Spring 2023 Girls Program Information
Stafford Lacrosse Association offers two programs in the spring: Local Recreation and the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL). Please see the information on both below.
Please note: New for 2022, a membership in US Lacrosse will be required for each player. This is an insurance requirement as SLA has changed the manner in which we insure players, volunteers and our organization.
2022 Girls Local Recreation Program
The Stafford Lacrosse Association Local Recreation Programs feature small-sided teams, instruction, practice, coaching, and games following the U.S. Lacrosse Athlete Development Model (LADM).
The local recreation season will run from March through May with two practices a week and up to 7 games on Saturdays.
Practices
Cost - See registration
Practices
Practices will occur in Stafford County, and your daughter's coach(es) will determine the practice times at the start of the season. For planning purposes, local recreation teams will practice 2 times a week, and practices will start no earlier than 5pm on Monday through Friday.
Games
Saturday will be blocked off as game days for local recreation athletes.
Equipment
Athletes must provide their own equipment:
Uniforms
You are required to order your daughter's uniform. For local recreation athletes, only a reversible jersey is required. You will receive an email at a later date with uniform ordering information.
Coaches
Please consider volunteering and helping Stafford lacrosse grow. If we do not have enough coaches we will be forced to cancel the season at that age group. If you are new to the sport, do not worry! We have programs that will help you learn with your daughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit our FAQ Page.
2022 Girls Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League
The Stafford Lacrosse Association (SLA) is a member of the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL). The purpose of NVYLL is to provide the youth residing within the geographical boundaries of northern Virginia a healthful, enjoyable leisure time activity and as a corollary to develop qualities that may help them in later life, sportsmanship, team play, and integrity.
Please register here if you wish your daughter to be assessed for an NVYLL team. By making the commitment to playing on an NVYLL team, you understand that while it is a recreation league you will require travel to Northern Virginia for at least 4 games during the season. Depending on registration, the SLA will only field one NVYLL team of 24 athletes at each grade group paring (e.g. 5/6 7/8). If your daughter does not get assessed for NVYLL, she can still play with local recreation. The SLA girls program assessment criteria are:
Assessment Criteria
| Rt Hand Cradle |
Left Hand Cradle |
Passing and Catching |
Groundballs |
1v1 |
Team Play |
Athleticism
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The NVYLL season will begin on February and run through June
Cost - See Registration
Practices
Practices will occur in Stafford County, and your daughter's coach(es) will determine the practice times at the start of the season. For planning purposes, NVYLL teams will practice up to 2 times a week, and practices will start no earlier than 5 pm on Monday through Friday.
Games
Sundays will be blocked off as game days for NVYLL athletes.
Equipment
Athletes must provide their own equipment:
Uniforms
You are responsible for ordering your daughter's uniform. You will receive uniform ordering information in a later email, and uniform ordering details will be posted to the SLA website. All NVYLL athletes are required to purchase a reversible jersey, skirt, or shorts.
Coaching
Please consider volunteering and helping Stafford lacrosse grow. If we do not have enough coaches we will be forced to cancel the season at that age group. If you are new to the sport, do not worry! We have programs that will help you learn with your daughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit our FAQ Page.
