SAVE THE DATES!
United's lacrosse skills clinics will return for five free sessions in Fall 2025!
Where: Old Meadows Park, Thousand Oaks
When: Five Saturdays - 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
Time: 1-2:30pm
All levels of experience, from beginner to multi-year player, are welcome at the United skills clinics. If you already have lacrosse gear, bring it, but no equipment is needed. United will provide sticks, tennis balls, goals, and coaches. Just show up and join the fun!
United Lacrosse provides a fun and competitive lacrosse learning and playing experience for girls and boys, K-8, in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Oak Park, California.
About United Lacrosse
Mission
The United Lacrosse mission is to help grow the game of lacrosse in Southern California. We are player-centered with a focus on developing lacrosse skills, fun, and sportsmanship.
Vision
We envision a United Lacrosse community that encourages and promotes the growth of lacrosse by providing a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate youth lacrosse program.
Values
United Lacrosse is a developmental program that strives to create a safe, positive, and fun experience for all players and families. We follow athlete development best practices as set by USA Lacrosse.
United Leadership
Board Directors
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kevin Doohan | President & Girls Division Director |
| Chad Willard | Treasurer |
| Chris Reilly | President Emeritus |
Key Volunteers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Open | Boys Division Director |
| Open | Registration Manager |
| Open | Fundraising Coordinator |
| Open | Marketing/Social Media |
| Open | Website Manager |
| Open | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Open | Uniform Coordinator |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What if my child has never played lacrosse? |
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| Beginners are VERY welcome! Every player starts as a beginner. We teach and practice fundamental skills at every practice. |
| Providing meaningful playing time for all players in league games is a top priority at United. All players who show up and work hard, regardless of skill, will receive significant playing time during games. |
| United offers free Fall Clinics every year to introduce new players to the game of lacrosse. |
| If your child is interested in lacrosse, please purchase a lacrosse stick and ball as soon as possible and start practicing. (Please note: there are different, specific Girls and Boys sticks) |
| How physical is lacrosse? |
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| Boys’ lacrosse is a contact sport. However, in the interest of young player safety, body and stick checking are either not allowed or are limited at Boys 8U and 10U levels. |
| Girls' lacrosse is a non-contact sport with no checking allowed at the elementary school level and limited stick-only checking at middle school level. |
| Eligibility |
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| Families residing in Westlake, Thousand Oaks, and Oak Park communities are eligible to play for United Youth Lacrosse. If you live in a town that does not have its own youth lacrosse program (unaffiliated town) or if that town cannot field a team for your age group, you are also eligible to play for United Lacrosse, pending SCLA approval. |
| Age Groups - Spring 2026 Season |
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| There are four age divisions for Boys Lacrosse and two for Girls. Age is determined as of 9/1 in the calendar year prior to the season (i.e., age as of 9/1/2025 will be used to determine eligibility for the 2026 Spring Season). |
| The number of registered players in each group determines the number of teams United fields in each age group. |
| Program | Born Between |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | 09/01/2014 – 08/31/2019 |
| Girls Middle | 09/01/2011 – 08/31/2014 |
| Boys 8U | Born on or after 09/01/2017 |
| Boys 10U | 09/01/2015 - 08/31/2017 |
| Boys 12U | 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2015 |
| Boys 14U | 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2013 |
| United Practice Location |
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| In season, January-May, United Lacrosse holds practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 pm at Wildflower Playfields in Thousand Oaks. |
| SCLA Games Location |
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| United Lacrosse is a member of Southern California Lacrosse Association (SCLA). The SCLA Spring season runs February-May. Games are played at Arroyo Vista in Moorpark, CA. Please note that game times and locations are subject to change with short notice. Patience is sometimes required. |
| How Long Is The Season? |
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| The SCLA Spring Season usually kicks off in mid-February with a Jamboree event where teams play two games each followed by a regular season schedule of 8-9 games for each team. SCLA Playoffs and an All-Star Game for the best players across the league happen in May. |
| What equipment does my child need? |
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| The SCLA Spring Season usually kicks off in mid-February with a Jamboree event where teams play two games each followed by a regular season schedule of 8-9 games for each team. SCLA Playoffs and an All-Star Game for the best players across the league happen in May. |
Girls Required Lacrosse Equipment
Lacrosse Stick
Protective Eyemask or Helmet
Mouthguard
Athletic Footwear (Cleats Recommended)
image from: USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide
Boys Required Lacrosse Equipment
Lacrosse Stick
Helmet
Mouthguard
Shoulder Pads (NOCSAE Standard ND200 compliant)
Lacrosse Elbow/Arm Pads
Lacrosse Gloves
Athletic Footwear (Cleats Recommended)
Athletic Supporter & Cup (optional and STRONGLY recommended)
Rib Pads (optional)
image from: USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide
| Will children be able to play with their friends? |
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| United accepts two "play with friends" requests during registration. |
| We promise to evaluate all requests fairly but we make no guarantees regarding fulfilling "play with friends" requests. |
| The United Board assigns players to teams to ensure the program is able to field as many teams as possible and that competition is fair and balanced within United and across SCLA. |
| What are Stars and Stripes teams? |
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| For Boys 10U, 12U and 14U, the league allows programs to field Stars teams (made up of more experienced/more talented players) and Stripes teams (made up of less experienced/less talented players). |
| Stars teams from United play against Stars teams from other Towns. Stripes teams from United play against Stripes teams from other Towns. |
| The United board and coaches assess players at the 10U, 12U, and 14U levels during the first 2-3 weeks of practice and assigns players to appropriate teams in the best interest of player development. |
| All decisions regarding Stars vs Stripes assignments are at the sole discretion of the United board. However, if yous son would prefer to opt-out of consideration for placement on a Stars team – please let us know. Opting out of placement on a Stars team can increase the probability of friends playing together on a Stripes team. |
| What is "floating"? |
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| Floating describes a scenario where a player who is rostered on one team is able to play a game(s) for another team. United and SCLA allow for floating on a limited basis. |
Floating is allowed within the same division (i.e., from one 10U Stripes team to another 10U Stripes team or from one 12U Stars team to another 12U Stars team).
