SEP27Sunday
Fall 2026
Sedona Play Day
8:30 AM–noon
Posse Grounds Park, Sedona
Regional games followed by a family-style barbecue.
Read the Sedona story →
Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse
LACROSSE
STARTS HERE.
A first stick. A new friend. A place to belong.
Community lacrosse for boys and girls across Northern Arizona.
LOCAL KIDS. LOCAL TEAMS. ROOM TO GROW.
FALL 2026 Two regional play days are coming. See the dates →
Two fields. Three communities. One lacrosse family.
FALL PLAY DAYS
ARE HERE.
Current NAYL players are invited to both regional play days as part of the Fall 2026 season.
No extra registration. Just bring your gear and your team spirit.OCT24Saturday
Fall 2026
NAU Play Day
2:00–4:30 PM
NAU South Recreation Fields
Come early for NAU Women’s Lacrosse vs. Arizona Storm at 1:00 PM.
View the full schedule →Three communities. One lacrosse family.
FIND YOUR TEAM.
Start close to home. Each team has its own identity, with the same welcoming approach to learning the game.
Something to look forward to
WINTER LACROSSE.
The next chapter is taking shape. All practice times are local Arizona time.
Verde Valley Vortex
December–January
Wednesdays
1:30–3:00 PM
Posse Grounds Park, Sedona
Exact dates, holiday breaks, age groups, and season fee will be announced before registration opens.
Ask about winter lacrossePrescott Outlaws
December–January · planned
Practice day coming soon
Time coming soon
Location coming soon
A winter season is planned alongside Verde Valley. Dates, practice details, age groups, and season fee are being finalized.
Ask about winter lacrossePowered by people who believe in local kids
THANK YOU,
SPONSORS.
Your support puts more sticks in more hands and helps young athletes find a team close to home. We are proud to recognize the businesses investing in Northern Arizona youth lacrosse.
A little less searching. A lot more playing.
YOU’RE IN THE
RIGHT PLACE.
Whether it’s your first practice or you’re helping grow the game, here’s your next step.
Families
What to bring, how to join, and what it costs.
Start hereAthletes
Find your team, practice details, and equipment guidance.
Get ready to playCoaches & volunteers
Help kids learn the game and support your local team.
Get involvedLeagues & visitors
Connect with NAYL and plan your visit to our communities.
Connect with usRecreation first. Community always.
EVERY KID DESERVES
A PLACE TO PLAY.
Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse is a nonprofit organization building access to inclusive recreational boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. We’re here to help kids learn, build confidence, and belong to a team.
Meet Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse✦
New players welcome.
You don’t need experience to start. Our developmental programs welcome beginners, and equipment support helps families get on the field.
Explore free clinics →From around the region
OUR GAME IS GROWING.
LEAGUE NEWS · September 17, 2026
First Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Play Day in Sedona
Read the story
COMMUNITY PARTNERS · September 15, 2026
Arabella Sedona Joins NAYL as a Copper Sponsor
Read the story
COMMUNITY PARTNERS · August 28, 2026
FreeForm Coffee Roasters Helps Grow Youth Lacrosse in Northern Arizona
Read the storyIndependent coverage. Local momentum.
NORTHERN ARIZONA
IS TALKING LACROSSE.
Local journalists are documenting what our players, families, coaches, and communities are building together across the region.
SignalsAZ
NewNorthern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Hosts Sedona Play Day
A look ahead to the first youth lacrosse play day of its kind in Northern Arizona, bringing young athletes from Flagstaff, Prescott, and the Verde Valley together in Sedona.
Read at SignalsAZ ↗SignalsAZ
Northern Arizona’s First Youth Lacrosse League Takes the Field
NAYL co-founder Shannon Roberts shares how the league began, why local families are responding, and what comes next for youth lacrosse across the region.
Read at SignalsAZ ↗Arizona Daily Sun
Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Sees Growing Interest With Clinics, Upcoming Inaugural Season
Regional coverage of strong clinic turnout and NAYL’s launch of new youth teams in Flagstaff, Prescott, and the Verde Valley.
Read at Arizona Daily Sun ↗Sedona Red Rock News
City Launches K–5 Programs
Coverage of Sedona’s new after-school offerings, including the Verde Valley Vortex program operated by Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse.
Read at Sedona Red Rock News ↗Our sponsors are part of the team
BUILD THE NEXT
CHAPTER WITH US.
We appreciate every business and donor helping Northern Arizona kids get on the field. Join them in supporting equipment, clinics, and welcoming local programs.