When does Greenwich Youth Lacrosse registration begin. What are the key dates for the 2023 season. How are House League and Travel programs structured. What are the schedules for different age groups. Where can parents find important information about the program.
Registration and Program Fees for Greenwich Youth Lacrosse 2023
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse (GYL) has announced its registration details and program fees for the 2023 season. Understanding the current economic pressures, GYL has maintained flat program fees from the previous season, demonstrating its commitment to being a community-based program.
- Regular registration begins on January 9th, 2023
- Late registration starts on February 6th, 2023, with a 50% increase in fees
- February 26th, 2023 is the last day to request a registration refund
- Travel registration ends on February 27th, 2023
- House League and Intro to Travel registration continues beyond February 27th
Why is early registration important? Registering on time not only ensures a spot in the program but also helps avoid late fees, which are strictly enforced. GYL emphasizes that they do not waive late fees, so it’s crucial for parents to adhere to the registration timeline.
Travel Program: Tryouts and Key Dates
The Travel program for 5th to 8th grade players involves a series of tryouts and important dates:
- March 3rd: PCA Night for Coaches (6:00 PM at Eastern Middle School) – Parents are invited to attend
- Tryout dates: March 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th, 2023 (subject to change based on field availability)
- March 18th & 19th: Boys and Girls Travel Season Begins
- March 15th & 16th: GYL/GHS Mini Camp for all 5th and 8th grade boys and girls
How are tryouts conducted? Players are evaluated over multiple sessions to ensure a fair assessment of their skills. Times and locations for tryouts are posted in the News and News Ticker sections of the GYL website.
GYL/GHS Mini Camp Schedule
- Girls 5th & 6th grade: Wednesday, March 15th (5:30 to 6:30 PM at GHS Stadium)
- Boys 5th & 6th grade: Wednesday, March 15th (5:30 to 6:30 PM at GHS #4)
- Girls 7th & 8th grade: Thursday, March 16th (5:30 to 6:30 PM at GHS Stadium)
- Boys 7th & 8th grade: Thursday, March 16th (5:30 to 6:30 PM at GHS #4)
House League Program: Structure and Schedule
The House League program caters to players from kindergarten to 4th grade. It offers a structured environment for young players to develop their skills and enjoy the game.
Key Dates for House League
- March 3rd: PCA Night for Coaches (6:00 PM at Eastern Middle School) – Parents invited
- March 4th: Jersey Day (9:00 – 11:00 AM at Old Greenwich School)
- March 17th: First Friday Night Clinic (all 2-4th grade)
- March 19th: First Sunday House League (all K-4th grade players)
- March 31st: First Friday Night Clinic for K&1
- May 19th: Last Friday Night Clinic
- May 21st: Last Sunday House League
What is the structure of the House League program? The program is divided into Friday Night Clinics and Sunday sessions, with different time slots allocated for various age groups.
Friday Night Clinics Schedule
- Girls K-4th grades: 6:00 to 7:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Boys K-2nd grades: 6:00 to 7:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Boys 3rd & 4th grades: 6:00 to 7:00 PM (typically at GHS)
Sunday Session Schedule
- Girls K & 1st grades: 1:00 to 2:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Girls 2nd grade: 2:00 to 3:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Girls 3rd & 4th grades: 3:00 to 4:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Boys K & 1st grades: 1:00 to 2:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Boys 2nd Grade: 2:00 to 3:00 PM (typically at GHS)
- Boys 3rd & 4th Grades: 3:00 to 4:00 PM (typically at GHS)
Special Programs and Events
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse offers several special programs and events throughout the season to enhance the playing experience and develop skills.
Goalie Clinics
Recognizing the importance of the goalie position, GYL provides specialized training for aspiring and current goalies.
- March 27th: Start of Goalie Clinics
- May 22nd: Final Goalie Clinic
How do Goalie Clinics benefit players? These clinics offer focused training on goalie-specific skills, techniques, and strategies, helping players excel in this crucial position.
