Youth Lightning League (Boys Rules)

The Fall REC 'LIGHTNING LACROSSE LEAGUE' is provided to all Northeast Florida youth through a partnership of area lacrosse programs including Fleming Island, Ponte Vedra Riptide, Jax Lax Beaches, Jax Lax City, Amelia Island and NPAA Panthers. All NFYLL programs are invited to partner.

CO-ED players are permitted. Boys rules apply and full boys protective equipment is required for all players.

This is a SIXES REC league. Sixes lacrosse is an innovative and dynamic discipline of lacrosse that showcases fast-paced and high-scoring gameplay. As a variant of the traditional format, it features six players on each team, creating an exciting and intense experience for both players and spectators.

Sixes lacrosse has gained popularity in the last few years throughout the US and Internationally. It was featured in the 2022 World Games, the PLL Championship Series and appears to be the discipline at the center of lacrosse's Olympic vision for 2028.

**Current US Lacrosse membership is required for insurance purposes. You will be prompted to provide or renew your membership during the registration process.

Register for 2023 Fall Youth Lightning League (Boys Rules)

SIXES FORMAT - GAMES ONLY

This is a GAMES ONLY league. There are NO organized practices.
There will be additional Skill Development Sessions offered each game day for interested players.

REGISTRATION OPENS July 12

REGISTRATION CLOSES August 23

Season runs September 10 to October 15

AGE DIVISIONS:

14U: born between 9/1/09 - 8/31/11

12U: born between 9/1/11 - 8/31/13

10U: born between 9/1/13-8/31/15

8U: born before 9/1/15

GAME DAYS:

Sundays @ Patton Park

2850 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

GAME TIMES:

Between 12:00pm and 3:00pm

COST:

$159

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Game play format will be Sixes.
This is a FRIENDLY league. Players and Parents are asked to keep the intensity to a minimum.
Players from all participating programs will be evenly divided onto teams by level of experience. Meaning your Riptide players will be on a team with players from Jax Lax Beaches, Jax Lax, Panthers, etc..
Players may request to be placed on a team with no more than 2 friends. We will do our best to accommodate all requests but cannot make any guarantees.
You will be notified of your team roster and schedule NO LATER THAN September 6th.
No "Take-Out" Body Checks are allowed.
No Long Poles or Modified Poles
Paid Officials
One Strike Policy on Fighting or Throwing a Punch
Season will culminate in Championship games at each division.
Skill Development Sessions will be offered through X10 Lacrosse one hour prior to the start of your game each Sunday. Included in registration fee.