High School Lacrosse in Boulder County
High school lacrosse in Boulder County is sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and plays in the spring season. Multiple schools in the Boulder Valley School District and surrounding areas field varsity and junior varsity teams.
Who It's For
Students in grades 9–12 enrolled in a CHSAA member school. Both boys and girls programs compete under CHSAA rules.
Season
CHSAA spring lacrosse runs approximately March through May, with state playoffs in May.
Boulder County High Schools with Lacrosse
Several high schools in Boulder County field CHSAA lacrosse teams. Note that some girls programs are combined across schools — girls from Boulder High and Monarch register through Fairview HS, and Erie girls play through Mead HS. Contact your school's athletic department for current team status, tryout dates, and coach information.
Club Lacrosse
In addition to school teams, many high school-age players compete with club programs, particularly in the fall and winter off-season. Club lacrosse can provide additional development opportunities and exposure for players considering college-level play.
College Recruiting
Players interested in playing at the collegiate level should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center early in their high school career. Connecting with club programs and attending showcases is a common path for Boulder County players seeking college opportunities.
Resources
- CHSAA Boys Lacrosse — official rules, schedules, and playoff information
- CHSAA Girls Lacrosse — official rules, schedules, and playoff information
- USA Lacrosse — national governing body, recruiting resources
- Boulder High Boys Lacrosse — Boulder High School boys program
- Boulder High School Athletics — official BVSD sports teams page for Boulder High
- Fairview Boys Lacrosse — Fairview High School boys lacrosse program
- Fairview Girls Lacrosse — BVSD combined girls program; Boulder High and Monarch girls register through Fairview HS
- Monarch Boys Lacrosse — Monarch Coyotes boys lacrosse program (Louisville)
- Monarch High School Athletics — official BVSD athletics page for Monarch HS
- Erie Boys Lacrosse — Erie High School boys lacrosse (SVVSD)
- Mead High School Athletics — Erie girls play in combined program through Mead HS
- Broomfield High School Athletics — Broomfield HS athletics (BVSD)
- Your school's athletic director — tryout dates, eligibility, and team info