If you're new to the sport in Boulder County, one thing surprises most parents fast: men's and women's lacrosse are not the same game with different rosters — they're two distinct sports with their own rules, equipment, and style of play. USA Lacrosse, the national governing body, maintains separate rule books for the …

When the high school season wraps in May, Colorado lacrosse doesn't stop — it moves to the mountains. The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is the state's marquee summer tournament, drawing teams from across the country to Vail every summer. For Boulder County families, it's a roughly two-hour drive up I-70 and one of the best …

Thinking about signing your kid up for lacrosse? Boulder County has well-established youth programs for both boys and girls, and getting started is easier than most parents expect. USA Lacrosse — the sport's national governing body — runs a "Where to Play" directory and a Get Started guide, but locally you have two …

The CU Boulder women's lacrosse program just finished the best season in its short history — and for Boulder County lacrosse fans, it was something worth watching closely. Founded in 2014, the Buffaloes are only 12 years old as a program. In 2026, they played like a team that has been doing this for decades. A Season …

Boulder County had a team in the mix until the very last seconds. CU Buffs women's lacrosse pushed #1-seeded Northwestern to double overtime in the quarterfinals on May 14 — Maddie Shoup tied it with four seconds left in regulation before Northwestern won 13-12 in double OT. That's as close as it gets. With CU's run …

For the first time ever, two Colorado programs shared an NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament bracket. On May 10, 2026, the CU Boulder Buffaloes hosted the University of Denver in the Second Round — and won 11-9. It was a milestone moment for lacrosse in this state, and Boulder County fans had every reason to watch. The …

Field lacrosse is the outdoor version of the game — the one you'll see at BVSD high school games in the spring and on the CU Boulder campus. If your kid just signed up and you've never watched a full game, this guide covers what you need to know. The Playing Field Field lacrosse is played on a grass or artificial turf …

Boulder County has one of the strongest girls lacrosse pipelines in Colorado, with programs serving players from age five all the way through high school — and a competitive college club team at CU Boulder for those who want to keep playing. Whether you have a kindergartner picking up a stick for the first time or a …

Spring is lacrosse season in Colorado, and for high school players it means one thing: CHSAA competition. The Colorado High School Activities Association governs interscholastic lacrosse across the state, running separate boys and girls programs each spring. If your student is playing — or thinking about playing — …

Box lacrosse is the indoor version of the game — fast, physical, and played in an enclosed arena. It's the same sport the Colorado Mammoth play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). If you've been to a Mammoth game at Ball Arena in Denver, you've seen box lacrosse at its highest level. How Box Lacrosse Differs from …