BLA Fall Ball

Fall Ball fills up quickly so please don't wait to register!

About

The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy’s (BLA) Fall Ball is the only fall lacrosse training and league open to any interested lacrosse player in the Buffalo area.  Fall Ball was developed to continue the BLA mission of

• Providing lacrosse experiences to everyone in the Buffalo-Niagara region
• Enhancing the athletic ability and skill of area players
• Using lacrosse to promote character development

Fall Ball runs on Sunday mornings for two hours.  The first hour is skill instruction and training.  The second hour consists of games.  The Fall Ball Instruction Team will have some of the areas top instructors including current and former college coaches and players.  Whether you are a first time lacrosse player or an elite team player, Fall Ball will challenge you to become a better lacrosse player while allowing you to have fun and meet new friends. 

Dates and Times

9 – 11:00 am Sundays September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, (26 - Rain Date)

Location

Age Groups

Instruction Breakdown by ability and grade 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

Training Session Format

• First hour:  Warm-up, explosive agility training, team concept instruction and shooting/defense/goalie skill development
• Second hour: 10 on 10 or 8 on 8 game
• Defensive long poles will not be permitted except grade 10 – 12 category.
• Fields are 40 yards wide by 80 yards long reducing the space so players must learn to play in traffic (gain greater stick control)
• Fall Ball reversible jersey include

Requirements

• Possess strong moral character
• Willingness to learn and work hard
• US Lacrosse membership
• Equipment: All players are responsible to provide their own equipment including helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves and mouthpiece.  Failure to have any of the above will prevent athlete from participating on that given day.   If you are a first time lacrosse player and in need of equipment, Blue Bison Sports in the Transitown Plaza (4185 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 Ph:716-631-4792) has an equipment package on special if you tell them you are from the BLA Fall Ball League.

Instruction Team

The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy’s instructors are its most important and impressive characteristic.  For more information on the BLA staff click here.

Schedule and Updates

Please be sure to check the “Schedule and Updates” link under the “Fall Ball” link above for the latest league news.  At times there are unforeseen events that need to be communicated including weather, facility, tournament news and more.  Click Here

Fees

• $95 for BLA Summer 2008 Elite Team Players
• $110 for General Registration

Please note the fees above do not include your US Lacrosse Membership, which is required to participate in any BLA event.

DISCLAIMER

Before signing up please review your son’s schedule to be sure that they can attend most if not all of the dates.  We are unable to grant refunds except for medical emergencies should your son be unable to make some or all of the dates.   October 26 has been reserved as the make-up date if the Directors of the BLA Fall Ball cancel one of the days due severe weather.  Please take this possibility into consideration when registering since no refunds can be granted if your athlete is unable to attend on the alternate date.  The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy (BLA) is unable to make-up or refund any money if more than one day in cancelled.

Registration

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