​​The House League.  The WYL House League is for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade.  This is our biggest group of lacrosse players each Spring.  We strive to make the House League FUN. 

The goal is to have fun, get the kids to start to like and learn the game of lacrosse, and improve as a player.

• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th.
• House League players are divided into three, grade-based divisions: The Kindergarten Division, the 1st Grade Division & the 2nd Grade Division.
• Within each grade, teams (that are as evenly weighted as possible) are established for “Game Day” (which will be Sundays).  Our first Game Day will be the Sunday just before everyone goes back to school after April VK (April 26th).
• Grades practice together as an entire grade (so-called “gang practices”) once each week, with common instruction across the Grade from parent coaches. Practices will be for 1-hour during the school week (Mon-Fri; 5 or 5:30) on a field location and day TBD. 
• There is an additional, but optional, skills clinics (goalie, shooting, faceoffs) on Saturdays in April and May.
• During practices, players may be periodically separated based on skill level to allow for newer players to develop basic skills, while allowing more experienced players to advance their skill and game skills. 
• Exact times for practices and games will be established during the Winter (but as soon as possible).
• Second graders will participate in a season ending tournament both internally and against other towns.
• The cost of the program is unchanged from 2019.

Players Will Receive:

Base Cost: $275.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 05/01/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: K to 2 for 2019-20 School year

3rd & 4th Grades - Town Pride League, Small Ball/Travel Division

• Our 3rd and 4th Grade groups participate in the Town Pride League (http://tpllax.com/).
• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th. 
• Games are played on a so-called “small ball” (sideline to sideline), playing 6 v 6 with each team having a goalie (so 7 v 7).  Games are competitive, but scoring is only kept informally.  Rules are in place to avoid blow outs.
• Players are divided into evenly weighted teams.  TPL rules requires that game-day teams are evenly constructed.  In order to level out teams, coaches can and will move kids around.  It is unlikely they will stay on the same team or with the same coach all season (on game days).
• Two (2) practices per week in the early evening.  Players will all practice together as a grade, rotating through separate coaching stations. 
• During practices, players’ skill level will be informally established so that we can (a) comply with the TPL rules and create even teams, and (b) periodically group the boys by skill level to allow beginners to hone basic skills, and allow more experienced players to advance.
• We will run skill clinics (goalie, shooting and faceoff) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).  
• TPL games on Sundays (make up games may be on Saturdays).  New in 2020 - all game days will be structured like little jamborees.  Meaning, we will play multiple towns on each Sunday - which will be awesome.  More games means better players.
• The cost of 3rd and 4th grade lacrosse was increased by less than 3% from 2019.

Players Receive:

Base Cost: $290.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 3 for 2019-20 School year

3rd & 4th Grades - Town Pride League, Small Ball Travel Division

• Our 3rd and 4th Grade groups participate in the Town Pride League (http://tpllax.com/).
• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 1st. 
• Practice may start earlier if weather permits (but it usually does not cooperate).
• Games are played on a so-called “small ball” (sideline to sideline), playing 6 v 6 with each team having a goalie (so 7 v 7).  Games are competitive, but scoring is only kept informally.
• Players are divided into evently weighted teams.  TPL rules requires that game-day teams are evenly constructed.  In order to level out teams, there may will be changes during the season.  
• Two (2) practices per week in the early evening.  Players will all practice together as a grade, rotating through separate coaching stations. 
• During practices, players’ skill level will be informally established so that we can (a) comply with the TPL rules and create even teams, and (b) periodically group the boys by skill level to allow beginners to hone basic skills, and allow more experienced players to advance.
• We will run skill clinics (goalie, shooting and faceoff) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).  
• TPL games on Sundays (make up games may be on Saturdays).
• New in 2020 - Each game day will be against mulitple towns (a mini jamboree).  More games means better players.
• Our current coaches include Chris Froeb and Pete Kugeler (but we need help from you!) - we are really excited for another Spring with these boys.
• The cost of 3rd and 4th grade lacrosse was increased by less than 3% from 2019.

