*Please note our Board is currently planning all aspects of the program and awaiting field allocations from Westport Parks & Rec. As soon as we have confirmed details, we will update it here. Please do not email us asking for more information. Simply check back here for updates. All program details throughout the season remain subject to change based on town field permits, coach schedules and weather.*
SPRING 2023 PROGRAM
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Developmental Program (Grades K-4) | Travel Program (Grades 5-8) | General Information |
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM (Grades K-4)
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Gr. K-1 CLINICS: April 1 - Early/Mid-June
Teaching the basic fundamentals of girls lacrosse and trying to foster an early love of the game.
Schedule & Pricing:
- $150
- Saturday mornings • 8:30a - 9:30a
- Wakeman B Turf Field
- Reversible pinnie included.
REGISTER HERE
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Gr 2 CLINICS: April 1 - Early/Mid-June
Teaching the basic fundamentals of girls lacrosse and trying to foster an early love of the game. *New this year - an extra weekday clinic on Monday evenings.
Schedule & Pricing:
- $200
- Saturday mornings 9:30a - 10:30a + Monday Weekday clinic 6-7p
- Saturdays @ Wakeman B / Mondays @ Staples Loeffler Field (grass next to Ginny Parker)
- Reversible pinnie included.
REGISTER HERE
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Gr. 3-4 PROGRAM: March 28 to mid-June
Our 3-4 program focuses on the fundamentals of lacrosse, being part of a team, positioning, rules, and game situations, and preparing girls for our 5-8 travel program. Practice is 2x a week. In-house games are on Saturday. Games against other local towns start midway through the season and can be either Saturday or Sunday. End of season Jamboree tournaments. There is no formal evaluation for this program; girls will be placed on balanced teams for games.
Schedule & Pricing:
- $350
- Practice days - Tuesdays and Thursdays, (late March to mid-June)
- Games Saturdays (primary) or Sundays
- Customized, reversible pinnie included.
REGISTER HERE
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TRAVEL PROGRAM (Grades 5-8)
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GRADE 5-8 TRAVEL PROGRAM: March 9 to Early/Mid June
The program consists of teams at the travel level from grades 5-8 as defined by the age-based program outlined below.
- Grades 5-6 teams practice 2x a week.
- Grades 7-8 teams practice 3x a week, two days exclusively with your team, one day in our development program (day TBD) at Ginny Parker Field. Coaches for the Development practice will include Staples HS coaches and PAL coaches.
- Games are predominantly on the weekend on Saturday and/or Sunday with the possibility of weekday games. All teams are travel teams and all players make a team. Evaluation Required.
Travel Team Structure: **Subject to change, based on numbers at registration**:
Travel Team Commitment: Lacrosse is a spring sport and we expect our girls to commit to lacrosse and their team as their primary spring sport. If unable to make all of your assigned practices, please discuss your situation with your coach. Unexcused absences will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and may result in loss of starting position or less playing time.
Pricing:
- Grades 5/6 - $500
- Grades 7/8 - $550
- Registration for existing players closes on 2/15. Only new players can register after 2/15, subject to registration numbers and team structure.
- US Lacrosse membership is required. This is the first step in our registration process; after US Lacrosse membership is purchased/renewed, you will complete your Westport PAL GLAX registration.
- Games on both Saturday and/or Sunday
- Customized, reversible pinnie included.
REGISTER HERE
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SPRING 2023 PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE: Subject to change, pending coach availability. Grade 2 weekday clinic still TBD, subject to coach & field availability. On occasion, Travel teams may also have weekday games. Please refer to your team schedule once teams are made.
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AGE-BASED PROGRAM: Westport Lacrosse teams are age-based according to the following chart:
CONNY Grade / Birth Date Ranges
Senior | 8 | Born 3/1/2008 through 6/30/2009 | 14U |
7 | Born 7/1/2009 through 6/30/2010 | 13U |
Junior | 6 | Born 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011 | 12U |
Notes:
- Children YOUNGER than the birth dates with their grade have a choice to play with their grade or play with the younger grade. The child must elect which team they are trying out for PRIOR to tryouts and stay with that group for the season.
- Children OLDER than the birth dates for their grade must play in the grade or age group their birthdate is linked to (play up).
- Children in grades K-4 play with their grade.
- Children older than the 3/1/2008 cut-off and in 8th grade may petition Westport PAL and CONNY if they wish to play.
- Some areas of the Westport program will continue to have mixed grade-level teams. These teams are required to play teams in their division. For example, a 5-6 grade team can play any team in the Junior Division. As is always the case, scheduling does consider the age, size and ability of our teams when selecting appropriate games.
- Westport does not allow players to play in an older birth date range.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
- Properly sized girls lacrosse stick
- Mouthguard (no strap), can not be clear or white
- Eyeguard
- Sneakers/Turf Shoes/Cleats
- Lacrosse Pinnie (will be provided by the program)
- Water bottle - clearly labeled
- Balls will be provided
More equipment information can be found here.
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UNIFORMS, PINNIES & LOGOWEAR:
TRAVEL (Grade 5-8)
Game Uniforms
**New this year, game uniforms (reversible jersey & shorts, shooter shirt) are being purchased through Lax.com.
All travel players (Grades 5-8) will need to purchase a uniform for games. THE TRAVEL UNIFORM STORE IS NOW CLOSED. We anticipate April 1 availability. We will follow up with more details closer to the time.
If you register late (on/after 1/10), uniforms are subject to delivery availability.
Practice Pinnie
For players registered timely, the Board will order on your behalf a complimentary customized pinnie with your number and name. For players who register late, pinnies will be customized only with a number; you may contact ASF about the possibility of adding your player’s name later, for a nominal fee.
Pinnies are to be picked up at ASF Outdoor & Sports (1560 Post Road E, Westport) in early March. We’ll alert you when the pinnies are ready for pick-up. It is mandatory that players wear their pinnie for Travel Evaluations.
Grades 3-4
3-4 Program will receive a complimentary customized pinnie with your number and name. These are ordered by the Board on your behalf. This is your practice and game pinnie. These will be handed out at the first clinic.
Grades K-2
K-2 will receive a complementary reversible PAL pinnie. These will be handed out at the first clinic.
Logowear
We will have a wide variety of great Westport PAL Girls Lacrosse gear, including t-shirts, shorts, pants, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, socks, etc), available for purchase starting in February. You will be able to order online or stop into ASF Outdoor & Sports (1560 Post Road E, Westport) and try on samples once we announce the opening of our Logowear store. Mark your calendars – our annual Logowear Night at ASF will be held on Tuesday, 3/7.
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KEY SPRING DATES:
3/21 | Travel Practice Begins (modified schedule until grass fields open) |
3/28 | Grades 3-4 Program Starts |
4/1 | Grades K-2 Saturday Clinics Begin |
4/1 - 4/2 | First Weekend of Travel Games |
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WESTPORT GLAX REFUND POLICY: Refunds will not be given once the first practice and/or evaluation has taken place. Any refunds processed prior to the start of the season will be a full refund less a $75 processing fee.
Please understand that Westport PAL Girls Lacrosse is a non-profit organization. We base our budget, hire coaches and purchase equipment based on our registration numbers. It is therefore a burden on the program to issue refunds once the season has started.