Your Questions, Answered
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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. -
Fall (Offseason):
Optional outdoor practices are held on Sundays at Peterswood Park. 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.
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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.
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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.
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IARTICLE XI - PROCESS FOR GRIEVANCES & COMPLAINTS
A. Complainant to personally contact the Executive Board Team Counsel Officer no earlier than 24 hours after alleged incident, conversation, or action being grieved,
B. Complainant to provide Team Counsel with specific detail surrounding alleged incident, conversation, or action being grieved inclusive of any 3rd party or eyewitness accounting, (3rd party name(s)) will be required for this consideration).
C. Team Counsel will make every attempt to provide an immediate and viable resolution that is amenable to all concerned parties. In the event that any party involved in resolution recommendation via the Team Counsel is not satisfied, at the sole discretion of Team Counsel, Team Counsel will immediately notify all Officers of the Executive Board.
D. Executive Board will formally convene for the sole purpose of achieving an outcome to grievance. Prior to final determination, Executive Board may require direct input and testimony from complainant and any/all other individuals involved in dispute. Determination of outcome via the Executive Board shall be final and communicated directly to complainant and all involved individuals.
E. Team Counsel and/or the Executive Board will not address any anonymous correspondence or phone calls.
New to Lacrosse?
Lacrosse, considered to be America's first sport, was created by Native Americans communities, christened by the French, and adapted by the Canadians. Modern lacrosse has been embraced by athletes and enthusiasts of the United States and the British Commonwealth for over a century. An exhilarating sport, lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. Long sprints up and down the field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are routine in men's and women's lacrosse. Lacrosse is played with a stick (the crosse) which must be mastered by the player to throw, catch and scoop the ball.
Anyone can play lacrosse--the big or the small. The game requires and rewards coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse.
