Registration
Registration is open from early November to early January. We are required by the Western Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association (WPYLA) to determine the number of teams per age group we will field, and in which competition level they will play in mid-January.
Team Structure
The 8U and 10U teams will be as evenly divided as possible based on player experience/skill. Playing time is generally equal during the regular season. 8U does not participate in the WPYLA end of year tournament. 10U does participate in the tournament, which has completive and developmental divisions. For the tournament, the 10U team rosters may be revised in order to field teams in both divisions.
The 12U and 14U teams will compete in competitive or development divisions throughout the season. As such, the teams will not be evenly divided based on experience/skill. Some players may compete for both teams, based on availability and the coach's discretion. This is not meant to gain a competitive advantage for a particular game, but to get certain players more game time.
Offseason/Preseason Practices
Fall (Offseason):
Optional outdoor practices are held on Sundays at Bruni Field by the Peterswood Park Softball Complex. Practices are held on Sundays in September, October, and November.
Winter (Offseason):
Optional indoor practices are held at the Vernon C. Neal Sportsplex in Washington, PA. Practices are held on Sundays in January and February.
Spring (Preseason):
Mandatory indoor practices are held at Southpointe Fieldhouse in Canonsburg, PA. Practices are held 3 days a week in March.
Spring Season:
Outdoor practices are held at Peterswood Park in April and May at Hofbauer football field (12U and 14U), Softball field 4 (12U and 14U), and Bruni Field (10U and 8U). Practice Date and Times will be determined in Mid-March. Practices are held during the week between the hours of 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
K-2 grade (8U) - 2 practices per week for 60 min. per practice
3-4th grade (10U) - 2 practices per week for 75 min. per practice
5-6th grade (12U) - 3 practices per week for 90 min. per practice
7-8th grade (14U) - 3 practices per week for 90 min. per practice
Games: Teams will play 1 or 2 games per week in April and May. We generally play between 12-18 games depending on age groups. The end of season WPYLA tournament is held the weekend after Memorial Day.
Weekday games are generally scheduled against other teams in the South Hills. Weekend games are generally scheduled against North Hills teams. Home games will be split between the Peters Township School District Stadium (at the Middle School), Hofbauer football field in Peterswood Park, and Bruni Field in Peterswood Park.
The End of the Year picnic is typically held the weekend after WPYLA tournament.
Team divisions:
K-2nd grade - (8U) - play 4v4 on a small field. No goalie/no positions.
3rd-4th grade - (10U) - play 7v7 (6 field players and 1 goalie) on a small field. Players will rotate and get to play every position.
5th-6th grade - 12U - play 10v10 (9 field players and 1 goalie) on full field. Players may rotate but generally have a set position.
7th-8th grade - 14U - play 10v10 (9 field players and 1 goalie) on full field. Players may rotate but generally have a set position.
Playing time:
PTBYLA Playing Time Policy -
To make all reasonable attempts at ensuring virtual equal playing time for all participants during regularly scheduled season games assuming participants have displayed sportsmanship, respect of staff and teammates and have consistently attended all practices prior to seasonal game.
This objective is not applicable in the event of pre or post season tournament participation or other highly competitive events.