Updated Philly girls’ events: Tryouts, clinics, tournaments, showcases
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/5/13
Philly Girls’ Events
Training
Harriton Girls Lacrosse/Quaker City Fall Training, Girls in Grades 3-to-12, Harriton High School. Dates: Saturday, September 7 thru Saturday, October 26; Grades 3, 4, and 5: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; Grades 6, 7, and 8: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM; High School Girls: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. FEES: $240 (includes Quaker City Pinnie) To register, go to quakercitylacrosse.com
For more info, please contact Coach D at quakercitylacrosse@gmail.com.
PHILLY GAMERS off-season Lacrosse Training, by Kelly Barnes and Michi Ellers. Starting September 30th, the first of three academies: The FALL ACADEMY will be held every Monday night for 5 consecutive weeks (7PM-8:30PM: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 10/28).
The WINTER ACADEMY will be held Sunday Nights (7PM-8:30PM: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15).
The PRESEASON ACADEMY will be held Sunday Mornings (10AM-11:30AM: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16). Click here for registration.
Showcases
The 2013 Girls Philly Showcase, by NXTsports, Saturday, November 9, Westtown School in West Chester, High School and Club Coaches can nominate their players by completing the Coach Nomination Form. Cost is $200. Click here to register.The Girls Philly Lacrosse Showcase provides a highly competitive environment for elite high school players aspiring to play college lacrosse. Each registrant is placed on a team, is guaranteed participation in three games over the course of the morning, and has a chance to be selected to play in one of three “Fab Forty” All-Star games in the afternoon. Additionally, every team will be coached by a top high school coach who, over the course of the morning, will focus on teaching advanced concepts and techniques to every player.
Leagues
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/
Club tryouts
South Jersey Select tryouts, October 6th and 13th from 6-8:30 PM at Wesley Bishop’s two turf fields on Church Street in Moorestown. The dates and times are as follows: October 6th: 2018-2020 grad years; October 13th: 2015-2017 grad years. The cost is $60 per player for early registration. Click here to register through check or PayPal. All players must be US Lacrosse members and tryouts are open to all girls regardless of current membership or geographic location. Lastly, there are still openings for some fall clinics, primarily the 5/6th grade and 11/12th grade clinics. The clinics are held at ISC in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, NJ.
STEPS Elite Philly tryouts, Sunday Oct. 6th at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
1:30 – 3:00 15′s, 16′s and 17′s
3:00 – 4:30 18′s, 19′s, and 20/21′s
All new and returning players must register at stepslacrosse.net/philadelphia. Cost to try out is $30. Registration cost day of is $40. Walk up registration must register 30 minutes prior to scheduled try out. For more information, please email Lisa Guyer @lguyer@stepslacrosse.com or guyershome@aol.com
Bucks Select tryouts, Saturday, October 19 at War Memorial Field, Doylestown. Check-In will begin 30 minutes prior to tryout session. Tryout Fee: $25.00 Online Registration Fee (before October 18th). $35.00 Walk Up Fee (after October 18th).
Tryout Times: 11AM-1 PM, Grades 8-11; 1:30-3:30 PM. Grades 5-7. All prospective players must tryout in order to be considered for a summer team. This also applies to players who have played with Bucks Select in the past. Click here for registration.
Motion Lacrosse “make-up” tryouts for 2017 players at Mill Road Fields, 1400 Mill Road, Malvern, PA 19355, Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Email: devinkschmidt@gmail.com if you plan to attend and Click here for registration. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to check in.
EVERYONE trying out MUST be a valid member of US Lacrosse. For more details about The Motion Teams, please read our overview and FAQ sections listed under our Tournament Division Tab. If you cannot make tryouts, contact us and we will work with you to set up an alternative date.
Lenape Premier tryouts for the 2014 team on Sunday, October 20 from 4:30-6:30 at Garnet Valley High School on the upper field. Tryouts are open to 2015 grads. Tryout fee is $10. Candidatess must preregister online. For more information contact Robin Zane at rmzane1@gmail.com or go to the Lenape website.
HEADstrong Lacrosse club U15 girls’ tryouts, Sunday, November 3rd at Widener University’s Edith R Dixon Field from 8am -10am. To register click here (https://www.oasyssports.com/HEADstrongLaxPA/login.cfm) or show in person beginning at 7:30am.
