named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Competitive Lacrosse (1–6 Grades)
League program practicing 2–3 days per week for 1.5 hours, competing in the 1812 Watertown League with games held at Watertown Fairgrounds; includes full uniform and equipment rental options
Equipment Donation Program
Initiative to collect gently used youth lacrosse equipment that meets safety standards to support player participation and reduce costs
Intro to Lacrosse (K–1 Grades)
Introductory program meeting 1–2 days per week for one hour, focusing on basic lacrosse skills and game play; no gear required as soft balls and sticks are provided; runs from early May to mid-June
SU Family Fun Lacrosse Day
Annual event attending the Syracuse vs. Colgate lacrosse game at the JMA Wireless Dome; includes free admission and meal vouchers for registered players, with discounted family tickets
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Operate low-cost youth lacrosse programs in Lewis County, NYProvides accessible youth lacrosse programs for children in Lewis County, NY, including an introductory program for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students meeting 1–2 days per week, and a competitive program for grades 1–6 with teams practicing 2–3 days per week for approximately 1.5 hours per session.
- Organize competitive game play and inter-club eventsCoordinates competitive game schedules for youth lacrosse teams through the 1812 Cannons program, including two 25-minute games typically held on Wednesday evenings between 5:30–8:00 PM from early May through late June. Also organizes annual attendance at the Syracuse vs. Colgate lacrosse game at the JMA Wireless Dome for registered players and families.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Promote safety, sportsmanship, and participant conductEnforces a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping at all club-sponsored events and practices. Maintains a code of conduct for participants and spectators to promote respect and sportsmanship. Removes players from play immediately when a concussion is suspected.
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Lacrosse Program Support and Development 1 activity
- Provide incentives and enrichment opportunities for participantsDistributes free tickets to Syracuse University lacrosse games and meals to registered Lowville Youth Lacrosse athletes as a participant benefit.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provide rental lacrosse equipment and accept equipment donationsOffers rental equipment including helmets, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, and lacrosse sticks to youth participants, with defined replacement costs for lost or damaged items. Accepts donations of gently used youth lacrosse equipment for program use.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Support volunteer management and family communicationRequires all volunteer applicants to complete a background check as part of onboarding. Uses TeamSnap to communicate with families, share updates, and distribute resources such as coupons and team information.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$25K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$28K
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balance sheet
Total assets$12K
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Net assets$12K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Joshua Coffman — Coaching Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 1812 Cannons Partner — Partner organization that schedules games for Lowville Youth Lacrosse competitive teams.
- 1812 Sports Partner — Partners with 1812 Sports to participate in the 1812 Lacrosse League.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Provides coupons to registered athletes through collaboration with Lowville Youth Lacrosse.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods Partner — Provides coupons to registrants through collaboration with Lowville Youth Lacrosse.
- IM EC Partner — Grand Champion Sponsor of Lowville Youth Lacrosse, featured on the organization's website.
- LOWVILLE ELKS Partner — Major sponsor and host of the organization's BBQ fundraiser event.
- Lowville Youth Lacrosse Network — Member of the New York State Lacrosse Association network
- Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates to provide game access and event participation for Lowville Youth Lacrosse athletes.
- Syracuse University Partner — Hosts the SU Family Fun Lacrosse Game, which Lowville Youth Lacrosse attends annually with registered players and families.
- TeamSnap Partner — Used for team communication, registration follow-up, and distribution of important information to families.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Free Equipment Access Modelmethodology: barrier_free_accessBy providing donated or rented lacrosse equipment at no or low cost, we reduce material barriers to entry and increase participation among low-income youth, because lack of equipment is a primary deterrent to joining organized sports.
- Development-First Approach to Youth Skill Buildingmethodology: development_over_winningBy prioritizing skill development, sportsmanship, and fair play over winning, we foster long-term engagement and positive youth development, because early positive experiences in sport build confidence and intrinsic motivation more effectively than competitive pressure.
- Income-Sensitive Programming for Equitable Accessmethodology: income_sensitive_programmingBy adjusting program costs based on family income, we increase accessibility to youth lacrosse and promote holistic development, because financial barriers disproportionately exclude marginalized youth from participation opportunities.
- Positive Role Modeling for Behavioral Developmentmethodology: positive_role_modelingBy ensuring adult coaches and volunteers model respectful behavior and sportsmanship, we teach youth participants prosocial conduct through example, because youth internalize norms more effectively through observed behavior than through rules alone.