TRAVEL PROGRAM

TRAVEL: 5TH - 8TH GRADE

GYL offers a robust travel program for boys and girls in 5th-8th grades. All games will be played against other town programs in our area using consistent rules across the entire league. Our travel teams are open to all skill and experience levels and players are placed on a travel team that is appropriate for their skill development. Our travel teams focus on skill building, sportsmanship, healthy competition, team building, fun, fitness, and the development of character on and off the field. 

  • Emphasis on fundamental lacrosse skills mastery while learning higher level skills, game strategy, and specific skills associated with different positions

  • Emphasis on the importance of fitness, training, injury prevention, sportsmanship, and teamwork

  • Instilling a love of the game and healthy fun competition

  • Consists of 2-3 practices weekly, 8-12 games (including tournaments and jamborees)

  • Teams participate in the Connecticut New York Youth Lacrosse Association (CONNY)

  • Year-end CONNY tournament