2020 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.
Mark Your Calendars!
3/4, 5/6 and 7/8:
PAGLA Play Day- $30 per player to participate - extends the season with a tournament at USTC
Dates: May 30, 2020 & May 31, 2020
LAX-A-PALOOZA - There is NO COST for this fantastic play day!
Date: April 25, 2020 - tentative
For 5/6 and 7/8:
Unite for HER - Optional to play - $30 cost to participate in the play day. WCLA picks up the remainder of the registration fee. Tons of gear given out with a reversible pinnie and much more. A great game for a great cause!
Date: May 17, 2020
For 1/2:
Springfield West Chester Playday at Kelly Field
Date: May 17, 2020, 10 AM - 12 PM
Grade Divisions
7/8
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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 March 9th 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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Pre-registration and payment for PAGLA Play Day (optional), Lax-A-Palooza (optional), and Unite for HER (optional) are in the fee section of your Team Snap Registration
2020 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/1/2020 Registration Fee: $210
5/6
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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 March 9th and can extend into June
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Practices are held Mondays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Rustin High School fields
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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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Pre-registration and payment for PAGLA Play Day (optional), Lax-A-Palooza (optional), and Unite for HER (optional) are in the fee section of your Team Snap Registration
2020 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/1/2020 Registration Fee: $210
3/4
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3rd - 4th grade age range
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Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels (teams will not be based on the PAGLA “A”, “B”, and “C” system)
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The season runs from March 9th to May 22nd
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Practices begin March 9th are held on Monday & Friday at Rustin High School fields
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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
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Pre-registration and payment for PAGLA Play Day (optional) and Lax-A-Palooza (optional) are in the fee section of your Team Snap Registration
2020 Registration Fee: $185 (kilt included)
After 2/1/2020 Registration Fee: $210
1/2
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1st - 2nd grade age range
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Balanced teams are formed with players of all skill levels (teams will not be based on the PAGLA “A”, “B”, and “C” system) keeping schools in mind (schools will be evenly split if the group is unbalanced)
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The season runs from March 26th to May 17th
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Practice begins Thursday, March 26th, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Rustin High School fields
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In-house scrimmages and Playdays are scheduled for Sundays at Kelly Field between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Springfield West Chester Playday is scheduled for May 17th at Kelly Field, 10 AM - 12 PM
2020 Registration Fee: $175
After 2/1/2020 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 3 dates above, 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
To help run the evaluation process more efficiently, please click on this LINK to pre-register your player if they plan to attend evaluations.
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Evaluations are at Kelly Field (601 Westtown Road) on February 29th & March 1st from 12 PM- 1:30 PM and March 2nd from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Raindates are March 3rd & 4th. Check-in begins at 11:30 AM on February 29th & March 1st, and 5:50 PM on March 2nd
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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!