Floating is allowed from Stripes to Stars within the same age group (i.e., from one 12U Stripes team to a 12U Stars team)
Floating down a division is NOT allowed (i.e., players are NOT allowed to float from a 14U team to a Boys 12U team)
Floating from Stars to Stripes is NOT allowed (i.e., players are NOT allowed to float from a 14U Stars team to a 14U Stripes team)
Individual players are only allowed to float a maximum of 3 times throughout the season
| How do I register? |
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| Registration opens in October or November for the Spring season. |
| Registration closing date varies based on teams and number of players registered. Registration closes when we reach maximum capacity for a particular team and waitlists may be created. |
| Early registration is strongly encouraged. United offers early registration discounts for all players who register before December 1. |
How much does playing in United cost?
Spring 2026 Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | $375 |
| Girls Middle School | $375 |
| Boys 8U | $375 |
| Boys 10U | $425 |
| Boys 12U | $425 |
| Boys 14U | $450 |
10% earlybird discount for registrations received before 12/1
$50/family multiplayer discount throughout open registration
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer. Only one discount may be used each season
*Pricing is subject to change prior to the start of open registration
USA Lacrosse membership is NOT required to participate in United's youth lacrosse program.United Lacrosse is a non-profit organization and has a 100% volunteer Board of Directors. United Lacrosse and the SCLA have significant expenditures including: coaching fees, uniforms, field rental, referee fees, insurance, and equipment.
| What is the refund policy? |
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| United offers a 75% refund if requested before the first practice or a 50% refund if requested before the first game. |
| Refunds are not available once games begin. If you want the possibility of a refund after the first game, please purchase registration insurance. ViCoverage is an online option some parents have chosen in the past. |
| How can I help? |
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| Volunteers who help out as Team Managers, Board Members, and with Game Day Support are a critical element in making the United player experience awesome. Please email [email protected] if you're willing to share your talents and time. |
| We are also interested in meeting with experienced lacrosse coaches who may take on Head or Assistant Coach roles. If your son or daughter is a High School lacrosse player and interested in getting community volunteer credit hours as a Coach, please email [email protected]. |
Girls Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse Equipment
If your girl is new to lacrosse, she will need the gear below in order to participate in United practices and games.
Lacrosse Stick
Protective Eyemask or Helmet
Mouthguard
Athletic Footwear (Cleats Recommended)
image from: USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide
Girls Age Groups (Spring 2026)
| Program | Born Between |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | 09/01/2014 – 08/31/2019 |
| Girls Middle | 09/01/2011 – 08/31/2014 |
Girls Lacrosse - Spring 2026 Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | $375 |
| Girls Middle School | $375 |
10% earlybird discount for registrations received before 12/1
$50/family multiplayer discount throughout open registration
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer. Only one discount may be used each season
*Pricing is subject to change prior to the start of open registration
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse Equipment
If your boy is new to lacrosse, he will need the gear below in order to participate in United practices and games.
Lacrosse Stick
Helmet
Mouthguard
Shoulder Pads (NOCSAE Standard ND200 compliant)
Lacrosse Elbow/Arm Pads
Lacrosse Gloves
Athletic Footwear (Cleats Recommended)
Athletic Supporter & Cup (optional and STRONGLY recommended)
Rib Pads (optional)
image from: USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide
Boys Age Groups (Spring 2026)
| Program | Born Between |
|---|---|
| Boys 8U | Born on or after 09/01/2017 |
| Boys 10U | 09/01/2015 - 08/31/2017 |
| Boys 12U | 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2015 |
| Boys 14U | 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2013 |
Boys Lacrosse - Spring 2026 Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Boys 8U | $375 |
| Boys 10U | $425 |
| Boys 12U | $425 |
| Boys 14U | $450 |
10% earlybird discount for registrations received before 12/1
$50/family multiplayer discount throughout open registration
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer. Only one discount may be used each season
*Pricing is subject to change prior to the start of open registration
Contact
| Join the United VIP List |
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| Subscribe to the United VIP email list below and be the first to know about upcoming United Lax events and other local lacrosse opportunities. |
| General Correspondence |
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| The United Lacrosse leadership team shares an email address at [email protected]. Please direct questions, feedback, or requests to us there. |
Registration
| Spring 2026 registration will open in November 2025 |
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| Registration for the Spring 2026 season will open in November 2025. If you have questions before then, especially if you're new to lacrosse, please contact us at [email protected] and we will respond promptly. |
Volunteering
THANK YOU to our volunteers!Volunteers are the key to providing a fantastic experience for United players. Our parents are the BEST! We appreciate everyone who steps up and helps United players have awesome seasons year after year.Volunteer leadership roles for 2026 are listed below. If you're interested, willing, and able to accept an open role, please hit us up at [email protected] for details.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Open | Boys Division Director |
| Open | Registration Manager |
| Open | Fundraising Coordinator |
| Open | Marketing/Social Media |
| Open | Website Manager |
| Open | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Open | Uniform Coordinator |