Intro to Travel Program
For players in 3rd and 4th grade looking to transition to the Travel program, GYL offers an Intro to Travel evaluation.
- April 2nd: Intro to Travel Evaluations (immediately after House League)
What is the purpose of the Intro to Travel program? This program serves as a bridge between House League and Travel, allowing younger players to experience a more competitive environment while preparing them for future Travel team tryouts.
Community Events
GYL participates in community events to foster team spirit and community engagement.
- May 29th: Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade (details to be determined)
How does participation in community events benefit players? These events help build camaraderie among players, promote the sport within the community, and teach the importance of community involvement.
Season Culmination: CONNY Tournaments
The Greenwich Youth Lacrosse season concludes with the CONNY (Connecticut New York Youth Lacrosse Association) Tournaments.
- June 3rd or 4th: Season Ending CONNY Tournaments (subject to change)
What is the significance of the CONNY Tournaments? These tournaments provide a platform for teams to showcase their skills against other regional teams, offering a competitive and exciting end to the season.
GYL Sixes: Innovative Scrimmage Format
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse has introduced an innovative scrimmage format called GYL Sixes for the boys’ program.
What is GYL Sixes? It’s a modified version of the game that focuses on fast-paced play and skill development. This format is used for scrimmages each Sunday, providing players with an engaging and developmental playing experience.
How does GYL Sixes benefit players?
- Increased touches on the ball for each player
- Faster pace of play, improving conditioning and decision-making
- Simplified rules that emphasize core lacrosse skills
- More opportunities for scoring and defensive plays
Communication and Updates
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse emphasizes the importance of clear and timely communication with parents and players.
Pre-Season Communications
- February 23, 2023: House League Parents Welcome 2023
- March 9, 2023: Updated Information On House League
How can parents stay informed about program updates? GYL recommends checking the Key Dates page frequently for the latest information. Additionally, individual team changes are posted on each team’s schedule page.
Where can parents find Travel team schedules? A dedicated link is provided to access schedules for the Travel teams, ensuring easy access to up-to-date information.
Important Notes for Parents
- All dates and times are subject to change due to local and state health regulations and town field availability
- Cross-program changes are posted on the main Key Dates page
- Individual team changes are posted on that team’s specific schedule page
Why is flexibility important in youth sports programs? Given the potential for changes due to various factors, including health regulations and field availability, flexibility ensures that the program can adapt to unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a positive experience for all participants.
Equipment and Uniform Information
Proper equipment and uniforms are crucial for player safety and team identity in lacrosse.
Jersey Day
GYL organizes a specific day for jersey distribution:
- March 4th: Jersey Day (9:00 – 11:00 AM at Old Greenwich School)
What happens on Jersey Day? Players and parents can pick up their team jerseys, ensuring everyone has the proper uniform before the season begins. It’s also an opportunity for players to meet teammates and coaches.
Required Equipment
While specific equipment requirements may vary by age group and gender, general lacrosse equipment typically includes:
- Lacrosse stick
- Helmet (for boys)
- Mouthguard
- Gloves
- Shoulder pads (for boys)
- Elbow pads (for boys)
- Cleats
- Protective eyewear (for girls)
Why is proper equipment important in youth lacrosse? Appropriate equipment ensures player safety, allows for proper skill development, and complies with league regulations.
Parent and Coach Involvement
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse encourages parent involvement and provides resources for coaches to enhance the overall program experience.
PCA Night for Coaches
- March 3rd: PCA Night for Coaches (6:00 PM at Eastern Middle School)
What is PCA Night? PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Night is an event where coaches receive training on positive coaching techniques and strategies. Parents are invited to attend, fostering a collaborative approach to youth sports.
Volunteer Opportunities
GYL relies on parent volunteers to help run various aspects of the program. Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Assistant coaching
- Team management
- Field setup and breakdown
- Event organization
- Fundraising support
How does parent involvement benefit the program? Active parent participation creates a stronger community, provides additional support for coaches and players, and enhances the overall experience for everyone involved in the program.
