Welcome to NorthWest Lacrosse, Premier Youth Lacrosse League, where passion for the game meets community spirit! We proudly serve boys and girls in grades 1 through 8, fostering a love for lacrosse in the heart of Montana's stunning Flathead Valley. Whether your child is picking up a stick for the first time or honing advanced skills, all experience levels are welcome. Our program emphasizes building strong fundamentals, advancing to competitive play, and preparing young athletes for success at the high school level and beyond.

Our exciting season kicks off in March and runs through early June, featuring regular practices, skill-building sessions, and thrilling tournaments that create lasting memories and lifelong friendships.

As a not-for-profit organization governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, we thrive thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers and generous sponsors. Their contributions make it possible to provide high-quality coaching, equipment, and opportunities for every player. If you're passionate about youth sports, consider joining us as a volunteer or sponsor—together, we're building the next generation of lacrosse stars!

Mission Statement 

Northwest Sharpshooters aspires to promote and maintain a positive and high quality educational-athletic experience for each student-athlete. A positive educational-athletic experience is one in which every athlete: 

• Is firmly planted with the ideals of good sportsmanship, respect, honor, honesty, loyalty, humor and courage in order to become better citizens. 

• Is coached using these same principles and has fun at practice and games. 

• Feels like an important part of the team regardless of experience or expertise.

• Learns life lessons that have value beyond the playing field. 

• Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player. 

Philosophy  

The Northwest Sharpshooters program is a dynamic and integral part of the youth experience. It provides meaningful learning opportunities not otherwise offered in a classroom. It assists athletes in developing habits, attitudes, and ideals necessary for ethical competition and cooperation in our society. It also provides athletes with lifelong lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, commitment, loyalty, self-discipline, pride, cooperation, responsibility, and leadership skills. Northwest Sharpshooters encourages all athletes to continue participating in lacrosse by offering a well-rounded program for area boys and girls. 

Northwest Sharpshooters Theme “ONE TEAM” 

 Idea behind the Theme: 

1. We understand ourselves and each other. We know our roles and fulfill them to reach our goals. 

2. There is no division within the organization. Coaches, athletes, family and Board are joined together as one TEAM. Remember there is no “I” in TEAM. 

3. Everyone is treated equally. 

4. Sacrifices are made for the betterment of the TEAM.

5. We look after each other and provide positive support for our teammates.  This is OUR TEAM. 

Fundamental beliefs 

1. Each player on the team is a student-athlete, so academics come first. 

2. Individual/Team athletic discipline is a top priority. 

3. Organization and time management are key points at practice. 

4. A focus on fundamentals/technique and player development brings results. 

5. Everyone has something to contribute to the team. 

6. The TEAM comes BEFORE the INDIVIDUAL. 

POSITIVE ATTITUDE + 100% EFFORT = TEAM SUCCESS