2022 Girls Spring Lacrosse Recreation League

 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.

 

We need volunteer coaches- click here to register!

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Grade Divisions

7th/8th

REGISTRATION

  • Girls in 7th - 8th grade age range

  • Teams will be formed based on the PAGLA “A” & “B” system

  • A-Team players will be required to sign a commitment letter

  • The season begins at the beginning of March and can extend into June

  • Practices are tentatively scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at a local WCASD field

  • Games are held Saturdays beginning in mid March

  • Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties

  • 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.

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2022 Registration Fee:  $200

After 2/1/2022 Registration Fee:  $225

5th/6th

REGISTRATION

  • Girls 5th - 6th grade age range

  • Teams will be formed based on the PAGLA "A" & "B" system

  • A-Team players will be required to sign a commitment letter

  • The season begins at the beginning of March and can extend into June 

  • Practices are tentatively scheduled Mondays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at a local WCASD field

  • Games are held on Saturdays beginning in mid March

  • Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties

  • 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.

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2022 Registration Fee:  $200

After 2/1/2022 Registration Fee:  $225

3rd/4th

REGISTRATION

  • Girls in 3rd - 4th grade age range

  • Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels keeping schools in mind

  • The season runs from mid March to the end of May

  • Practices begin early March are held on Monday & Friday at a local WCASD field

  • Games are held on Saturdays tentatively from 1 PM to 4 PM

  • Each team will play against other PAGLA teams within the Chester and Delaware Counties

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2022 Registration Fee: $200 

After 2/1/2022 Registration Fee:  $225

1st/2nd

REGISTRATION

  • Girls in1st - 2nd grade age range

  • Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels keeping schools in mind (schools will be evenly split if the group is unbalanced)

  • The season runs from the end of March to mid - May

  • Practice is held on Thursdays, tentatively scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at a local WCASD field

  • In-house scrimmages and Playdays are tentatively scheduled for Sundays between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM  

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2022 Registration Fee:  $195

After 2/1/2022 Registration Fee:  $220

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

  • 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:

 

  • Strong, experienced, and competitive

  • Prioritize WCLA lacrosse during the season

  • Will sign a commitment letter prioritizing WCLA A team practices and games 

  • Are able to play with both their dominant and non-dominant hands

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  • Evaluations are tentatively scheduled at Kelly Field (601 Westtown Road) during the first week of March (the second week of March is the raindate).

  • Players are strongly encouraged to attend at least 2 evaluation sessions

  • If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out, coachgwclax@gmail.com. See you on the field!