Girls Information

Please read before you register

Registration is scheduled to open on 12/1/24 and run until 1/31/25. You can only register one age group at a time. Each registration link is for that age group only. Please double-check that you are registering your player into the correct age group. If you register into the wrong age group, we may not notice until registration is closed. We cannot guarantee a place for you in the correct age group.

Crabs (Prekindergarten - Kindergarten)

This co-ed non-contact introduction to the game of lacrosse is intended for Prekindergarten - Kindergarten players who want a fun and games only experience with minimal commitment. The emphasis at this level is to introduce basic lacrosse skills through simple games.

All teams practice one night a week beginning in early March (weather permitting). All practices are on weeknights.

Equipment requirements: Lacrosse stick (recommended length 36 inches from top of head to bottom of shaft)

Practice Schedule: Practice will be 1 evening a week. There will be NO weekend practices.

Start date: Mid to Late March

End Date: Play will wrap up just before Memorial Day.

Sticklettes (Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade) - No travel

The Sticklettes program was developed in 2009 at the request of our parents of the younger players. The program is an introductory program for Kindergartners, 1^st Graders, and 2^nd Graders regardless of experience. This is a low key program where the focus is on learning the fundamentals of lacrosse and having fun!

Practices will begin the middle of March, weather and field conditions permitting. In April, this group will practice once per week and play a game against another Sticklettes team once per week (usually Saturday mornings). There may be opportunities for teams to participate in play-days against other youth organizations.

The emphasis is basic skills: scooping, catching, throwing, and cradling & lots of fun! Coaches start to teach positions at this level as the kids play 7v7 on a short field with shot blockers in the goal (teams may have goalies in front of the shot blocker, dependent on interest – goalie equipment is available). Every player will receive a practice/game t-shirt.

Equipment Requirements: Lacrosse stick (can be less than 40 inches), regulation lacrosse eyewear, and a mouthguard.

Practice Schedule: 2 days/week. One week night and Saturday.

Start Date: Mid-March, dependent on weather and field conditions.

End Date: Play will wrap up just before Memorial Day

Games: Saturday mornings beginning in April

Coaches: We like to have a minimum of 2 coaches per team at this level.

KIYL Rules for Sticklettes

Focus is on FUN and LEARNING the game of lacrosse.
10 minute quarters – running time with no stopped clock. No time-outs. 2 minutes between quarters and 5 minute half time.
Teams will play 7 field players at a time. (if team plays with goalie, 8)
Dependent on team size, players will be played as evenly as possible with players having the opportunity to try all positions.
A coach from each team will help officiate.
Shot blockers will be in all goals (teams may have goalies in front of the shot blocker, dependent on interest – goalie equipment is available)
Free clears after save or if ball is in the crease (no GK).
Three (3) attempted passes from possession before a shot can be taken.
One (1) attempted pass must be made after any whistle. All free positions are indirect (must pass before shooting)
No offensive player may enter the defensive crease but the GK.
Teams must play man-to-man defense only. NO DOUBLE TEAMING!
No checking is allowed at this age group.
Draw will be used to start the game and after all goals.
No 3-second violations in the 8 meter.

Pee Wees (3rd and 4th Grades) - Travel across the bridge

This level is for 3^rd and 4^th graders. Girls play 8 vs. 8 and on a modified field. The focus is still fundamentals at this level. Coaches will start to introduce team offense and defensive concepts. All sticks should be regulation and with no stick shorter than 35 ½” and no longer than 43”. Referees will officiate all games. Schedules will be available online however they do not keep track of win/loss records.

Practice schedule: Typically 2 nights a week.

Start date: March 1st, Coaches decision and dependent on field conditions and openings.

End date: League play will wrap up just before Memorial Day.

Games: 1 game per week beginning March 25th. Expect 10 league games. Once games start teams typically practice once a week, and there are no playoffs.

