US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Boys 2026- 3rd Grade Fall 2016/ Summer 2017

no. girls shafts are thinner

Agreed. Girls shafts are thinner and it likely won't fit. But hey, you can try anything and in this case lose nothing by trying.

Just buy a cheap girls shaft, you can get them pretty cheap and it's easier for your girl to use being that it is a bit narrower.

Anyone have a good recommendation for shoulder pads? My son is on the small/slim side (60lbs). I think he's outgrown his starter pads. Looking for not cumbersome.

Check out Modells, They will have what you need..

It's kinda out of season. Went to the one in Plainview and they had very little. I was looking for more of a brand recco. Thinking ahead for a Christmas gift...

Both my kids have the Under Armor shoulder pads and like them. They're light and comfortable with good protection.

Agree UA pads

Thanks!

I had same problem. I often found sizes way too big. My son is about 60 lbs, 54 inches. UA pads fit the skinnier kids? Thanks in advance.

My son loves the k18 pads. Good protection and they are not too heavy.

Warrior "Burn" pads are also great for a kid his size.

Thanks for the recommendations!

Any tournaments being played in winter at this age? What is lined up for spring?

Has anyone seen the 2026 Igloo B Team ?

yes..they are at Chucky Cheese

Yes. They are quite good. Definitely A caliber.

Igloo 2026 both not quite good . 9dwon won over Xpress at Igloo host tournament. OT win

I was there as well. I wouldn't say "they were both not good". First off they are 9year olds. To tell a 9 year old they are not good is just cruel. The skill level between 9one, Igloo A and Xpress A was above the rest of the teams. Both teams looked good. It amazes me some times the skill these kids have. I could hardly cradle at this age. LOL Igloo, Dire Wolves (A team) I think the name was had a huge kid. He was a beast. Good stick skills and would barrel down the middle when my sons team played them. But all around it was a well run tournament. Wish the weather was a little nicer. My son LOVED the skills competition. That was a great touch

Skills were cool. nice job Igloo. games were close for the most part

This was my sons 2nd year and boy did he have a blast again . Very well organized and the skills competition was get love watching the goalies battle it out . Great day inspire of light rain . Hope they expand and do it for next years 2026 group

What event was this?

Got it. Could town travel teams participate?

meco I'd Ask Igloo

Yes, New Hyde Park played in the 2027 group.

Anyone know what teams are doing the May 20 Blatant tournament for this age?

Eels igloo csh roar and 91 I think made up the bracket last year

A: Igloo, 91, Legacy, Express
B: Mooselax, Express B, Hitmen, Igloo B, RVC, and one more I can't think of...

Schedule is posted on TM

Igloo Dire Wolves get it done! Great games all around.

Are you sure you don't want to rethink the team name? It is an extinct animal.

"The dire wolf (Canis dirus, "fearsome dog") is an extinct carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, roughly the size of the extant gray wolf, but with a heavier build"

Which A team has the best coaching in this age division?

....depends which position your son plays.

Danny Paccione , Tim Byrnes and Jay Lavey are some of the best coaches at any age.

Which organization do they coach for? My son plays middie. Thank you for the info.

Are they 9Dwon? Are there other strong middies on that team? Any idea how many kids are currently on the roster and where they practice? Do they give more than 12 practices, etc??

All good coaches. And good people. Igloo coaching staff very good as well.

My son did some speed lax sessions with Tim. Great guy, knows how to coach young kids.

With

Tim Byrnes is awesome, the other 2 coaches are average at best.