2024 Recreational Girls Lacrosse
March 4-May 19
Weeknight practices, Sunday games
Girls Lacrosse is quickly growing throughout Central Ohio and Dublin has one of the largest programs!
The DYA Recreational Girls Lacrosse program for Kindergarten-6th grade girls takes place in the spring and consists of 3 divisions. Players must be registered to play with their grade level.
DYA Girls Lacrosse Divisions (2023-2024 school year):
K-2nd Grade
3rd/4th Grade
5th/6th Grade
K-2nd Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 25 and continue on Sundays through March 10. Weekly one-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 4 (weather permitting). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 7. Game and practice sites in Dublin will be announced soon. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 19.
3rd/4th Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 25 and continue on Sundays through March 10. Weekly one-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 4 (weather permitting). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 7. Game and practice sites in Dublin will be announced soon. The Dublin Jamboree will be held on Sunday, April 28 at Dublin Jerome High School. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 19.
5th/6th Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 25 and continue on Sundays through March 10. Two weekly 1½-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 4 (usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 7. Game and practice sites in Dublin will be announced soon. The Dublin Jamboree will be held on Sunday, April 28 at Dublin Jerome High School. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 19.
Practice Information: Weeknight practice dates are dependent on the coach's schedule and are announced when teams are formed in early March. An additional make-up practice may be necessary on some weeks due to poor weather.
Preseason Indoor Drill Sessions (optional): Preseason indoor drill sessions begin on Sunday, February 25 and continue weekly on Sundays through March 10 at SportsOhio. K-4th Grade is from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5th/6th Grade is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Each Indoor Drill session is $10 per participant. Registration and payment for these sessions is via SignUpGenius.
Spring Break & Easter Sunday: There are no practices or games during Dublin Spring Break (March 16-24) or Easter Sunday (March 31).
Picture Day: Picture Day is Sunday, April 7. Pictures take place near the field where your game that day is scheduled. The photographers kindly ask that you arrive 45 minutes prior to your team's start time to take individual photos. Team photos will be taken after all individual photos are complete. Photographers will have extra order forms available on Picture Day. Picture Day services are provided by Midwest Sports.
Equipment: Lacrosse balls and goalie equipment are provided by DYA. Players must provide their own stick, goggles and mouth guard. Cleats are recommended for all players.
Field Locations:
K-4th Grade: Darree Fields (6259 Cosgray Rd) Darree Fields Map (PDF)
5th/6th Grade: Dublin Jerome High School (8300 Hyland-Croy Rd)
All facilities have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available in case of emergency. AEDs are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
AED Locations at City of Dublin Parks (PDF)
AED Locations at Dublin City Schools 2023-24 (PDF)
League Fees:
K-2nd Grade League fee is $75*, plus the cost of a jersey, if you need one.
3rd/4th Grade League fee is $100*, plus the cost of a jersey, if you need one.
5th/6th Grade League fee is $100*, plus the cost of a jersey, if you need one.
*an additional $20 was added on February 21
Financial assistance is available through the DYA Grant Program for families that qualify. For more information, visit the DYA Grant Program webpage: DYA Grant Program
Uniform Information: All players are required to wear the reversible DYA green/white lacrosse jersey for league play. The jersey is the same as prior years and can be purchased during registration. Jersey price is $25.
Uniforms consist of a jersey and skirt/shorts. The uniform is the same as prior years. Uniforms must be purchased for new players and those that have outgrown them.
Dublin/DYA skirt or shorts can be ordered at the DYA Girls Lacrosse Online Store. Spirit Wear is also available for purchase. The online store closed on February 29.
Players can wear their own black shorts, if necessary.
Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. If you are able and willing to serve as the head or assistant coach of your child's team, please register online by clicking "Volunteer" on your profile page at DYA.com. We can offer training for those that do not know the sport.
Preseason Coaches' Meetings:
K-2nd Grade: Monday, March 4, 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM @ DYA Office
3rd/4th Grade: Monday, March 4, 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM @ DYA Office
5th/6th Grade: Monday, March 4, 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM @ DYA Office
Team Notification: Families will be notified of their team placement and roster a day or two following the preseason coaches' meeting.
Central Ohio Girls Youth Lacrosse Association (COGYLA) Rules: 2024 COGYLA Girls Lacrosse Rules
Do you reside outside of DYA boundaries?: This program is open to all families residing within the boundaries of the Dublin City School District or within the City of Dublin. Out of boundary families may participate if residing in a community that does not have a Girls Lacrosse program and there is space available in their child's division. Out of boundary families must pay a $100 out of boundary fee per child to play. This fee does not apply to out of boundary participants that attend school in Dublin.
Questions?: Contact DYA Girls Lacrosse Program Director Nancy Rothacker at [email protected].