Boys Lacrosse
Play for your town! Bedford competes against local towns as a member of the Mass Youth Lacrosse League. We have amazing kids, wonderful coaches, and a fantastic parent community that work together so our kids experience (the best) team sport and enjoy our hometown!
Programs offered
Classic (grades 1-8)
Competitive, but fun. Everyone plays.
Games are on Sundays.
Coaches work very hard to ensure equal playing time and an opportunity to play all positions throughout the season.
Select (grades 5-8)
Select teams offer more competitive play, position specialization, and more games for those who love the sport.
BYL is partnering with Acton-Boxborough at both the 5/6 and 7/8 level.
Games are played Friday nights, plus an additional practice per week.
Select players MUST also play on a Classic team.
Ages
Boys in grades 1-8
Players are on bi-grade teams: Boys 1/2, Boys 3/4, Boys 5/6, Boys 7/8.
When
Lacrosse is a spring sport.
The preseason starts in March with indoor practices at either the Edge or a Bedford school gym.
The regular season starts in April through early June.
The season ends in late June with the Jamboree at Rogers Field in Devens.
Where
We practice on town fields (JGMS, Wilson, BHS Sabourin).
Home games are hosted at Sabourin field (the turf).
Practices
Teams have two 90-minute practices each week. Days and times vary and may change year to year.
Expected practice times for the upcoming season:
Grades 1/2: Mon + Thurs
Grades 3/4: Tue + Fri
Grades 5/6: Tue + Wed
Grades 7/8: Mon + Wed
Games
Teams will play 8 regular season games in the Mass Youth Lacrosse league.
2027 MYL Game Dates:
Week 1 - Sunday, April 4
Week 2 - Sunday, April 11
(OFF Apr 18 for school vacation week)
Week 3 - Sunday April 25
Week 4 - Sunday May 2
Week 5 - Sunday May 9
Week 6 - Sunday May 16
Week 7 - Sunday May 23
(May 29-31 is Memorial Day Weekend)
Week 8 - Sunday June 6
*Away games are generally 20-35 minutes drive.
Uniforms
Uniforms can be purchase at the Bedford Uniform Store.
All new players are required to purchase the Bedford Youth Lacrosse Men's 2 Piece Player Package which consists of a jersey and shorts.
The Bedford Youth Lacrosse Men's Short Sleeve Tech Tee is optional but maybe purchased in addition to the uniform package.
Required Equipment
Here's what you need to play lacrosse:
- Lacrosse stick
- Helmet
- Pads (shoulders, elbows)
- Protective cup
- Cleats
- Mouthguard
Lacrosse Unlimited in Burlington and Brine Sports in Concord are two good local resources for lacrosse gear.
Cost
Program fees are as follows:
- Grades 1/2: $240
- Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8: $340
- Select: $140
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I register?
If you don't see a registration option in the right hand side of your screen, we are either in-season or still preparing for our next season. The best time to register is September - January for a season that runs March - June.
2027 Classic
BYL classic team registration is open to all players from September to the end of January.
$50 Bedford Day discount in September.
$25 Early Bird discount starting in October through the end of December.
Register