UPCOMING EVENTS

Registration for the 2026 season is now open! Please review the information below regarding changes to team structures this year. Register using the link above!

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WINTER 2026 STICKWORK/SPEED CLINIC

• We will be offering a SPEED/AGILITY TRAINING and STICKWORK clinic for players in grades 5 - 8

• Sessions will be Sundays at East Longmeadow Roots, 5-6:30 PM

• Clinic dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1

• Special pilot session 1/18 for early sign ups!

• All players must register using the clinic link above. Cost $180 per player

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K-2 clinic registration will open in February...

LONGMEADOW GIRLS LACROSSE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Longmeadow Girls Lacrosse Association's philosophy is to expose young girls to the great game of lacrosse.  We want them to develop a love for the game that will carry them through all their years!  We will teach them a foundation of skills they will build on each year they play.  

Starting in 2026, players in the Senior division (grades 7/8) and Junior division (grades 5/6) will have the option of trying out for a more competitive, higher level "Select" team, versus electing to play on our standard LGLA town teams. The goal of this will be to offer the optimal lacrosse experience to each player based on her own skillset and level of experience.

The Select teams will  be comprised of more experienced players and play in a more competitive bracket in the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League, and will play against some Select teams from eastern Massachusetts and southern CT.  Our standard LGLA "town" teams will be more developmental in nature, with a greater focus on teaching foundational skills and fundamental concepts. These teams will play against more local competition in western mass and northern CT.

Players should select whichever pathway best fits THEM!

Our bantam teams (grades 3/4) will continue to be comprised of players of all skill levels, and will not be tiered.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• To participate in one of Longmeadow’s most popular youth athletic programs.  For players of all skill levels in grades 3 through 8.  We offer 3 divisions: Bantams (grades 3-4), Juniors (grades 5-6), and Seniors (grades 7-8). See more about the divisions below.
• An organization, Longmeadow Girls' Lacrosse Association (LGLA) provides an athletic program that promotes a positive and well-balanced coaching philosophy.  It emphasizes sportsmanship, respect for themselves and others, and fair play all while teaching valuable life skills in a fun, safe, supportive, and instructional environment.
• A board of volunteers that are dedicated to development of girls’ lacrosse in Longmeadow.  We are always looking for new members and volunteers - let us know if you are interested in getting involved!
• Coaches that aren't experts BUT are willing, excited, and motivated to coach, lead, and inspire your daughters to want to play lacrosse! We are always looking for parent volunteers to help coach in our program -   NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - we'll teach you all you need to know at our pre-season coaching clinics.  Let any of us board members know if you are willing to coach with us!!
• Most importantly, it does not matter if your daughter has ever played the game, we want everyone to be exposed to this awesome game and for the girls to have fun and devlop a love for a sport that they will carry with them for the rest of their life!  

BANTAMS 

• The Bantam players will be placed on teams with an even mix of 3rd and 4th graders. 
• The Bantam program will have a strong focus on instructional lacrosse and drills that emphasize skill development and FUN.
• We do not keep score and there are no standings.
• A typical week will include 3-4 lacrosse events. 
• An event is either a game or practice.
• There will be both in-town games and games against other area towns.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS   

• Junior and Senior Select teams will be established through a specific Select Team tryout
• Junior and Senior town teams will be established through a  draft, following evaluations. Goal is to have teams of equal skill level
• Teams are all mixed grade
• Strong focus on skill development, knowledge of the game, and fun.  All participants welcome!
• Typical week will include 3-4 lacrosse events.  An event is either a practice or a game.
• Specific practice and game times are not established and will vary based on the availability of our volunteer coaches.

VOLUNTEER COACHES

We are an organization that is run by volunteers and we are lucky to have a great volunteer coaching staff. We encourage parents to volunteer as coaches and as assistant coaches.  Experienced coaches will help you learn all you need to know about the game in our pre-season coaching clinics and are available throughout the season to mentor as needed.  Starting at the Bantam level is ideal as this is when everyone is developing their lacrosse knowledge together.  Please reach out to any board member if you are interested in joining our volunteer coaching staff!

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