MYL Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission

• Create a weekly match schedule for member teams to compete
• Promote the growth of the game of lacrosse throughout Massachusetts
• Cultivate and assist additional towns to start youth lacrosse programs
• Train coaches and officials
• Establish & lead efforts creating organization & guidelines to support towns in providing a safe & meaningful experience for all

Our Philosophy

There are no standings kept, no league championship or playoffs. We play all players as equally as possible with the goal of teaching the sport and providing a fun experience for all involved.

We police ourselves in the effort to provide an outlet for kids that has not been swept up in the pressure filled, win at all cost mania that is too present in today’s youth sports. Any conduct perceived to be contrary to the best interests of the MYL and it's youth participants should be referred to the Regional Competition Committee.

Towns with more than one team in an age group should make every effort to balance the talent levels of the team, (i.e. there should be no A teams and B teams).

During a game, at least one coach from each team must be certified and have their MYL certification card with them. Coaches will be required to hold the pre game coaches meeting with the game official.

Conflict Resolution

Towns will require coaches and parents to not attempt to resolve conflicts on the game field. We will communicate proper conflict resolution using the MYL website, MYL Regional Directors and the MYL competition committee process. 

MYL Game Rules and Regulations

MYL Classic and Select games are played by USL Youth Rules with MYL modifications.

For the 2023 USL Youth Rules, click here. For MYL modifications click here.

Game Rules for ALL LEVELS  

The same rules will govern all MYL Classic games as well as MYL Select games, unless otherwise noted.[adopted in 2014]