FACEOFF
Youth Lacrosse League · Ages 6–14
Spring 2026 Season Opens In…
FIND THEIR
DIVISION.
Tap any card to flip it and see rules, schedule, and open spots. Every division follows USA Lacrosse guidelines.
Ages 6–8
K–2nd Grade
Learn the Game
Zero pressure, maximum fun. U8 is all about getting a stick in their hands and a smile on their face. Small-sided games, no checking, and coaches who make every ground ball feel like a championship moment.
How U8 Plays
- ▸No checking — ever
- ▸Small-sided 5v5 games
- ▸Every player gets equal time
- ▸Focus on cradling & catching
Schedule
Saturdays · March–May
Ages 8–10
2nd–4th Grade
Build the Fundamentals
Where athletes start becoming lacrosse players. Passing, shooting, dodging — the moves that make highlight reels. No body-checking, all skill. Two 20-minute halves per game.
How U10 Plays
- ▸No body-checking
- ▸No stick-checking
- ▸7v7 format
- ▸Shot clock: 30 seconds
Schedule
Saturdays · March–June
Ages 10–12
5th–6th Grade
Hone the Craft
The game gets real. Tactics, positioning, team chemistry. Two 25-minute running-time halves. Coaches emphasize growth mindset — effort over scoreboard every single time.
How U12 Plays
- ▸No body-checking
- ▸Modified stick-check rules
- ▸10v10 format
- ▸Two 25-min halves
Schedule
Saturdays · March–June
Ages 12–14
7th–8th Grade
Compete & Elevate
Full-field, competitive lacrosse. Modified checking introduced — downward, below the shoulder. Weekend double-headers plus two jamborees. This is where club scouts start showing up.
How U14 Plays
- ▸Modified checking allowed
- ▸Below shoulder only
- ▸Full 10v10 field
- ▸Weekend double-headers
Schedule
Saturdays · March–June + 2 Tournaments
THIS IS WHAT
FRIDAY NIGHT
FEELS LIKE.
Turf that smells like fresh rubber. Stadium lights that hum. A whistle that cuts through everything. This is the moment.
What Parents Are Saying
My son had never held a stick. By week three he was scoring. Faceoff coaches make every kid feel like the most important player on the field.
Jennifer M.
Parent, U10 Stripes · Naperville, IL
We drove 40 minutes every Saturday and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. The energy at these games is electric — nothing like a Friday night under the lights.
Marcus T.
Parent, U12 Stars · Schaumburg, IL
My daughter found lacrosse at Faceoff after aging out of soccer. She's already talking about travel tryouts. This league changed her trajectory.
Diane K.
Parent, U14 · Wheaton, IL
Three kids, three different divisions, one Saturday. The scheduling is tight, the fields are gorgeous, and the hot dogs are fire. 10/10.
Roberto S.
Parent of 3 Players · Aurora, IL
Spots fill on a first-come, first-served basis. No exceptions.
COACHES WHO
BUILD PLAYERS.
Every coach is USA Lacrosse certified. Every coach shows up for practice knowing your kid's name, position, and what they're working on.
Coach Derek Haines
Head Coach · U14 Stars
Former D3 midfielder. Teaches footwork and IQ, not just stick skills. His U14 Stars have won back-to-back regional titles.
Coach Alicia Vega
Head Coach · U12 Stars
Played four years at Division II. Specializes in growth mindset coaching — her players celebrate effort louder than goals.
Coach Marcus Webb
Head Coach · U10
Built for the beginners. Marcus makes the fundamentals feel like magic. 80% of his U10 roster are first-time lacrosse players.
Coach Priya Sharma
Head Coach · U8
Former elementary PE teacher. Has a gift for making 6-year-olds feel like lacrosse legends on day one.
NOV 2025
THROUGH
JUN 2026.
The full mission sequence — from registration to championship. Every date matters.
🧤 Required Equipment
THE WHISTLE
BLOWS SOON.
Every kid deserves a Friday night under the lights. Spots per division are limited and fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring 2026 Season
Spots filling fast — first-come, first-served