Updated Philly boys’ lacrosse events: Tryouts, clinics, tournaments, showcases, leagues
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/5/13
Boys’ Events
Club tryouts
Militia Lacrosse tryouts:Sunday, Sept. 29 and Oct. 13, The Phelps School. (Malvern, PA), $25 non-refundable fee via web electronically (credit card or E-check) www.militialacrosse.org. Check-in begins 30 minutes before each tryout session, and players must register online prior to attending. You have to try out to be considered for a summer 2014 Militia team.Try-outs dates and times: 12:00 – 1:15 PM Class of & 2022 (4th); 1:30 – 3:00 PM Class of 2020, 2021 (6th & 5h grade);3:00 – 4:30PM Class of 2018 & 20199 (8th & 7th grade). Please make sure all of the above are complete and upon acceptance you will be emailed an invitation to join one of our teams. Players accepted will be asked for a $100 deposit to hold their position on the team. A payment schedule will be given as well as off season instructional opportunities for club members. Any player who is a member of the Summer 2014 team will automatically be invited to participate in the Fall 2014 Season provided their account is in good standing and they were a productive team member. For more information please contact us at info@militialacrosse.org
Dukes HHH tryouts, at Penn Charter. 6th grade team- 10/6 from 12-2 pm; 7th grade team- 10/6 from 2-4 pm; 8th grade team- 10/13 with Duke’s LC High School tryouts at Chestnut Hill College. Click here for more information.
Fusion Lacrosse 2017, 2018 tryouts, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 at Malvern Prep, 2-4 p.m. for Class of 2018 and 4-6 p.m. for Class of 2017. Players are expected but not required to attend both tryouts. Cost is $35 for pre-registration, $45 for walk-ups (all receive Fusion pinney). Fusion is run by professional players Steve Holmes and Kevin Crowley and is a new training center that specializes in developing young players of all ages through both box and field lacrosse. Registration can be found by clicking here. The Fusion website can be found by clicking here. The travel teams will compete in major outdoor and indoor tournaments.
HEADstrong Delco/Chesco U-15 tryouts, October 13 at Widener University’s Leslie C. Quick Stadium, Chester, 9 a.m.-noon. The tryout is open to all U-15 players from Delaware and Chester counties. A try-out fee of $40.00 is required per player and is due at Tryout Registration. All major credit cards will be accepted as well as checks made out to the HEADstrong Lacrosse Club.
Selections will be made concluding the open tryout and a final roster will be posted to www.HEADstronglaxpa.org
Dukes Lacrosse Club tryouts, Oct. 13 at Chestnut Hill College.Click here to register.
2014′s, 2015′s, 2016′s – Pre-Register @ 9 am., Tryout 10 am to 11:30 a.m.
2017′s – Pre-Register @ 11 a.m., Tryout 12 noon to 2 pm.
2018′s & Advanced 2019′s – Pre-Register @ 1 p.m., Tryout 2 pm to 4 pm.
6th & 7th graders trying out for Duke’s HHH Teams will be @ Penn Charter on Sunday Oct. 6th. See Triple H Lacrosse for more Specifics.
Main Line Lacrosse Club’s additional high school tryouts for 2013-14 club lacrosse season (Classes of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), Monday, October 14th, 6-8 p.m., at Villanova Stadium on the Villanova University campus. Attendance for tryouts will cost $30 and can be paid online at www.mainlinelacrosseclub.com. A walk-up fee of $45 will be charged if a player has not registered online prior to October 14th. If accepted into the club, tuition for the 2013-14 season will be $1,650 and includes tournament fees, uniforms, practices and coach’s salaries. The tryout is open and youth players have the opportunity to play up on the high school team if selected. *All high school aged players must live within 50 miles of Villanova University (800 E. Lancaster Ave, Villanova, Pa.19085) to tryout due to NCAA rules and regulations.