Safety and Health Protocols
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse prioritizes the safety and well-being of all participants.
COVID-19 Considerations
While specific protocols may change based on current health guidelines, GYL remains committed to following local and state health regulations.
How does GYL adapt to changing health guidelines? The program maintains flexibility in its schedule and operations to accommodate any necessary changes due to health regulations. Parents and players are advised to stay informed about any updates or modifications to protocols throughout the season.
General Safety Measures
- Proper equipment checks before each practice and game
- Trained coaches who prioritize player safety
- Age-appropriate drills and gameplay
- Hydration breaks and weather monitoring
- First aid kits available at all events
What should parents know about safety in youth lacrosse? While lacrosse is a contact sport, proper equipment, trained coaches, and adherence to safety protocols significantly reduce the risk of injuries. Parents are encouraged to communicate any concerns with coaches and program administrators.
Skill Development and Player Progression
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse focuses on skill development and player progression throughout all levels of the program.
House League Skill Focus
The House League program emphasizes fundamental skills and introduces game concepts gradually:
- Proper stick handling and cradling
- Basic passing and catching techniques
- Introduction to shooting mechanics
- Understanding field positions and basic rules
- Teamwork and sportsmanship
Travel Program Skill Advancement
As players progress to the Travel program, they focus on more advanced skills and strategies:
- Advanced stick skills and dodging techniques
- Complex offensive and defensive strategies
- Position-specific skills and responsibilities
- Game situation awareness and decision-making
- Physical conditioning and endurance training
How does GYL ensure consistent skill development across all levels? The program utilizes a progressive curriculum that builds upon skills learned at each level, ensuring players have a strong foundation as they advance through the program.
Community Impact and Program Philosophy
Greenwich Youth Lacrosse is more than just a sports program; it’s a community institution that aims to develop well-rounded individuals through the sport of lacrosse.
Core Values
GYL emphasizes several core values throughout its programs:
- Sportsmanship and fair play
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal growth and character development
- Community involvement and civic responsibility
- Lifelong love for the sport of lacrosse
Long-term Impact
How does participation in GYL benefit players beyond their youth lacrosse years? The skills, values, and experiences gained through the program can have lasting impacts on players’ lives, including:
- Development of leadership skills
- Improved physical fitness and health habits
- Enhanced time management and goal-setting abilities
- Stronger sense of community and social connections
- Potential pathways to high school and collegiate lacrosse opportunities
By fostering these qualities and providing a positive sports experience, Greenwich Youth Lacrosse contributes to the overall development of young athletes in the community.
Key Dates 2023 — GREENWICH YOUTH LACROSSE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Check back often as we will be populating additional dates frequently
All dates and times are subject to change due to local and state health regulations and town field availability
All cross program changes will be posted on this page but any individual team changes will be posted on that team’s schedule. Click here to access Schedules for the Travel teams.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
January 9th, 2023: registration begins with regular fees (2023 Program Fees remain flat from last season…we are a community based program and understand the pressures of the current economic environment)
February 6, 2023: late registration begins with a 50% increase from regular fees for any registrations on or after this date
We do not waive late fees so please register on time
February 26, 2023: Last day to request registration refund.
