Come and be a part of the next generation of lacrosse players!
Welcome to the home field of Olney Girls Lacrosse. The 2024 season will be the 18th year for Olney Girls Lacrosse and we are proud to note that we have been the program that has helped introduce many of Montgomery County’s successful girls’ lacrosse players to the game. These players have moved on to become Montgomery County, Howard County and Baltimore County club level players, All County, All State and Division I/II/III collegiate players.
Lacrosse is one of the most popular sports in the nation and in high school sports within the Metro area, there are very few true recreational programs that support and encourage youth girls interested in learning the sport.
The Olney Girls Lacrosse program was created to offer youth girls the opportunity to learn, play and love the game of lacrosse. We want to be the best recreational program in the area focused on promoting and educating players, coaches and families in the skill, knowledge, sportsmanship and love of lacrosse.
Registration:
Registration for Olney Girls Spring Lacrosse is OPEN and will Close February 16th!
Cost = Instructional (K – 1st) = $190
League (1st – 8th) = $250
General Information:
Olney Girls Lacrosse plays games within the Metro Girls Lacrosse League (MGLL). The league includes teams from several Maryland and Virginia counties.
- Game times and field location depends on age group and division. (most home games are played at OBGC Park)
Uniforms and Equipment:
All players (Instructional -8th grade) receive a FULL uniform (a custom Olney Girls Lacrosse sublimated pinney jersey and shorts).
All Field Players are required to have the following equipment:
- Approved women’s lacrosse stick
- Approved Lacrosse Goggles
- Solid color mouth guard
- Field cleats or sneakers for fields, turf or blacktop
All Goalies (current and future):
Goalie gear will be provided for 3rd-8th grade teams (1st-2nd grade and Instructional teams do not play with a goalie). Goalie gear includes:
- Goalie stick with proper length shaft
- Approved Helmet equipped with throat guard
- Chest Protector
- Padded goalie pants
- Approved goalie gloves
- Shin guards.
2024 Practices:
Two practices per week beginning mid-March through May. Dates and times TBD. Once field assignments have been provided by the county, coaches will advise teams of their specific practice schedule and location. Our practice fields are located at various schools and parks in the Olney school district area.
2024 Games:
Games will be scheduled on the following Sundays:
Week 1 – March 17
Week 2 – March 24
Week 3 – April 7
Week 4 – April 14
Week 5 – April 21
Week 6 – April 28
Week 7 – May 5
Make-Up Games – May 12
End of Season tournament – May 19
Game Fields by Age Group:
**ALL HOME Olney Girls Lax Team games will be held @ OBGC fields
AWAY game locations will be posted in the coming weeks.
Instructional and Competitive Teams:
Instructional (K-1st grade):
This team is for our youngest players who are NEW to girls lacrosse. Coaches will introduce the game of lacrosse in a fun and interactive manner. The girls must have fun first, learning will naturally follow. We welcome and encourage parents to participate in the practices so they too may learn the game.
Practices are 2 times a week- once during the week and one on Saturday morning @ OBGC.
Age Groups- OBGC League Play:
1st-2nd grade
3rd-4th grade
5th-6th grade
7th-8th grade
The OBGC teams usually play in one of the two divisions below:
B Division – For developing players with 1+ years of experience. These teams prepare for and play in a recreational league division that will allow our newer players to be challenged and have success. Players on these teams are looking to develop their skills and game knowledge while competing against similarly experienced teams.
A Division (3rd-8th grade) – For skilled players with 2+ years of experience. These teams prepare for and play in a competitive championship recreational league against similarly experienced players and teams. “A” division players are skilled in the lacrosse fundamentals; ground balls, catching and throwing on the run. They understand offensive and defensive strategy and understand the rules of the game.
Evaluations:
Players for ALL teams (3rd-8th grade) are selected through a Preseason Evaluation process so that we may divide and assign players to a particular “level” team to encourage competitive play, enhance learning and help players gain confidence.
TBD via Registration and Evaluations.
Coaches:
Most of our Coaches are US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified Coaches as well as NYSCA certified.
As a recreational lacrosse program, we rely on volunteers to coach our sports programs. We are always looking for volunteers to get involved with girls lacrosse; with increased interest and player participation, we need coaches to field our growing teams.
We provide NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Alliance) certification training and encourage training through US Lacrosse and other local lacrosse clinics.
If you are interested in coaching, please indicate Coach or Asst Coach when you register.
We will only field teams that have Coaches!
Additional information:
For additional information, please contact us at GirlsLacrosse@OBGC.com.
For registration questions, please contact OBGCadm@obgc.com.
We look forward to having you as part of our Olney Girls Lacrosse family for our Spring 2024 season!
