CLA North • Denver Spring Lacrosse League

Boys & Girls • Grades K–5th

A fun, developmental, community-based Spring lacrosse experience for players in Denver. Training locally in Denver - Games held in Huntersville!

Quick Overview

This league is held in Denver. For Spring 2026, practices are held locally in Denver while games are held in Huntersville to ensure an accessible, convenient, family-friendly experience.

Players register by grade level and placed onto teams based on school, location and/or roster needs.

Throughout the season, teams will:

• Practice twice per week (K–1 once per week)
• Play Saturday games against other Denver/Huntersville Spring League teams
• Participate in an end-of-season Spring Jamboree

Registration Timeline

• Early Bird Registration: Through December 1st
• Standard Registration: Begins December 1st (if spots remain)

Players must be registered by January 25 to guarantee participation in the Spring. Players registering after this date (if spots remain) will be randomly assigned to teams.

Our goal is to provide a fun, affordable, community-driven lacrosse experience that supports long-term development and creates a clear pathway from Rec → Travel.

Our Development Approach

CLA practices focus on skill development, confidence, and fun over plays and systems. Teams use a station-based model run by CLA staff to fast-track development before breaking into team-specific work.

Better skills create a better experience. Our system builds fundamentals and prepares athletes for future CLA Travel opportunities.

StartLax (Grades K–2) – 3v3

StartLax is our low-pressure, high-energy entry point into lacrosse. No pads required. We provide sticks or players may bring their own. Soft balls and mini goals keep the game safe and fun. Players rotate naturally through offensive and defensive roles every few minutes to build confidence and game understanding. This was our highest-rated START program last fall.

K–1 Division (4v4)

The K–1 Division is perfect for families wanting the full padded lacrosse experience instead of StartLax. Athletes play 4v4 on short-sided fields using real sticks and balls. Games are played without goalies at this age for safety. All players rotate positions every 5 minutes so they experience offense, defense, and transition equally.

2nd–3rd Grade Division (7v7)

The 2nd–3rd Grade Division introduces the 7v7 lacrosse format with six field players and one goalie. Goalies receive structured training, and if no dedicated goalie exists, all players rotate once during the season. Practices focus on fundamentals, spacing, and fast-paced decision-making. Players rotate positions every 5 minutes throughout games so they learn attack, midfield, defense, and goalie responsibilities.

4th–5th Grade Division (10v10 Full Field)

The 4th–5th Grade Division plays full-field 10v10 (boys) or full-field 11v11 (girls) lacrosse. Teams with a dedicated goalie operate normally; otherwise, athletes rotate into the position during the season. Training focuses on full-field movement, spacing, and improved lacrosse IQ. Players rotate positions every 5 minutes so they learn attack, midfield, defense, and transition roles.