Field vs. Box Lacrosse: How the Indoor Game Differs
Jul 16, 2026 / · 6 min read · field-lacrosse box-lacrosse nll colorado-mammoth boulder-county colorado youth high-school boys girls ·Watch a Colorado Mammoth game at Ball Arena one weekend and a CHSAA high school match the next, and it can feel like two different sports sharing a name and a stick. Box lacrosse and field lacrosse both trace back to the same game, but the National Lacrosse League and USA Lacrosse govern versions built around different …
Read MoreLacrosse Positions: Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie
Jul 10, 2026 / · 9 min read · youth middle-school high-school field-lacrosse boulder-county colorado boys girls ·The first time you watch a lacrosse game, ten players per side are moving at full speed with no obvious pattern. Within a few minutes of understanding the positions — who stays where, who can go anywhere, and what each role is responsible for — the action snaps into focus. USA Lacrosse governs the sport at every level …
Read MoreSummer Lacrosse Camps Near Boulder: 2026 Guide
School's out, the spring CHSAA season is over, and your player still wants to pick up a stick three times a week. Summer is when Boulder County's lacrosse families start hunting for camps — and the search window is short, because the good ones fill up fast. This guide walks through the kinds of camps available near …
Read MoreBoulder 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 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 MoreGirls Lacrosse Programs in Boulder County
May 12, 2026 / · 3 min read · girls youth middle-school high-school boulder-county colorado field-lacrosse ·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 …
Read MoreBoulder County, Colorado has a thriving lacrosse community at every level of play. Whether your player is picking up a stick for the first time or competing at the college level, this is your guide to lacrosse programs in the area. Browse the programs below to find the right fit.
Read MoreLacrosse Resources for Boulder County
Apr 18, 2026 / · 2 min read · resources boulder-county colorado youth high-school college boys girls ·A collection of useful links for players, parents, and coaches in Boulder County. National & Governing Bodies USA Lacrosse — the national governing body for lacrosse; membership required for most organized play CHSAA Boys Lacrosse — Colorado High School Activities Association; rules, schedules, and playoff info for …
Read MoreYouth lacrosse in Boulder County introduces kids to the game in a fun, developmental environment. Programs at this level emphasize fundamentals — cradling, passing, catching, and basic game concepts — while keeping competition age-appropriate. Who It's For Elementary-age players, typically kindergarten through 5th …
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