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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WMYLC?
The Western Maryland Youth Lacrosse Conference provides a lacrosse league for boys and girls
of all ages and experience levels. We are focused on supporting lacrosse in the immediate western Maryland area.
We provide leagues for both indoor and outdoor lacrosse which allows
year-round playing opportunities. Our conference provides players with
the skills and training necessary to prepare them for higher level
play. Many of the high school players today began their playing careers in WMYLC. Many players, in fact, have gone on to play lacrosse at
the collegiate level as well.
What is lacrosse?
The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer,
football and hockey. Known as the oldest sport in North America,
lacrosse was played by native American tribes probably for centuries
before the first account of it was written in 1636 by a French Jesuit
missionary in Canada. Among native Americans, lacrosse was played by
tribes throughout the Great Lakes region, and in what is now the
southeastern United States, and all along the East Coast, a range which
encompasses Maryland.
Lacrosse is played with a stick, the crosse, which is used by the
player to throw, catch and scoop the ball. An exhilarating sport,
lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action; long sprints up and down the
field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are
routine in lacrosse.
There are 10 positions on a boy’s team and 12 on a girl’s team. The
object of the game is to put a 5 oz. hard-rubber ball into your
opponent's net, while keeping your opponent from doing the same to you.
Although similar, Boys and Girls lacrosse are also very different.
The main difference is that Girls lacrosse does not allow for any
bodily contact whereas the Boys do. Hence the difference in equipment
requirements.
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United
States and has been called the fastest game on two feet. Effective
October 1, 2004, Lacrosse became the official team sport of Maryland
(Chapter 272, Acts of 2004; Code State Government Article, sec.
13-308).
What is the difference between boys and girls lacrosse?
Boys' lacrosse and girls' lacrosse are completely different
games--completely different skills, tactics and strategies. There are
different sticks that are used; the boys have a larger pocket than the
girls do and defensive boys can use longer sticks. The field setup is
different. Boys use protective equipment and padding and can hit each
other; girls do not (except for eyewear). Since no protective equipment
is used in the girls game rules have been created for safety purposes
(shooting space, dangerous propel, are examples) It is definitely not
the same game.
What is the difference between INDOOR lacrosse and OUTDOOR lacrosse?
Indoor lacrosse is played on a turf field the size of a hockey
rink. There are only 6 players plus a goalie allowed on the field. No
body checking is allowed for boys. A minimum number of passes must
occur before shooting the ball. Out of bounds are minimized by allowing
errant throws to bounce off of the boards surrounding the field.
Official league rules may be found at http://www.wmylc.com/rules.html.
Who can play?
Outdoor teams are formed for the following age groups for both boys and girls:
• U15 - Under 15 years of age as of 12/31/2008 and in the 8th grade or 7th grade.
• U13 - Under 13 years of age as of 12/31/2008 and in the 6th or 7th grade
• U11 – Under 11 years of age as of 12/31/2008 and in the 4th or 5th grade
• U9 - Under 9 years of age as of 12/31/2008 and in the 3rd grade or lower
Indoor teams are formed for the following age groups for both boys and girls:
• Middle School - Grades 6, 7, & 8
• Elementary School – Grades 2 ,3, 4, & 5
I’ve never played before, is that okay?
Everyone has to start playing sometime!! All conference clubs welcome new
players each season and urges everyone to come out and give lacrosse
try. They take new players and work very closely with them to ensure that
they learn the skills necessary to be successful. Once you start
playing, you’ll be hooked!
When do you play?
The outdoor lacrosse season runs from March 1 through early June. The
season ends with a large tournament played at a large local venue. One to
two practices occur during the week with games played on either
Saturday or Sunday.
Indoor lacrosse consists of 2 sessions, Nov/Dec and Jan/Feb. Games
are played on Saturday or Sunday with some possibility of having some
practices during the week.
Where do you play?
Fields are located throughout the area and are specific to each club in the conference. Fiel
All fields may be found here
All indoor games are played at the Frederick Sportsplex complex.
From South: Take Route 15 North to Route 26 East. At first traffic
light (at Burger King), turn right. Go to end of the street, make right
onto North Market Street (extended) (Route 355). Go about ½ mile, make
right turn onto Worman’s Court. Facility is on the left.
From North: Take Route 15 South to left exit for Monocacy Blvd.
Stay on Monocacy Blvd. To traffic light at Route 26. Make a right onto
Route 26. Go to the next light at Route 355 (Burger King on left). Make
left onto Route 355. Go to end of the street, make right onto North
Market Street (extended) (Route 355). Go about ½ mile, make right turn
onto Worman’s Court. Facility is on the left.
What do I need to play?
Boys
• Lacrosse helmet
• Mouthpiece
• Shoulder pads
• Arm pads
• Gloves
• Boys LAX stick
• Athletic supporter/cup
• Rib pads
Girls
• Lacrosse goggles/eyewear
• Mouthpiece
• Girls LAX stick
Goalie equipment is different than normal field players equipment.
Although Spires does maintain some goalie equipment for use of players
wishing to try the position it is suggested that players interested in
becoming goalies check with their coach for specific requirements.
How do I sign up?
Registrations for all conference teams are handled directly through them. WMYLC does not have individual signups. Registration for the spring begins on or around January 1st.
Can I help out?
Coaches and volunteers are always needed for this rapidly growing
program; please consider volunteering. Experience is not required.
Coaching clinics are offered to assist you. Please contact us at info@wmylc.org Thank you!!!
What if I have questions?
If you have additional questions please send them in an email to info@wmylc.org please include your name and phone number.
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