Hampton Lacrosse
Should My 2nd Grader Play K-2 or U9?
First and foremost,
Hampton Lacrosse does not cut players from any teams.
This season we are excited that K2 Lacrosse will be partnering with HYA. HYA provides a great way to grow the K2 program and keep costs reasonable.
So whether your child plays K2 or U9 as a 2nd grader is not a reflection of their lacrosse ability. U9 runs from late March to Early June. U9 practices 1-2 times per week and plays game on Saturdays. K2 runs 6 weeks starting in May. K2 only meets 1 time per week on Saturday afternoons after 3:00pm.
There are many factors that play into your families decision of what direction to go.
| K2 | U9 | |
| Cost | $35 (estimated)
+Equipment (partial) | $95 Registration $50 Uniform $25 Us Lax Membership Estimated Costs + Full Equipment Costs |
| Travel | Sacred Heart (Local) | Games: Hampton, Exeter, Durham, Portsmouth, Rye Seacoast Area Youth Lacrosse League |
| Equipment | Stick, Helmet, Gloves (Can use a hockey helmet) Girls equipment is the same for either program | Full Pads, Lacrosse Helmet Required, Gloves, Stick (boys) |
| Philosophy | Instructive practice based Small sided instuctive scrimmages as season proceeds. Fun "non" comptetive-grass roots Lacrosse Festival There are no cuts in Hampton Lacrosse *Ramp Up program for returning players in the works | Weekday practices Competitive games on weekends, local travel required Full gear required Entry into competitive lacrosse There are no cuts in Hampton Lacrosse |
| Age | K-2 But 2nd graders usually form a team within the program (boys) | U9 |
| Time | Saturday Afternoon Starting after 3pm Does not conflict with Baseball | Practice Weeknight 1 or 2 times, Games Sat between 1 and 4 May conflict with baseball |
Each player is different. There are no cuts in Hampton Lacrosse, so whether your child plays K2 or U9 is not a reflection of their ability. Time, travel, cost, and your childs desire are factors to consider when deciding between K2 and U9. This is not a make or break decision for their lacrosse career.
U9 and K2 are relatively new programs in the world of lacrosse. Kids 8 and under are still young players. They spend a lot of time picking up dropped balls off the ground. Having a lot of fun and learning to love and respect the game is what is really important with this age group.
A lot of players pick up lacrosse later in their athletic careers and thrive. An athlete that has played multiple sport usually makes a great lacrosse player! Skilled players are made by throwing the ball against a wall (outside of practice)!