Leagues
Fusion Lacrosse/Bucksmont (BISC) Box Lacrosse League. Sundays, 11/23/13-2/23/14. Fusion lacrosse combines league play with its elite instruction. Professional Players, and local coaches Kevin Crowley and Steven Holmes, run 4 practice sessions (1.25 hrs each) for every team in the league. Eight weeks are reserved for box lacrosse league games lasting an hour each. The 13th and final week of the league is the league tournament with championship games. Fusion’s rulebook keeps the integrity of the great game of box lacrosse while cutting out certain elements that don’t translate outdoors. The three divisions are 5/6 grade, 7/8th grade, and Junior Varsity. Spots are very limited with four teams in each division, with teams already having committed. Contact Steven Holmes to reserve your spot! Sholmes@playfusionlax.com. Goalie Equipment provided by Fusion.
Maplezone Winter Indoor League for boys and girls youth to high school, at Maplezone on the Conchester Highway in Boothwyn. The league features elite boys and girls programs from the area. The winter lacrosse league will begin the first week of December and run through the middle of February with playoffs and championship games for all levels. This league will fill up quickly so please do not miss out on the opportunity to play lacrosse through those winter months in a climate controlled environment. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Murray jmurray@maplezone.com. Information/Registration/Format/Cost Link: www.maplezone.com/lacrosse/winter-lacrosse-league13-14/
NXTsports/United Sports’ box lacrosse league, with modified box rules, designed to foster the skill-development that comes from playing in tight quarters, but with limited contact to create a completely safe environment. The league will debut the weekend of December 7-8 at the United Sports with a series of clinics for participating coaches, players, goalies and referees. The clinics will review game rules, coaching practices, and provide basic skill sessions for players and goalies. League games will be played Sundays, starting on Sunday, December 8, and the league will wrap with playoffs and championships on Sunday, February 16. The league will feature youth and high school divisions. Additional details regarding scheduling, age brackets, and all other information will be released shortly. Based on interest already received, the box winter league is expected to be at full capacity. If you have a team interested in participating please contact Dylan Brown at Dylan@iamnxt.com.
Clinics
The 7th Annual Ricky Whelan Dukes Developmental Program, an instructional series that leads to the tryouts for the Duke’s Lacrosse Club. The program – featuring five sessions – continues on Oct. 6. The times are 4-6 pm. Coach Joe Proud and the Harriton Boys Lacrosse Boosters will be hosting the clinics. Walkup registration will start at 3:15pm. The Dukes tryouts are slated for Oct. 13th at Chestnut Hill College. This program is for intermediate to advanced high school players. Advanced 8th grade or 7th graders who wish to attend need to contact Coach Jason Christmas (JOHNJC32XMAS@aol.com).
The clinics will be emphasizing high intensity drills and skill sets to improve players’ reaction time and decision making in unsettled/settled transition pressure situations. Up tempo pace will be encouraged defensively and offensively from 1v1 situations to 2v1 and mandown/manup scenarios all the way up to 6v6 settled sets. These sessions will give players preparation for the Dukes tryouts while improving lacrosse IQ and field sense.
Preregistration fees ($375 for all 5 sessions or $80 at walkup registration ) can be mailed and must be received before September 7th. Discount rates (5 members per team) $10 off. All participants must be US Lacrosse members and post current membership ID. Please make checks out to: Jason Christmas. Mail all paperwork to: Jason Christmas, 214 Maple Terrace, Ardmore, PA. 19003. Please send Dukes Waiver and Dukes Player Info sheets located by clicking here.Walk-up registration is $80 per Sunday.
