We are proud to offer this unique and fun league for players looking to get into hockey. We hope to keep our youth engaged and participating in our program for many more years to come.
Youth Street Hockey is geared towards ages 5-8. This is an instructional league that focused on development. There will be practices and games. No prior experience is necessary.
Washington Capitals were awarded funding from an Industry Growth Fund and their organization has used those funds to upgrade in-line hockey rinks at various locations throughout the U.S. The Capitals just completed the upgrade of our very own Oatesdale Park in Martinsburg, WV and invested over $194,000 into this facility. The Washington Capitals and Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation completed the renovation for the two rinks in time for the 2019 fall season! The floors, walls, fencing and new goals have been replaced and our hopes are that the renovations will help improve our leagues and gain more interest from local hockey fans who would like to try the sport out. The Washington Capitals will be providing street hockey equipment to local schools and we the ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Overview
This league is open to girls in K-8th grade and is $140 per new player. New players must submit a copy of their birth certificate with the registration.
WHO CAN PLAY?
New players are welcome! Our coaches and more experienced players are dedicated to helping you and your child, starting at any level of play, to learn the game and HAVE FUN. So, come out and give lacrosse a try!
WHAT TEAM SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?
We offer four grade-based teams; players are required to play within these grade groups so as to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
- 3rd & 4th Grade
- 5th & 6th Grade
- 7th & 8th Grade
WHERE DO WE PLAY?
Home games are played at Poor House Farm Park and away games are typically no more than one and half hours away. Away games are played in these cities within Maryland: Boonsboro, Brunswick, Damascus, Frederick, Hagerstown, Middletown, Olney, Poolsville, Smithsburg, Walkersville and Urbana. Additional games may be scheduled within Virginia and West Virginia.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE?
Women’s lacrosse stick, mouth guard, and lacrosse goggles are required. Cleats or turf shoes are recommended. Women’s lacrosse gloves and women’s lacrosse helmets are optional.
HOW DOES THE SEASON RUN?
The season begins with practice starting in March and expect to practice two to three days per week. Games are played primarily on Saturdays. The 5th/6th and 7th & 8th grade teams can also expect to play a couple of weeknight games later in the season.
HOW LONG ARE GAMES?
Games last about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. There are four quarters that vary in length depending on grade level. There is a half-time and short break between quarters.
REGISTRATION DETAILS & FEES:
The league is open to Girls in grades K-8.
The registration fee is $140 per player (includes uniform)
Current US Lacrosse membership (valid through June 30, 2024) is required to play within the Western MD Youth Lacrosse Conference. This is an additional $30, and it is paid separately through uslacrosse.org/membership. Complete this step first as you will be asked to provide the membership number at the time of league registration.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LACROSSE?
- U.S. Lacrosse Association (www.uslacrosse.org) is the national governing body of lacrosse.
- Western Maryland Youth Lacrosse Conference (www.leagueathletics.com)
- Email the Panhandle Pride Lacrosse at panhandlepridelax@gmail.com
More Details
- Registration deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024 (5:00pm in office or online until 11:59pm)
- $140 per player
- Note: This league is against other Parks & Recreation teams in Western Maryland, so travel to games is required. Transportation is the parents' responsibility. Home games are typically played at Poor House Farm Park. Away games will be held on Sundays in Maryland (usually along the I-70 corridor). Transportation for all games is the parent's responsibility; Participants must register with the US Lacrosse ($30 fee). See registration for details.
- ONLINE: https://bit.ly/2024GirlsLacrosse
