My name is Colleen Coakley and I am the Girls Pee Wee Lacrosse Commissioner for the 2026 season. I grew up playing many Canton Pee Wee sports and am excited to play a role in helping today’s youth experience some of the same joys and benefits of small-town youth sports that I did. Please be sure to read the information below.

Registration:

REGISTER HERE: Registration closes April 1st, 2026. 

• Late registrants will not receive a Canton Lacrosse T-Shirt. Please register early to help us with planning. 
• Teams: Pre-k/K (registration fee $35), 1/2 ($50), 3/4 ($70), and 5/6 ($70).  
• See Jerseys & Apparel section below for March 28th order deadline if you would like to order a jersey or other apparel to arrive early in season. 
• Season runs April 14th through mid-June (younger teams usually end early June).
• Practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings behind Canton Central; 6:00-7:30

Additional girls lacrosse information:

Due to the nature of spring in the North Country and limited indoor space when field conditions are poor, the first few weeks of the season are sometimes unpredictable. Updates will be provided through SportsEngine as our April 14th start date approaches.

Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:00-7:30 behind Canton Central School (younger teams practice closer to 60-75 minutes as determined and communicated by the coaches). Additional practices for the 3/4 and 5/6 groups may be held at the coach’s/players’ availability and discretion and be based on field conditions.

Games and playdays:

For Pre-k/K and 1/2, some Saturday playdays will be held starting in early May.  Typically each town will host one for boys and girls, however not all towns have girls lacrosse and some towns may need to host on Sunday. 

For 3/4 and 5/6 teams, games will be scheduled and communicated by coaches. Overall the goal will be to average 2 practice days and 1 game day each week throughout the season.  

Watertown League:

We expect the 3/4 and 5/6 girls teams to participate in the Watertown Girls Lacrosse League on Monday evenings.  This league has been very beneficial to our girls as there are limited teams and officials in our local area.  These games begin in early May and run for 6 weeks, not including Memorial Day. Participation is not required due to the added time and travel, however we highly encourage it.  Carpooling works great!

JERSEYS & APPAREL (Order by March 28th to receive items by early early May). Links below.

Again this year we will do bulk orders to save families the shipping costs. Items are shipped 4-5 weeks after the bulk order closes, not after you place your order. 

Note that no jersey or apparel purchases are required.  This year we have updated the uniforms, with brown replacing black on jerseys and shorts; the design is otherwise similar.  We expect a gradual transition to the newer design over the next several years. Continuing to wear the reversible white/gold jerseys with black accents is perfectly fine; do not feel that you need to buy a new uniform.  Also, finding a used one in the community is a great option. If buying new, we recommend buying big so that a jersey can be worn for multiple years.  

• Order #1 – closes March 28th so that items arrive by early May. 
  • Uniforms (Jerseys and GameShorts): https://cantonyouthlaxuniforms2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 
  • Other apparel: https://cantonyouthlacrosse2026.itemorder.com/
• Order #2 – open March 29th until April 18th; this order will not arrive until late May!

Equipment:

Your child must have a girls’ lacrosse stick, lacrosse goggles or helmet, and mouth guard (molded is preferable) to participate. Cleats are highly recommended. Bring a water bottle to every practice and game.

Helmets (like this) are not mandatory equipment for girls lacrosse but are becoming increasingly common.

Here are some videos that can help explain girls sticks and pockets:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF44oWN1xGY
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOuydXS8ayA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st99TXjk2d0

Communication:

As you register, please be sure to download and monitor the SportsEngine app.  This will be the main line of communication between coaches and families: for coaches to communicate the schedule and any changes, and just as importantly, for families to RSVP to practices/games so that coaches can best plan. As with any app, there are some cumbersome features, but I have found that if you sign into SportsEngine on a computer, the Need Help? feature for parents is very helpful.

Cancellations:

Coaches for each team will determine any changes or cancellations. Weather-related determinations will be made by 5pm and will be communicated via the SportsEngine app. Usually Pre-K/K and 1/2 teams will cancel together in inclement weather. The 3/4 and 5/6 teams sometimes continue when the younger teams cancel.

DenBleyker Tournament:

We expect to host the DenBleyker Tournament May 30-31. Family volunteers are essential for the event’s success, including lining the fields, stocking and running the concession stand, post-event cleanup, and more. Please have this weekend on your radar and keep an eye out for opportunities to help.

Contact:

Email is the best and most reliable contact for me: colleen.m.coakley@gmail.com. Please include girls lacrosse in the subject line.

I look forward to seeing you out on the fields this spring.

Thank you,
Colleen Coakley,
Girls Lacrosse Commissioner