BAKERSFIELD YOUTH LACROSSE

Why Lacrosse?

Lacrosse isn’t known as “The Fastest Game on Two Feet” for nothing. First coined by a Baltimore sports writer nearly 100 years ago, the game has kept up with this moniker only increasing in skill with its incredibly fast paced game play. Lacrosse requires passing and catching and shooting all while sprinting and reacting quickly to opponents. The National Federation of State High School Associations notes that participation in the sport has been steadily increasing since 1990.

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ABOUT THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUE

The Bakersfield Youth Lacrosse League is dedicated to introducing local Bakersfield youth ages 8 - 18 to the sport of lacrosse and to provide them the opportunity to learn the sport and achieve athletic success through league play and skill building clinics.

BYLL is a non-profit organization registered with the lacrosse national governing body, USA Lacrosse; and partners with North of the River (NOR) Recreation and Park District in many of its activities. BYLL programs are structured to promote positive coaching and good sportsmanship at all levels of lacrosse play in conformance with the principals of the Positive Coaching Alliance. BYLL, in partnership with NOR, provides the following programs.

The regular season runs from January through May, with tournament opportunities and skill building clinics during the off season.

U10, U12 AND U14 DIVISIONS

U10 Coed is comprised of our beginning players, boys in girls in grades 2 to 4. The U10 Coed division focuses on fundamentals and skill building.

The U12 and U14 Boys Divisions are geared toward more competitive skill building and game playing. The number of teams in each age bracket is determined by the number of participants each year. Practices and games are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. U12 and U14 Boys teams have the opportunity to participate in optional tournaments throughout the year.

The Bakersfield Leopards is the U14 and high school girls' division comprised of girls from grades 6 through high school. The Leopards participate in the Legion Lacrosse League in Santa Clarita. Practices for the Leopards are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with games played on Saturdays.

High School Boys' Teams

BYLL currently has two boys high school club teams: the Bakersfield Rams and the Bakersfield Mustangs. These two high school club teams compete in the Pacific Lacrosse League against high school club teams throughout Southern California. Practices for both teams are held evenings during the week. All games are held on Saturdays. The Rams are affiliated with Garces High School and the Mustangs with Stockdale High School, but both teams are open to any male high school student regardless of which high school they attend.

Tournaments and Clinics

BYLL participates in several tournaments throughout the year. Tournaments allow players the opportunity for some competitive field time and help to sharpen skills. BYLL regularly participates in the Santa Barbara Showdown's Summer, Fall and Winter tournaments, as well as Pacific Lacrosse Festival in San Diego.

BYLL also hosts several free clinics throughout the year, including Introduction to Lacrosse and Skill Building. These free clinics expand the sport of lacrosse throughout Kern County.

BYLL also partners with USA Lacrosse in providing coaching clinics. The coaching clinics are provided to introduce parents and interested persons to coaching opportunities and to enhance coaching skills and knowledge of the sport.

REGISTER FOR THE 2024 SPRING SEASON IS OPEN

Join the fun and fast paced action of the fastest growing sport on the West Coast! Open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 18.

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Who are We

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Registration opens December 1, with HS practices starting the end of January or early February, and youth practices starting in February. Practice start dates are weather and field dependent. Additional play in tournaments is occasionally available. Tournaments allow players the opportunity for some competitive field time and help to sharpen skills.