| 2012 Registration is Closed, Some Openings Exist | | | |  | | |
Spring 2012 registration for the boys and girls youth lacrosse season is officially closed! However, there are a few opening a select teams. Click the 'Register' link to see if your team is open. If not, please contact us through the email exchange to be placed on the 2012 wait list. There will be a mandatory Kick-Off Meeting in March for all those registered on the Boys and Girls teams. Check here for more information on winter clinics, possible indoor practices and other season details. If you have question, contact us through the website email exchange.
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| Dedham Youth Lacrosse Apparel - Now Available! | | | | | | | posted 10/15/2011 New Dedham Lacrosse T’s, Shirts, Hats, Jackets and other branded apparel are now available through the Online Store - just click on the link below. New items include DYL Fleece Pullovers and Team Jackets. Other new items will be added as the season progresses. If there is an item you’d like us to offer, please let us know. CLICK HERE: Online Store
| | | | DYL League Membership & Philosophy | | | | | | | posted 10/15/2011 Dedham Youth Lacrosse participates as a member of the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL) for the boys and The Founder Lacrosse League (FGLL) for the Girls. Both leagues have similar philosophies when it comes to teaching the game of lacrosse, focusing on the joy of the sport, as well as good citizenship on and off the field.
MBYLL Philosophy: The league promotes the growth of the game of lacrosse throughout Massachusetts by providing leadership, guidance, training and structure to anyone interested in lacrosse. Member towns field all players as equally as possible with the goal of teaching the sport and providing a fun experience for all involved.
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No standings are kept
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No league championships or playoffs
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There are equal teams - no “A” or “B” teams
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Players receive equal playing time
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Coaches receive educational support in both lacrosse fundamentals and positive coaching
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Rules are modified to emphasize sportsmanship.
FGLL Philosophy: To help elementary- and middle-school-aged girls in our member towns learn to play and enjoy lacrosse.
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To honor the game by exemplifying its values of integrity, trust and competition
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Teams organized by school grade (1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th)
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Balanced teams at each age level
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Emphasize skill building, teamwork, healthy competition and fun
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Equal playing time for all players
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Keeps game scores but does not post or publish them during or after the game
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Has no standings, play-offs or championships
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Adheres to a Zero Tolerance policy for misconduct of players, coaches and spectators
More information on both leagues can be found at their websites listed in the right hand column.
| | | | DYL Practices / Games Schedules | | | | | | | posted 10/14/2011 DYL starts practice in March depending on weather and field availability. Practices for boys and girls will be on Tuesday and Thursday, roughly from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Each team will have either a 1 hour or 1 ½ hour practice each of those days. A final schedule will be handed out at the Kick-Off meeting to be held in mid-March. The season consists of 8 games with a season ending Jamboree in mid-June. Final game schedules can be found on this website when they are finalized in March.
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