DESERT RIDGE RATTLERS
Growing the game of lacrosse in Arizona
2026 SUMMER LACROSSE
Two Programs | One Goal | Grow the Game
Join us for INDOOR Summer Lacrosse Sessions!
JULY 27-31 | 2:00-4:00pm
LEARN-TO-PLAY with the Rattlers!
THE SIMPLEST WAY TO GET STARTED IS TO PICK UP A STICK!
For ages 5-14, our LEARN-TO-PLAY clinics offer a chance to learn the basics of the sport. Players will develop skills and gain confidence to take them onto the lacrosse field.
A typical clinic will cover cradling, passing, catching, shooting, and basic gameplay, usually lasting about an hour. We use tennis balls or soft lacrosse balls.
Though our LEARN-TO-PLAY clinics focus on basic fundamentals, experienced players can always benefit from the skills practice and extra reps with a stick in their hands!
*We provide sticks to those who don't own their own.
Community Outreach
Community outreach is important to the Rattlers organization. Each season we participate in a project aimed at giving back to our community. So much can come from working together for the greater good.
This year, Desert Ridge Rattlers partnered with Pinnacle High School Lacrosse for a volunteer day at Feed My Starving Children.
2027 Spring Season
Registration for the Winter/ Spring Lacrosse season will open in October with special early bird discounted pricing!
Spring season games begin January 23, 2027 and are played on Saturdays at locations around the valley. The season concludes in late March with an all league tournament (The Cactus Cup).
- Pre-season practices will begin in November on Sunday afternoons 4-6pm (tentatively). Pre-season concludes with an Exhibition Intrasquad Scrimmage date TBD.
- Practices will resume on January 5 and be held twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays (based on field availability)
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6pm - 7:00pm for 8U
6pm - 7:00pm for 10U
6:30pm - 8:00pm 12U/14U
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Children ages 5 - 14 are eligible and will grouped by age
8U | 10U | 12U | 14U
SEE AGE CHART HERE -
10 weeks of games played against other local clubs across the Valley
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Dues vary by age group (practice jersey and game uniform are included)
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A valid US Lacrosse Membership is required for all players (join here)
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All players are required to have proper equipment
(youth starter packs are available for purchase)
Grow the Game
The Desert Ridge Rattlers Lacrosse Club is committed to growing the game of lacrosse in Arizona. We serve youth athletes ages 5-14 years old who reside or attend a school within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Our club feeds into the Pinnacle High School Lacrosse program. Many PHS Lacrosse players assist with coaching and help out at learn to play clinics! Rattlers players have the opportunity to act as "ball boys" at Pinnacle HS lacrosse games.
We are a youth club governed by parent organization, Youth Lacrosse of Arizona (YLA).
The YLA oversees 16 youth lacrosse clubs across the Phoenix metro area and Tucson.
Our players are required to live (or attend school) within boundaries defined by YLA. An explanation of age requirements defined by YLA can be found below.
All YLA clubs are required to abide by USA Lacrosse rules.
USA Lacrosse
*USA Lacrosse membership is required to participate in YLA Spring Season play*
visit the link below to join USAL or, if you are already a member, check your membership.
Membership must be valid the entirety of the season.
(Spring Season 2027: 11/1/26-4/15/27)
Our Donors, Sponsors, & Fundraising Partners
