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Lacrosse 3rd/4th Info/FAQ |
Mission: The goal of GCVGL is to provide instruction in the fundamentals, skills and rules of game of girls’
lacrosse in a safe and fun environment. The emphasis is on developing skills and knowledge for all grade and ability
levels, not on winning games. This is an instructional program, NOT a “travel” program. GCVGL is affiliated with the P
hiladelphia Area Girl’s Lacrosse Association (PAGLA) and follows its guidelines and rules.
Commitment: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - While this is not a "travel" program, we expect that if you
register, your daughter is committed to making practices and games. In past years, there have been a number of occasions
when GCVGL teams have not had enough players to practice or play games. This is disappointing not only to the coaches
who volunteer their time, but also to the girls who do make each practice and game. We understand that periodically
there will be conflicts with other activities. However, to be fair to coaches, teammates, and the teams against which
we play, we expect that by registering, your daughters are committed to making their team’s practices and games.
The 3rd/4th grade level plays all games in-house against other GCVGL teams. Although "games" are played with
referees at this level, the rules are modified so that the emphasis is on learning the sport and not winning at all cost.
There is no score kept at the 3rd grade level.
Teams: While efforts are made to create balanced teams at all levels, this is not always possible and some
disparity may result. This is in large part due to the "carpool request" option (we are the ONLY club to allow
this). Also, years of "experience" does not always equate to ability. There may be some informal player
evaluations utilized at the older levels to assist in placement. Our primary goal is to create a positive, developmental
team experience for the players.
Coaches determine practice days. Prior to the season opener, your child's coach
will call and introduce him or herself. S/he will give the details of the first practice
where you will meet the other players and get a game schedule. Before the first game, the coach
will distribute the uniform shirts.
Players are required to have a molded mouthguard, eye protection and a regulation
woman's or girls lacrosse stick. Mesh or boys lacrosse sticks
are not allowed. Cleats or turf shoes are recommended but not required.
Players without eye protection and colored mouth guards won't be permitted on the field.
Jewelry is not permitted at any time (earrings must be removed, not just covered).
All games will be held on Fridays and Saturday mornings when necessary at the GCVGL Complex
located behind Bryn Mawr Rehab.
Check the field map for where your games will be played.
The complete game schedule will be posted on the website as will any rainout information.
Rainout make-ups may be scheduled based on team and field availability.
3rd/4th grades division games are played 7v7 with no goalies.
Each game has 4 10 minute quarters with a certified
referees.
There is no stick checking in the 3rd/4th grades division.
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