Paul Sullivan Ice Breaker at Gaudet

Island Youth Lacrosse (IYL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer corporation, serving boys and girls youth lacrosse players in Middletown, Newport and surrounding communities in grades from K-8 (certain 9th graders are eligible if they are U15 and not on a High School team). IYL is a full member of the RI Youth Lacrosse League (RIYLL), which currently represents 12 youth lacrosse leagues around the State, and over 3,500 youth players.

The RIYLL runs two distinct seasons. The Spring Season consists of "Competitive" and "Recreational" divisions for the Boys and a "Recreational" division for the Girls. Games are played on Saturday mornings starting in early April and run through early June. Fall Ball typically runs games on Saturday afternoons from early September to late October and is a purely recreational and relaxed season with no practices. Emphasis on fun.

IYL requires membership in US Lacrosse for all of its players and, per RIYLL rule, requires that its head coaches be at least Level 1 US Lacrosse Certified with NCIS BCI clearing as part of the certification process.

We are growing and invite all: players of eligible age regardless of experience, size, or ability; coaches; volunteers; supporters; and friends of the great game of lacrosse.

Register early in the winter for the Spring Season and by early August for Fall Ball in order to ensure properly sized teams and appropriate placement.