The purpose of the 8U program is to introduce girls to the game of lacrosse and to encourage them to have fun playing this great sport!

This site provides an overview of MSLax's 8U program.  You will find the following information on this page:

• Program/game information
• Helpful links 
• List of participating associations/teams (posted after registration deadline)

The MSLax 8U program is unique in that while there are some similarities to the 10/12/14/18U programs, there are numerous differences.

A couple of key similarities are:

• 8U will align with all other age levels in summer league play in 2024. 
• The same equipment is used at all levels (stick, goggles, mouthguard).
• 8U plays on the same size field as that of 10U.

Several of the key differences include:

• 8U will have 4 regular season games, 1 Jamboree, and will play in the end of season tournament (1 day only).
• 8U games will continue to be refereed by coaches in 2024 (we will revisit this for 2025).
• 8U does not keep official score during their games.  
• Double rostering is allowed for associations who may have more than one 8U team. 
• 8U games are played 4v4 while at older ages games are either 7v7 or 12v12. 
• Goals are put triangle side up, as there are no goalies at 8U.

Update coming after 2024 registration closes.

Update coming after 2024 registration closes.