Welcome to the 2022 Season!

GYL registration opens Jan 10!

January 9, 2022 Welcome to the 2022 Season! At the start of every year, there is great excitement as we prepare for our annual registration which opens Monday January 10th. We can’t wait to see the girls and boys on the field! This is a particularly exciting year because 2022 marks Greenwich Youth Lacrosse’s 50th anniversary. Founded in February 1972 by L.C. Whitey Heist, Jack Davies, John Behne, and Sam Connor, GYL was originally organized under the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) and limited to grade 7-9 residents of Old Greenwich and Riverside. Today, GYL is one of the largest and most successful town programs in USA Lacrosse with nearly 1,000 girls and boys participating, hundreds of volunteer coaches, and close ties with all area high school programs and coaches. Our operating model and focus on skill development have been replicated by numerous other programs, and our leadership role in CONNY Lacrosse, the governing body of Connecticut lacrosse, has led to incredible opportunities for our members including the formation of the CONNY girls’ division.  For 50 years, GYL has been providing a fun environment for young athletes to learn the skills of the game while also developing character-building traits like teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Plans are underway to celebrate our 50-year anniversary, so stay tuned! Please be sure to visit the GYL web site often for updated information. Our web site is our primary mode of communication, but we will continue to send e-mails as appropriate. To stay connected, please make sure you update your child’s GYL record and be sure you provide us with all e-mail addresses so we can keep in touch. Finally, and most importantly, we are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in our local sporting community. We send our heartfelt condolences to Teddy Balkind's family and friends as well as the St. Luke's, Brunswick, and hockey community. On behalf of the GYL Board, we wish you all the best for a healthy and safe 2022. We look forward to seeing you on the fields this Spring! Pat Coleman President, Greenwich Youth Lacrosse patrickdcoleman@msn.com GYL Website Upcoming 2022 Key Dates January 10th: Registration opens March 5th: Jersey Day for all House League Players (K - 4th grade) March 5th: Travel Tryouts begin (5th - 8th grade) March 18th: First Friday Night Clinic March 20th: First Sunday House League 2022 Key Dates Program Offerings Our House League program is for players in Kindergarten to 4th grade. Players are separated by grade and we focus on skill development, small sided play, team building, and fun! We offer Intro to Travel Lacrosse to 3rd and 4th graders. Learn More GYL's Travel Program fields teams from 5th to 8th grade. Teams are open to all skills and experience levels. Players are placed on a team that is appropriate for their skill development. We focus on skill building, sportsmanship, development of character on and off the field, and, of course, fun! Learn More We can't wait for March 5th! Jersey Day is the official start of the GYL season. We invite all House League players (K through 4th grade) to pick up their jerseys and meet some new friends! There will be local vendors on hand if you need any new equipment! Come and meet the board and some of our amazing coaches! Come to Old Greenwich School on March 5th from 9am to 11am! Travel tryouts take place on the first two weekends of March. All 5th though 8th grade players are scheduled for March 5, 6, 12, & 13. Times and fields are subject to change so please check the latest information on the GYL website. Click on the link to learn more about the 2022 Travel Tryouts. Tip: If you are on your phone or tablet and cannot see the images, please hit the "Load All Images" link or "trust content from info@greenwichyouthlacrosse.org" GYL Web site Find us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Vimeo