The long term goal of LGLC is to spread the sport throughout the Lehigh Valley, begin feeder teams in the youth age group and hopefully someday become a varsity sport affiliated with the schools with state championship status. Lacrosse offers not only another sport to established athletes, but also to athletes and players who have not yet found their ideal sport. Injuries are rare (girls lacrosse is in the lower third of injury totals of all high school sports) and girl’s lacrosse is a non-body contact sport while boys lacrosse is full contact. The only injury our team experienced all last season was a minimally fractured finger. In 2005, protective eyewear has been made mandatory. The sport demands running and physical conditioning, but most importantly practice with the stick. The tradition with girl’s lacrosse, which is governed by US Lacrosse in all levels of play, strictly promotes sportsmanship and highest level of competition possible. Fights, verbal abuse and argumentative behavior are absolutely not tolerated.
This club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for which grants, scholarships and tax-deductible contributions will be allowed. We have a Booster club and we are actively seeking support from all parents to keep the club alive. Liberty High School administration has been very cooperative however with acting as a communication vehicle for the girls at Liberty. However, all contact should be with the club director/coaches.
King’s Mansion recreational field has already been secured for all practices and home games during our spring season Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm. All practices and home games will be between these times. Practices begin promptly at 3:30 and end as close to 5:30 PM as poThere may be occasional Saturday or Sunday practices/games. The season generally begins in late February and runs through May. Communication will be accomplished through email primarily and daily school bulletins and bulletin boards. It is imperative that players closely follow these communication modes on a daily basis. Announcements at school are done but are not very effective as we have learned. The club is open to students enrolled in or entering Liberty High school this next year. We will invite the feeding middle school students for early training as well. Players will be expected to attend all practices and games and be committed to their team during the spring. Playtime will be based on sportsmanship, effort, attendance, attitude and performance, but every effort will be made to get everyone in at every game. This is why we had such a high retention rate for 2004-2008. If you are interested in joining after a trial or two, you will be asked to complete a registration packet which will specify more details about the club.
This sport mandates that players additionally practice on their own to develop the skills needed to play. All coaching and club organization will be done on a volunteer basis and it is expected that the players/parents respect this dedication. The functionality and continuance of the club will highly depend on parent involvement with the Booster Club. Dues will vary year to year depending on the financial status of the club- in 2007, dues were $80, in 2008, dues will be $50. All players, however, are required to be fully cooperative with our one fundraiser at the end of the season at Oasis Mini-Gold and Restauarant on Shoenersville Road in Allentown, Pa. fundraising. This fundraiser allows us to keep our dues at a minimum, and thus, more players to be able to participate. Players are required to supply their own sticks ($30-$100), cleats or turf shoes, practice apparel, protective eyewear (range $30-$90) and mouth guards (required). They may not play without eyewear, mouthguards or sticks. Gloves are optional. The club will supply Goalie pads and helmet.
We were 8-12-1 in our junior varsity level schedule our first year in 2004 and won the Junior Varsity Championship in the Lehigh Valley First Annual Girls Lacrosse Tournament sponsored by Parkland's club in June. In 2006, we entered the tournament for the first time as a varsity team, and barely missed getting into the final championship game by one single point in the tournament. Our varsity won the Lehigh Valley Annual Tournament in 2008. Please join us for a great sport and experience, where your child will make great relationships, learn self-discipline and nurture self-esteem. It is a fascinating sport to both play and watch. watch.