February 27, 2023: Travel registration ends; House League and Intro to Travel registration continues
travel key dates
March 3 – PCA Night for Coaches (6:00 at Eastern Middle School) – all parents are invited to attend
Travel Tryouts (all 5th – 8th grade players)
Please review the Travel Tryouts page so you are familiar with the process
Tryout #1: March 4, 2023
Tryout #2: March 5, 2023
Tryout #3: March 11, 2023
Tryout #4: March 12, 2023
Subject to change based on field availability
Times and locations posted in News and News Ticker
March 18 & March 19 – Boys and Girls Travel Season Begins
March 15 & March 16 – GYL/GHS Mini Camp for all 5th and 8th grade boys and girls
Girls 5th & 6th grade – Wednesday 3/15 (5:30 to 6:30pm at GHS Stadium)
Boys 5th & 6th grade -Wednesday 3/15 (5:30 to 6:30pm at GHS #4)
Girls 7th & 8th grade – Thursday 3/16 (5:30 to 6:30 at GHS Stadium)
Boys 7th & 8th grade – Thursday 3/16 (5:30 to 6:30pm at GHS #4)
March 18 – Travel teams will practice – time and locations will be e-mailed to teams
March 27 – Start of weekday team practices (subject to change)
March 27 – Goalie Clinics begin
April 2 – Intro to Travel Evaluations (for registered players in 3rd and 4th grade) – immediately after House League
May 22 – Final Goalie Clinic
May 29 – Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade – details TBD
June 3 or June 4 – Season Ending CONNY Tournaments (subject to change)
All travel team seasons end at the conclusion of their CONNY tournament on June 3 or June 4
House League Key Dates
March 3 – PCA Night for Coaches (6:00 at Eastern Middle School) – all parents are invited to attend
March 4 – Jersey Day: 9:00 – 11:00am (Old Greenwich School)
March 17 – First Friday Night Clinic (all 2-4th grade; K&1 won’t have their first FNC until Mar 31)
March 19 – First Sunday House League (all K-4th grade players)
March 31 – First Friday Night Clinic for K&1
April 2 – Intro to Travel Evaluations (for registered players in 3rd and 4th grade) – immediately after House League
May 19 – Last Friday Night Clinic
May 21 – Last Sunday House League
May 29 – Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade – details TBD
House League Logistics 2023 — GREENWICH YOUTH LACROSSE
Week #10 Schedule – our final week of House League
GIRLS
Friday May 19 (Clinic)
Sunday May 21 – Our final session for 2023
All grades at GHS #6
1:00 to 2:00 – Grades K & 1
2:00 to 3:00 – Grade 2
3:00 to 4:00 – Grades 3 & 4
BOYS
Friday May 19 (Clinic)
6:00 to 7:00pm
Fields:
Grades K-2 will be at GHS #4
Grades 3-4 will be at Cos Cob Park
Sunday May 21 – Our final session for 2023
All grades at GHS #7
1:00 to 2:00 – Grades K & 1
2:00 to 3:00 – Grade 2
3:00 to 4:00 – Grades 3 & 4
GYL Sixes
Please click here to learn more about GYL Sixes – this is how the boys program scrimmages each Sunday.
PRE-SEASON PARENTS COMMUNICATIONS
House League Parents Welcome 2023 – February 23, 2023
Updated Information On House League – March 9, 2023
Welcome back for another exciting season
Here are the days/times for the 2023 season:
Friday Night Clinics
Girls K-4th grades: 6:00 to 7:00pm (typically GHS)
Boys K-2nd grades: 6:00 to 7:00pm (typically GHS)
Boys 3rd & 4th grades: 6:00 to 7:00pm (typically GHS)
Note: K&1 players will have their first Friday Night Clinic on 3/31
Sunday times will vary based on grade
Girls K & 1st grades: 1:00 to 2:00pm (typically GHS)
Girls 2nd grade: 2:00 to 3:00pm (typically GHS)
Girls 3rd & 4th grades: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (typically GHS)
Boys K & 1st grades: 1:00 to 2:00pm (typically GHS)
Boys 2nd Grade: 2:00 to 3:00 (typically GHS)
Boys 3rd & 4th Grades: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (typically GHS)
Note: we do Clinics for the first two weeks and games will start in week #3
Please check Key Dates for the latest information
Jersey Day: March 4th, 9:00 to 11:00 (location Old Greenwich School)
First Friday Night Clinic: March 17, 6:15 to 7:15 (location GHS) [Note: K&1 players will have their first Friday Night Clinic on 3/31]
Last Friday Night Clinic: May 19
First Sunday House League: March 19 (location GHS)
Last Sunday House League: May 21