Black Bear Lacrosse off-season training package, 422 Sportsplex in Pottstown, starting September 18 for boys U11 through HS elite. These lacrosse-specific, high intensity, one hour sessions will focus on a variety of position-specific drills that provide superior instruction at a very affordable rate ($150). Players will also work on footwork and agility drills to develop a quicker step both on offense and defense. Sessions will be broken up into Offensive and Defensive components. Black Bear Lacrosse prides itself in having some the best and most passionate teaching coaches in the area. This program will allow all players to have the opportunity to get superior small group training from exceptional coaches. Offense Session Dates: Limited spots Available Register HERE. Wednesday 9/18 from 6-7pm; Wednesday 9/25 from 6-7pm; Wednesday 10/2 from 6-7pm; Wednesday 10/9 from 7-8pm; Wednesday 10/16 from 7-8pm; Wednesday 10/23 from 7-8pm.
Defense Session Dates: 60%full Spots still Available Register HERE. Wednesday 9/18 from 7-8pm; Wednesday 9/25 from 7-8pm; Wednesday 10/2 from 7-8pm; Wednesday 10/9 from 6-7pm; Wednesday 10/16 from 6-7pm; Wednesday 10/23 from 6-7pm.
Cradle Lacrosse, NXTsports’ educational program for the area’s youngest lacrosse players, announces five different Fall 2013 programs around Greater Philadelphia. Cradle Lacrosse is designed to teach basic lacrosse skills to 4-8 year-old boys and girls in a fun, energizing and supportive environment. Cradle Lacrosse provides all the necessary equipment for the kids so there is nothing for parents to buy, and the curriculum is designed to teach the basics of lacrosse to youngsters in an age appropriate and fun way. All Cradle Lacrosse programs are co-ed, and Cradle features a co-ed coaching staff at each session. Cradle’s young and enthusiastic coaching staff is comprised strictly of former college lacrosse players, many of whom are current educators and also coach lacrosse at the high-school level. All participants at Cradle Sessions receive free shirts and additional Cradle gifts.
Cradle Lacrosse fall sessions will be held at:
• BucksMont Indoor Sports Center, Hatfield, PA. For boys and girls age 4-8. Saturdays from 1-2pm. Six-week session begins Saturday, September 21. (programs at BucksMont have traditionally sold out, register quickly)
• United Sports, Downingtown, PA. For boys and girls age 4-8. Sundays from 10-11am. Six-week session begins Sunday, September 22.
• Radnor Memorial Park, Radnor, PA. For boys and girls age 4-8. Sundays from 9:30-10:30am. Session begins Sunday, September 22nd.
• (NEW) Wyoming Seminary School, Kingston, PA. For boys and girls age 4-8. Sundays from 10-11am. Six-week session begins Saturday, September 21.
Additional information and registration details are available at CradleLacrosse.com.
Team Turnpike Sunday Clinics, Start September 22nd. Sharpshooter School: http://www.teamturnpike.com/E
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iteTraining/654600.html FET: Coaches will be focusing on all aspects of the game: individual skills, team concepts, and light conditioning. 45 minutes of skill work and 45 minutes of small sided games. Guaranteed to help take your game to the NEXT LEVEL! All players are welcome. Each participant will receive ELITE treatment! Players will be broken up by grade and ability. Individual Skills to be covered include (but are not limited to): Catching and Throwing Techniques and Drills; Dodging; Shooting Techniques and Drills; On the Run and Off the Dodge Shooting; Time and Room Shooting; Defensive Footwork; Defensive Checks. Directed and coached by Team Turnpike ELITE Coaches. Sharpshooter: Designed for Competitive, Advanced, and Elite players in grades 3-12. Sessions will be comprised of 60 minutes of individual skill work, Individual Skills to be covered include (but are not limited to): Shooting Techniques; On the Run and Off the Dodge Shooting; Time and Room Shooting; Crease Shooting; Bounce Shots; Attack specific Shooting; and much more! Directed and coached by Team Turnpike ELITE Coaches
Philly Fever Juniors, Learn to play Lacrosse, Pre-K to 2nd Grade, Boys and girls ages 5, 6, 7 and 88:30-9:30 AM, September 28th, October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 26th at The Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041, Class of ’75 Turf Field. Introduction & Instruction of basic fundamentals: Throwing, Catching, Scooping, Dodging, Shooting. Highlights: FUN – TECHNIQUE – REPS, Experienced staff instilling a love for the game! Turf fields. COST $100, includes Fever Juniors t-shirt. Click here to register
Trashcan Lacrosse Fall positional clinics for second to eighth grade boys at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and at United Sports in Downingtown. The Clinics start Sunday, October 6 and run each weekend in October. The Trashcan Fall Positional Clinics, led by Trashcan’s full coaching staff, focus strictly on positional skill development while still ensuring that every player who attends has success and a lot of fun.
