Junior Girls Lacrosse
Play Junior Girls Lacrosse
Our Junior girls lacrosse teams begin at Under 8’s (mixed girls and boys), Under 11’s, Under 13’s, Under 15’s and Under 18’s. The rules vary between the age brackets to accomodate for the development of the players so as they move up to the higher age teams the game is closer to the senior rules. Brighton Lacrosse Club take their junior teams very seriously and have a strong history of developing resilient, passionate and skilful players. Having fun is at the heart of our club culture and developing those players who wish to improve their game with the aspiration to play in the Senior ranks is possible.
Frequently asked questions about playing girls lacrosse
The youngest age is 6 years old in a mixed girls and boys Under 8 competition. The other girls team age brackets are U11’s, U13’s, U15’s and U18’s.
Games are played in school terms, starting in Term2 (typically the first weekend back after the April School Holiday period) and games commence by the end of Term 3 (before the October school holidays).
All girls lacrosse games are typically played on Saturday mornings. Depending on the age bracket the starting times vary between 8am through to 11.30am. See below for the ages & game times.
- U8 & U11’s – 8am (boys or girls)
- U13’s – 10.30am
- U15’s – 9am
- U18’s – 11.45am
All junior girls teams train at the Brighton Lacrosse Club, Highett Ave, Hove.
Trainings are typically held as per below: (subject to change)
- U8’s – Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.30 – 6.30pm
- U11’s – Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.30 – 6.30pm
- U13’s – Mondays 5pm
- U15’s – Wednesdays 5pm
- U18’s – Mondays 5pm
No, we welcome new players and teach them the rules and skills they need. Over a season their skills and understanding of the game will improve. Previous experience, for example through the schools programs and inter-school competitions will help players get a basic grasp of how to play but through regular training and playing on weekends they will become more skilled.
The game locations will vary and move between all of the lacrosse clubs in that age bracket. You can look at the lacrossesa.com.au website for previous game fixtures to see where they are played.
This varies depending on the age of the player. Under 8’s are supplied with their own stick upon registering for the season. U11’s through to U18’s are all required to wear proper fitting mouth guards (available through most dentists) and lacrosse goggles. All players will need their own lacrosse stick, water bottle and cleats are recommended for field traction. Numbered Brighton Club uniform tops are supplied but a black skirt will be required by all players.
All players are required to pay Subs for the season. New Junior players all receive a brand new stick and ball as part of their membership. Please refer to Junior playing fees on the Membership & Fees page for up to date costs.
All of the teams in the Junior Gils competition are girls-only, with the exception of Under 8’s where the teams are mixed.
Yes — lacrosse is considered a very safe sport for junior girls, especially at Brighton Lacrosse Club. The junior girls’ game uses non-contact rules, and all players are coached in safe stick skills, spatial awareness, and good game habits from day one.
At Brighton, safety is a top priority:
All junior players (except U8’s) must wear mouth guards and protective eyewear
Qualified, experienced coaches run every session and ensure girls learn correct skills and techniques in a supportive environment
Training sessions focus on movement, teamwork and skill-building, not heavy contact
Our club follows all Lacrosse SA safety guidelines for junior players
Lacrosse is a fantastic way for girls to stay active, build confidence, and learn new skills — all within a safe, supervised and encouraging team environment.
There are several opportunities for our junior boys to extend their skills and knowledge of the game, including:
- State/Zone Under 15 Championships held in October on an annual basis, where the boys try out for a team and then if selected will travel interstate to play (unless the championship is here in Adelaide).
- Under 18 State Championships – similar to the U15 competition discussed above, the Under 18 Girls & Boys State Championships are held annually over the Easter break around Australia (each year varies).
- Under 20 Women’s World Lacrosse Championships – these are held every 4 years where the girls are selected to attend a lacrosse camp to try out for the Australian Under 20 team. You can keep up to date by following Lacrosse Australia on their socials and website.
- Plus there are often skill camps with international players during the season or school holidays that take place.
Player Registration
Each year all players are required to officially register with Lacrosse SA.
Head on over to our Membership page for more information and links
Want to learn more?
Did you know you can play lacrosse as young as 6? Brighton Lacrosse Club caters for girls and boys from Under 8’s through to U18’s and our Senior teams – Division 2, Division 1 & State League in both Women’s and Men’s competitions.
Come and Try Sessions
Come & Try Sessions will be held in March 2026
Join in the fun - every March
Every year the Brighton Lacrosse Club run Come & Try Lacrosse Sessions during March. Our junior sessions are the perfect way for kids to get active, make new friends, and learn exciting new skills – all in a supportive and friendly environment! No experience? No problem! Our coaches will guide players through the basics and all of the equipment is provided.
