HRYL Program Description

Herndon-Reston Youth Lacrosse Program Description

HRYL Program Description

Herndon-Reston Youth Lacrosse (HRYL) is a youth sports program organized under the Optimist Club of Herndon Virginia and a member club in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL). We are a recreational, developmental youth lacrosse program run entirely by volunteers. The HRYL management team are people in your community who share a commitment to giving back to their community and improving the lives of children in our community. Our program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

The success of all players depends on significant parent participation – especially for our youngest athletes. Parent engagement in all aspects of our program is crucial for the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of all players.

Participant Eligibility

All boys age 5-14 as of September 1 and girls in grades K through 8 are eligible to participate. Boys are grouped into divisions based on their age (e.g., 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U). Girls are grouped into divisions based on their school grade (e.g., K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8).

HRYL follows the NVYLL High School Pyramid Policy. If your child’s elementary or middle school feeds into Herndon High School (HHS) or South Lakes High School (SLHS), your child is required to play lacrosse with HRYL. If your child attends a private or parochial school in Herndon or Reston, you may request a waiver so your child can play lacrosse with HRYL.

Spring Season:

Boys age 7-14

Girls grade K-8

Season: End of February through late May; Season ends before Memorial Day Weekend

Player Skills Evaluation: End of February
Practices: Start in early March; Held for 1-1.5 hours twice a week between 5:30-8:30pm; Location is usually Herndon High School (HHS) or Herndon Middle School (HMS)
Games: Start in late March; Usually Saturdays for boys teams and Sundays for girls teams; Usually four home games, three away games, and one weekend with two games (double header games)

Registration Fee: $250 (does not include game uniform or equipment)

Game Uniform Fees: Uniforms are required for all players, but you can reuse uniforms from prior years

HRYL jersey $35 (required for all players)
HRYL shorts $35 (required for all players)
HRYL shooting shirt $20 (required for boys; optional for girls)

Equipment Needed:

Boys: Lacrosse stick, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouthguard, and athletic shoes/cleats
Girls: Lacrosse stick, googles, mouthguard, and athletic shoes/cleats
If assistance obtaining equipment is needed, indicate this during the registration process

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Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card
Elelctronic Check/Funds Transfer (ACH)

Discounts / Financial Aid

Early Bird Discount for Spring Season: Register by January 15th for a $25 discount
Family Multi-Participant Discount for Spring Season: Each additional player receives a $25 discount
Fairfax County Athletic Scholarship: Fairfax County residents only; Request financial aid and provide supporting documentation during the registration process; Payment for game uniform is still required
Head Coach Discount: Registration fee waived for one child per season; Enter head coach discount code during the registration process; Payment for game uniform is still required
Assistant Coach Discount: Registration fee reduced by half for one child per season; Enter assistant coach discount code during the registration process; Payment for game uniform is still required

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Coach and Team Assistant Eligibility

Coaching and assisting a team as a team parent or manager are volunteer positions. Head Coaches and Team Assistants must be at least 21 years old.

Assistant Coaches must be:

At least 15 years old to coach boys 12U and older and girls grade 5-6 and older teams
At least 13 years old to coach boys 10U and younger and girls grade 3-4 and younger teams

All adult team staff/volunteers must complete a background check and a youth abuse prevention online training course and exam before leading or assisting in any HRYL activity.

All Head Coaches must:

Become a USA Lacrosse (USAL) member (fee reimbursed by HRYL)
Complete the USAL Level 1 online training course (fee included in USAL membership)

Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are encouraged to:

Complete the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports online training course (free)
Attend the Marymount NVYLL - US Lacrosse Potomac Chapter Coaches Clinic - Spring Season Kickoff Meeting (free)

Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches receive a discounted registration for their child, coach apparel (including an HRYL polo shirt and baseball cap), access to necessary equipment and supplies, and access to fields for practices and games.

Refunds

Email hrylcommissioner@gmail.com with your refund request
If a participant or family is removed from the program for refusing to follow NVYLL/HRYL Code of Conduct or Fairfax County/HRYL health and safety rules/protocols, no fees will be refunded
If Fairfax County cancels our access to field space, the amount of fees refunded, if any, will depend on the costs already incurred by the program

Fall New Player Clinics:

Whether your child is just starting out or looking to try something new, we offer clinics that are the perfect opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive setting. Our new player clinics focus on the fundamental lacrosse skills of catching/throwing, cradling, dodging, shooting, footwork, and speed in a safe, "No Contact" environment.