BLA Winter Warm-Up

What

Playing indoors on a box field is proven to be the best way to develop stick skills, field awareness and quickness.  The Winter Warm-Up games are November through January on Sunday mornings.  The winter sessions were 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

Whom

Due to limited space and time, registration will be on a first come first serve basis with limitation of numbers in each age category.  The Winter Warm-Up is open to any interested lacrosse player in the Buffalo area, however the limited spots available for each age group will be open at first to only the boys intending on playing for the BLA Summer Elite teams.

Dates

Sunday November 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16, 23 January 6, 13, 20
Rising Seniors Schedule: Sunday November 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16, 23 January 6, 13, 20

Age Groups and Times

7:45 am – 9 am (13 and Under: Grades 5-7)
8:45 am – 10 am (15 and Under: Grades 8-10)
9:45 – 11 am (17 and Under: Grades 11-12)

Please note that age groups are subject to change based on player registration and ability.

Location

Epic Sports Center (Williamsville, NY).  Directions: http://www.epic-center.com/contactus.html

Game Format

• Games are 45 minutes - two twenty minute halves. 
• Games will be played 5 on 5 with a goalie
• 30 field players and 4 goalies maximum per age category
• Each player will be grouped with 4 other players and assigned a color.  These 5 will be grouped randomly after the first week.  Each week the colors will be rotated to ensure there is variety in opponents and teammates.  This is the ideal way to get players to get to know new kids and ensure varying results.
• All players should arrive at time above.  Warm-up begins at the top of the hour. 
• 4 x 4 nets
• Outdoor lacrosse rules
• Smaller field with boards so players gain greater stick control
• Defensive long poles will not be permitted.
• Experienced coaches from the BLA instruction team.
• Reversible jersey included

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.

Instruction Team

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

Directors

Chaz Bulera
Jay Schickling

Contact Us

By clicking here and selecting "Winter Warm-Up" as your subject

Schedule and Updates

Fees

• Registration, Payment and Waiver Received by November 1: $120
• Registration, Payment and/or Waiver Received after November 1: $140

Please note that payment is due up front.  No player will be allowed to participate until payment is received.  Also, the fees above do not include your US Lacrosse Membership, which is required to participate in all BLA events.  This will be strictly enforced.

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 ANY REFUNDS except for medical emergencies should your son be unable to make some or all of the dates.

Registration

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