Any question please reach out to Sarah O’Connor (girls) or Craig Wingrove (boys)
general Notes
Every player has two sessions per week: Friday Night Clinic & Sunday House League (games) – all players and coaches are expected to attend both sessions
Mandatory equipment must be worn at all times
Players are randomly placed on teams of about 10 players per team; there are no evaluations for House League
The first two weeks of House League will be clinics; games will begin the third week of House League
Fields are subject to change weekly due to constraints at Greenwich High School
We will have a clinic on Good Friday but there is no GYL activities on Easter Sunday
FRIDAY NIGHT CLINICS for GIRLS AND BOYS
Skills clinics provide excellent specific skills as well as a fun social environment
Coaches participate in creative drills
Important component of skill building for all players
6:00 to 7:00 at Greenwich High School (girls are typically on GHS #3; boys are on GHS #6 & GHS #7)
GIRLS HOUSE LEAGUE – Sunday AFTERNOONS
K & 1st Grade: 1:00 to 2:00 typically at GHS #6
2nd Grade: 2:00 to 3:00 typically at GHS #6
3rd Grade: 3:00 to 4:00 typically at GHS #6
4th Grade: 3:00 to 4:00 typically at GHS #6
Note: Times subject to change due to field availability
BOYS HOUSE LEAGUE – Sunday AFTERNOONS
K & 1st Grade: 1:00 to 2:00 typically at GHS #7
2nd Grade: 2:00 to 3:00 typically at GHS #7
3rd Grade: 3:00 to 4:00 typically at GHS #7
4th Grade: 3:00 to 4:00 typically at GHS #7
Note: Times subject to change due to field availability
All about the youngest employee of the US presidential administration
Last week, Donald Trump appointed an interim director of communications.
This position was taken by 28-year-old Hope Hicks, the youngest and most mysterious employee of the presidential administration. Gazeta.Ru talks about how brand PR director Ivanka Trump became an adviser to the president.
Donald Trump has a new director of communications – for the time being, however, temporary: 28-year-old Hope Hicks is the youngest employee to have ever held this position since 1969 years, that is, since Richard Nixon introduced it. Previously, Hope Hicks was an adviser to Trump – and also the youngest: until August 16, she served as the White House director of strategic communications.
However, the age of the young influential politician is not the only thing that excited the public.
Hope Hicks made a short but spectacular journey from model to Trump adviser. There are many models in the environment of the President of the United States and without her, but Hope Hicks is neither his wife nor daughter, and the fact that she is a former model is rather a spectacular detail of her biography than an important line in her resume for professional growth.
Hope Hicks comes from a line of PR people—even though she had no political experience before starting to work directly for Trump, her parents know what it’s like to promote politicians. Her father, Paul Hicks, was the CEO of the international public relations agency Ogilvy and now heads the marketing agency Glover Park Group, but in the 80s he was an assistant to Stuart B. McKinney, a representative of the Republican Party from Connecticut.
In 1982, he married Kay Cavender, the future mother of Hope Hicks, who was also in public relations but worked for Democrat Ed Jones of the Democratic Party from Tennessee.
Hope Hicks, as we can see, followed in her father’s footsteps – she became a Republican.
Moreover, her father served as an elector in Greenwich from 1987 to 1991 – it is unlikely that Hope Hicks, with such a background, was very far from politics.
Hope Hicks, born in 1988 in Greenwich, Connecticut, became a model in her teens. several books.
She starred until 2005, and in 2006 she graduated from high school, entered the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she studied English and was a member of the local lacrosse team (this is such a team game with sticks and a rubber ball), and after graduating from In 2010, just like her parents, she took up PR. True, not political – she went to work at the marketing agency Zeno Group in New York.
