2021 Girls Spring Recreation League
New this year! Uniform Kilts will be provided for the 3/4, 5/6, & 7/8 grade division.
The WCLA Girls Spring League is a competitive recreation program. As a member of the Philadelphia Area Girls Lacrosse Association (“PAGLA”), WCLA adheres to its guidelines. The Girls Spring League is lead by WCLA Girls Director, Amanda Gionfriddo, and is enhanced by a staff of paid former high school and collegiate players/coaches, and experienced parent volunteers. The coaching staff and West Chester Lacrosse Association directors will make team assignments for each division.
Grade Divisions
7/8
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Girls in 7th - 8th grade age range
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Teams will be formed based on the PAGLA “A” & “B” system
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A-Team players will be required to sign a commitment letter
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The season begins early March and can extend into to June
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Practices are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at a local WCASD field
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Games are held during the weekend
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Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties
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Due to leveling of A/B teams, there are no carpool requests at 7/8. In general, we try to keep schools together but must balance teams with each grade.
2021 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/15/2021 Registration Fee: $210
5/6
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Girls 5th - 6th grade age range
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Teams will be formed based on the PAGLA "A" & "B" system
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A-Team players will be required to sign a commitment letter
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The season begins early March and can extend into June
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Practices are held Mondays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at a local WCASD field
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Games are held during the weekend
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Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties
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Due to leveling of A/B teams, there are no carpool requests at 5/6. In general, we try to keep schools together but must balance teams with each grade.
2021 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/15/2021 Registration Fee: $210
3/4
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Girls in 3rd - 4th grade age range
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Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels keeping schools in mind
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The season runs from mid-March to the end of May
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Practices begin early March are held on Monday & Friday at a local WCASD field
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Games are held on weekends
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Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties
2021 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/15/2021 Registration Fee: $210
1/2
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Girls in1st - 2nd grade age range
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Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels keeping schools in mind (schools will be evenly split if the group is unbalanced)
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The season runs from late March to mid - May
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Practice is held on Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at a local WCASD field
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In-house scrimmages and Playdays are scheduled for Sundays between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2021 Registration Fee: $175
After 2/15/2021 Registration Fee: $200
5/6 & 7/8 A & B Team Structure & Evaluation Information
5/6 & 7/8 divisions are comprised of one A team per division and structured and balanced B teams. Practice and games field locations and team rosters will be posted on this website after player evaluations.
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If your player is choosing to be on a B level team, she does not need to attend evaluations
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If your player cannot make any of the evaluation dates, or commit to the A team practices and games due to other conflicts, she does NOT need to attend evaluations and will be placed on a balanced B team
As per PAGLA guidelines, the "A" teams will be comprised of players who adhere to the following:
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Strong, experienced, and competitive
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Prioritize WCLA lacrosse during the season
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Will sign a commitment letter prioritizing WCLA A team practices and games
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Are able to play with both their dominant and non-dominant hands
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Evaluations are at Kelly Field (601 Westtown Road) on Monday, March 1st, 5:30 PM - 7 PM; Wednesay, March 3rd, 5:30 PM - 7 PM; and Friday, March 5th, 5:30 - 7 PM
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Players are strongly encouraged to attend at least 2 evaluation sessions
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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out, coachgwclax@gmail.com. See you on the field!