What Parents are Saying about Bethesda Lacrosse

Feedback from the Spring 2023 rec season

"My kindergartner just finished his first year of lacrosse and loved it! He has learned the game, made friends, and improved his skills. Most importantly, BLC has emphasized safety and teamwork every step of the way. Looking forward to next year!"

"Bethesda Lacrosse rec league is a wonderful way for players to get an enjoyable experience learning and playing lacrosse is a low stress environment. Everyone plays in the games so even newer players get the chance to play and grow."

"We live much closer to several other lacrosse teams but always come back to BLC! This is our second year and we could not be happier. The rec league keeps things fun and exciting while making sure all the players progress. Thank you for another great season!"

SPRING 2024 Rec LEAGUE DATES 

Games on SATURDAYS 9:00AM - 6:00PM

3/9 or 3/10 - Kick-off Weekend Team Practice
3/16 or  3/17 – Weekend Team Practice 
Week of March 18 -  Weekday team practices begin*
3/30 weekend -  No practice (Easter)
4/6 -   Game 1
4/13 - Game 2
4/20 - Game 3
4/27 - Game 4
5/4  -  Game 5 
5/11 - Game 6
5/18 - Make-up game or team practice  
5/25 - NO GAMES  (Memorial Day weekend)
6/1- End-of-Season Tournament at Muldoon Farm– ALL TEAMS  (Rain date Sunday 6/2) 

*Each team will have one weekday practice per week throughout the season. (Day varies by team.)

REGISTER

DIVISIONS OF PLAY

All divisions play in our Bethesda Lacrosse house league. No outside teams...only Bethesda Lacrosse teams and coaches! 

K/1st Grade
This division is for our youngest players. All players must have full equipment. The rosters will be smaller in this division  for more touches on the ball and to keep the players engaged in the game.  No goalies in this division.  No experience required.

Fee:   $270

2nd/3rd Grade
All players must have full equipment.  Players may only play on one team within the league.  No experience required.

Fee:   $325

4th/5th Grade
All players must have full equipment. Players may only play on one team within the league.  Players must have completed a season, clinic or camp to play in this division -- does not need to have been through Bethesda Lacrosse. Our one-day intro clinic on 2/24/24 fulfills this requirement-- click here for details.

Fee:  $325

6th/7th Grade
All players must have full equipment. Players may only play on one team within the league.   Players must have completed a season, clinic or camp to play in this division -- does not need to have been through Bethesda Lacrosse. Our one-day intro clinic on 2/24/24 fulfills this requirement-- click here for details.

Fee:   $325

8th Grade
 All players must have full equipment. Players may only play on one team within the league.  Players must have completed a season, clinic or camp to play in this division -- does not need to have been through Bethesda Lacrosse. Our one-day intro clinic on 2/24/24 fulfills this requirement-- click here for details.

Fee:   $325

*No refunds after  March 1. There is a $25 processing fee for all canceled registrations.

SPRING 2024 REC LEAGUE- ADDITIONAL DETAILS

WEEKLY PRACTICES + 6 games + END-OF-SEASON TOURNAMENT = LOTS OF ACTION!

RETURNING PLAYER DEADLINE:  If you are interested in returning to the same team as this fall, please register by February 1st. After that date, players will be added based on availability.  

PRACTICES:  The season will kick off with two weekend team practices— one on either Saturday 3/9 or Sunday 3/10 and the second on either Saturday 3/16 or Sunday 3/17.  Each team will have a weekday practice (one per week) throughout the season starting the week of March 18th.  The day/time/location of each team’s weekday practice will be determined/announced in early March.  The schedule is based on coach and field availability.

ROSTERS/SCHEDULES: Rosters will be shared with coaches at the beginning of March and game schedules will be published by mid-March.  Games will be played on SATURDAYS starting April 6th between 9:00AM -- 6:00PM in the Bethesda/Potomac/Rockville area.

FULL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAYERS IN ALL DIVISIONS:

• Helmet
• Shoulder/Chest Pads 
• Elbow Pads
• Gloves
• Stick
• Mouthguard
• Protective Cup highly recommended 

UNIFORM:  All players will receive a Bethesda Lacrosse shooting shirt, pinnie and sublimated shorts. 

REQUESTS: In the online registration, you may enter a Coach Request and/or Teammate Requests. These are not guaranteed, but Bethesda Lacrosse will try to accommodate your requests.

COACHING: If you are interested in coaching your son's team, the Registration Fee will be waived. Please contact Vicki Langerman for more information.

NEVER PLAYED BEFORE BUT INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR OUR SPRING REC SEASON?  

Sign up for our 1-Day Intro Clinic to be held on Saturday 2/24 and learn the fundamentals before the rec season.   OPEN TO PLAYERS IN GRADES 2-8.  Check out our  Clinics Page  for details.   

(Players in grades 4-8 must have completed a season, clinic, or camp to play in our Boys Rec League.  It does not need to have been through Bethesda Lacrosse but our 1-Day Intro Clinic fulfills this requirement.)

ALL REC TEAMS

Absolutely no outside club/travel players may play in this league with the exception of 2nd and 3rd grade BLC players. ANY PLAYER FOUND IN VIOLATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY EJECTED. PLAYERS MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE ON ONE TEAM WITHIN THIS LEAGUE. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED! 

Bethesda Lacrosse Association reserves the right to limit the number of "club" players on each team for 2nd/3rd. We are working to create parity between teams in each division and appreciate everyone's understanding. We will allow between 3-6 club players per team (dependent on registrations) per season. Our goal is to have a balanced league with competitive games for all skill levels. Bethesda Lacrosse Association remains as the area's only non-profit youth lacrosse program that works to bring the love of lacrosse to all those that are interested in playing in a format that safe, fun, competitive and instructional.