFENSE:

we need to make sure we get back on defense as fast as possible and defend the BOX for your goalie! keep offense from crashing in the box — use your stick and don’t lunge for 1 check - keep on their hands and hips. Our goalie can handle outside shots but can’t keep getting shot on at close range.

LET’S GO CARMEL -

Here is lacrosse, just sayin’ let’s get sticks in these kids' hands. I would like to start a drive to pick up any and all old lacrosse gear and sticks so we can deliver them to our elementary schools here in Carmel Indiana. Please email me if you have old gear taking up space. I’ll come to pick it up so we can place it in our schools, or please drop off your used gear at your nearest school.

click this link or photo to take you to youth lacrosse gear packages. If your son is new to the sport and you have not bought pads , sticks helmets etc this is a great way to make sure you get all that you need. DON'T FORGET TO GET A CUP AND MOUTH GUARD.

CLICK HERE FOR GEAR

For all of those that have gear that your boys have outgrown or just don't use anymore please contact me so we can have extra gear for newer boys to the sport.

Everything helpful for our 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U Carmel boys lacrosse. This newsletter is updated on a regular basis with helpful links, backyard drills, upcoming registrations, and tryouts for the various Carmel Lacrosse teams like MaxLax and Carmel Dads Club and the Hounds & Pups travel teams. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. Let's continue to grow our lacrosse program and make it flourish

Email: andrewsellsindy@gmail.com
Location: Carmel, IN, USA
Phone: 310-866-2596
Twitter: @twitter_carmelyouthlacrosse