Pre-Season Clinics

The Spring season begins with pre-season clinics in January to help players and coaches shake the dust off of their gear and skills in preparation for assessments.

Spring Assessments

February kicks off Assessments of all players in order to group  teams by appropriate NVYLL age and skill divisions, weather permitting.   We may attempt to run 8U and 10U assessments indoors when facilities are available, while 12U & 14U are generally held on the Turf Field at Gainesville Middle School.

Spring NVYLL Season

Following assessments, Brigade boys play an 8-game spring season, competing against other clubs in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL).    Practices run once per week starting in February, increasing to two practices per week in March.  Games run on weekends from the end of March through the weekend before memorial day.  Once games begin, teams will generally have 2 weeknight practices in addition to their league games. 

Spring 6U "Scoopers"

Our 6U "Scoopers" Lacrosse Program is the perfect introduction to the sport for young players! Through fun drills and interactive activities, kids will develop essential lacrosse skills like passing, catching, and shooting while building coordination and teamwork. With a focus on creating a positive, supportive environment, we aim to foster a love for the game that will last a lifetime. It's all about learning through play, making new friends, and discovering the excitement of lacrosse!  

New this Spring 2025, full protective gear will be required as we align with other local 6U programs and start participating in activities with teams across the Northern Virginia area.