Players Receive:

Base Cost: $290.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grade: 4 for 2019-20 School year

5th Grade - Town Pride League, Full Field Travel Division

• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th. Practice may start earlier if weather permits.
• WYL is member of the Town Pride League.  Check our there website for info regarding the TPL (http://tpllax.com/).
• All 5th grade players are divided into two teams (an A-Team and B-Team).  One team will play in the TPL – “A-Division” and one team will play in the TPL – “B Division”. 
• Players are placed on either the A Team or the B Team based on the following:
  • Coaches evaluations, 3rd party evaluations, & demonstrated commitment to the sport of lacrosse.
    • ​Tryouts information is on our Website (www.winchesterlax.org).
    • Teams established pursuant to the tryouts are subject to change throughout the season.
• There will be two (2) evening practices each week.  While we try to start practice as early as possible, practice may start as late as 6:30PM.
• There will be skills clinics (faceoff; shooting; goalie) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).
• Most (not all) TPL games are held on Sundays.  Makeup games and added games may be played on Saturdays or weeknights.
• New for 2020 - There were several rule changes made by the TPL that specifically affect the 5th graders.  Please see our Letter from the Pres. on our website with those details.  
• New for 2020- The 5th grade A-Team will practice on the same night and field as the 6th grade A-Team.  The 5th grade B-team will practice adjacent to the 6th grade B-Team.  The 5th and 6th grade coaches will coach a combined practice one night per week, while the teams will be separated during the second practice to prepare for weekend games.
• All teams (A and B) are invited to participate in Emass tournaments on May 9th and 10th.  In addition, the WYL will send both teams (A and B) to the Border Battle in CT on May 30 and 31.  
• Parent coordinators will remain Peter Kugeler and Tony Fuller.  
• 5th grade is also coached by two pro coaches. 
• The cost of 5th grade lax is unchanges from 2019.

Base Cost: $325.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 05/01/2007

In Grade: 5 for 2019-20 School year

6th, 7th, 8th Grade - Town Pride League, Full Field Travel Division

• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th. Practice may start earlier if weather permits.
• WYL is member of the Town Pride League.  Check our there website for info regarding the TPL (http://tpllax.com/).
• All 6th grade players are divided into two teams (an A-Team and B-Team).  One team will play in the TPL – “A-Division” and one team will play in the TPL – “B Division”. 
• Players are placed on either the A Team or the B Team based on the following:
  • Coaches evaluations, 3rd party evaluations, & demonstrated commitment to the sport of lacrosse.
    • ​Tryouts information is on our Website (www.winchesterlax.org).
    • Teams established pursuant to the tryouts are subject to change throughout the season.
• There will be two (2) evening practices each week.  Practice will start at 6:30PM.
• There will be skills clinics (faceoff; shooting; goalie) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).
• Most (not all) TPL games are held on Sundays.  Makeup games and added games may be played on Saturdays or weeknights.
• New for 2020 -  Please see our Letter from the Pres. on our website with those details.  
• New for 2020- The 6th grade A-Team will practice on the same night and field as the 5th grade A-Team.  The 6th grade B-team will practice adjacent to the 5th grade B-Team.  The 5th and 6th grade coaches will coach a combined practice one night per week, while the teams will be separated during the second practice to prepare for weekend games.  This means that the 6th grader A-Team will will likely not practice on the same evening as the 6th grade B-Team.
• Because of the size of the 6th grade group, a group of players may be asked to play up with 7th grade.  This is TBD based on program numbers.  
• All teams (A and B) are invited to participate in Emass tournaments on May 9th and 10th.  In addition, the WYL will send both teams (A and B) to the Border Battle in CT on May 30 and 31.  
• Parent coordinators will remain Pete Shanley and Chris Froeb. 
• 6th Grade will also be coached by Mark DeMieri this Spring (in additional to 1-2 others).  MD is one of the best youth coaches in the area.
• The cost of 6th grade lax is unchanges from 2019.