The Trashcan curriculum maximizes the “touches” players get while truly improving their fundamental skills. Registration for the Trashcan Fall Positional Clinics is open at TrashcanLacrosse.com.
The Trashcan Lacrosse Fall Positional clinics will primarily focus on the individual player and on building the skills that successful attackmen, midfielders, defensemen and goalies need to play at a high level. Trashcan has accordingly designed a curriculum for each position that is innovative and developmentally necessary for positional success.
There is limited space in this program as our goal is to increase repetitions and coach/player interaction.
The specific schedule for each location is set forth below. Additional information and the registration link is available at TrashcanLacrosse.com.
Fall Skills Clinics at Episcopal:
• Four Sundays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27; 2nd/3rd Graders: 11am-12:30pm; 4th/5th Graders: 12:30-2pm; 6th-8th Graders: 2-3:30pm
Fall Skills Clinics at United Sports: • Four Sundays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27; 2nd/3rd Graders: 11am-12:30pm; 4th/5th Graders: 12:30-2pm; 6th-8th Graders: 2-3:30pm
Arrowhead Lacrosse/Lower Bucks skills development clinics for boys in Grades 5-12, at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School on Sunday October 6th, 13th and 20th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Cost is $25 per session. Each of the sessions – Defending the Ball, Dodge, Feed and Shoot, Faceoff Focus and the Complete Goalie – will be offered on all three dates. Register for the days and the clinics you are interested in and note that you can only take part in one clinic per day. Defending the Ball: Whether you play defense, midfield or attack all lacrosse players need to be able to defend a man with the ball. In this clinic we will work on core defense skills such as footwork, body position and how to effectively use your stick. Dodge, Feed and Shoot: Are you a threat to score when you are on offense? In this clinic we will work on core skills of dodging, feeding and shooting from midfield and attack positions. Faceoff Focus: Faceoffs are a critical part of every lacrosse game. This is a clinic for a player wishing to become a dominant faceoff midfielder. We will teach techniques to improve quickness and power. The Complete Goalie: Saving the ball is priority number one for the goalie but they need to be just as good at directing the defense and clearing the ball to be a complete player. In this clinic we will work with goalies in the cage and out of the cage to improve all areas of their game. Full pads required (helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, stick). Also please wear cleats and lacrosse shorts. Register online at https://ahlax.wufoo.com/forms/fall-clinic-registration/
Philadelphia Face off Clinic, by Fogolax, Oct. 19 at Haverford College from noon-to-3 p.m. In recent years fogolax athletes have become the premier face off athletes in the nation due to the instruction and repetitions they have received through the program. The clinic is $150. Sign up on line at http://www.fogolax.net/National-Camps.html or send a check to Matt Schomburg 233 Pierce St., Centerport NY, 11721. Fogolax Face Off academy is entering its 8th year of elite face off instruction.With a huge importance being placed on possessions at every level of the game, face offs have become more important than ever. As a result the Fogolax camps have sold out every year. The camp is limited to 50 spots, so please don’t delay in signing up.
Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse elite Fall Clinics. Lehigh Lacrosse Fall Elite Clinic (Session 1), strong> October 27, 1- 5PM ; At Frank Banko Field, Murray H. Goodman Athletic Campus,(121 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015), for High school boys graduating in 2015 and 2016. This is an opportunity to be coached and be recruited by only the Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse coaching staff in a game scenario. Register: www.lehighlacrosse.com, Click on “Lacrosse Camps & Clinics” Individual Fee: $145.00 (75 Players Max). Contact: laxcamps@lehigh.edu, Phone: (610) 758-4762
Malvern Prep Fall Middle School Training and Tournament Team(s), open to all boys’ grades 6-8th. Training sessions will be comprised of drills, offensive and defensive philosophies that the Malvern Prep Varsity High School Team use today. The tournament team will be comprised of 20-23 players. The staff will fill a competitive 2018 (8th Grade) team that may have 6-8th grade players depending on skill level. If there is additional interest and another competitive team can be comprised then the staff will do so. Players who are on the Tournament team will get (3) Training days and (1) Tournament. Those players who do not play in the Tournament will have (4) Training sessions. Training and Tournament Team(s) will be run by current Malvern Prep coaching staff. Dates (Training): October 6, 13, 20 and 27; Date (Tournament): October 27; Times (Training): 12-2pm; Location: (Training) Quigley Field (Turf); Location: (Tournament) Brandywine Classic in PA; Cost: $200 per participant (Covers training dates and tournament). Everyone that participates in the tournament will be required to purchase a numbered practice tank and practice shorts at an extra cost. Click here for registration and forms.
Fusion Winter Box skills clinics (SMG Warminster and 422 Pottstown) Boys AND Girls Programs for all ages! (Nov-Feb). Includes Tournament Option. MLL MVP Kevin Crowley and local product and MLL/NLL pro standout Steven Holmes offer 1.5 hour sessions for youth players and High School players lasting 4 or 8 weeks. Holmes and Crowley deliver innovative and high repetition, Skills, drills and scrimmaging in 28 player per group sessions. Read the D1 coaches quotes and learn much more on our website! Look for our September discounts.
Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse elite Fall Clinics, (Session 2), November 24, 1- 5PM, Frank Banko Field, Murray H. Goodman Athletic Campus, (121 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015). For High school boys graduating in 2016. This is an opportunity to be coached and be recruited by only the Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse coaching staff in a game scenario. Register: www.lehighlacrosse.com, Click on “Lacrosse Camps & Clinics”. Individual Fee: $145.00 (75 Players Max). Contact: laxcamps@lehigh.edu, Phone: (610) 758-4762
Malvern Prep Winter Middle School Indoor Skill Sessions. The Malvern Preparatory School Winter Middle School Indoor Skill Sessions will be open to all boys in grades 6-8th. Sessions will be comprised of an array of Box Skills and drills that are used by many top colleges and professional teams today. Dates/Times: December 1, 8, 15, 22 and January 4 (12-1:30pm); January 18 and 25 (7-8:45am); February 1 and 8 (5-6:30pm); Location: The Phelps School Field House; Cost: $275 (Only 25 spots available). Please mail registration form, check, waivers (Malvern Prep and The Phelps School) to the following: Malvern Preparatory School, Attn.: Todd MacFarlane, 418 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355-2707. All programs are on a first come first serve bases. Spots cannot be held. For additional information please contact Todd MacFarlane, tmacfarlane@malvernprep.org, Malvern Preparatory School. Click here for story with forms.
Training
Lacrosse Evolution Private Lessons and Team Training sessions at both its Downingtown and King of Prussia training facilities. Private Lessons are the best and quickest way to get an athlete to their next desired level and beyond. For more information on these programs, visit the Web site www.laxevo.com or call (610) 873-9910 for the Downingtown Training Center or (484) 684-7011 for the King of Prussia Training Center.
