2025 Recreational Girls Lacrosse
March 4-May 18
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 (2024-2025 school year):
K-2nd Grade
3rd/4th Grade
5th/6th Grade
K-2nd Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 23 and continue on Sundays through March 9. Weekly one-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 3 (weather permitting). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 6. Games and practices are held at Darree Fields. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 18.
3rd/4th Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 23 and continue on Sundays through March 9. Weekly one-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 3 (weather permitting). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 6. Games and practices are held at Darree Fields. The Dublin Jamboree will be held on Sunday, April 27. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 18.
5th/6th Grade Division: Preseason indoor drill sessions (optional) begin Sunday, February 23 and continue on Sundays through March 9. Two weekly 1½-hour outdoor practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of March 3 (usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Games are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 6. Games and practices are held at Dublin Coffman High School. The Dublin Jamboree will be held on Sunday, April 27. The season is scheduled to conclude on May 18.
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 some weeks due to inclement weather.
Preseason Indoor Clinics (optional): Preseason indoor clinics are held on Sunday afternoons in late February and early March at Field Sports (6400 Dublin Park Dr). Dates: February, 23, March 2, March 9 (all Sundays). Times: K-2nd Grade & 3rd/4th Grade 12-1 PM; 5th/6th Grade: 1-2 PM. If your child is attending, sign-up using the SignUpGenius link below and complete the required waiver on the sign-up page. Preseason indoor clinics are free of charge for DYA Girls Lacrosse program participants.
K-2nd Grade: http://signupgenius.com/go/10C054EADAB2BA75-47964350-dyagirls
3rd/4th Grade: http://signupgenius.com/go/10C054EADAB2BA75-dyagirls9
5th/6th Grade: http://signupgenius.com/go/10C054EADAB2BA75-dyagirls8
Spring Break & Easter Sunday: There are no practices or games during Dublin Spring Break (March 22-30) or Easter Sunday (April 20).
Postponements & Rescheduling: Activities postponed due to weather or field conditions may be rescheduled throughout the season. For weather updates, visit DYA.com/Weather.
Picture Day: Picture Day is Sunday, April 6. 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 (SEI certified) and mouth guard. Cleats are recommended for all players. Click HERE for a full list of Girls Lacrosse Equipment.
• SEI Goggles: must bear the SEI stamp and be on the list of SEI approved goggles under ASTM F3077-2021 approved goggles (all goggles manufactured after 2021 should bear this stamp).
• List of molded stick heads legal for girls lacrosse: Link: HERE (see Rules Guidebook regarding shooting strings, etc. before modifying a strung stick).
• Mouthguards may be clear but may not have any protruding tabs. SISU Aero Guard or professionally molded mouthguards are strongly advised. Visit http://lddy.no/vczf for more information on SISU Mouthguards. Use code TS-Arlington15 to take 10% off purchase (code never expires). (Currently there is a sitewide sale of 25% off and the code takes an additional 10% off.)
Field Locations:
K-4th Grade: Darree Fields (6259 Cosgray Rd) Darree Fields Map (PDF)
5th/6th Grade: Emerald Fields (4040 Wyandotte Woods Blvd) Emerald Fields Map (PDF)
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)
League Fees:
K-2nd Grade League fee is $100*, plus the cost of a jersey, if needed.
3rd/4th Grade League fee is $110*, plus the cost of a jersey, if needed.
5th/6th Grade League fee is $110*, plus the cost of a jersey, if needed.
*an additional $20 was added on March 1
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 $30.
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 Sunday, March 9.
Players may wear their own black shorts, if necessary.
Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. Parents can register to coach their child's team during player registration or by clicking "Volunteer" on the user account page at DYA.com. We can offer training for those that do not know the sport. Coaches Corner
Preseason Coaches' Meetings:
K-2nd Grade: Monday, March 3, 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM @ DYA Office
3rd/4th Grade: Monday, March 3, 6:20 PM to 7:10 PM @ DYA Office
5th/6th Grade: Monday, March 3, 7:15 PM to 8:00 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].