• Grade Level	EACH PLAYER WILL RECEIVE
  5th – 8thGrade	Professional coaching Newly Designed WYL game/practice pinnies WYL Socks

Base Cost: $325.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 05/01/2006

In Grade: 6 for 2019-20 School year

6th, 7th, 8th Grade - Town Pride League, Full Field Travel Division

• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th. Practice may start earlier if weather permits.
• WYL is member of the Town Pride League.  Check our there website for info regarding the TPL (http://tpllax.com/).
• All 7th grade players are divided into two teams (an A-Team and B-Team).  One team will play in the TPL – “A-Division” and one team will play in the TPL – “B Division”. 
• Players are placed on either the A Team or the B Team based on the following:
  • Coaches evaluations, 3rd party evaluations, & demonstrated commitment to the sport of lacrosse.
    • ​Tryouts information is on our Website (www.winchesterlax.org).
    • Teams established pursuant to the tryouts are subject to change throughout the season.
• There will be two (2) evening practices each week.  Practice will start at 6:30PM.
• There will be skills clinics (faceoff; shooting; goalie) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).
• Most (not all) TPL games are held on Sundays.  Makeup games and added games may be played on Saturdays or weeknights.
• New for 2020 -  Please see our Letter from the Pres. on our website with those details.  
• New for 2020- The 7th grade A-Team will practice on the same night and field as the 8th grade A-Team.  The 7th grade B-team will practice adjacent to the 8th grade B-Team.  The 7th and 8th grade coaches will coach a combined practice one night per week, while the teams will be separated during the second practice to prepare for weekend games.  This means that the 7th grader A-Team will will likely not practice on the same evening as the 7th grade B-Team.
• In order for 7th grade to have a full B-Team, we may move 6th graders UP or 8th graders down.  TBD based on our registration numbers.  
• All teams (A and B) are invited to participate in Emass tournaments on May 9th and 10th.  In addition, the WYL will send both teams (A and B) to the Border Battle in CT on May 30 and 31.  
• Parent coordinators will remain Matt Umscheid and Paul Goodrich.
• The cost of 7th grade lax is unchanges from 2019.

• Grade Level	EACH PLAYER WILL RECEIVE
  5th – 8thGrade	Professional coaching Newly Designed WYL game/practice pinnies WYL Socks

Base Cost: $325.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 05/01/2005

In Grade: 7 for 2019-20 School year

6th, 7th, 8th Grade - Town Pride League, Full Field Travel Division

• Weather permitting, the season begins the week of April 6th. Practice may start earlier if weather permits.
• WYL is member of the Town Pride League.  Check our there website for info regarding the TPL (http://tpllax.com/).
• All 8th grade players are divided into two teams (an A-Team and B-Team).  One team will play in the TPL – “A-Division” and one team will play in the TPL – “B Division”. 
• Players are placed on either the A Team or the B Team based on the following:
  • Coaches evaluations, 3rd party evaluations, & demonstrated commitment to the sport of lacrosse.
    • ​Tryouts information is on our Website (www.winchesterlax.org).
    • Teams established pursuant to the tryouts are subject to change throughout the season.
• There will be two (2) evening practices each week.  Practice will start at 6:30PM.
• There will be skills clinics (faceoff; shooting; goalie) on Saturdays in April and May (weather permitting).
• Most (not all) TPL games are held on Sundays.  Makeup games and added games may be played on Saturdays or weeknights.
• New for 2020 -  Please see our Letter from the Pres. on our website with those details.  
• New for 2020- The 8th grade A-Team will practice on the same night and field as the 7th grade A-Team.  The 8th grade B-team will practice adjacent to the 7th grade B-Team.  The 7th and 8th grade coaches will coach a combined practice one night per week, while the teams will be separated during the second practice to prepare for weekend games.  This means that the 8th grader A-Team will will likely not practice on the same evening as the 8th grade B-Team.
• All teams (A and B) are invited to participate in Emass tournaments on May 9th and 10th.  In addition, the WYL will send both teams (A and B) to the Border Battle in CT on May 30 and 31.  
• Parent coordinators will remain Jesse Spence and Craig Driscoll.
• The cost of 8th grade lax is unchanges from 2019.

• Grade Level	EACH PLAYER WILL RECEIVE
  5th – 8thGrade	Professional coaching Newly Designed WYL game/practice pinnies WYL Socks

Base Cost: $325.00

Opened: 01/14/2020
Closes: 04/30/2020

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 05/01/2004

In Grade: 8 for 2019-20 School year