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Lacrosse recruiting guides for families

Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way. Every page lists its official sources.

Rules checked Oct 26, 2026. For men's and women's lacrosse, any graduating class and any state.

High School, Club & College Camps

How high school lacrosse, club teams, summer events and college camps fit into recruiting.

What lacrosse coaches want to see in a highlight video and full-game film.

Athletic aid limits by level, written offers, signing dates and comparing net cost.

The 48 men's / 38 women's D1 roster limits and the new age-based eligibility model.

Who pays, what you need first, and when D1 men's and women's lacrosse visits can happen.

How NJCAA men's lacrosse works, prep years, and the rules for moving on to a four-year school.

What high school lacrosse players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.

Registering with the NCAA and NAIA eligibility centers, and why prize money or pay can affect your status.

The D1 lacrosse transfer windows and what college transfers mean for high school recruits.

What paid recruiting services, showcases and "exposure" events can and can't do, and the warning signs.

How box and sixes differ from field lacrosse, and the college club options (MCLA, NCLL, WCLA).

Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.

When lacrosse coaches can contact you, 9th through 12th grade.