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Lacrosse 5th/6th 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 Philadelphia 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.
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.
5/6 Level HOME versus AWAY choice: The Home/Away choice was added several years ago to also help families with
busier family situations by adding some predictability to the weekend schedule. Depending on the scheduling process and
the number of GCVGL teams, BOTH the Home and Away teams may play approximately half of their games against teams from other
local clubs. Last year PAGLA asked the local clubs to attempt to "rate" their teams with the intention of
creating competitive, yet fair, match-ups. We expect this request to continue and will rate the teams accordingly.
Every attempt will be made to create balanced teams at all levels.
If you have nay questions please feel free to contact Kim Boyle.
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).
Home games will be played predominantly on Saturdays at the GCVGL Complex located behind Bryn Mawr Rehab. Check the
field map for where your home 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.
Players are required to have a colored, 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.
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.
Each game will be played 12 v 12 (including a goalie) with 20-25 minute halves. There is modified stick checking in the
5th/6th grades division and all the league referees are certified.
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2010 Registration is closed. 