| About Eastside Girls Youth Lacrosse |
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Mission Statement Eastside Girls Youth Lacrosse is organized as a nonprofit corporation to promote the game of l acrosse and to provide a safe and fun opportunity for young women in third through eighth grade who register with Eastside Girls Youth Lacrosse to play lacrosse. This program emphasizes the development of self-esteem, good sportsmanship, respect for others, fitness, achievement, teamwork, and skill through the playing of the game of lacrosse. This nonprofit corporation shall be nonsectarian and nonpartisan. EGYL follows the state middle school league's ruling that a player will play according the their school grade.Program Overview EGYL kicks off its program in November with an open house. New and returning players will receive valuable information for the upcoming season and the opportunity to register and to meet coaches and board members.Registration continues through January. Team practices start at the end of February and games are played through the late May/early June timeframe. In addition, several jamborees or tournaments round out the season in May and June.
Program Costs Player registration fees generally cover the costs of fields, uniforms, officials and jamboree registrations. Player equipment (sticks, eyewear, mouth guard and cleats) is not covered. Registration with Washington State Lacrosse Association is provided and paid for by EGYL. Registration with United States Lacrosse is not covered but is mandatory for all members. 2010 registration fees are: Grades 3/4 - $155; Grades 5/6 - $210; Grades 7/8 - $230 See "Registration" tab on this site for more details. - NOTE: Scholarships may be available -
EGYL relies entirely on volunteer participation in many aspects of the program. Board members and coaches are sought every year. Volunteers staff team parent, timers, statisticians, web master, publicity and logistics positions. Participation in equipment and field maintenance, registration and a variety of other club interests model and develop the community EGYL strives to embrace. We encourage all of our members to step up where they see a need or have an interest. Registration gives every family a vote and the success of the program is up to each and every one of us! |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 November 2009 ) |
