Frequently Asked Questions by Parents:

1. What season is lacrosse played? Lacrosse is a spring sport which is played principally from March through early June.

2. How are the teams divided? Girls; Grades 2-4: Bantams; Grades 5-6: Juniors; Grades 7-8: Seniors  Boys; U9: Bantams, U11: Lightnings, U13: Juniors, U15: Seniors.

3. How much does the program cost?  $120.00 to $150.00

4. How does our family register? During registration period, you can register on our website on the "Register" pages.  Registration for 2009 Spring season is open October 1, 2008 through January 3, 2009.

5. What is the deadline for registration?  January 3, 2009.

6. What is NMYL's Refund policy? NMYL will refund your Spring 2009 registration fee less a $50 cancellation fee, if you cancel before midnight on December 15, 2008. No exceptions. Sorry!!!

7. When does NMYL start for 2009? Pre-season clinic program for Senior Travel teams will start in January, regular season will start in March.  

8. Typically where do we practice? Canterbury School, Schaghticoke Middle School, Baldwin Park, Home Depot Fields.

9.Where are away games for travel? All different locations.  Primarily the games are in Litchfield and Fairfield counties with some possibly in Hudson Valley, NY.  Away game fields are listed on the home page menu "Away Directions".

10. How do parents keep abreast of what's going on? Keep your eye on the NMYL website www.nmyl.org  Also, when registering, make sure you provide your e-mail address to receive notices about the various league activities and from your child's team coach and manager. 

11. What does my registration fee go towards? We determine the registration fee by adding up all our costs and looking at the number of participants. The fee covers referees and officials, uniforms, personal and team equipment (goalie equipment, goals, nets, cones, balls etc.), medical kits, and jamboree and tournament fees.

12. What is U.S. Lacrosse? The national governing body of men's and women's lacrosse. All players will become members of U.S. Lacrosse upon registering for the NMYL programs. Their website is http://www.uslacrosse.org.

13. What are the major differences between Boys and Girls lacrosse? In Boys' lacrosse, body contact is allowed above 4th Grade and checking sticks are allowed. In Girls' lacrosse, no body contact allowed and modified stick checking at the 7th/8th grade level only.

14. What is the uniform? Jerseys provided by NMYL for the season only and are returned at the end of the season.  A $60 deposit is required for all jerseys at time of issue.  Your check will be held until the end of season.  If any jersey is not returned or is returned is poor condition your check will be cashed.

15.  What is CONNY?  New Milford Youth Lacrosse is a member of the Connecticut-New York Lacrosse Association (CONNY), the organizing body for youth lacrosse in Connecticut.  All NMYL member (players, coaches and parents) are expected to support the CONNY Code of Conduct (for more information go to www.connylacrosse.org).

16. I have a first time player, we don't now if they will do well if they have never played before?  We always love to take in new players, with time, coaching, dedication and practice, we have seen first time players show great gains in skills improvement in one season. We promote  honor of the game, team and sportsmanship of which builds team spirit and skilled players.