BLA Fall Ball

Fall Ball has limited space and 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 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-Ontario region
• Enhancing the athletic ability and skill of area players
• Using lacrosse to promote character development

Fall Ball runs on Sunday mornings in September and October each year.  Athletes will receive valuable skill instruction and training as well as play small-sided or full field games.  (Remove) Each athlete will also receive a reversible jersey.  (add) New BLA members will also receive a reversible jersey.  Fall Ball will have some of the area’s top instructors including current and former college coaches and players.  Whether you are a first time lacrosse player or a BLA Select Team player, Fall Ball will challenge you to become a better lacrosse player while allowing you to have fun and meet new friends. 

Fall Programs and Fees

First Stick Lacrosse

Ages 3-6 years (with adult) open to both boys and girls
Children who take part in First Stick Lacrosse are taught the fundamental rules and skills of lacrosse, all while developing basic hand/eye coordination, engaging in exercise, good sportsmanship and fun of the game. At least one parent should attend to engage in the fun. Each week will include instruction time for both child and parent on the sport of lacrosse, mini drills and activities. Children are required to wear eye protection. Every child will receive a jersey and a stick to keep. The stick includes a hand-crafted wood shaft and Brine lacrosse head on it. This stick will serve as an ideal beginners stick and as a forever keepsake!

Dates, Times, Location, Fee
Sundays, 9-10 am, Nichols HS Turf, $90

Elementary Fall Ball

Grades 2-6 for boys only
Children who take part in Elementary Fall Ball are taught the fundamental rules and skills of lacrosse, all while developing basic hand/eye coordination, engaging in exercise, good sportsmanship and fun of the game.  Each week will include instruction on the sport of lacrosse, mini drills and games.  Every child is required to wear gloves, helmet, elbow pads, shoulder pads and a mouth piece.  Every child will receive a jersey to keep.

Dates, Times, Location, Fee
Sundays, 9-10 am, Nichols HS Turf, $60

Modified & JV Fall Ball: Grades 7-9

Modified & JV Fall Ball will teach higher level lacrosse skills while engaging in exercise, good sportsmanship and fun of the game.  Each week will include instruction, drills and games.  Every child is required to wear gloves, helmet, elbow pads, shoulder pads and a mouth piece.  New BLA members will receive a jersey to keep.

Dates, Times, Location, Fee
Sundays, 11:30-1:00, Nichols HS Turf, $80 for summer BLA members, $95 for fist timers in the current year

Varsity: Grades 10-12 Fall Ball

Varsity Fall Ball will teach higher level lacrosse skills while engaging in exercise, good sportsmanship and fun of the game.  Each week will include instruction, drills and games.  Every child is required to wear gloves, helmet, elbow pads, shoulder pads and a mouth piece.  New BLA members will receive a jersey to keep.

Dates, Times, Location, Fee
Sundays, 10:00-11:30 am, Nichols HS Turf, $80 for summer BLA members, $95 for fist timers in the current year

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Athlete Requirements

• Possess strong moral character
• Willingness to learn and work hard
• Equipment: Ages 3 – 5 are not required to wear any equipment other than eye protection (goggles/safety glasses). All other 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  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.

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 child be unable to make some or all of the dates. There is also no refund if the BLA Directors are required to cancel one or more of the days due severe weather or other unforeseen event. Please take this possibility into consideration when registering.

Dates, Times, and Location

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Updates and Ongoing Communication

Please be sure to check the “Schedule and Updates” link under the “Fall Ball” link above for the latest news. It is a good idea to bookmark this page for quick reference. All updates including cancellations will be posted there, on the BuffaloLacrosse.com ‘Bulletin’ and generally emails will be sent and Facebook will be updated. Please remember to check this page before leaving your home each week. As we know, weather patterns vary dramatically in WNY!

Registration

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