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ANNOUNCEMENTS


 

 

 

2023 Season Info Coming!

Preseason Zoom Meeting-2/13/2023 at 7pm via Zoom

2023 Tourney Date and Location TBA

 


2022 Rules Matrix

  *Cover Page

  *Inside Grid

Rules Interpretation Powerpoint

Officials Fee Schedule can be found in the Coach/Admin portal


 Age Segmentation

Sept 2021 - August 2022

U14 9/1/2007 through 8/31/2009

U12 9/1/2009 through 8/31/2011

U10 9/1/2011 through 8/31/2013

U8 9/1/2013 through 8/31/2014 (or 8/31/2016 if you accept 6 yr olds)

 

View the USL reference table HERE


 

Save the Dates

2023 Pre-Season and Rules Interpretation Meeting - 2/13/2023 at 7pm Via Zoom

Annual WPSLA Tournament - 2023 Date and Location TBA


 ANNUAL LEAGUE CALENDAR

 

IMPORTANT DATES 

October/November/December

October/November - Kick-Off Meeting

November 15 - Team registration is Due  - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS FORM - All directory updates should be emailed to Wpslagirls@gmail.com

Nov/December - Schedule games on your own with Member teams (use the league Directory for guidance)

February

February 1 - League Dues are due ($125 for one team, $100 each additional)

February 15 - League schedules are due to the Assignor - Becky Luzier (wpslaassignor@yahoo.com)

   - USE SCHEDULE TEMPLATE

   - CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE TEMPLATE

February 16th 7pm- MANDATORY Pre-Season meeting via Zoom

March 

March 1 - NO LATER THAN YOUR FIRST GAME 

- Age and Eligibility Roster (Download Template Here)

March 1 - The following is due on or before the Pre-Season Meeting

     -Completion Certificates for all coaches:

             1. NFHS - Coaching Girls Lacrosse - Click Here

             2. Heads Up - Concussions in Youth Sports - Click Here 

             3. CPR/1st Aid - May be obtained in person or at www.icpri.com

             4. State and FBI Clearances  - Click Here for More Info - FOR FBI  IDEMIA PORTAL

                   +For paid coaches: USE CODE 1KG756 

                   +For volunteer coaches who meet the WAIVER requirement. You may use this form in place of the                         fingerprint requirement: CLICK HERE

                   

A Child Abuse Clearance can be obtained through the Child Welfare Portal.

A Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal History Check can be obtained here.

A FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance is obtained by registering on the IDEMIA website.

*Note: the NFHS Coach Certification Program is a National professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. for more information CLICK HERE

April

April 1 - 14: TEAM Tournament Registration is open

April 15 - May 1: PLAYER Tournament Registration is open 

May 

May 1: Team Registration Fee is due / Online Player Registration is due by midnight. NO EXCEPTIONS

May 16: Tournament Schedule will be posted online 

May 22, 2021: Annual League Tournament, Wright Fields at Chippewa Veterans Park

June, July, Aug: Play SUMMER Lax! Attend Camps, Play Club, Enjoy the summer!

 

Updated 10/30/19

 


COACH EDUCATION

 

NFHS Girls Lacrosse: Fundamentals of coaching girls Lacrosse - CLICK HERE

 

USLacrosse Athlete Development Model - CLICK HERE

 

Girls Practice Plans - CLICK HERE

 

Girls Progression Playbook - CLICK HERE 

 

Concussion Awareness - CLICK HERE

 

Online CPR and 1st Aid Course - CLICK HERE 

Updated 2/25/18

 


PARENT EDUCATION

 

5 Big Things Every Parent Should Know - CLICK HERE

 

Concussion Awareness - CLICK HERE

 

Player Development Videos - CLICK HERE

 

Game Overview

Updated 7/19/17

 

 


PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

 

300 Wall Ball Drills

 

Off-Season Playing Opportunities - Local

 

Summer Event - National

 

 



 

US Lacrosse Announces Age-Appropriate Youth Rules

 

“We can’t emphasize enough how different a 9-year-old is from an 11-year-old, how different an 11-year-old is from a 13-year-old, and so forth,” said Dr. Paige Perriello, a former NCAA Division I player, coach and umpire and current member of the US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee. “Knowing what youth can do at different levels with gross motor skills and mental capabilities and putting that expertise into practice is important.”

  

AGE AND ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

 

 


 

 

WELCOME TO WPSLAgirls ONLINE!

 

Since 1990, the Western PA Scholastic Lacrosse Association has served the needs of female athletes at the high school, middle school and youth levels in Western PA and West Virginia.

In 2004, WPIAL began sanctioning of high school lacrosse for girls and WPSLAgirls developed into a middle school and youth only organization.

 

WPSLA maintains its non-profit status and is lead by an elected voluneer Board of Directors

 

The purpose of WPSLA  is to promote the appreciation and understanding of lacrosse; encourage the growth of girl’s lacrosse; organize and administer safe and fair interscholastic competition; and develop sportsmanship and goodwill among member schools, clubs and association teams.

 

WPSLA is excited to be providing opportunities for young female athletes. Continued support of our players, coaches and officials is greatly appreciated.

 

Please HONOR THE GAME and respect those participating in all lacrosse and athletic events. 

 


 

CONTACT: 

 EMAIL: 

WPSLAAssignor@yahoo.com