BUCS GIRLS LACROSSE
Creed
Our program is dedicated to teaching the game of girl’s lacrosse in a positive and safe environment, for players in the Pasadena community from Pre-K through 8th grade. This is accomplished by an experienced coaching staff focusing on fundamentals of the game while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
Commissioner: Mary Brauckhoff- [email protected]
Registration
Player registration cost covers the expenses incurred while running the program and include but are not limited to county & referee fees, coaches equipment, balls, field maintenance and tournament fees. Players get to keep their uniforms after the season is over.
Season
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• Sticklettes – Begin practicing in late March with games starting the week of April 24th
• Pee-Wees – Begin practicing in March with games starting the week of March 25th
• Middies & Juniors – Begin practicing in March with games starting the week of March 25th
Divisions
Sticklettes – Pre K to 2nd Grade
Our Sticklette program is open to children in pre-K through 2nd grade. They practice on the fields at Sunset Park usually twice a week for 60-90 minutes each during the month of April. Sticklettes will have 10 games scheduled by the county and they may be scheduled during the week or on the weekends. Games will begin the weekend of April 24th and can be played at home or at any designated Sticklette field within Anne Arundel County. Games are officiated by the coaches with (2) 20-minute halves. The format is 6v6 on a 50-yard field (midline is the restraining line) with 2 defenders, 2 midfielders and 2 attackers. Two players must stay behind the restraining line at all times. No goalie or shooting net is used. All free positions are indirect and there must be at least one pass made after any whistle before a shot may be taken. Checking is not allowed nor is double teaming. No score is kept at this level as the emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the game and having fun.
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Pee Wee – 3rd & 4th Grade
The Pee Wee age group is for girls in 3rd and 4th grades. The format is 8v8 on a 50-yard field with 7 field players plus a goalie. Field player setup is 2 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 attackers. Draws are used to start the game and to restart after every goal. The rules are similar to Sticklettes. Three-Seconds in the 8m is not called but Shooting Space is definitely enforced to keep the girls safe. Teams generally practice twice per week on the fields at Tick Neck Park or Sunset Park. Games are officiated by two (2) referees that have been trained and certified. No checking or double teaming is allowed. All teams will be scheduled 10 games that will consist of (2) 20-minute halves each. No score is kept as the emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the game and not on winning. The county guarantees a minimum of 9 games so weather related cancellations will only be rescheduled if your team falls below the 9 game minimum.
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Middies – 5th & 6th Grade
The Middie age group is for girls in 5th and 6th grades. They play on a full 100-yard field with 11 field players and 1 goalie. Rec & Parks requires that teams are designated as A, B, or C level. Only 7 offensive players are allowed over the restraining line at any time. Games are played with (2) 25-minute halves and an 8-minute halftime. Modified checking (the entire stick of the ball carrier must be below her shoulder) is allowed. The “3-Seconds Closely Guarded” rule is enforced (see below). Score is kept and reported to the county. Teams will practice twice per week for 1 ½ to 2 hours on the fields at Tick Neck Park or Sunset Park. Eight (8) regulation games will be scheduled with by the county. Regular Season games will begin March 25th.
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Juniors – 7th & 8th Grade
The Junior level age group is for girls in 7th and 8th grades and is played by high school rules in a more competitive environment. Full checking is permitted but carefully regulated by the officials for the safety of the players. Teams will practice on fields at Tick Neck Park or Sunset Park two times per week. Score is kept and reported to the county. Games are played almost exclusively on high school turf fields within the county. Eight games will be scheduled and will consist of (2) 25-minute halves with an 5-minute halftime. Playoffs will determine the Junior A, B and C championship teams. Regular Season games will begin March 25th
Evaluations
We will be holding evaluations during the first 2 weeks of practice on the turf fields, for both the MIDDIES and JUNIORS divisions for the 2023 season.
Lacrosse must take priority over any out-of-season sport such as spring soccer or basketball.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to evaluations to sign-in. Please note the following requirements for evaluations:
* Players must be registered to participate in evaluations.
* Players must be dressed appropriately (no jeans).
* Players must have the following equipment: lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard (must be colored with no exposed design and cannot be clear or white), cleats, and water (sports drinks and colored beverages are not permitted on the turf field).
Equipment
Please bring the following required equipment to each practice and game:
Girls Lacrosse Stick, Colored Mouth Guard, Cleats, Goggles, and Water