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Welcome to Evanston Youth Lacrosse (EYLA) 2019 Spring Season!

Our program teaches women’s lacrosse fundamentals in a fun and safe environment and is designed for both beginner and experienced players. EYLA is part of the North Shore Lacrosse Conference (NSLC) a league comprised of other like-minded community based teams and we are looking forward to fun and friendly competition both at our home field at ETHS and away. All girls grades 3rd-8th will participate in NSLC this spring, and our Kindergarten-2nd graders will participate in a house league.

EYLA is divided into 5 separate age groups and girls must register for their grade level; no exceptions will be made. Practice times are set, but field locations are subject to change at the discretion of the Director prior to the beginning of the season.

Grade Levels

Kindergarten

1st/2nd grade

3rd/4th grade

5th/6th grade

7th/8th grade

 

 

SAVE THE DATE! PLAYER TRYOUTS FOR 5TH-8TH GRADERS!

EVERY player 5th-8th grade is REQUIRED to attend a try-out on Sunday, March 17 from 3-5pm at the Quad. This tryout is to properly place girls on teams (dependent on our numbers). EVERY girl who registers and participates in tryouts gets a spot on a team!

 

SCHEDULE at THE QUAD (located at 2454 Oakton St.)

5/6th grade is from 3-4pm

7/8th grade is from 4-5pm



Have your player arrive 15 minutes before her evaluation time. More details to follow

Please register your player (5th-8th grader) prior to evaluation day!

 

 

Please note: we need at LEAST one parent from each team to commit as a volunteer coach and team “manager” for the season. Any lax experience would be preferred, but anyone is welcome! You will not be responsible for creating the coaching plan; just act as an assistant. This ensures each team has proper communication with other parents and helps assist our amazing coaches do their job. If you are interested in coaching or helping out in anyway this spring, please contact Tracy at .  And, if you have any questions/comments/concerns, call or email me anytime!

 

Here’s to a great season ahead!

Tracy Cassidy

EYLA, Girls Director

773-793-9521

 
 

Spring 2019 Program Details

 

Program fees shown below DO NOT include the required $30 USLacrosse Youth Membership fee. Obtain/renew at: www.uslacrosse.org

Girls equipment includes:  stick, goggles, and mouthguard   

Older players, 3rd-8th grade should wear cleats.

Gently used equipment may be found at Play It Again Sports (1908 Dempster) and scholarships are available.

 

Registration will NOT be complete without FULL payment.
Should you need to make other arrangements, you MUST contact EYLA (specifically tina@eylax.com) 
 
 
 

Girls-Kindergarten                                                        

Cost: $150                             

April 6- May 18

Practice/Games:

SATURDAY  

10:00 - 11:00 am      

Tallmadge Park

Kindergarten girls meet once a week on Saturday mornings.  The focus is on introducing the sport of lacrosse in a positive environment. The session will be divided into skill development through fun games as well as competition in scrimmage format. There will also be other fun competitive games.

CLICK HERE FOR A QUICK UNIFORM SURVEY!

REGISTER HERE

 

Girls- 1st/2nd Grade                                                                                               

Cost: $150

April 6-May 18

Practice/Games:

SATURDAY

10-11am

Tallmadge Park

1st and 2nd grade girls will practice and play together in a House League format. The focus is on introducing the sport of lacrosse in a positive environment. The session will be divided into skill development through fun games as well as competition in scrimmage format. There will also be other fun competitive games.

CLICK HERE FOR A QUICK UNIFORM SURVEY!

REGISTER HERE    

 

Girls - 3rd/4th Grade                                

Cost: $400

April 1 - May 18   

Practices:

MONDAY/THURSDAY   

New this year; Mondays in APRIL are at the Quad. Please make sure you check the times on your team page as they vary per week.

Mondays in MAY are at Tallmadge Park from 6-7:30pm

Thursday the entire season are at Tallmadge Park from 6-7:30pm                           

 

Games: Weekends TBD  (ETHS- Home and Away)

3rd and 4th graders practice together twice a week, with one game on weekends in the NSLC Conference League. Players focus on catching and throwing, ground balls, defensive positioning and footwork, shooting, and game concepts.  Games are 7 v. 7 on shortened field with goalie.

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REGISTER HERE   3/4 Girls CLOSED No longer accepting registrations!

 

Girls- 5th/6th Grade                             

Cost: $400

April 1- May 18

Practices: MONDAY/WEDNESDAY   

New this year; Mondays in APRIL are at the Quad. Please make sure you check the times on your team page as they vary per week.

Mondays in MAY will be held at TBD from 6-7:30pm

Wednesdays the entire season will be at Tallmadge Park from 6-7:30pm

Games: Weekends TBD  (ETHS- Home and Away)

5th and 6th  graders practice together twice a week, with one game on weekends in the NSLC Conference League. Practices will continue to develop the fundamental skills as well as teach more advanced game concepts. Games are 11v11 with a goalie.

CLICK HERE FOR A QUICK UNIFORM SURVEY!

REGISTER HERE

 

Girls- 7th/8th Grade

Cost: $400

April 1- May 18

Practices: MONDAY/WEDNESDAY   

New this year; Mondays in APRIL are at the Quad. Please make sure you check the times on your team page as they vary per week.

Mondays in MAY will be held at Pitner Field from 6-7:30pm

Wednesdays the entire season will be at Pitner Field at ETHS from 6-7:30pm

Games: Weekends TBD  (ETHS- Home and Away)

7th and 8th grade meets twice a week for practice with one game on weekends in the NSLC conference league. Players will continue their skill development at a more advanced level and will learn more advanced game concepts focusing on "team attack" and "team defense".  Each girl will take a turn playing goalie unless someone chooses to focus on this position.  Field Positions will also be rotated around. This level plays 11v11 with a goalie.Dedicated goalie position players welcome, and registration fees will be waived. If we do not secure a dedicated goalie, we will rotate players in that position.

CLICK HERE FOR A QUICK UNIFORM SURVEY!


REGISTER HERE  

 

Registration questions? Contact Tina Jamieson: tina@eylax.com
 
Program questions? Contact Tracy Cassidy: tcassidy@eylax.com