Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse board members are parents, business owners, past lacrosse players and coaches. We are members of the US Lacrosse Organization. Our mission statement is to provide all of our players and members with the opportunity to discover and ultimately embrace the shared passion of the lacrosse experience. Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse offers our players the opportunity for personal growth and development by teaching the value of respect, fairness, teamwork, communication, responsibility, truthfulness, non-discrimination, honesty and integrity at all times.
The organization is open to the youth of Stonington, North Stonington, Pawcatuck, Ledyard and surrounding areas that do not have a youth lacrosse organization.
Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse filed under South Eastern Area Lacrosse is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation.
Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse is a member of New England Coastal Lacrosse (http://www.neclax.org)
Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse follows these principles:
- HONOR - our game and tradition
- RESPECT - our coaches, teammates, opponents, referees, spectators
- INTEGRITY - work hard and play fair
- PRIDE - in what we accomplish and who we are
Financial aid for registration fees and loaner equipment is available. Please contact the Stonington Bears President or Registrar for details.
Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse Programs
Spring (League) season - This season now begins in March with indoor practices at Mystic Indoor Sports followed by outdoor practices and games starting in April and ending by mid-June. This is regular league play against teams from surrounding towns. Depending on your team, practices are generally held weeknights (2 or 3 times per week) at local schools. Games are generally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons with some games during week nights. Most teams also attend regional tournaments. Registration begins in January.
Equipment needs:
Boys - helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, lacrosse stick, cleats
Girls - goggles, mouth guard, lacrosse stick, cleats
*Equipment is provided for Instructional and U8 players
In this website, you'll be able to get news, information, schedules, rosters, game results, directions and much more. Check back frequently for the latest information about our club.
