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Dear GYLA community, 

We are excited to announce that this year, GYLA will proudly participate in the Guilford Parade, taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, beginning at 10:00am, “rain or shine.”  

This marks our inaugural year at this wonderful community event, and we can’t wait for our athletes to experience the joy and spirit of coming together with our neighbors. 

The Guilford Parade is a cherished tradition in our community, and it is an excellent opportunity for our students to represent our community in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. We believe that participation in events like this fosters a sense of pride, teamwork, and community involvement among our athletes. This year’s theme is ‘Once Upon a Time in Guilford.’  The GYLA float will be a tribute to the old and new, with an emphasis on fun!  The float will be set-up to resemble a lacrosse field, with two goals, turf, and the players either sitting in the middle on hay bales or walking behind the float handing out candy to the crowd.  Original lacrosse gear from the 1950’s and 1960’s, or earlier, will be displayed in the middle of the float, under the GYLA banner.   

We would like to extend an invitation to our athletes to join us in this exciting venture! We encourage you to participate in the following ways: 

1. **Join Us During the Parade**: We welcome athletes who have registered to walk alongside or ride the float as we represent GYLA. More details regarding the meeting point and time will be shared closer to the event date.  

2. **Volunteer Opportunities**: We will need volunteers to help with float parade preparations, including decorating, and logistics on the day of the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know! To help us plan accordingly, please register Guilford Parade Registration if you and your family would like to participate or volunteer.  

3. **Show Your Spirit**: We invite all athletes to wear their uniform or purchase a customized Guilford GOAT t-shirt to show our collective pride during the parade.  The T-shirts will be available for purchase during the float set-up, the night before the parade, and the morning before the parade, where we will gather. Shirts will be sold for $30 each. Cash or venmo. See design below. 

We believe this will be a memorable and enriching experience for our students and our entire lacrosse community. Together, let’s make our debut in the Guilford Parade, a spectacular celebration! 

Thank you for your continued support,  

and we look forward to celebrating together. 

Warm regards, Kate Boyd & Julie Potter 

Dear GYLA community,

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to work towards fostering a strong and supportive environment for our lacrosse community, I am reaching out to share with you the newly elected board for the upcoming 2025 lacrosse season.

The board is composed of individuals who are passionate about lacrosse and committed to serving our community effectively.

Please join me in welcoming the following individuals to the GYLA Executive Board for the 2025 season:

President- Mark Ludington

Vice President-Kate Boyd

Secretary- Chase Dubois

Treasurer – Julie Potter

Ombudsman- Paul Farren *interim

Girls Coordinator- Mike Mariano

Boys Coordinator- Mark Coppola

As we move forward, we encourage you to reach out to our new board members with any questions, suggestions, or ideas you may have. Their collective goal is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every athlete can thrive and enjoy the game of lacrosse.

Thank you for your continued support of GYLA. We look forward to an incredible season ahead filled with growth, teamwork, and countless memorable moments on the field.

Best regards,

Kate Boyd

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This year we will be holding two sessions.  One for K-2nd grade and one for 3rd-8th grade

The K-2nd grade fall ball sessions will be held on Fridays beginning 9/13/2024 from 5:30 - 6:45 PM location TBD.

The 3rd-8th grade fall ball sessions will be held on Mondays beginning 9/9/2024 from 5:30 - 6:45 PM at Nut Plains Park.

Please see the boys fall ball registration link below!

Girls Fall Ball Skills & Drills Clinic will be Friday evenings from 5:30-6:45pm at Nut Plains Park. We we also be doing games and jamborees on Saturdays in September & October. Game & Jamboree Schedule will be posted as soon as it is set.

Please follow the Girls Fall Ball link below to register!

//The September GYLA Board and Member Meeting will be held at the Community Center 9/18/2024 @ 8pm.