HW Youth Lacrosse Registration
Registration for Spring Lacrosse 2025 is open!
If you have any questions please email media.hwlax@gmail.com.
Spring Lacrosse registration is now open!
Registration for Spring Lacrosse 2025 is OPEN!! We are extremely excited about the upcoming season! Please take a moment to check out the Spring Youth Schedule & information/pricing for each age group below.
Registration will close on Saturday, February 1, 2025
Scholarships are available! Please contact Mike Bonville in order to begin the application process. Mike Bonville: president.hwlax@gmail.com
Spring 2025 Games Schedule *tentative / subject to change*
- April 19-20: Boys Sheridan |5th-8th only (K-4th is off)
- April 26-27: Boys & Girls – Bozeman Headwaters Classic | 3rd – 4th Saturday only
- May 3-4: Boys & Girls – Kalispell Northwest Shootout
- May 10-11: Boys & Girls – Billings Trailhead Jamboree | 33rd – 4th Saturday only
- May 17 – Boys & Girls – Helena
- May 24-25 – Boys & Girls – Jackson Hole | 5th-8th only (K-4th is off)
- June 7-8: Girls Driggs, ID *tentative, would-be additional charge
LOOKING FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC 2025 SPRING SEASON!!
PRACTICE SCHEDULES & INFORMATION: More information will be provided at the Parent’s meetings, details to follow. ** Practices are weather permitting; March practices may be limited due to lack of indoor practice options.
7/8th Grade Boys and Girls
- Season: Begins week of March 24th
- Practice: 2X per week March 24th-April 4th. 3X per week April 7th-end of season.
- Philosophy: All skill levels are welcome with a concentration on improving skills, building confidence on and off the field, instilling the importance of team, integrity and community, and nurturing a passion for the game of lacrosse.
- Fee: $715 (game jersey provided by Headwaters and to be returned at the end of the season – other uniform pieces to be purchased by player)
5/6 Grade Boys and Girls
- Season: Begins week of March 24th
- Practice: 2X per week
- Philosophy: All skill levels are welcome with a concentration on improving skills, building confidence on and off the field, instilling the importance of team, integrity and community, and nurturing a passion for the game of lacrosse.
- Fee: $585 (game jersey provided by Headwaters and to be returned at the end of the season- other uniform pieces to be purchased by player)
3/4 Grade Boys and Girls
- Season: Week of March 24th
- Practice: 2X per week
- Philosophy: All skill levels are welcome with a concentration on improving skills, building confidence on and off the field, instilling the importance of team, integrity and community, and nurturing a passion for the game of lacrosse.
- Fee: $400 game jersey provided by Headwaters and to be returned at the end of the season- other uniform pieces to be purchased by player)
Registration: Closes February 1st for Grade levels: 7/8, 5/6 and 3/4
K-2 Grade Boys and Girls
- Season: Start week of April 7th
- Practice: 2X per week
- Games Schedule: This league is in house and does not travel with the MYLA
- schedule. In house games will be scheduled throughout the season.
- Philosophy: All skill levels are welcome with a concentration on improving skills,
- building confidence on and off the field, instilling the importance of team, integrity and
- community, and nurturing a passion for the game as an in-house league.
- Fee: $160 (includes practice pinnie, no other uniform needed)
- Registration: Closes March 20th for K-2 league
Other fees which are not included in the Registration Fee:
- $35 Registration with US Lacrosse which is required for all players.
- Uniforms for 7/8, 5/6 and 3/4 –game jersey will be provided by Headwaters and returned at the end of the season. All other uniform pieces will need to be purchased by players as needed. Link to purchase uniform pieces will come soon after the holidays to those that have registered.
Boys Coaching Director
John Merkovsky
boyscoachdirector.hwlax@gmail.com
Boys Program Director
Jake Donaldson
boys programdirector.hwlax@gmail.com
Girls Coaching Director
Allison Wilfling
girlscoachdirector.hwlax@gmail.com
Girls Program Director
Lindsey Pittard
girlsprogramdirector.hwlax@gmail.com
Registrar
Johnna Hall
Secretary/Communications
**Looking for volunteer to fill this role, if you can help, please reach out to Tera at
media.hwlax@gmail.com
Recruiting Director
**Look for volunteer for this role, if you can help please reach out to Mike at
president.hwlax@gmail.com
Jamboree Director
Lyndsey Babcock
jamboree.hwlax@gmail.com
Fundraising Chair
Kate Richter
MYLA/HWLax Representative
Mike Bonville
president.hwlax@gmail.com
Uniforms Representative
Sara Stillwell
Website/Sports Engine Contact Person
Lorelyn Mayr
lorelynmayr@gmail.com
HEADWATERS PROGRAMS
Headwaters Lacrosse provides lacrosse opportunities for Gallatin Valley youth to play throughout the year. From competitive spring seasons to learn-to-play events, we’ve got the fit for those who want to reach the upper level of play, or those just looking for a great way to have fun on a team.
Fall: The Fall Ball program typically runs 6-8 weeks in length. Non-competitive, and non-travel, Fall Ball is all about skill building, staying in shape and having fun. It’s a perfect place for returning players to keep and build on skills they’ve already learned, as well as for new players to learn the game in a non-competitive environment.
Spring: Spring is the main competitive season for lacrosse in Montana. The Spring program is a travel league for 3rd – 8th grade and runs from March through May/June. Our K-2 is considered a home program and does not travel but may scrimmage when there are home game weekends.
Summer: Currently, Headwaters does not offer a summer program, however, Headwaters Lacrosse may provide parents with information about non-Headwaters sanctioned opportunities as we learn about them. From regional summer camps and clinics to competitive summer travel clubs.
SCHEDULE
Lacrosse competition in Montana ranges between members of the Montana Youth Lacrosse Association (MYLA) members and other clubs throughout the Northern Rockies.
Games are usually held on Saturdays, with teams playing several games in a day. The schedule and travel expectations and schedules are clearly outlined prior to the season if possible.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to help pay for lacrosse. Details of eligibilty and the application are:
Scholarship amounts are 25%, 50%, 75% of registration fee based upon need.
Scholarships should be applied for in advance or upon registration, Please contact Mike Bonville in order to begin the application process. Mike Bonville: president.hwlax@gmail.com
The scholarship approval process is managed by the HW Lacrosse President.
To be eligible for a scholarship, a youth must qualify for, or be currently receiving assistance from one or more of the programs listed below:
- Free or reduced school lunch
- Aid for dependent children
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Foster care
- Medicaid
- Healthy Montana Kids Plan
The youth must also meet each of the criteria listed below:
- Live in Gallatin County or the City of Bozeman
- Be enrolled in school (K – 8th grade)
- Commit to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled practices and games
- Not be currently served by an existing or alternate scholarship or fee waiver program