Clinics
Ultimate Lacrosse AdvantageClinicSeries for NJ. Ultimate Lacrosse is run by Michele DeJuliis, who will be inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame this Fall. Click here to register
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Stickwork Session I, Tuesdays: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 (5 Sessions), Grad Years: 2014–2025’s (ages 6–17), 6:00–7:00pm
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Position Specific Training Session I – Tuesdays: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 (5 Sessions)
Grad Years: 2014–2025’s (ages 6–17), 7:00pm–8:00pm
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Stickwork Session II, Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 (5 Sessions)
Grad Years: 2014–2025’s (ages 6–17), 6:00–7:00pm
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Position Specific Training Session II -Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 (5 Sessions)
Grad Years: 2014–2025’s (ages 6–17), 7:00pm–8:00pm
Ultimate College Prep Training (CPT) Session I – Sundays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 (5 Sessions), Grad Year: 2014’s only (ages 16–17), 7:00pm–8:00pm
Ultimate Advantage Stick Work Clinics – Stuart School Gym, Princeton, NJ, Session 1: November 4, 5, 6, Session 2: November 11, 12, 13, Session 3: December 9, 11, 13, Times: 6pm–7pm or 7pm–8pm, $120/each session (3 dates total) or $40 per date
Ultimate Advantage Stick Work & Skills Sessions at Metuchen Sportsplex, Metuchen, NJ, Session 1: December 1, 8, 15 | $120, Session 2: January 5, 12, 19, 26 | $160, Session 3: February 2, 9, 16, 23 | $160, Times for all sessions: 11am–12pm
NJ Coast Clinics – All sessions will take place at GOODSPORTS USA, an indoor sports complex with state of the art turf fields. www.goodsportsusa.com, 2903 Route 138 East, Wall Township, NJ 07719, phone (732) 681.8898
Ultimate Lacrosse AdvantageClinicSeries for PA. Ultimate Lacrosse is run by Michele DeJuliis, who will be inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame this Fall. Click here to register
PA Events: Ultimate Stickies and Scoopers- Thursdays: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 (5 Sessions)
Ages: K-5 and 6-8, 6pm–7pm – at Germantown Academy
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Stickwork – Session I – Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 (5 Sessions); >Grad Years: 2014-2020’s, 6pm–7pm at Germantown Academy
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Position Specific Training Session I – Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 (5 Sessions)
Grad Years: 2014–2020, 7pm–8pm at Germantown Academy
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Stickwork Session II, Wednesdays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (6 Sessions)
Grad Years: 2014–2020s, 6-7 p.m. at Bucksmont Indoor Sports Center
Ultimate Advantage Lacrosse Position Specific Training Session II, Wednesdays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (6 sessions), Grad Years: 2014–2020s, 7-8 p.m. at Bucksmont Indoor Sports Center
KinderLax introductory lacrosse program for boys and girls ages 5-to-10, September 16-19 and 23-26 (6-7 pm) at Wilson Farm Park in Tredyffrin Township. The program is designed to introduce young boys and girls to the great game of lacrosse in a fun, festive and sensible way using soft lacrosse sticks and spongy balls. Daily clinics employ progressive lacrosse techniques that are taught in a participatory and age-appropriate manner using novel drills, creative games and language the players can understand, relate to and retain. The goal of the program is to teach basic stick and motor skills, ambidexterity, mobility and other fundamental concepts that will form a foundation for continued learning, growth and development, all in the context of an energized and supportive setting. For more information and to register, please visit the KinderLax website – www.kinderlaxlacrosse.com.
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.
NXTsports and Cradle Lacrosse are also excited to announce the following special event
taking place this August: Philadelphia’s world-famous Please Touch Museum will hold its first-ever Cradle Lacrosse Day, on Sunday, August 3rd from 11am-1:30pm. The event is free and is part of the Museum’s Grow Games healthy lifestyle initiative, designed to introduce kids to the basics of sports while making positive choices about health.
At Cradle Lacrosse day, kids will learn the basics of lacrosse right on the Museum’s front lawn. All kids will also have an opportunity to meet and play lacrosse with Brett Manney, the Assistant Captain of the Philadelphia Wings.
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
Tournaments
Lacrosse Evolution’s 1st Annual Sea Turtle Classic, October 5th & 6th at Stone Harbor Recreation Center in Stone Harbor NJ. This tournament is a Girls & Boys Tournament that will include U9/U11/U13/U15 & HS divisions. Stone Harbor is a great destination tournament for your youth and travel programs. The tournament offers a competitive weekend for teams of all skills and will include a U7 division! The Sea Turtle Classic will include free clinics for players, coaches and even parents. The beach resort town of Stone Harbor offers a little something for everybody in the whole family including beach time, local shopping and eateries for the whole family. Average Temperature the first week in October is low 60s with a water temperature at 70 degrees. For more information please contact Matt O’Neill at 484-684-7011 or moneill@laxevo.com or click here.
Fall Roundup Girls’ Tournament, October 26-27, Westtown School, West Chester, by Ultimate Events, championship format, where teams are “rounded” up from across the country to compete at the beautiful campus of the Westtown School. They represent states such as: WA, FL, GA, MA, PA, MD, VA, NY and NJ, and the list continues to grow! The teams receive 4, full games, and will play both days! The tournament offers a division for all age groups from 2014-2021s. In addition, DII and DIII college coaches will be in attendance. For more information, please contact: Becky Wells, Co-Director: Becky@ultimateeventsandsports.com; http://ultimateeventsandsports.com/events/the-fall-roundup/
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: Girls 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 3rd Annual Lake-Lehman Fall Classic 7-on-7 girls lacrosse tournament, November 3rd at Lake-Lehman High School, Lehman PA,. hosted by Lake-Lehman Girls Lacrosse Booster Club, Sunday. Each team is guaranteed five 25-minute games. The cost is just $275 per team.
Lake-Lehman HS is located about two hours north of Philadelphia — just outside of Wilkes-Barre. Travel will be considered when assigning start times.
There are five (5) divisions: • Girls HS (9-12 grade) – A & B; • Girls Jr. High (6-9 grade) – A & B; • Girls Elementary (4-6 grade)
Reservations taken on first come – first serve basis. Reserve your team spot today!
Contact: Alex Wilson @ (570) 760-6709 Email: alex@alexwwilson.net
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.
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.
Leagues
The Maplezone Sports Institute located on the Conchester Highway in Boothwyn, PA will once again be hosting a winter indoor lacrosse league for girls and boys from youth to high school aged players. The league features some of the top boys and girls programs in 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. Please use the following link for information regarding format, schedule, and cost. 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 Link: www.maplezone.com/lacrosse/winter-lacrosse-league13-14/
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Tournament:
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As of Sept. 1, 2013, camp listings cost $30; clinics, tryouts, trainings, leagues cost $25. (the cost is free to advertisers.)
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