Young Boys Riptide players defending the goal together
Boys recreational lacrosse · 8U–14U

Boys Riptide

Learn the game, build confidence and compete with friends in Ponte Vedra’s community lacrosse program.

Registration opens soon

USA Lacrosse membership is required. Every player must have an active USA Lacrosse membership to register for any Riptide or Jaws program. Join or renew your membership →

Spring season

A great place to start—and keep growing.

Boys Riptide gives every player meaningful instruction, team experience and the chance to fall in love with lacrosse. Practices emphasize fundamentals, effort and sportsmanship; Saturday league games put those skills into action.

New players are welcome. Loaner equipment is available—contact the commissioner for details.

Season February–April

More than 20 practices and 10 league games.

Practices Tuesday & Thursday

Davis Park. 8U: 5:30–6:30 PM. 10U: 5:30–7 PM. 12U/14U: 5:30–7:30 PM.

Games Saturdays

Played primarily at Plantation Park through NFYLL.

Ponte Vedra coach surrounded by young lacrosse players
What is included

Everything your player needs for the season.

  • Game uniform
  • Reversible practice jersey
  • Team shorts
  • 20+ organized practices
  • 10 league games

Registration: $395. 8U registration: $295.
Late registration: $425. 8U late registration: $325.

Registration opens soon

USA Lacrosse membership is required. Every player must have an active USA Lacrosse membership to register for any Riptide or Jaws program. Join or renew your membership →

Find your division · 2026–27

Riptide divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U.

Riptide offers four age divisions for boys and girls. Use your player’s birthdate to find their age group in the USA Lacrosse chart below. Birthdate—not school grade or graduation year—determines age placement.

This chart applies to play from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

2026–27 age groups within Riptide’s divisions
Riptide division USA Lacrosse age groups Birthdates
8U 7U & 8U September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2020
10U 9U & 10U September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2018
12U 11U & 12U September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2016
14U 13U & 14U September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2014

For younger players or questions about placement, contact your Riptide commissioner.

USA Lacrosse 2026–27 age grouping chart by birth month and year. Riptide division birthdates are listed in the table above.
USA Lacrosse’s official 12-month age-group chart. Select the chart to view the full-size PDF.
Download the 2026–27 age chart (PDF)
Our development philosophy

The Riptide Way

Every player develops faster when challenged at the right level.

We do not let game rosters dictate how we practice. Players train in small skill groups of eight to ten, matched by ability. This creates more touches, more meaningful repetitions and the right level of competition for every athlete.

Our strongest players push one another at full speed. Our developing players build confidence, master the fundamentals and enjoy the game without being overwhelmed.

Every player is challenged. Every player is supported. Every player gets better.

Questions?

Contact Graham Gill

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