OCT24thSaturday
CURRENT NAYL PLAYERS
Flagstaff Play Day
2:00–4:30 PM
NAU South Recreation Fields, Flagstaff
Regional games for our NAYL teams. Included in the fall season—no extra registration needed.
See Flagstaff Play Day details →Our teams / Verde ValleyVORTEX
Verde Valley youth lacrosse
VORTEX
LACROSSE.
Boys & girls · Grades K–12 · Beginners welcome
Fall 2026 · Developmental season
YOUR SEASON,
AT A GLANCE.
- Who can play
- Boys and girls in grades K–12; new and returning players
- Practice day
- Tuesdays
- Practice time
- 4:00–5:30 PM · Arizona time
- Season dates
- August 11 – September 29 2026
- Practice notes
- Eight Tuesday practices.
- Practice location
- Posse Grounds Park, Sedona
- Season fee
- $40 per player; annual USA Lacrosse membership also required
- Equipment
- Provided for the developmental season. Bring your own if you have it.
- Team format
- Co-ed, non-contact, developmental
Fall 2026 schedule reviewed September 15. Check team communications for weather changes or cancellations; registration contains the enrollment terms.
Joining after the season begins?
Contact the program director to confirm availability and your athlete’s first practice.
Ask about joiningNew to lacrosse or planning another season?
Spring welcomes new and returning families. No fall participation is required.
Explore spring optionsLet’s play lacrosse
UPCOMING
EVENTS.
A free clinic for new and returning players. A play day for our regional teams.
Find your next afternoon on the field.NOV4thWednesday
FREE CLINIC · GRADES K–12
Prescott Pickup & Play
4:30–5:30 PM
Taylor Hicks Elementary School, Prescott
Join National Celebrate Lacrosse Week with a free, fun afternoon of lacrosse. Beginners welcome—bring a friend!
Register for the free clinic →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 lacrosseLooking ahead · Spring 2027
COME PLAY
LACROSSE.
New to lacrosse or ready for another season? You’re welcome here. You don’t need to have played this fall to join us in spring in Verde Valley.
K–3
Learn & play locally
Coed introductory practices and games close to home. This group will stay local, with no Phoenix competition this spring.
Grades 4–8
Choose how much you play
Local boys’ and girls’ development, with an optional regional opportunity for families interested in additional practices and games.
High school
Help build your program
Express interest in local practices, a possible weekly regional practice, and scrimmages as player numbers allow. Beginners welcome.
Planning for spring · Practice days, times, locations, fees and regional teams are being finalized. Tell us what works for your family. Expressing interest is free and is not registration or a commitment.
More than a team name
A PLACE TO LEARN.
A TEAM TO BELONG TO.
The Verde Valley Vortex are part of Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse. Our recreation-first approach gives local kids a chance to learn the fundamentals, make friends, and build confidence close to home.
Our inaugural developmental season welcomes complete beginners and returning players. As participation grows, NAYL is working toward more playing opportunities by age and experience. NAYL is also working toward future competitive league opportunities as programs grow.
People behind the program
MEET YOUR COACHES.
Program director
Shannon Roberts
Middle & high school coaches
Coach Nate Whitcup · Coach Ray Barboza
Elementary coach