Maplezone MuckDawgs lacrosse fall training teams: U11, U13, U15 and high school, Conchester Highway in the Boothwyn/Garnet Valley area. Fall teams will begin training on Sunday September 15th and practice for nine consecutive Sundays until November 10th. Each team will play in two November Tournaments. Each player will receive quality instruction with a fundamental approach to the game focusing on high repetitions of basic skills, while advanced players will also receive position specific training along with an emphasis on team concepts and field awareness to increase their lacrosse IQ. In addition to the lacrosse training we have also built in to our practice schedule Speed and Agility sessions facilitated by our in-house Sports Performance Trainer. Please contact Jeff Murray, Director of Lacrosse at: jmurray@maplezone.com with any questions regarding the Maplezone MuckDawgs fall training teams or visit www.maplezone.com/lacrosse/fall-training-teams/
Golf Outings
The 2013 Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Classic, Monday, October 14th at Bidermann Golf Club in Wilmington. Your participation will support the PLA’s mission to promote the game of lacrosse in the region, particularly the New Start Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to new lacrosse programs. The PLA has provided close to $350,000 in grant support to new lacrosse programs in the area since the outing’s inception in 1993. The PLA is pleased that Vicmead Hunt Club and Bidermann will host the 21st Annual Classic. Originally, the 9-hole private course of Henry Francis du Pont at his Winterthur estate, Bidermann was enlarged, redesigned and established as a private club in 1965 (it later merged with Vicmead). The course offers a traditional style parkland layout with native grasslands separating each golf hole. Please reserve your spot in the outing by registering for the event as soon as possible, but in any event before Monday, October 7th. We have established a new PLA Golf Outing website and encourage you to register on-line (see http://www.plagolfouting.com/). If you are not a golfer or cannot attend the golfing activities, you are welcome to attend the cocktail reception and banquet that begins at 5:30 pm. Space in the outing is limited and registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Fall Tournaments
10th Annual Brian Houshower Lacrosse Tournament, Saturday October 26. 2013 (Rain Date 11/2/13)
TIME: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Downingtown West Middle School Fields, 115 Rock Raymond Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
FEE: $650.00 Per Team. Note: $150.00 Deposit Due by September 30, 2013 to secure team space. This deposit is non-refundable (unless tournament is canceled because of rain-outs) $100.00 discount for two or more teams entered. Checks payable to: Downingtown West High School Boys Lacrosse and mail to: Corinn White, 207 Southside Circle, Downingtown, PA 19335.
WHO: A and B Divisions
WHAT: 10 v 10 format, 3 game minimum; Playoffs and Championship game, food and vendors on site). CONTACT: Ken Ward, e-mail: kward@twillcox.com.
Please provide the following information: Team Name Division A: Coach Name; Team Name Division B: Coach Name; Primary Team Contact Name , e-mail, phone #
Brandywine Classic Boys/Girls Lacrosse Tournament, October 26-27, 8:00-6:00PM both Saturday and Sunday; HS Games Saturday, Youth Games Sunday, Brandywine Polo Grounds, 232 Polo Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. Boys Ages/Divisions: HS AA, HS A, HS B, 8th (2018), 7th (2019), 5/6th (2020/21) Girls Ages/Divisions: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018/19, 2020/21. As a first year event last year, the Brandywine Classic hosted 65 boys and girls teams from the surrounding region. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games, either Saturday or Sunday with the opportunity to earn the Brandywine Classic crown. How to Register: Boys Clubs can register online here with a credit card, or by sending a check. The Registration Fee for 1-3 teams is $1,200 per team. For clubs with 4 or more teams, the fee is $1,000 per team. For questions, please call Scott Ely (484) 356-1024 to find the division right for you. All other pertinent information is available on our website www.VictoryEventSeries.com.
