Welcome to the official CDC Boys Youth Lacrosse Home Page
Carmel CDC Lacrosse is focused on providing a complete instructional program that matriculates the lacrosse skills of each participant, while emphasizing fun, fair play, and good sportsmanship. Our hope is that we can be a positive influence for each player and translate these experiences into positive attributes that resonate in their character in the future. The program takes pride in creating an inclusive environment for all participants- beginners to advanced players. We work closely with the CHS lacrosse coaches to ensure a supportive and developmentally appropriate experience.
AGE DIVISIONS-BOYS
8U: 1st / 2nd Grade – The 8U will play in full lacrosse gear (Helmet, chest pad, gloves, elbow pads, mouth guard, athletic cup). Practices will be held on Tuesdays at the CHS Upper Turf. The goal of the 8U league is to introduce the basic concepts of throwing, catching, cradling, dodging, and shooting. The first 45 minutes will be dedicated to proper instruction of basic lacrosse skills. The final 30 minutes will be dedicated to a controlled game simulated scrimmage. Games will be small-sided. The season will run from Mid-March (weather dependent) through the end of May.
10U – The 10U group will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association. Teams will be filled through the CDC spring registration process beginning in January. The 10U group will have two practices a week, Tuesdays & Thursdays, at CHS Upper Turf and will play games (6 v 6) versus both the surrounding communities and intra-club. The group will practice all together. Depending on participation numbers, teams will be formed based on ability following evaluations at the start of the season. The season will run from Mid-March (weather dependent) through the end of May.
12U – We hope to have A and B teams at the 12U level. Tryouts for the top A Team will be held at 6:00-8:00 PM February 1, 2025 at CDC Aletto Family Sports Center.
All 12U teams will play in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association (IYLA) at the appropriate level. The players will have the optional opportunity to train in January and February. Spring practices for all groups will be 2 days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, primarily at the CHS Upper Turf fields behind the football field.
Games will be held the end of March through the end of May. Both teams will play in the Carmel Invitational and State Cup Tournaments, and the A Team will play in one out of town overnight tournament in South Bend, Indiana.
14U – We hope to have A and B teams at the 14U level. Tryouts for the top A Team will be held at 6:00-8:00 PM February 1, 2025 at CDC Badger Fieldhouse.
All 14U teams will play in the IYLA at the appropriate level. The players will have the optional opportunity to train in January and February. Spring practices for all groups will be 2 days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, primarily at the CHS Upper Turf fields behind the football field. Games will be held the end of March through the end of May.
Games will be held the end of March through the end of May. Both teams will play in the Carmel Invitational and State Cup Tournament, and the A Team will play in one out of town overnight tournament in South Bend, Indiana.
All 10U/12U/14U Players must be US Lacrosse members and have US Lacrosse number and enter during registration. Please sign up at www.uslacrosse.org
To determine appropriate age group for 2025 season, see US Lacrosse Age Bracket:
10U Born between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2016
12U Born between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2014
14U Born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2012 (or in 8th grade)
SPORT SEASON
Lacrosse is a spring sport. The season varies by team/age, but typically runs Mid-March (weather dependent) through late May.
COST
Boys 8U Lax Registration Fee: $165
Boys 10U Lax Registration Fee: $275
Boys 12U Lax Registration Fee: $395
Boys 14U Lax Registration Fee: $430
Fee for all teams includes a dry fit Carmel Lacrosse T-Shirt, as well as Uniforms (Top & Shorts) for 12U and 14U and Pinnie for 8U and 10U.
For 12U and 14U players who attend the out of town tournament, there will be an additional $45 tournament registration fee that will be collected during the season.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OPT-OUT FEE
Carmel Dads' club requires every family to pay $25 or work a two-hour shift in the concession stand for a sporting event. Athletes whose parents serve as a league commissioner, head coach or team sponsor are exempt from this requirement.
REGISTRATION
Registration for all lacrosse teams runs through the CDC spring registration process - January 1st with fee increases February 22nd.
Refund Deadline for youth rec lacrosse is March 1st.
*Refund Policy – If you register your child(ren) for one of our sports programs and then opt for them not to participate, refund requests are grated AS LONG AS the refund request is made during that sport season’s regular open registration period. Refunds are NOT given if requested after open registration unless there is a medical reason you child cannot participate. For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding this refund policy, please contact the office.