WHAT IS THE NCGLL?
The NCGLL is the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League. It was formed in the winter of 2014 by Nikki Schwob and Katy O’Mara in an effort to promote and grow the sport of girls lacrosse in North Carolina. The NCGLL is responsible for running a spring league for recreation programs in central North Carolina and beyond. In its inaugural season (spring 2015), the Association consisted of 9 Member Programs.
WHAT DOES OUR CLUB RECEIVE FOR BECOMING A MEMBER OF NCGLL?
The NCGLL handles all scheduling for member teams for the spring season. We maintain a website to post schedules along with field locations and directions. The League also organizes a season-ending “All-Star Game” during the Danny Fox Memorial Tournament where nominated players from all programs come together to compete in a showcase game. More programs and/or services will continue to be added as the League grows.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The majority of the NCGLL members are private clubs that have recreation programs located in central North Carolina. This is not a league for travel or Middle School teams. All member organizations must be approved by the NCGLL Board of Directors and abide by the NCGLL Rules.
ARE THERE DUES OR COSTS WITH BECOMING A MEMBER?
As of 2018, we still do not charge dues as we have not established 501c3 status. We do intend to become an entity and charge Member Dues to help cover costs for League Meetings, officials, fields, etc.
CAN/WILL THE DUES BE WAIVED FOR FINANCIAL REASONS?
Yes, if/when we charge dues, the Advisory Board of the NCGLL understands that some programs do not have the financial resources to pay their annual dues whether it is because it is a start-up club or one that is undergoing financial hardships. Please contact the NCGLL Board with questions or concerns. This information will be kept confidential.
HOW MANY DIVISIONS ARE THERE IN THE LEAGUE?
There are 4 divisions that are based on birth date according to US Lacrosse Guidelines (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U). The League follows the US Lacrosse Age Verification process to create divisions.
WHAT IF MY PROGRAM DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS TO MAKE A TEAM THAT FITS IN ONE OF THOSE DIVISIONS?
In an effort to help grow the game of lacrosse, the NCGLL will allow players to compete in divisions outside of the division they should be in according to birth date. Players may play up in age group if it is necessary to create a team with enough players or if it is developmentally necessary. However, the goal is that players only play up one age group if they are in the oldest grade of their current group. Conversely, we would like to avoid having players play down in age group. Click HERE to be taken to the USL page on Age Verification.
WHAT RULES WILL MEMBER TEAMS ABIDE BY?
NCGLL Member Teams shall abide by the rules proposed by US Lacrosse and the Youth Girls' Rulebook with the exception of certain areas where the NCGLL BOD has voted to make modifications. Please see our RULES PAGE for more.
The NCGLL is the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League. It was formed in the winter of 2014 by Nikki Schwob and Katy O’Mara in an effort to promote and grow the sport of girls lacrosse in North Carolina. The NCGLL is responsible for running a spring league for recreation programs in central North Carolina and beyond. In its inaugural season (spring 2015), the Association consisted of 9 Member Programs.
WHAT DOES OUR CLUB RECEIVE FOR BECOMING A MEMBER OF NCGLL?
The NCGLL handles all scheduling for member teams for the spring season. We maintain a website to post schedules along with field locations and directions. The League also organizes a season-ending “All-Star Game” during the Danny Fox Memorial Tournament where nominated players from all programs come together to compete in a showcase game. More programs and/or services will continue to be added as the League grows.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The majority of the NCGLL members are private clubs that have recreation programs located in central North Carolina. This is not a league for travel or Middle School teams. All member organizations must be approved by the NCGLL Board of Directors and abide by the NCGLL Rules.
ARE THERE DUES OR COSTS WITH BECOMING A MEMBER?
As of 2018, we still do not charge dues as we have not established 501c3 status. We do intend to become an entity and charge Member Dues to help cover costs for League Meetings, officials, fields, etc.
CAN/WILL THE DUES BE WAIVED FOR FINANCIAL REASONS?
Yes, if/when we charge dues, the Advisory Board of the NCGLL understands that some programs do not have the financial resources to pay their annual dues whether it is because it is a start-up club or one that is undergoing financial hardships. Please contact the NCGLL Board with questions or concerns. This information will be kept confidential.
HOW MANY DIVISIONS ARE THERE IN THE LEAGUE?
There are 4 divisions that are based on birth date according to US Lacrosse Guidelines (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U). The League follows the US Lacrosse Age Verification process to create divisions.
WHAT IF MY PROGRAM DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS TO MAKE A TEAM THAT FITS IN ONE OF THOSE DIVISIONS?
In an effort to help grow the game of lacrosse, the NCGLL will allow players to compete in divisions outside of the division they should be in according to birth date. Players may play up in age group if it is necessary to create a team with enough players or if it is developmentally necessary. However, the goal is that players only play up one age group if they are in the oldest grade of their current group. Conversely, we would like to avoid having players play down in age group. Click HERE to be taken to the USL page on Age Verification.
WHAT RULES WILL MEMBER TEAMS ABIDE BY?
NCGLL Member Teams shall abide by the rules proposed by US Lacrosse and the Youth Girls' Rulebook with the exception of certain areas where the NCGLL BOD has voted to make modifications. Please see our RULES PAGE for more.
