Boys Rec FAQs

Boys in Pre-K through 8th grade of all experience levels are welcome. We strive to ensure that every player who wants to participate has a place.

So much — and it’s all built around giving players and families better alignment, flexibility, and opportunities:

• Lower fees: Registration costs are down nearly 50% — making lacrosse more affordable for every family.

• Simpler schedule: Streamlined practices and games to better fit busy spring schedules and actually align with TRC Baseball.

• Closer fields: Our Rec In-House teams (KP Tiny, Ducks, Tyker, Lightning) will return to Dumbarton for practices and games pending Baltimore County Field allocation this winter.

• New "+" programs: We’ve introduced a “+” program for Tyker and Lightning to help bridge the gap between Rec In-House and Inter-League (Travel) play. Includes an end-of-season tournament with a second weekly practice.

• New MYLA age groups: We’ve aligned our divisions with the newly updated Maryland Youth Lacrosse Association (MYLA) age group structure. This ensures consistency across the state and provides a clear, seamless path for players as they develop and advance through each level.

• More community: Kelly Post has always been about people. We’re building stronger connections on and off the field — come be part of it.

• Rec In-House: Practice and compete locally against other Kelly Post teams. Ideal for development, fun, and lower travel demands. Available for Pre-K through 4th. New this year, there is a "+" program for both Tyker and Lightning that provides an end-of-season tournament and second weekly practice.

• Rec Inter-League (Travel): Compete against teams from other MYLA councils, with more practices, more games, and regional matchups. Divisions with inter-league offerings include Tyker, Lightning, Mids, and Junior.

• Club: Highest level of play within Kelly Post. Requires tryouts, more commitment, travel, advanced coaching, and full-season play. Offered for 3rd through 8th (2035 through 2030 grade teams). Year round commitment. 

In divisions where both Rec In-House and Rec Inter-League are offered, you can choose the level that fits your player’s interest and readiness.

The number of Rec In-House teams varies each season based on player registration and age division but is typically somewhere between six and ten teams. Our goal is to keep teams balanced and manageable so every player gets plenty of practice and game time.

We will field at least one, but potentially two Rec Inter-League teams per age group (Tyker, Lightning, Mids, Junior). Based on evaluations and the team makeup, teams will be slotted in to one of three MYLA divisions.

MYLA stands for the Maryland Youth Lacrosse Association, the governing body for youth lacrosse across the state. MYLA organizes leagues, tournaments, and age divisions to ensure consistent rules, fair competition, and developmentally appropriate play for all players.

At Kelly Post, our age groups and rules are largely aligned with MYLA (see more via our Program page).

Players in Tyker Travel, Lightning Travel, Mids, and Juniors compete in MYLA play against other local recreation councils in one of three divisions:

Advanced | Experienced players, highest level of competition

• Prior team experience at any level
• Consistent accuracy in catching and throwing
• Comfortable switching hands
• Strong stick skills (passing, shooting, scooping)
• Good field sense and game awareness
• Highly motivated and competitive

Intermediate | Some experienced players, mid-level of competition

• Played at B or C level previously
• Catching/throwing accuracy ranges from average to reasonable
• Can switch hands but needs development
• Solid but still improving stick skills
• Basic field sense and positioning; benefits from more coaching

Developmental | New or emerging players

• Little to no prior lacrosse experience
• Building fundamental stick skills and game awareness
• Emphasis on learning rules, positions, and teamwork