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Western Springs Lacrosse Spring 2011 Registration

WESTERN SPRINGS YOUTH LACROSSE 2011 SEASON INFORMATION

KEY DATES

Boys 1st thru 8th Grade Registration at Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St, WS 60558    708-246-9070. Boys spirit wear sales, meet the coaches, equipment rental requests, info, travel league info, volunteer signups.

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 Regular Boys Registration  Sunday, Jan 9th, 2011 11-12:30pm or Tuesday Jan. 11th 2011 from 7pm – 8:30pm.

 All registrations after Jan 11th, please return registration form, medical waiver, player & parent commitment contract and travel uniform size form to the Western Springs Recreation Department, 1500 Walker Street, Western springs, Il. 60558 or fax to 708-246-1309. Check should be made payable to Western Springs Recreation Department.

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  •  Girls 1st thru 8th registration can be returned to the Recreation Office starting Jan 4, 2011.
  • Coaching Clinic for Volunteer Boys Lacrosse Coaches in March
  • Season Dates for Boys House League Grades 3rd thru 8th – April 7th – June 12th 
  •  Season Dates for Boys & Girls House League Grades 1st/2nd  April 10th – June 12th
  • Season Dates for Girls Grades 3rd - 8th - April 18th – June 12th thru Illinois Girls Lacrosse Assoc. www.iglax.org.
  •  No practices or games Easter April 24th or Memorial Day Weekend  May 28th or  May 29th
  •  End of Season Playoffs and Picnic for House Teams June 12th
  • Check www.westernspringslacrosse.org or http://www.wsprings.com/departments/recreation.asp for more infoQuestions: call Pam Florczak 708-246-9070 or email lacrosse.pamflorczak@comcast.net  

 Western Springs Boys Lacrosse is entering its 12th year. This is a parent/volunteer run program that depends heavily upon your involvement. All families are expected to participate as volunteers. There are many volunteer opportunities that are available and sign-up is available on Registration Days. A list of volunteer positions is available online.  Volunteer buyout is $25.00. Separate registration forms will be available online at www.westernspringslacrosse.org   or http://www.wsprings.com/departments/recreation.asp  or at the Western Springs Recreation Department.

 Coaches Needed: For all leagues. If interested please contact Pam Florczak.  lacrosse.pamflorczak@comcast.net  or 708-246-6725. No experience necessary – We provide training. 

Lacrosse Equipment required for boys: Lacrosse stick, mouthpiece, lacrosse or hockey helmet with face guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, soccer or football cleats and cup.True Lacrosse has a rental package for $65.00. www.truelacrosse.com 410-533-0516

TRAVEL LEAGUE FOR BOYS in Grades 3 to 8 Designed for the more competitive lacrosse player.  ** New this year 3rd/4th grade travel**

  • Practices are indoors @ Lyons Township High School, South Campus Field House or Darien Sportsplex starting January 22nd  (times to be determined by coaches)·    
  •      Placement tryouts for 5/6th and 7/8th grades in February·    
  •      Commitment to lacrosse program a must
  • Practices begins outdoors in April at Spring Rock Park (days and times to be determined by coaches)Games on Saturdays (and some week days) beginning in mid April through mid June. Schedules will be posted in March. There will be 10-14 home/away games for 5th – 8th graders and 6-8 games for 3rd and 4th graders in the Chicago suburban area.·   
  •       2 out of state tournaments for 5th – 8th graders (extra $$$ for travel and hotel stay) ·      
  •    Tournament hosted by Western Springs at Lyons Township High School in June ·    
  •      Playoffs for top league teams. ·    
  •      All 3rd and 4th grade teams, 5th and 6th A and B teams and 7th and 8th B teams are automatically enrolled in our house league. NOTE: Price shown for travel league includes both house and travel league.   
  •  Any registrations after March 1st will incur a $25.00 late fee and an automatic volunteer buyout of $25.00 for a total of $50.00.  

 HOUSE LEAGUE FOR BOYS in Grades 3 – 8 Not ready for the travel league or just want to stay close to home?

  •  Practices for 5th – 8th are on Thursdays from 6pm – 7:30pm starting April 7th ending May 26th. Sunday, April 10th is a practice. ·     
  •   Games for 5th thru 8th are on Sundays between 12pm – 6pm starting April 17th and ending June 12th (no game on April 24th or Memorial Day weekend). ·
  •  Practices for 3rd/4th will be for 1.5 hours (day & time tbd) starting week of  4-4-10. Last practice week of May 23rd.Games for 3rd/4th start April 17th (tentative)·   
  • Any registrations after April 1st will incur a $25.00 late fee and an automatic volunteer buyout of $25.00 for a total of $50.00.

 INTRO LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS 1st/2nd

  •  Registration requires a separate registration form returned to Western Springs Rec Department after Jan 3rd, 2011.·        
  • All instruction on Sundays, April 10th – June 12th from 1pm – 2:30pm @ Spring Rock Park. (no class April 24th or Memorial Day weekend)·  
  •   Jersey distribution first day of practice 

GIRLS HOUSE LEAGUE   3rd thru 8th Grade

  • Games on Sunday between 1:00 – 3:00pm @ Katherine Legge Memorial ParkPractices on Friday starting April 22nd at Springrock Park from 6:00 – 7:30pm
  •  Schedules, rosters and weather cancellations will be posted by Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association  (IGLA) on  www.iglax.org
  • Required equipment for girls – Lacrosse stick, mouth guard, protective eye wear and soccer cleats or tennis shoes.

  All dates, fees and info are subject to change 

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