2027 Spring Season Info

Our Youth Lacrosse Program is open to all skill levels!

We will hold player evaluations for all 3rd - 8th grade boys on Sunday, October 18 at Elk Ridge Park. These evaluations are to help us property place your son on a team that allows him to get the right level of instruction and optimal amount of playtime. Player evaluations are required in order to be guaranteed a roster spot. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Spring season registration prior to evaluations is not required, though once rosters are announced, you will have until 10/31 to register for Raptors Boys Spring Lax to secure your roster spot.

Raptors Athletics participates in the Arapahoe Youth League. For more than 45 years, the AYL has provided the premier competitive sports league in the Denver Metro Area. The Raptors serve Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Larkspur & Sedalia, feeding into Castle View, Douglas County and Rock Canyon High Schools.


Our Lacrosse programs feature teams for athletes in Kindergarden through 8th grade, with a focus on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and accessibility. We strive to create a fun, competitive, and engaging experience that strengthens both individual skills and community ties.


Raptors Lacrosse teams compete in the Arapahoe Youth League (AYL), which brings together top youth programs from across neighboring towns to provide a high level of competition and growth.

  • 2027 Registration Fees

    Registration is now closed for the 2027 season. Registration fees for 2027 were $450

  • 2027 Uniform & Cost

    We will be using the same uniform from the 2026 Spring Season for the 2027 Spring Season Uniforms consist of a jersey, shooter shirt and shorts.  Uniform cost is $125 (individual pieces can be purchased as well during registration if a full uniform is not needed).

  • Important Dates

    Practice starts March 1, 2027

    Playoff weekend (all teams) is May 14-16, 2027

    Championship weekend is May 21-23, 2027

  • Age Requirements

    Players cannot be in high school. Our teams are grade based K-8th Grade. You may play up one grade level. Playing down a grade level is not allowed unless special approval is received from the AYL

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When does registration for Spring open?

    Spring registration opens the end of September

  • When are player evaluations for Spring?

    Player evaluations are in October

  • What skill level are teams?

    All of our teams are competitve teams and are seeded according to overall skill set within the AYL teams per division. While we don't know the exact seed prior to the season, skill levels are typically Elite, Intermediate, Recretational 

  • What equipment is required?

    All players must have cleats, mouthguard, athletic cup, complete lacrosse stick (shaft/head), helmet, chest pad, elbow pads and gloves

  • How many practices per week?

    Teams typically practice twice per week for 60-90 mintues at coach's descretion 

  • When are games played?

    Games are typically played on Saturdays, but can be played on Sundays or weekday evenings if weather causes game cancellations