West Chester Lacrosse Association
West Chester Field Hockey

Please note, all coaches, assistant coaches, or any adult on the field with players at any time must complete the Volunteer Coaches Registration in order to be on the field with players.  Registration must be completed each season.

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* 2027 West Chester Lacrosse, please please click here to register.

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* 2026 West Chester Field Hockey, please click here to register.

Head coaches and assistant coaches (ages 18 and older) who have direct contact with players are defined as mandatory reporters and must obtain volunteer clearances as set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to work with children. These clearances are good for 5 years once obtained.  Returning coaches will just need to complete the Volunteer Coaches Registration form (located above) if their clearances on file are current.  

If you are a returning coach, please verify your clearances are up to date with Logistics Director, Michele O’Kane (michelewclax@gmail.com).  

Click on this link for information and instructions on how to obtain your clearances.  

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Please click on the WCLA Coaches Clearance Submittal Form below to submit your clearances to WCLA.

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​Child/Sexual Abuse Prevention Statement

As a youth-serving organization, West Chester Lacrosse Association (WCLA) prioritizes the safety and well- being of the youth participants in our programs through our Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures.  Our organization prohibits and has zero tolerance for child abuse, sexual abuse, and any other violence. The Board of Directors shall annually review our policies and update it as needed, including the defining of prohibited and discouraged behaviors. Failure to follow or violation of these policies may result in disciplinary action and removal from our programs.

Prior to the spring season commencing, the Executive Director or a representative of the Board of Directors will hold a mandatory Abuse Prevention Training sessions. During these sessions, the Executive Director will extensively review the coaching policies and procedures with the directors, divisional directors, and coaches during the coaches' meeting. All coaches will certify that they have reviewed and accepted our policies with respect to abuse prevention by signing our Coaches Policies. If the coach is unable to attend the coaches meeting, they will be required to coordinate with the appropriate director to review and sign the policy.

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In the event that volunteers or staff members observe any inappropriate behaviors (i.e. policy violations) or suspected abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) it is their responsibility to immediately report the observations to the appropriate program director.

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​You are required to disclose any prior claims or allegations of child and/or sexual abuse or any other inappropriate conduct. If criminal charges are pending against you, or you are charged at any time before or after you fill out the required clearances for the season, you are required to contact WCLA Executive Director, Gina Colley-Holgate (ginawclax@gmail.com), immediately.

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Click on the link below to access the WCLA's Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures 2026 manual.

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West Chester Lacrosse Association Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures 2026

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I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of personal desire to win.
I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.
I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.
I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and will teach these rules to my players.
I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.
I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for the children and not the adults.

As a member of the West Chester Lacrosse Association (WCLA) family, I acknowledge that any violation(s) to this Code of Ethics can result in a suspension or expulsion from the West Chester Lacrosse Association.

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 PAGLA Coaches Conduct Fine:

If a coach is given a yellow card, they will be fined $100 dollars. The coach is responsible for paying the fine.  

Please click here for concusssion information/protocols.

Founded in 1984 by Roger Smith, West Chester Lacrosse is a voluntary 501 ©(3) organization dedicated to the development of a lifelong love of the sport of lacrosse. Utilizing a safe environment, our mission is to promote character, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship in the game of lacrosse.