Deadline to register- Sunday, March 28
Programs are determined- Tuesday, March 30
All registrations after the deadline date will be placed on a team if space allows.
Offline payments, check or cash, need to be in prior to March 30 to be added to a team.
(use the drop box at the back entrance of the town hall building)
If numbers do not meet the minimum to form a team programs could be combined or cancelled.
Note: You must register with the town you reside in first; Hinesburg, Shelburne, Charlotte or Williston, so that the town gets the numbers needed to offer a program. If they don't get the needed numbers these four towns work together, when they can, to see that every child has the opportunity to play.
Lacrosse is a fast paced sport that combines the power of football and hockey and the endurance, agility and strategy of soccer and basketball. The program focuses on individual and team concepts in a fun and learning environment.
Grades 3rd-8th Program Info
Fees:
Do NOT include the required US Lacrosse Membership for grades 3rd-8th.
US Lacrosse Membership:
You must renew or purchase a membership for your child each year.
3rd-8th grade teams are part of the Northern VT Youth Lacrosse League and membership is required.
We suggest that you purchase the membership after teams have been formed and a coach is found.
See link below to US Lacrosse website for membership.
Practices:
TBD- days and times are dependent on coach's availability.
Outdoor Practices- begin late April, and are two days a week at Allen Brook Park.
(Due to COVID-19 there will only be outdoor practices this season)
(If Williston & Hinesburg combines players to have a team. Outdoor practices will be in both towns)
Games:
Games start in May and go through to mid-June. (Games have not yet determined by the league with COVID-19 Guidelines)
Equipment:
Players are required to provide their own equipment.
Boys' Teams- stick, helmet, gloves, arm pads, chest/shoulder pads and protective gear.
Girls' Teams- stick & eye mask.
Mouth Guards- are required for both groups.
Coaches:
A minimum number and coach is needed to form a team. If there is not enough players or a coach to field a team, that program will be cancelled.
Volunteer Coaches Needed:
The lacrosse programs continue to grow and the need for volunteers grows along with it. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up when you register your child or if you are a community member contact us to find out how to volunteer. A Coach's Meeting will be set for prior to the start of the programs.
Benefits of Participation: Learn New Things, Make New Friends, Have Fun!
*Teach Leadership, Teamwork & Sportsmanship.
*Build Strong Relationships, Social and Community Bonds.
*Enhance Self-Confidence and Self Esteem.
*Physical Activity and Health
*Overcome Challenges
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
*3rd-4th Lacrosse
Separate boys and girls leagues are offered, if numbers allow. They are competitive leagues, which travel.
There is the opportunity to play other teams in the NVYL League.
*5th-6th Lacrosse
Separate boys and girls leagues are offered, if numbers allow. They are competitive leagues, which travel.
There is the opportunity to play other teams in the NVYL League.
*7th-8th Lacrosse
Separate boys and girls leagues are offered, if numbers allow. They are competitive leagues, which travel.
There is the opportunity to play other teams in the NVYL League.
COVID-19 Requirements
All participants entering the fields will be screened and temperature checked.
All participants will wear a mask during the program; to and from the fields, on the fields and during practices and scrimmages.
Social distancing will be required when possible along with wearing a mask.
If a child is not feeling well or showing signs or symptoms of a Cold, Flu or COVID-19 they are not to attend the program on that day.
They must be symptom free for at least 24 hours prior to attending.
If a child has traveled to an area outside of Vermont they must quarantine for the 2 weeks that are mandated by the state before attending the program.
No high fives, handshakes or other type of congratulatory contact will be allowed.
All coaches will be required to go through a screening and temperature check, if not feeling well or travel restrictions will be enforced on coaches.
All coaches will always wear a mask when on the field and will socially distance, when possible.
The Recreation Dept follows the State Guideline- 1 Sports/Organized Sports Including Youth Leagues, Adult Leagues, Practices, Games, and Tournaments