Schoolgirls Division
Established in 1980, this division features high school aged players representing the US Lacrosse region in which they live and play. Approximately 48 teams are placed into two divisions, which are further broken into pools. The Valerie Walchak Trophy is awarded to the winning team in Division I. The winning team in Division II is also honored.

Schoolgirls will play all games at McDonogh School, May 24-25

• Who: All girls that are high school level players, grades 9-11.
  
  Note: Please contact your Regional Chair for the specific selection process and details for your area. For example, some regions require invitations for tryouts, while others require permission from your high school coach. Requirements could vary by region.
  • Regional Chair Handbook (17-page PDF)
  
  
• Waiver:
  
  If a player has no varsity or high school affiliated team to play for in her area and only has the option of playing for an independent club team, that player may apply for a waiver to try-out for the regional team. The player must meet all criteria listed on the waiver.
  • Waiver Form (PDF) - deadline is April 10
  
  
• Tryouts:
  Please click here to review your regional tryout location information. (PDF)
  
  
• Registration Process
  
  1. After earning a spot on a Regional Team, you will be instructed by your Regional Chair to register online for the National Tournament as a participant. The Regional Chair will e-mail this registration link to you. You will be asked to provide your contact information and sign up for US Lacrosse membership, if you haven't already done so. This step is critical - the information you provide is included in the college coaches' recruiting handbook. 
  2. Register online no later than May 5. A registration link will be provided by your regional chair.
  3. Players must print and bring this registration confirmation with them to the final tryout in order to be placed on a team. 
  4. Please see your coach on-site at the WDNT at McDonogh School for your registration packet. 
  
  Note: If your local tryout is held after the May 5 deadline, we will be in touch with your Regional Chair.
  
  

• Costs and Fees:
  
  Fees are required to participate and will be paid to the Regional Chair or Team Coordinator. This fee will cover the costs of tryouts, uniforms, and other expenses. These fees should not exceed $50 per player and could vary from Region to Region.
  
  After all teams have been selected, a team payment of $550 for each participating team is due from all regional team coordinators. This payment should be made to US Lacrosse. Coordinators: please be sure to identify the team name in the memo line.
  

• Tournament Check-in:
  
  Schoolgirl players DO NOT check in at this event. Check-in is for coaches only and will be held at two locations from 4:30 - 9:00 pm on Friday, May 23. Locations are Towson University and St.Paul's School for Girls.
  Players: find out from your coach before you arrive where to meet to receive team admission bands, uniforms and last minute details.
  
  Note: Towson University is hosting the Women's NCAA National Semifinals on Friday evening and you MUST pay to park. This fee will not be waived.

• Schedule of Play:  
  
  The schedule will be posted on May 12th. Please check back. Teams will have a minimum of three games.
  

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