United Lacrosse provides a fun and competitive lacrosse learning and playing experience for girls and boys, K-8, in Westlake Village, Oak Park, and Thousand Oaks California.
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About United Lacrosse
Mission
The United Lacrosse mission is to help grow the game of lacrosse in our communities. 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 |
| Chad Willard | Treasurer |
| Chris Reilly | President Emeritus |
Key Volunteers
| Name | Title |
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| Open | Boys Division Director |
| Open | Girls 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 Oak Park, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks 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 2027 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 9/1/2026 will be used to determine eligibility for the 2027 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 | 09/01/2015 – 08/31/2020 |
| Girls Middle | 09/01/2012 – 08/31/2015 |
| Boys 8U | Born on or after 09/01/2018 |
| Boys 10U | 09/01/2016 - 08/31/2018 |
| Boys 12U | 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2016 |
| Boys 14U | 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2014 |
| United Practice Location |
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| In season, January-May, United Lacrosse typically holds practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm. In 2026, practices were held in Oak Park at Deerhill Park in February and March and at Valley View Park in April. |
| 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. Most 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 Championships 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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| Boys and girls play with different gear. See details below. |
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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| When registering, please note any "play with friends" requests in the notes/accomodations/special info field. |
| We promise to evaluate all requests fairly, and we want friends to play together, but we make no guarantees regarding fulfilling "play with friends" requests. |
| The priority for United Board when we assign players to teams is 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 for the 2027 season IS OPEN . If you register before 11/1/26, use the code EARLY10 for a 10% off earlybird rate. Registrations on or after 1/1/2027 will pay a $50/player premium over standard rates. |
| Registration is also open for our free "Try Lax" skills clinics in October-November. |
How much does playing in United cost?
Spring 2027 Standard Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | $400 |
| Girls Middle School | $400 |
| Boys 8U | $400 |
| Boys 10U | $425 |
| Boys 12U | $425 |
| Boys 14U | $450 |
Earlybird Discount 10% earlybird discount for registrations received on or before 11/1/26 (use code EARLY10 during checkout)
Multiplayer Discount: $25/player multiplayer discount throughout open registration (use code MULTI25 during checkout for a cart containing 2 or more player registrations)
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer: Only one discount may be used each season
Late Registration: Prices increase by $50/player on January 1st, 2027. United orders uniforms in December Registrations after January 1st increase United's expense.
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 has a strict "no refunds" policy. Once a player is registered, costs begin for United including processing, equipment, uniforms, and league fees. |
| 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 Division Directors, Board Members, and with game day support may receive registration discounts and 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 2027)
| Program | Born Between |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | 09/01/2015 – 08/31/2020 |
| Girls Middle | 09/01/2012 – 08/31/2015 |
Girls Lacrosse - Spring 2027 Standard Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Girls Elementary | $400 |
| Girls Middle School | $400 |
Earlybird Discount 10% earlybird discount for registrations received before 12/1 (use code EARLY10 during checkout)
Multiplayer Discount: $25/player multiplayer discount throughout open registration (use code MULTI25 during checkout for a cart containing 2 or more player registrations)
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer: Only one discount may be used each season
Late Registration: Prices increase by $50/player on January 1st. United orders uniforms during the first week of January. Registrations after January 1st increase United's expense.
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 2027)
| Program | Born Between |
|---|---|
| Boys 8U | Born on or after 09/01/2018 |
| Boys 10U | 09/01/2016 - 08/31/2018 |
| Boys 12U | 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2016 |
| Boys 14U | 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2014 |
Boys Lacrosse - Spring 2027 Standard Registration Fees
| Division | Price |
|---|---|
| Boys 8U | $400 |
| Boys 10U | $425 |
| Boys 12U | $425 |
| Boys 14U | $450 |
Earlybird Discount 10% earlybird discount for registrations received before 12/1/26 (use code EARLY10 during checkout)
Multiplayer Discount: $25/player multiplayer discount throughout open registration (use code MULTI25 during checkout for a cart containing 2 or more player registrations)
*Earlybird OR Multiplayer: Only one discount may be used each season
Late Registration: Prices increase by $50/player on January 1st, 2027. United orders uniforms during the first week of January. Registrations after January 1st increase United's expense.
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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| You can reach United's leadership team at [email protected]. Please direct questions, feedback, or requests to us there. |
Registration
Registration for the 2027 Spring Season IS OPEN
Click the image below for our registration page.
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 2027 are listed below. If you're interested, willing, and able to accept an open role, please write to our leadership team 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 |