Is there something between rec and travel for lacrosse?

[Anonymous]

Northern VA rec has games on Saturday except for the 8th grade teams which had games on Sunday (this year anyway, not sure if that's always true).

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Anonymous wrote:How hold is your son? Does he have any experience playing lacrosse? Does he know the basic stick skills? Has he played on any team before? If he is still learning how to play, then choosing a rec program is a great place to start. Rec teams play against other rec teams in their league. If you want something more challenging, pick a club team. They come in all kinds of skill levels, but until you reach Elite level. teams are mostly coached by Dads. Dad coaches also come in many different varieties, but you may face classic daddy-ball when they are coaching their own sons. Most teams, whether rec or club have to travel somewhere to play against other teams. Some teams travel to tournaments within their owns state or to nearby states. Some Elite teams travel farther to compete with other Elite teams from around the country. There are also clubs that are created just to form tournament teams and travel near and far to compete with other teams. Knowing more about what you are looking for your son, will help point you in the right direction.

My kid is a 2010/rising 6th grade boy. He's played a lot of informal backyard lacrosse, with kids who play on teams, and he's gone to camp, but hasn't been on a team.

I think in theory rec is the right level for him this year, but haven't found a rec team that doesn't have Sunday games which doesn't work for us. However, even if we find that, I'm wondering what happens if he decides he likes it and wants it to be his primary sport. I don't love the idea of travel, because of both time and money.

We're in MoCo, and could also do DC, or PG VA would be hard.

I think BLC’s fall Rec league has all games on Sunday.

Yes that’s the only rec league I could find, and my kid is unfortunately already committed on Sundays.

[Anonymous]

Your son is a 2028 who has never played on a lacrosse team. Definitely rec is the way to go. He will learn a lot about playing lacrosse on a team, stick skills, and lacrosse IQ. Others have mentioned that Bethesda Lacrosse Club has a rec program, so you might check it out. There is a big difference between what you pay to play on a rec team vs a club team. If Sundays are not good for your family, be sure to ask all teams when they play. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your son is a 2028 who has never played on a lacrosse team. Definitely rec is the way to go. He will learn a lot about playing lacrosse on a team, stick skills, and lacrosse IQ. Others have mentioned that Bethesda Lacrosse Club has a rec program, so you might check it out. There is a big difference between what you pay to play on a rec team vs a club team. If Sundays are not good for your family, be sure to ask all teams when they play. Good luck!

I'm looking for other options because Bethesda plays on Sunday. I haven't gotten the name of any other programs, and when I google rec lacrosse in MD, I either get Bethesda or programs that end at 5th.

I'm also questioning whether this is the sport long term for him, if there aren't options for families who don't want to commit to travel.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your son is a 2028 who has never played on a lacrosse team. Definitely rec is the way to go. He will learn a lot about playing lacrosse on a team, stick skills, and lacrosse IQ. Others have mentioned that Bethesda Lacrosse Club has a rec program, so you might check it out. There is a big difference between what you pay to play on a rec team vs a club team. If Sundays are not good for your family, be sure to ask all teams when they play. Good luck!

I'm looking for other options because Bethesda plays on Sunday. I haven't gotten the name of any other programs, and when I google rec lacrosse in MD, I either get Bethesda or programs that end at 5th.

I'm also questioning whether this is the sport long term for him, if there aren't options for families who don't want to commit to travel.

Will your son go to a MoCO public school? If so, generally speaking, there's a HS lacrosse option for him. If you plan on sending your kid to a WCAC school, you almost have to do club (and soon) for that. Not saying that's good or right, but the situation.