Who: 3rd-5th Graders. We play boys rules, but girls are welcome! | We coach all experience levels and welcome new players.
What: A *Durham-specific youth lacrosse team, participating in the Orange County Rec Lacrosse League (Weblink Coming Soon) with teams from Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Mebane). What is Lacrosse? It’s like a combination of soccer, hockey, basketball and football…with sticks. Stick checking and mild body contact occurs, but we emphasize stick skills over aggressive physicality.
When: Tuesdays (6-7pm practice) and Saturdays (AM game) in March & April 2026.
Where: **Tues practices at Rogers Herr Middle School (911 W. Cornwallis Rd. Durham 27707); Sat games at rotating locations (Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Mebane)
Cost: ***$75 covers 16 sessions and a jersey. Scholarship/Assistance is happily available; we never want cost to be a barrier to participation.
Equipment: Participants will need a Stick, Helmet, Shoulder/Chest Pads, Elbow Pads, Gloves, a Mouthpiece, and a Water Bottle. Cleats are optional. Discounts are available at Play-it-Again (Durham & Burlington) to Orange County Rec Lacrosse League players. For this age, entry-level equipment/Starter kits work great and can be found online. ****Gear borrowing is available, while supplies last.
Coaches: All coaches are USA Lacrosse Certified.
Questions? Contact Coach Chandler at carolinahilltoppers@gmail.com
*Although this team is promoted by the Warbirds Lacrosse Association, the Chapel Hilltopper Lacrosse Foundation will manage the registration, communications, coaching assignments, and game schedule.
**All league players are able to attend any league teams’ practice:
Mon - Hillsborough - 5:30-6:30pm
Tue - Mebane - 6-7pm
Wed - Chapel Hill - 5:30-6:30pm
Fri - Mebane - 6-7pm
***We’re serious when we say we don’t want cost to be a barrier. Please reach out to Coach Chandler (carolinahilltoppers@gmail.com) or Shannon (warbirdtreasurer@gmail.com).
****If you need to borrow gear, please contact Alain (alaguila@email.unc.edu)