Boulder Valley Youth Lacrosse: Ages 6 to 14
Getting a kid started in lacrosse in Boulder County usually begins with one confused question from a parent: which program, for what age, and when do I sign up? The answer depends almost entirely on how old your child is, because youth lacrosse is organized into age bands that determine team, level, and season. This …
Read MoreYour kid signed up for lacrosse, and three days later the coach's email lands: "Players need to show up with their own gear." If you've never played, that sentence is intimidating — lacrosse has more equipment than soccer and different rules for boys and girls. This guide breaks down exactly what a beginner needs, what …
Read MorePrinceton Wins 2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship
Eleven unanswered goals across one half of lacrosse turned a tight title game into a coronation. On May 25 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Princeton beat Notre Dame 16-9 to win the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship — the Tigers' first national title since 2001 and the seventh in program history. For …
Read MoreMen's vs Women's Lacrosse: Key Differences
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 …
Read MoreThe Vail Lacrosse Shootout: Colorado's Summer Classic
May 27, 2026 / · 4 min read · colorado boulder-county field-lacrosse resources high-school college ·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 …
Read MoreThinking 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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreBoulder 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. Northwestern …
Read MoreFor 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 …
Read MoreField 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 …
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