Anne Arundel County Rules for Pee Wee

20-minute halves – running time with no stopped clock time. MAXIMUM 5 -minute half time.
One 1-minute time out per team per half. Clock will stop for the time out. Injuries are running time unless in last minute of game.
Teams will play eight (8) players at a time. Seven (7) field players and a goalie.
** Five- second rule – Eliminated for the 2023 Rec Season.
Two (2) passes from possession before a shot can be taken. Passes by goalies, hand-offs, and underhanded passes are excluded. Pass count continues even if there is a whistle. This means that free position shots will be utilized, including 8-meter shots. An exception to the 2-pass requirement is a major foul inside the 8-m arc; in this case player may shoot without regard to the pass count.
Playing field should be approximately sixty (60) to seventy (70) yards in length from end line to end line, a goal line fifteen (15) yards from end line, a midfield line at thirty (30) - thirty-five (35) yards from the end line, and width is thirty-five (35) - forty-five (45) yards. Fields should have an 8-meter arc.
Only 5 field players allowed past midfield. Goalie cannot go past midfield.
No Checking.
No zone defense, man-to-man only. No double-teams.
Draw to start each half. Draw after every goal; other than after 5 goals down. If a team is 5 or more goals down, they will be awarded the ball at the center to resume play after a goal. Coaches need to inform officials of the draw possession. Players other than those involved in the draw need to be 4+ meters away.
Score of game will not be recorded.
Stick follow through not allowed in goal circle.
Goalie deputizing is not allowed on this level.

Middies (5th and 6th grade) - Travel across the bridge

Start date: March 1st, Coaches decision and dependent on field conditions and openings.

Games: 1 or 2 game(s) per week beginning March 25th. Expect 8 league games. Once games start teams typically practice once a week.

Anne Arundel County Rules for Middies

25-minute halves - running time with the clock stopped during last minute of second half and during timeouts. MAXIMUM 5 minute half times.
Transitional checking.
(1) 1-minute time out per half per team after a goal or dead ball possession (note no substitutions
allowed on dead mall TO possession). Injuries are running time unless in last minute of game
Score and Standings will be recorded. Each team must provide a volunteer at the scorer’s table.
Stick follow-through not allowed in goal circle.
Note: Head contact deemed incidental by the official, or contact initiated by the attacker should not be carded.

Juniors (7th and 8th Grade)

Highest youth level for 7^th and 8^th graders. Girls will play under USL High School Women`s rules used with the exceptions below. Teams compete in 1 of 3 competitive levels. “A”, “B” and “C”. This allows girls to play on teams based on their current skill level which means they are playing competitive ball. “A” is the highest level of play. Fundamentals are still taught at this level, along with team offensive and defensive concepts and plays. The goal at this level is to prepare the girls to play High School Lacrosse, that’s why they play with the same rules. All competitive levels will compete for an end of season tournament, where a county champion will be crowned.

Practice schedule: 2 nights a week prior to games.

Start date: March 1st, Coaches decision and dependent on field conditions and openings.

End date: League play will wrap up with Champs played May 20th. Team with the best record will compete in the Championship.

Games: 1 or 2 game(s) per week . Expect 8 league games. Once games start teams typically practice once a week.

Anne Arundel County Rules for Juniors

25 minute halves - running time with the clock stopped during last minute of second half and during timeouts. MAXIMUM 5 minute half times.
(1) 1-minute time out per half per team after a goal or dead ball possession (note no substitutions
allowed on dead ball TO possession). Injuries are running time unless in last minute of game.
Score and Standings will be recorded. Each team must provide a volunteer at the scorer's table to concur on final tally.
Stick follow-through allowed in goal circle.
Deputizing the goal keeper is allowed.
NFHS High School Girl’s rules used with the above exceptions. We do not use USL Youth rules.
Any initiated check to the head or neck is a mandatory yellow card.
Note: Head contact deemed incidental by the official, or contact initiated by the attacker should not be carded.