The 2013 Scarecrow Shootout, by Talent Tournaments, Oct. 27 at Hatboro-Horsham. High school and club teams will compete in the championship formatted tournament, while playing in front of some of the top Division III coaches in the country. Guaranteed 3 x 40 Minute Games. Cost: $1,600.00/team; College Rules, College Officials; Fields: Turf and Grass. College coaches will be provided with a tournament packet containing all team/player information. There will be a hospitality tent for all team coaches and college coaches. Free lunch will be provided to all team coaches. To register your team today, please email info@talenttournaments.com with your team name and contact information. A representative will get back to you with full registration details. For more information on the Scarecrow Shootout, please visithttp://talenttournaments.com/overview
5th Annual Care for the Cure Tournament, November 9 & 10 at West Chester Henderson High School in West Chester PA. On August 15, 2008 Caroline (Care) Cranston, at 24 years old, was diagnosed with leukemia. In high school, Care played lacrosse for West Chester Henderson and continued her lacrosse career at Duquesne University. Our mission is to bring the lacrosse community together and to raise awareness for this terrible disease. This tournament is a Girls & Boys High School Tournament. There will be both a JV and Varsity Division and will include teams from all over the country. For more information check out Care 4 Cure Homepage please contact Matt O’Neill at 484-684-7011 or moneill@laxevo.com or click here.
Lehigh’s King of the Mountain Fall Classic (Team Tournament), November 10, 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Frank Banko Field, Murray H. Goodman Athletic Campus, Varsity, Junior Varsity, 7/8th grade (School and Club Teams). A recruiting tournament for those of age (Varsity & JV). A college coach’s booklet with team rosters and their contact information will be made available to visiting recruiters. Tournament format – Each division will play to a champion. Register: Visit – www.lehighlacrosse.com, Click on “King of the Mountain Fall Tournament” Team Fee: $1300.00 (64 Teams Total). Contact: Info@lehighlacrosse.com, Phone: (610) 758-4762.
Strath Haven Fall Lax Fest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Strath Haven High School and Middle School for HS and MS teams. The rain date is Saturday, November 23. Tournament info:
•Festival format, no playoffs or championships •3 games guaranteed •Games are 2, 25 minute running halves *HS and MS (7/8 grade) age groups •Start at 9AM and finish at 4PM •18 player minimum roster (bring own pinnies) •2 levels of play: Varsity and JV •PIAA Referees •Trainer on site •Team registration fee: paid in full before October 1st, $550; after October 1st, $600 •Registration link: http://www.shhsfalllaxfest.com/
Any questions, please contact: Chris Miller, Booster President of Haven Boy’s Lacrosse at rellimdc@yahoo.com or Pam Cross at pgmmcross@comcast.net
EPLCA/LEAPS First Annual Kroc Invitational Youth Lacrosse Tournament, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 4200 Wissahickon Ave in Philadelphia (just off Rt 1 North from the Schuykill Expressway). Four 7/8 grade and four 5/6 grade teams are invited to take part in this inaugural tournament, with all proceeds to benefit the EPLCA and the LEAPS program at the Kroc Center. The tournament will be held on Sunday November 17th, beginning at 8:00 am (for 7/8 grade teams) and 2:00 pm (for 5/6 grade teams). Interested youth programs should contact Kroc Center Director of Operations Jef Hewlings at jeffrey.hewlings@use.salvationarmy.org or 215-558-1595. Registration is $500 per team, with all net proceeds benefiting the above named organizations; all teams are guaranteed 3 games. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located on a 12+ acre campus (with artificial turf field) in North Philadelphia, is home to the LEAPS program, which offers year-round lacrosse programming to the center’s members and youth lacrosse players in the Philadelphia area. The center provides membership opportunities, as well as a multitude of community programs, to the region as part of The Salvation Army’s overall commitment to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the entire community.
Lacrosse Evolution’s 11th Annual Pumpkin Pie Festival, November 23 & 24 at The Westtown School in West Chester PA. This tournament is a Girls & Boys Festival that will include divisions for both youth community programs and travel lacrosse programs. The divisions include U9/U11/U13/U15 for the boys, and new this year will include a U7 division! The Girls divisions include grades 3/4; 5/6; ad 7/8. The cost of the tournament is $950 per team and includes 3 games all on the same day. The breakdown will be Boys U9 & U15 and Girls on Saturday November 23 and U11 & U13 on Sunday November 24. Please note the you must play in the division you will be playing in the Spring and Summer of 2014. All teams and vendors welcomed. For more information check out the Pumpkin Pie Homepage and to register your teams please contact Matt O’Neill at 484-684-7011 or moneill@laxevo.com or click here.
