Pioneer Quix Stix Program Information
Pioneer Quix Stix was founded by Sue Frazier and Debbie Havrilla in the mid-1990s. The program started with one team of about 15 girls practicing on a small field at
General Information: Pioneer Quix Stix, Inc. is the girls lacrosse program for residents of Tredyffrin/Easttown Township in grades 3 through 8. Quix Stix is affiliated with the Philadelphia Area Girl’s Lacrosse Association (PAGLA), and is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. Quix Stix is not a “travel” sports program. Rather, consistent with the approach of PAGLA, Quix Stix is designed to (i) introduce newcomers to, and reacquaint less experienced players with the game of lacrosse; (ii) teach and reinforce fundamentals; (iii) help experienced players continue to develop their skills, and (iv) provide a fun team experience for the girls. At each level of the program, the goal is to teach and to prepare the girls for the next level of lacrosse. The season begins in March and will end around Memorial Day.
The approach taken by our program has generated tremendous results. Over thirty-five high school All Americans got their start in lacrosse with Quix Stix. Needless to say, we take great pride in that fact.Commitment: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - While this is not a “travel” program, we expect that if you register, your daughter is committed to making practices and games. In past years, there have been a number of occasions when Quix Stix teams have not had enough players to practice or play games. This is disappointing not only to the coaches who volunteer their time, but also to the girls who do make each practice and game. We understand that periodically there will be conflicts with other activities. However, to be fair to coaches, teammates, and the teams against which we play, we expect that by registering, your daughters are committed to making their team’s practices and games.
Teams: Quix Stix tries to form teams that are balanced in terms of strength. Therefore, we do not honor requests to be placed on particular teams or with particular coaches or friends. To further our goal of forming balanced teams, players will be placed on teams via a “blind draft.”
Equipment: All girls will need (1) mouthguard; (2) protective eyegear, and (3) a lacrosse stick. Cleats or turf shoes are recommended, but not required. Any player who comes to practice or a game without a mouthguard and eye gear will not be permitted to play. This is a safety rule and there are no exceptions. Note: Please remember that all jewerly to include earrings must be removed prior to practice or games.
Communication: The program web site - www.PioneerQuixStix.com - and email are the primary means of communication about practices, games, and schedule changes due to weather conditions, etc. If you do not have an email address, please let us know and we will make sure that you are contacted by phone.
3 and 4: You will be notified of your team placement and coach around the beginning of March. Practices will begin in mid- to late-March. Prior to the beginning of daylight savings time, practices will run from 5:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. After daylight savings time begins, practices will run from 5:30 p.m. up to 7:00 p.m. One night a week all the 3/4s will practice together in a “clinic” format in which the girls rotate through various stations to learn/improve fundamental skills such as cradling, ground balls, passing/catching, shooting, and defense. On one other night a week, the girls will practice with their teams and also scrimmage other Quix Stix teams. Games will begin in April and will be held on Saturdays. Most, if not all, games will be in the “intramural” format, i.e., playing against other Quix Stix teams.
Grades 5 and 6: You will be notified of your team placement, practice nights, and coach by the beginning of March. Practices begin in early March. Each team will practice 2 evenings per week, usually from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. prior to daylight savings time and from either 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. after daylight savings time begins. Practice nights will vary depending on the team on which your daughter is placed. Games will begin in April and will be held on Saturdays. Each team will play games against other Quix Stix teams and possibly against teams from other townships’ programs.
Grades 7 and 8: You will be notified of your team placement, practice nights, and coach by the beginning of March. Practices begin in early March. Each team will practice one time per week - usually Sunday afternoon. Games will begin in April and will be held on Saturday afternoons. Each team will play games against other Quix Stix teams as well as against teams from other townships’ programs.
Post-Season 5th/6th Grade Tournament Team: See "Tournament Team" page. Those girls selected to the team will play in a series tournaments. Fees are not covered through Quix Stix and will be paid by each player.
Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available. Please send an e-mail to PioneerQuixStix@gmail.com. All such requests are handled in a strictly confidential manner.
