Westport Police Athletic League-WPAL is a non-profit organization in Westport, CT. The Police Athletic League (PAL) has been serving the Westport community since 1948. Over 2000 boys and girls participate in Westport PAL youth athletic programs each ye

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Weekday and Sunday skills and scrimmage sessions; 8 weeks starting in early September.

An ideal opportunity for your daughter to continue to improve fundamental skills and advance her knowledge of the game, in a fun & structured learning environment led by returning favorite & new PAL coaches! 

                                        

WEEKDAYS:

Grade 7-8 - MONDAYS

Skills & Scrimmage format. Emphasis on continued fundamental stick work development, as well as offense/defense strategies to be incorporated in small-sided drills and scrimmage play. For all experience and ability levels, including new players. Girls will be split by skill level. 

Times: 4:30p - 6:00p

Location:  Wakeman A Field (near Bedford Middle School)

Dates: 9/5 (Labor Day kick-off), 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24

Cost:   $300 REGISTER HERE

 

Grades 3-6 - TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS

Tuesdays = Skills session, with emphasis on fundamentals - catching, throwing, cradling, dodging, shooting, ground balls, 1 v 1 play.

Thursdays = Scrimmage play, designed to advance game play skills and lacrosse IQ. For all experience and ability levels, including new players. 

Girls will be split by grade and skill level. Registration for both Tuesdays and Thursdays receives a discount.

Times: 

Grades 5-6, 4:30p - 5:30p

Grades 3-4, 5:30p - 6:30p

Location:  Wakeman A Field (near Bedford Middle School)

Dates: 

Tuesdays - 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

Thursdays - 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

Cost:   

Single Session (Tues OR Thurs) $200

Combined Day Registration (Tues AND Thurs) $375

**At registration, select either the specific single day or combined day (both Tues + Thurs) option.**

REGISTER HERE

 

SUNDAYS:

Grades 3-8

Specialty Skills Clinics will offer technical instruction on more advanced skills, with specific focus varying each week, for half of each session, followed by the opportunity to put skill instruction into small-sided scrimmage play. Girls will be split by age and skill level.

Times: 10:00a - 11:00a

Location:  Ginny Parker Turf Field (Staples High School)

Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Cost:  $200 REGISTER HERE

 

Grades K-2 

Skills clinics will allow players to continue to develop individual fundamental skills - catching, throwing, cradling, dodging, shooting, ground balls, 1 v 1 play - in a fun instructional environment. Small-sided game play will also be included. 

Times: 9:00a - 10:00a

Location:  Ginny Parker Turf Field (Staples High School)

Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Cost: $200 REGISTER HERE

 

PARENT VOLUNTEERS: Our programs rely on and benefit from the assistance of parent volunteer coaches, especially with the younger grades on Sunday mornings. If you are able to volunteer (no lacrosse experience necessary), please .

 

CANCELLATIONS: We play rain or shine and will only cancel due to unseasonable weather issues, grass field closings (determined by Parks & Rec) or other unforeseen circumstances.  Cancellations will not be made up.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: (Please see link for more information)

  • Girls lacrosse stick
  • Mouthguard (no strap), can not be clear or white
  • Eyeguard
  • Reversible pinnie (if you own one)
  • Sneakers/Turf Shoes/Cleats
  • Water Bottle - clearly labeled

For players new to lacrosse and not yet ready to commit to equipment purchase, a limited amount of equipment is available to borrow for Fall sessions. Pick up must be arranged in advance.

WESTPORT GLAX REFUND POLICY: Refunds given prior to the start of the clinics will be issued less a $25 administrative fee.  Once clinics begin, refunds will be given less a $50 administrative fee.

 

QUESTIONS? Email

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