Mission:  Our mission is to teach, grow, and honor the game of lacrosse in the Pentucket Region by providing leadership, guidance, training, and structure to all our teams participating in the spring season and the annual Mass Youth Lax Jamboree held in June at the end of our season.

Philosophy:  Our philosophy in is all players participate equally (i.e. equal playing time) in all Classic/Town games, on evenly balanced teams (based on player’s grade, age, skill & experience), playing a local game schedule:  Level 7/8 (7th & 8th graders), 5/6 (5th & 6th graders), 3/4 (3rd & 4th graders) & 1/2 (1st & 2nd graders).  There are NO ‘A’ or ‘B’ or ‘stacked’ teams, nor standings or playoffs, at any level in our Classic/Town league & our traditional Sunday scheduled games. 

Our  Select league is an additional & complementary community-based playing opportunity (and NOT a replacement for) a player’s participation in the PYL Classic/Town league play.  PYL Select players must also participate on their PYL Classic/town team (Why? See Goals below).  PYL Select league has Division standings, playoffs, Championships, & single-Grade All-Star games.

Our coaches are certified and trained to be teachers of the game and role models focused on character development, team camaraderie, and fundamentals—especially the "fun" part.  PYL is an inclusive organization open to all Pentucket Regional towns where, collectively, we strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, learning experience for all participants in an environment NOT swept up in the pressure-filled, win-at-all-cost mania that can be common in youth sports today.

Goals:  Our primary goal is for all players, coaches, parents, and officials to have a fun, rewarding experience while always demonstrating sportsmanship on & off the field as together we learn, share & teach the fundamental skills and teamwork required to play the game well.  Our common objective is for more boys & girls to enjoy youth lacrosse at all levels.

PYL coaches are provided with training, certification & grade + age-specific rules of play with a particular focus on player safety, sportsmanship & fair play for a positive, fun experience for all participants. 

Honor the Game:  We honor the game by practicing positive coaching, teaching life lessons beyond the playing field, and developing a strong community among all players, coaches, parents, officials & fans that will last a lifetime.

As an MYL member program, we continue to improve our lacrosse knowledge and program capabilities each season as together we learn, share & teach the game based on speed, stick skills, athleticism & teamwork—NOT physical intimidation.

Watch the story of the FIRST Lacrosse Game here.