Youth lacrosse league registration now open

LACONIA — Registration for Lakes Region Lacrosse is open now through Feb. 28 for all interested athletes. Girls and boys teams for children in grades 7-8, 5-6, 3-4 and 1-2 are planned, offering a fast-paced spring sport; new players are welcomed and encouraged to sign up. Last year, over 150 young athletes began or continued the development of their skills, sportsmanship and knowledge of the culture and tactics of lacrosse. Registration can be completed at lrlacrosse.org. If you have questions about the Lakes Region Lacrosse Club or registration, email lrlcreg@gmail.com. Winter skills clinics will be offered, watch the website for details. Scholarships available upon request.

The Lakes Region Lacrosse Club is open to girls and boys of all abilities who reside in Lakes Region towns that do not currently have a youth lacrosse program. Participants include residents of Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gilmanton, Belmont, Meredith, Moultonborough, Northfield, Sanbornton and Tilton. The club is a member of the New Hampshire Youth Lacrosse Association, www.nhyla.org. The club’s home field is the Meadows Complex in Gilford, New Hampshire.

Practices typically begin in late March, with weather and field conditions being the primary factor. Practices are held 2-3 times per week. Seven regularly scheduled league games occur on Sundays and an occasional Saturday, beginning April 8 through mid-June. Approximately one half of the games are held locally and one half require travel to host towns in New Hampshire.