Note to returning players: For the 2024-25 season, the BCLA has replaced U17 & U19 with U18; see the following for a breakdown of all age groups: 2023-2024 BCLA Age Groups-Minor Box & 2024-25 BCLA Age Groups - Field

Introduction:

New Westminster has a long standing reputation in the game of lacrosse and the New Westminster Minor Lacrosse Association (NWMLA) is proud to offer the youth of New Westminster a positive and safe recreational choice for players of all skill levels.

The NWMLA is a member association of the Pacific Coast Field Lacrosse League (PCFLL). The season takes place during the Fall/Winter months; for 2024-25 the PCFLL will consist of 6 Youth (co-ed) and 6 Women's (female only) age divisions: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U18. 

Girls are welcome to register and play in either the Youth or Women's division. Women's field lacrosse is non-contact, and is a game based on stick skills, speed, and strategic play. In the younger divisions, girls play a 7-vs-7 style of game on a half field – the focus is on development of their stick skills, passing and positioning. In the older divisions, girls play 11-vs-11 on a full field.

2024-25 Field Lacrosse Calendar:

July 2024
Registration begins.
2024-25 Online Registration | 2024-25 Field Registration Fees

September 2024 - December 2024
Practices and games start for all age divisions; expect 2 practices during the week (1 practice for U7 and U9) and 1 game on Saturday (Women's) or Sunday (Youth)

Early December 2024
End of season for U7 and U9; schedule break for U11 and older divisions

January 2025
U11+ practices and games resume after holidays

February 2025
Provincial tournaments for U11, Provincial championships for U13 and older divisions

Field Lacrosse Equipment:

Lacrosse equipment is available from a variety of sporting goods stores; the NWMLA also offers a rental program for younger players. For those who play box lacrosse or hockey, some of the same equipment can be used.

Youth (Co-ed) YU7 to YU18
Hockey or field lacrosse helmet with wire face mask, (they must meet prescribed safety standards), lacrosse gloves, slash guards, elbow pads, athletic support with cup for boys, jill for girls, mouth guard, shoulder pads, kidney pads and a pair of cleats or soccer boots. Equipment can be rented from NWMLA for U7 players.

Women’s WU7 to WU18
Women’s field stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats/turf shoes. Women's field lacrosse stick is different from what is used in box lacrosse and can be rented from NWMLA.

Sticks
A plastic-headed stick is mandatory.

Goalies
All equipment for goalies (except their helmet, gloves and jock) will be supplied to ensure maximum protection.

Financial Assistance:

Various organizations provide funding to help all kids play sports! Please visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more.