Fall 2025 BOYS Rec LEAGUE DATES 

Games are on SUNDAYS in the fall, between 11:30 - 6:00PM

9/13 or 9/14 - Kick-off Weekend Team Practice 
9/20 or 9/21 - Weekend Team Practice 
9/28 - Game 1
10/5 - Game 2
10/12 - Game 3
10/19 - Game 4
10/26 - Game 5
11/2 - Game 6

11/9 - Make-up game if needed.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

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.  No goalies in this division.  No experience required.

Fee:     $275

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

Fee:    $300

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.   

Age Eligibility:  If born before 6/1/14, must play in the 6/7 division rather than 4/5.

Fee:     $300

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.  

Age Eligibility:  If born before 6/1/12, must play in the 8th grade division rather than 6/7.

Fee:     $300

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.   

Fee:      $300

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

FALL 2025 BOYS REC LEAGUE-- DETAILS 

PRACTICES:  The season will kick off for all teams with two weekends of team practices -- the first team practice will be either on Saturday 9/13 or Sunday 9/14, and the second will be on either Saturday 9/20 or Sunday 9/21, depending on the team.

In addition to the two weekend team practices, K/1 teams will have 3 clinic-style weekday practices (one per week)  the first few weeks of the season.  Teams in all other divisions (grades 2-8) may have two optional weekday practices (one per week) in September.  After those practices, the season will be games-only in all divisions. 

GAMES:  All games will be played on SUNDAYS between 11:30 AM-6:00 PM from September 28 - November 2.  Make-up games (if needed) will be on Sunday, November 9.  All games will be played in the Bethesda/Potomac/Rockville area.

ROSTERS/SCHEDULES: Rosters will be released in early September and game schedules will be published by the middle of September.

FORMAT:  Grades K/1:  Our youngest division will play 7 v 7 (no goalies) on a small field with a special emphasis on instruction.  Small rosters mean lots of action and lots of opportunities to learn, build confidence and a love of the game.  Grades 2-8:  Our grades 2-8 divisions will play 7 vs 7 this fall (2-2-2, plus goalies) on small fields.  This format will ensure lots of touches on the ball for each player, while continuing to reinforce the skills of full format games.  LOTS OF ACTION!

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 pinnie and 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.

ALL REC TEAMS

Absolutely no club/travel players may play in this league with the following exception: 

• 2nd and 3rd grade BLC club players may also play in the 2nd/3rd grade Boys Rec division (optional and not part of the club fees) but they will be distributed across teams to ensure parity in the league.

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. 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.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT BOYS REC...

"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!"

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