The 2010 spring lacrosse season is just around the corner and registration for Garden City Rams Girls’ Lacrosse Program (GCRGL) starts October 5th and will end on December 19th, 2009. GCRGL is open to all girls from grades 3 to 8 who live or go to school within the Village of Garden City.

As a proud member of US Lacrosse (USL) and the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), GCRGL participates in two highly competitive leagues, Nassau County Police Activity League (NCPAL) grades 3 to 6 and Long Island Senior Girls’ Youth Lacrosse League (LISGYLL) grades 7 and 8. Both programs adhere to US Lacrosse (USL) rules, which is the national governing body for lacrosse in the United States.

The Rookie Division - grades 3 & 4 play USL Level B, non checking lacrosse. The Junior Division, grades 5 & 6, play USL Level A modified checking lacrosse. The Senior Division, grades 7 and 8 play regulation full checking lacrosse.

As a reminder, lacrosse is a spring sport and GCRGL is a travel program! As a spring sport, it is expected that lacrosse will be the participant’s primary sport for the season. Game and practice conflicts occur when players are involved with more than one sport during the season. For this reason, we discourage participation in more than one travel program during the lacrosse spring season. Attendance at team practices is mandatory. Coaches will restrict playing time for players who miss practice because of another team or sport. Team practices start March 1, 2010. Games begin on April 1st and continue through June 30th. Games are held on either a Saturday or Sunday as scheduled by each community

Team Registration

Registration starts October 5, 2009 and will continue to December 19, 2009. Enclosed you will find this year’s registration packet. Please read this information carefully and complete all sections of the application. Incomplete applications will be returned and are subjected to the late fee. Registration may be completed by mail or in person at Olympic Den in Franklin Square. Olympic Den is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications are also available at the Village Recreation Department and can be down loaded from our web site: www.gardencitylacrosse.com.

The registration fee is a $125.00 per player, which includes uniform, mouth guard, league, game fees and USL membership. There is a $30 late fee for any player registering after December 5, 2009. Checks must be made payable to Garden City Rams Girls Lacrosse. No cash will be accepted; your canceled check is your receipt. Uniform orders must be placed at the time of registration. Sample uniforms for sizing are available at Olympic Den. There are no exchanges on uniforms, so please order correctly. Proof of age for each participant must be submitted at the time of registration. The application deadline is December 19, 2009. No applications will be accepted after that date.

Individuals wishing coach, volunteer, participate in the Coach Leadership Program or are in need of additional information can contact Gary O’Connor, Program Director by email at garyoconnor@msn.com (preferred) or by call 516 248-3898.