Pumpkin Pie Box Lacrosse Tournament, Canadian Rules Box Lacrosse Tournament open to teams with players over the age of 18, Nov. 30, on the two turf fields of the Bucks Mont Indoor Sports Center in Hatfield. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 40 minute games with a potential for 6 including playoffs and Championship. Games will begin at 9:00 Saturday Morning and the Final Game will end at 7:30 that night. This tournament will be capped at 12 Teams. In hopes of introducing the game to the Field teams Lenape Lacrosse Company is closely affiliated with, we will be making goalie pads available for teams to borrow. There will be 4 full sets and they will need to be shared with other goalies throughout the course of the day. The cost of entry is $750. This covers all expenses and profits will go to a fund in the name of Kevin Figaniak. Contact Walt Szambelak Lenapelacrosse@aol.com with questions or for more information.
Fall Showcase
The Match, a new recruiting showcase with a focus on Division II/III lacrosse-related opportunities, Sunday, October 20th at The Hill School, Pottstown. The Match is specifically designed for players (2017-2014 graduation years) who are (or have the potential to be) strong Division II/III candidates . Participating players must be nominated by a high school or club coach. They will have a chance to showcase their skills in drills, at stations and in games before an impressive array of coaches. For more information about The Match, to register to play, to nominate one or more players or to confirm your attendance as a college coach, please visit www.matchlax.com. Questions may be directed to Carney at Patrick.carney@verizon.net.
Pocono Lacrosse Fall Exposure, November 3, at Muhlenburg College, 2400 W. Chew St. Allentown, PA , 10am-5pm, Individual Registration – Limited Space, Open to any and all participants, 6-8 Teams Total, 160 SPOTS ONLY, 3 Games Guaranteed, NCAA Clinic after first game, 50 Minute Games, High School Rules, 1 Field Turf Field, 1 Grass Field, FULL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. Directors: Jim Rogalski, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Lafayette College, Chris Bissinger, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Muhlenberg College. Cost: INCLUDES REVERSIBLE JERSEY, $150 per player…$125 if registered by October 15th. Click here for registration information, forms. Questions: Direct any questions to Jim Rogalski: (610)-330-5482 ,Chris Bissinger: (484)-664-3763
The National Showcase a one-day boy’s lacrosse teaching and recruiting event at Germantown Academy November 10. The National Showcase will feature the top high school freshman and sophomore boy’s lacrosse players (2016 & 2017) in the country. The unique format will include speed and agility testing, a teaching component from college coaches and showcase games all in front of premier college lacrosse programs. More information on the National Showcase can be found at www.VictoryEventSeries.com For additional information on the National Showcase, please call Dan Pellicano of the Pattison Sports Group at 610-518-4932 or visit www.PattisonSportsGroup.com.
Winter Showcase
National Invitational 175 DIII Winter Showcase for the Classes of 2015 and 2016, Jan 11-12, 2014, Jupiter Community Park, located 20 minutes from West Palm Beach Airport.and 10 minutes from the beach. All players will play four full games over two days with an additional coaches’ clinic. Players from anywhere in the United states and Canada can apply after carefully reviewing the information at the site, by clicking here. As in past national Invitational 175 events, this is an invite-only event and applying does not guarantee you a spot. Applications will be accepted until Oct 15. Invites will be sent out on Oct. 20.
Summer 2014 Showcase
The application period has opened for the 2014 National Invitational 175 Summer Showcase at RPI on July 28-30, 2014 for grad years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Click here for registration, which closes out on Sept. 30.
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