Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the season?

Registration opens January 1st each year and is open through mid-February. You can register here.

Do you offer co-ed or girls programs?

We offer instructional co-ed programs for players in Pre-K and Kindergarten. At that age the focus is on learning basic stick skills, and the differences between the boys and girls games are not too important.

Girls in 1st through 8th grade are eligible to play with Avon Grove Wildcats Girls Lacrosse. This is a separate organization from Avon Grove Lacrosse, and more information about their program and registration can be found here.

How long is the season?

Practices will typically start in the end of February with indoor practices (1st through 4th grade) or evaluations (5th through 8th grade) and then will move to outside practices in March. 

The game season currently runs from mid-March through the end of May with some variation based on age groups.

Lacrosse seems to require a lot of equipment - is it expensive?

Because lacrosse has multiple pieces of equipment, the perception is it is much more expensive than other sports. In reality, the costs are very similar to hockey, baseball, or other sports where players purchase their own equipment. 

The investment for a full set of equipment needed to play, which includes all pads, helmet, and stick, is between $300-500 depending on the specific equipment you choose.  Equipment will last several seasons, so you do not need to make the same investment each year.

We are lucky to have one of the best specialty lacrosse stores in our area that is also a huge supporter of our program - ASC Lacrosse

NEW PLAYERS: ASC provides new player package discounts that includes the major equipment pieces that are needed.  Please review the ASC 2023 Packages and call or email the store to place an order.

Separate from the packages, ASC also provides a 15% discount for all online orders for Avon Grove Lacrosse families with code AVONGROVE15.

For beginners, we recommend a trip to their store in Lancaster. While the trip from our area is a little far, they have an outstanding selection of equipment and have extensive knowledge to help fit your player and select appropriate equipment.  For beginners they also have starter packages that provide significant savings over purchasing individual pieces yourself.

What equipment is required?

Except for Pre-K/K where all equipment is provided as part of the program, all players must have the following equipment at the beginning of the season:

  • Lacrosse stick
  • Helmet
  • Shoulder pads
  • Arm/Elbow pads
  • Gloves
  • Mouth guard
  • Protective athletic cup
  • Cleats
  • Optional: Rib Pads

We are lucky to have one of the best specialty lacrosse stores in our area that is also a huge supporter of our program - ASC Lacrosse

NEW PLAYERS: ASC provides new player package discounts that includes the major equipment pieces that are needed.  Please review the ASC 2023 Packages and call or email the store to place an order.

Separate from the packages, ASC also provides a 15% discount for all online orders for Avon Grove Lacrosse families with code AVONGROVE15.

For those that haven't been, we recommend a trip to their store in Lancaster. While the trip from our area is a little far, they have an outstanding selection of equipment and have extensive knowledge to help fit your player and select appropriate equipment. 

For beginners they also have starter packages that provide significant savings over purchasing individual pieces yourself.

You can visit their store at:

360 Steel Way, Lancaster, PA 17601

If you are in the market for used equipment, be sure to check out the Avon Grove LAXchange Facebook group.  All AGL families are invited to take part and give their gear a second home.

Where can I buy equipment?

We are lucky to have one of the best specialty lacrosse stores in our area that is also a huge supporter of our program - ASC Lacrosse

NEW PLAYERS: ASC provides new player package discounts that includes the major equipment pieces that are needed.  Please review the ASC 2023 Packages and call or email the store to place an order.

Separate from the packages, ASC also provides a 15% discount for all online orders for Avon Grove Lacrosse families with code AVONGROVE15.

For those that haven't been, we recommend a trip to their store in Lancaster. While the trip from our area is a little far, they have an outstanding selection of equipment and have extensive knowledge to help fit your player and select appropriate equipment.  For beginners they also have starter packages that provide significant savings over purchasing individual pieces yourself.

You can visit their store at:

360 Steel Way, Lancaster, PA 17601

If you are in the market for used equipment, be sure to check out the Avon Grove LAXchange Facebook group.  All AGL families are invited to take part and give their gear a second home.

What stick does my player need?

For new players, we recommend pre-strung complete sticks that have been designed specifically for beginner players.  We highly recommend the StringKing Complete 2 as it is available in several sizes based on a player's age.

We are lucky to have one of the best specialty lacrosse stores in our area that is also a huge supporter of our program - ASC Lacrosse

ASC provides a 15% discount for all online orders for Avon Grove Lacrosse families with code AVONGROVE15. 

 

If you are in the market for used equipment, be sure to check out the Avon Grove LAXchange Facebook group.  All AGL families are invited to take part and give their gear a second home.

Is there a place where I can buy/sell/trade used lacrosse equipment?

If you are in the market for used equipment, be sure to check out the Avon Grove LAXchange Facebook group.  All AGL families are invited to take part and give their gear a second home.

What size uniform does my player need?

How can I become a volunteer?

As a community run organization we are dependent on volunteers to be successful.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in any capacity, whether that is coaching (no experience required), fundraising, photography, or team management, we are always happy to have new people join the organization.  If you are interested, fill out our volunteer form today.

Is lacrosse safe?

Lacrosse is a fast-moving, contact sport, and like any sport there is the potential for injury while playing. Properly fitted lacrosse equipment helps prevent most injuries, and by far the most common injuries our players deal with are the bumps and bruises that come with any contact sport.

Avon Grove Lacrosse takes safety very seriously, and all coaches bring a medical kit, automated external defibrillator (AED), and emergency action plant to every practice and game. This ensure coaches are able to provide aid in the event of any medical emergency. 

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