COACHES

We would not be able to have such a wonderful program if it weren't for all the volunteer coaches, so thank you. US Lacrosse has a Level 1 certification course in Annapolis on February 24th from 1pm-4pm. DAA will reimburse for any coaches who would like to receive this certification.

UNIFORMS

All uniforms will be provided for 2019.

Pee Wee, Middie and Junior levels will be provided with a jersey and a kilt - A $75 refundable deposit will be collected by your coach before you can receive the uniform.

Kindergarten and Sticklette levels will be provided with reversible pinnies. Girls can wear their own black shorts or skirt.

EQUIPMENT

All girls, regardless of age group, will require the following:

• Goggles
• Colored mouth guard
• Lacrosse stick
• Cleats are highly recommended

VOLUNTEERS

We are always looking for volunteers to help keep the program running smoothly.  

Positions needed to be filled ASAP:

Age coordinators

Equipment manager

Gator Day Volunteers 

If interested, please contact girlslax@daagators.org.

GATOR DAY - Saturday May 4th

DAA Girls and Boys Lacrosse teams play all games at DAA Park on this day.  We hope you can come out and support your players and be part of this special lacrosse community event.  Team photos will also be held. More information to follow.

Following is some general information regarding the program. For additional information, email .

Age Group Information

Kindergarten

The Kindergarten program is an in-house league that will practice at Davidsonville Elementary School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Practices will begin the first week in April and will run through the end of May. The clinics are solely intended to teach the basic fundamentals of the girls' lacrosse game with a HUGE emphasis on FUN! Skills taught will include how to hold a stick, cradling, passing, catching and ground balls.

Sticklettes - First & Second Graders

The Sticklette program is an in-house league that will practice at Davidsonville Elementary School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.. Practices will begin the first week in April and will run through the end of May. DAA Sticklette teams may travel to play other organizations.  Game format will be 6v6 with no goalie on a field approximately 50 yards in length. The focal points of this league will be skill-building and sportsmanship, with some emphasis on the basics of positioning, rules and field play.   

Pee Wees - Third & Fourth Graders

This is the first year of county play and all girls must be 8 years old by April 1st to play Pee Wee. The games are 8v8, with no checking at this level, and scores are not recorded. Mandatory evaluations will be conducted in late February and teams will be created. There are 10 scheduled games that begin the first week in April. Expect two practices a week, with Saturday, Sunday and some weeknight games. The focal points of this league will be skill-building and sportsmanship, with more emphasis on the basics of positioning, rules and field play.

Middies - Fifth & Sixth Graders

The games are 12v12 with modified checking and scores are recorded. Fields will have hard boundaries. Mandatory evaluations will be conducted in late February and teams will be created. We intend to field teams in the 3 divisions offered by the county, A, B, and C based on the ability of the participants that sign up. Expect two practices a week, with Saturday, Sunday and some weeknight games. There are 10 scheduled games that begin the first week in April. The focal points of this league will be skill-building and sportsmanship, teamwork and positioning, and introduction to strategy and plays. DAA expects any player participating on a team to have a commitment to their coach and teammates to make all practices and games a priority.

Juniors - Seventh & Eighth Graders

The games are 12v12 with checking at this level and scores are recorded. Fields will have hard boundaries. Mandatory evaluations will be scheduled. We intend to field teams in the 3 divisions offered by the county, A, B, and C based on the ability of the participants that sign up. Expect two to three practices a week, with Saturday, Sunday and some weeknight games. There are 10 scheduled games, plus play-offs. DAA expects any player participating on a team to have a commitment to their coach and teammates to make all practices and games a priority.

Girls in High School - Ninth - Twelfth Grades

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Commissioner

Emily Flanagan

Contact

girlslax@daagators.org