Greeley Girls Lacrosse 

Program Summary for the Spring 2020 Season

Program-wide Objectives:

• To introduce the game of lacrosse to as many girls in our community as possible, allowing each to progress at their own pace

• To create a supportive environment in which to develop the most capable , lacrosse players who play with an equal amount of integrity and sportswomanship.

Hello Lacrosse Families. 

The following is a brief summary of the programs that will be offered for girls by Greeley Youth Lacrosse for the 2019-20 school year:

Kindergarden:

Objectives: Fun, familiarization with lacrosse. 

Parent Run & Organized. Supplemental instruction from 3D Lacrosse 

Play: non-competitive, developmental play

Meet: 1 hour per week. Expected to be Sunday evening at Bell School. Field subject to change 

Required Equipment: girl's lacrosse stick –

Soft lax balls and GYL pinney provided

Combined 1st/2nd Grade Team:

Objectives: Fun, continued familiarization with lacrosse, introduction to game play

Parent Run & Organized. Supplemental instruction from 3D Lacrosse 

Play: Primarily Intra-squad games.  1-2 Jamborees or tournaments per season

Meet: 1 hour 2X per week.  Sunday evening at Bell, 2^nd Date to be determined

Required Equipment: girl's lacrosse stick, molded mouth guard, eye goggles; GYL pinney provided

Combined 3^rd/4^th Grade Team(s):

Objectives: Fun, skill development, Introduction to rules and game strategy

Play: Balanced teams, league play against local teams

Meets: ~2 practices / 1 game per week, area jamborees and tournaments 

Equipment: girl's lacrosse stick, molded mouth guard, eye goggles

Uniforms required and not included in registration fee

Combined 5^th/6^th Grade Team(s):

Objectives: Fun skill development, rule emphasis, competitive game play

Play: Two competitive travel teams in local leagues. Teams will be formed based on ability, and everyone will practice together, but there will be no cuts at this level.

Meets:  2 practices/1-2 games per week; local jamborees and tournaments, 

Equipment: girls lacrosse stick, molded mouth guard, eye goggles

Uniforms required and not included in registration fee

Playing time expectations:  Orange Team- >25% aggregate for the season for players that contribute positively to the culture of the team; Blue Team - >40% for each game for players that contribute positively to the culture of the team. 

Combined 7^th/8^th Grade Team :

Objectives: Fun, skill development, rule emphasis, competitive game play

Play: Games in local league.  We expect one competitive team at this age group.  Those not ready for this level of commitment and play will be encouraged to play Modified.

Meets: 1 practice /1-2 games per week; local jamborees and tournaments. Will coordinate w/ Middle School modified coaches. Our goal is for all girls will be playing on teams according to their commitment and ability. 

Equipment: girls lacrosse stick, molded mouth guard, eye goggles

Uniforms required and not included in registration fee