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REGISTRATION FOR 2012 IS NOW OPEN

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Some teams may fill up, at which time you may elect to be placed on the wait list. No guarantee can be made that there will be space for all wait list players.

Parents and players new to lacrosse: Please join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Jackson Middle School library.

The season runs from mid-March through early June. The first games will begin in early April.

Lacrosse fees (due at time of registration) are $90 for grades 3rd - 8th, and $40 for grades 1st - 2nd. Additionally, players are responsible for their own lacrosse sticks and protective equipment.

Practices on our home fields (Jackson Middle School) will begin on in mid-March. The girls teams will be practicing and/or have games primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays and have games on Saturdays. On occasion, there may be a game scheduled on a non-priority weeknight to accomodate other clubs.

Regular Practice Schedule for 2012

Grades 1-2: T or Th, Time TBD

Grades 3-4: T and Th, Times TBD

Grades 5-6: T and Th, Times TBD

Grades 7-8: T and Th, 6:00 - 7:20 PM

Practice times will be determined shortly, please check back for updates and watch you email inbox for messages from your team's coach.

The girls are placed on teams based on grade level and playing experience. Players will practice, scrimmage, and compete with their team and play games against teams from other clubs in our league.

The game schedule is being developed and will be provided as soon as possible. Each team will play approximately 10 games, home and away. Home games will be at Jackson Middle School and Mary Rieke Elementary School. Away games will be at schools located throughout the Portland Metro area.

Here is a map link to Jackson Middle School:

Jackson Middle School
10625 SW 35th | Portland, OR 97219

Practices/Games Expectations:

During practices and games, we expect discipline and attention from the players at all times. Girls should bring all required lacrosse equipment to practices or they cannot practice. They should be dressed for the elements (cold, wind and rain) and should also bring a water bottle (with water) to each practice. Players should be ready to go at practice start time with goggles on and eyes wide open to enjoy all the fun!

Each practice will begin with stretching and warm-ups. We will then hustle into passing/catching drills, followed by more specific instruction.

Club Communications:

Notices about games, practices, etc. will be sent out via e-mail. When you complete the online registration, please be sure to give us an e-mail address that you check regularly. NOTE: Since this will be a mass e-mailing, we request that you not “Reply All” unless you have a comment that is truly necessary to be viewed by all.

Questions?

Elizabeth (Biz) Donohue

News & Events

Announcing a FREE Beginner’s Clinic

Interested in trying out lacrosse? Now’s your chance – join us for a free Beginner’s Clinic on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:30 - 3:00 PM, at Fulton Park Community Center. Bring your stick if you have one or we’ll have one you can borrow. Wilson Youth Lacrosse staff and experienced middle school players will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate basic lacrosse stick skills. Mark your calendars to come out and have some fun learning how to play lacrosse!

Who: Girls in 1st – 8th grades*

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Where: Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St., Portland, OR 97219

What: No lacrosse gear required – bring your stick if you have one or borrow one of ours.

Dress: Work out gear. We will be inside, but may have some outdoor activities if the weather cooperates. It’s Oregon, so remember to dress for rain or shine.

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can get a head count. Please email Elizabeth (Biz) Donohue in advance.

*Player eligibility: Public and private school students residing within the Wilson High School attendance boundaries.

Equipment Rental

A limited amount of women's lacrosse gear (sticks and goggles) is available to rent for the Spring season from Lacrosse Northwest. Please contact Jessica Voas for more information.

Parent Volunteers Needed

WYLAX needs your help – please volunteer! We are so thankful for those parents who have volunteered to help our girls enjoy the fastest growing sport in America. Parent participation and support are key in assuring a successful lacrosse program. Please help out if you can with activities such as being a parent assistant at practices, keeping score and time during games, field marking, and organizing our end of the season festivities. Your coaches will be able to find an activity for you to assist with.

WYLAX History

The Wilson Girls Youth Lacrosse program started in 2003 with one team of 6th through 8th graders. These girls were the pioneers along with a handful of other middle school lacrosse scattered across Oregon. Since that time, lacrosse participation in the Pacific Northwest has expanded many fold. In less than a decade, WYLAX has expanded to include several teams serving girls in 1st through 8th grade.

Coached and managed by parent volunteers, the WYLAX girls program has been a leader in developing lacrosse as a fun and competitive spring sport ini Oregon. We are pleased that many of our graduates go on to play lacrosse at Wilson High School and at other private schools in the Portland area.

The University of Oregon started an NCAA Division 1 women's lacrosse program in 2006, and many other Northwest colleges and universities compete at the club level. Simply put, lacrosse is exciting, fun to play, and regarded as the fastest growing girls sport in the country.

Come on out and play!