Omg I just heard that hope hicks the new communications director is the girl from the cover of the it girl. Middle school me is so confused pic.twitter.com/WR7OpcuC36
— Asha Xamdi (@ashaxamdi) Aug 17, 2017
Hope Hicks came to the Trumps’ radar in 2012 when she started working for public relations company Hiltzik Strategies — among her clients was the brand of the daughter of the future president Ivanka Trump. Already in 2014, her career took off, and the 25-year-old woman became the director of communications for the Trump Organization, taking on, among other things, the responsibility of promoting the fashion line of the Ivanka brand.
In April 2015, a photo of Hope Hicks in a sheath dress appeared on the brand’s blog : “In this outfit, I can jump on a bus to Washington and hold a press conference about the opening of a new hotel and return to New York for an evening cocktail with a boyfriend without the need to change.”
When she started working for the Trump Organization, she met Donald Trump and quickly “gained his trust,” as Ivanka Trump put it in The New York Times in 2016. The 45th President of the United States himself told the same newspaper last year literally the following: “I was lucky with her. She gives correct grades. She often gives advice and does it unobtrusively, so it doesn’t always even look like advice. But it’s served very nicely.” Donald Trump was lucky when, in 2015, he invited Hope Hicks to become the press secretary of his presidential campaign.
In 2016, she took on the position of the White House Communications Director, which did not exist before.
Now, after a string of layoffs of other communications directors – and her predecessors Sean Spicer and Anthony Scaramucci did not last very long – she will take over their duties temporarily.
However, no one excludes that the temporary will become permanent.
Trump’s unobtrusiveness is a trademark of Hope Hicks. She always preferred to remain in the shadows.
In 2015, The Washington Post published a long story about Hicks, not forgetting to mention that the only young woman on Trump’s team, who enjoys his full confidence, refused to tell the newspaper about her role in the election campaign. In 2016, she did not give an interview to GQ magazine, however, organizing a conversation with Trump himself for the magazine and allowing the future president to talk about her in her presence.
At the same time, Trump’s modest employee turns out to be one of the highest paid: as The Politico reported, citing a White House press release on July 1, 2017, Hope Hicks’ salary is $179700, which is the same as Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, Dina Powell and other senior Trump administration officials.
From America’s Best Lacrosse Player to an Exhibition 10 Contract with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA » AllLacrosse.
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Patrick Spencer recently signed a so-called Exhibition 10 contract with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. The contract is essentially a non-guaranteed minimum wage deal that leaves teams more flexibility in filling the roster spots.
Spencer has gone from America’s top collegiate lacrosse player to an NBA show nominee. He may not reach the height of the legendary NFL star Jim Brown and Syracuse University lacrosse, after all, few players have won in two sports. It’s quite difficult, but Spencer chose one of the most unique routes.
Patrick Spencer grew up in Rhode Island. He attended Our Lady of Mercy and played youth lacrosse in East Greenwich and North Kingstown.
Pictured is Spencer wearing number 23 while playing for West Greenwich.
“He loved all sports, but especially basketball and lacrosse, and attended as many games as he could. He was here from 4th to 6th grade, then his family moved back to Maryland,” said one of his Rhode Island youth coaches, Herb DeSimone.
“Great guy, always smiling, very humble. He was very talented and always held either a stick or a basketball in his hands.”
After the Spencer family moved from Rhode Island to Maryland, Pat attended the Latin Boys School in Maryland, one of the best lacrosse schools in America.
While in college, Spencer became a megastar. At Loyola University, he was simply the best and brightest NCAA lacrosse player in 2019.
Patrick Spencer was then drafted first overall by the newly formed Premier Lacrosse League “Archers” LC, making him the first player ever drafted in the PLL. But Spencer had one year left of his studies, and he decided to go to Northwestern University to play basketball.
He left Loyola as the most decorated student-athlete in school history…In 2019In 2010, he won the Tewaaraton Award, the winner of the Lieutenant Raymond Enners Award for the best US player of the year (USILA). In the same year, he received the Jack Tenbull Award as the best striker in the country.
