12/30/2011

Buffalo Rising Freshman 2012 Schedule has been posted

Practices dates still need to be finalized.

12/30/2011

Buffalo Rising Sophomore 2012 Schedule has been posted

Practices dates still need to be finalized.

12/30/2011

Buffalo Varsity Sr/Jr 2012 Schedule has been posted

Practices dates still need to be finalized.

12/30/2011

Team Buffalo 2012 Schedule has been posted

Practice dates still need to be finalized.

12/20/2011

Playoff Schedule for BILL now posted

12/20/2011

Stats for Games 3 and 4 of the BILL League now posted

Click on link below to see stats. Then Click on BLA Winter League on left hand side to see stats

12/9/2011

Stats for Games 1 and 2 of the BILL League now posted

Click on link below to see stats. Then Click on BLA Winter League on left hand side to see stats.

12/7/2011

2012 High School-aged Select team tryouts set.

Tryouts have been set for another exciting and enjoyable 2012 BLA Select season. They will be once again held at the Buffalo Bills Field House in Orchard Park. The Rising Freshman & Sophomores teams will be January 7th from 2-6pm. Please arrive at 1:30 for sign- in. Team Buffalo (Top 22 overall players) and Buffalo Select (Top 22 Rising Juniors and Seniors) tryouts will be January 8th from 2-6pm. Please arrive at 1:30 for sign in. January 15th from 2-6 pm has been reserved as a back-up day in the case of emergency if one of the other days has to be cancelled.  These are full afternoon, 1 time only tryouts.If for some reason you have a personal or family emergency and cannot make it to your tryout, please contact Coach Wright at the BLA. Please plan to bring everything you need including a snack. Registration will be open real soon on BuffaloLacrosse.com. In 2011 the Buffalo Select teams had over 186 high school-aged athletes tryout for one of their 5 high school aged summer travel teams. This year, the BLA has decided to have one less team by combing the Junior and Senior teams.  The u15 team (rising 8th graders tryout) will once again be in June.  Help spread the word and we look forward to seeing everyone again this year.  To Learn more or register please go to: http://buffalolacrosse.com/teams_about.cfm

11/23/2011

The Buffalo Indoor Lacrosse League (BILL) Announces Teams and Schedule

11/7/2011

Maryland Trip Update and schedule

Remember: The bus looks to depart on Friday November 11th at 1:30 pm from the Transit Road Park n Ride (at the I-90 entrance/exit). Arrival time back on Sunday should be between 10 and 11pm. The team will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express 2451 RIVA ROAD ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/annapolis/anprr/hoteldetail The schedule is linked below. We are in the Chesapeake division with games on Saturday and Sunday to maximize your college exposure and enjoyment.

11/4/2011

UMASS Reminders

Please remember the following:

Bus will depart at 2:00 at the park and ride on transit road at the interstate 90 exit. Also, bring with you a completed tournament waiver (http://www.midsummer-classic.com/registration-fall/). Due to the snow storm the north east had last week, some fields are not playable so the schedule was motified. Our last game will end at 4:00. Therefore the bus should return around 11pm. All players need parent written permission to not take the bus home who take the bus to the tournament. Remember footware for grass and turf.

11/1/2011

Buffalo Indoor Lacrosse League Ages & Times Announced

10/30/2011

Annapolis Waiver

All players need to complete tournament waiver and bring it to the bus:

10/30/2011

UMASS Waiver

All players need to complete tournament waiver and bring it to the bus:

10/30/2011

UMASS and Annapolis tournament trip itineraries

The UMASS and Annapolis tournament trip itineraries have been emailed to ALL 2011 Team Buffalo, Rising Seniors and Juniors so that we didn't miss anyone. At this point neither schedule has been announced, so the times the bus will be arriving back in town are a worst case scenario. For all future trip updates please check back here. Also please alert Coach Wright if you do not plan on taking the bus. The UMASS trip is full and the Annapolis trip may lose a couple of midis due to high school football so please contact Coach Wright if interested.

UMASS: the bus will depart from Transit Road Park n Ride (at the I-90 entrance/exit) at 2pm on Nov 5th. Arrival time back on Sunday is TBD. The team will be staying in Windsor, Connecticut 06095 at: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bdlwd-courtyard-hartford-windsor

ANNAPOLIS: the bus will depart Friday November 11th at 1:30 pm from the Transit Road Park n Ride (at the I-90 entrance/exit). Arrival time back on Sunday is TBD. The team will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express 2451 RIVA ROAD ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/annapolis/anprr/hoteldetail

10/19/2011

FALL Tournaments - Annapolis & UMASS Hotels

For those players electing to attend these tournaments, remember the BLA trips include your hotel, charter bus, breakfast and tournament fees. The Hotels we will be staying at contact information is the following:

Umass: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bdlwd-courtyard-hartford-windsor/

Annapolis: http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/annapolis/anprr/hoteldetail?_requestid=202293

10/17/2011

Fall Ball Recap and Thanks

To everyone who participated in the 2011 Fall Ball Program we wanted to take a moment and thank you for your hard work and patience with the weather. This marked the first ever First Stick Lacrosse Program and we were so happy to see so many kids experiencing the game for the first time. This was also the first year we had elementary aged kids and from parent and player feedback it sounds like those ages will certainly grow in interest in the future. Although this fall had some incredibly warm days, unfortunately we did have a day that was washed out. We are sorry nature did not cooperate. This is rare but cancelling was in the best interest of the players and parents. Please be certain to join our Facebook page to stay up to date with the program. Thank you again.

- Coach Wright and all the coaches.

10/17/2011

Buffalo Indoor Lacrosse League (BILL) Update

We wanted to update everyone on the BILL (Buffalo Indoor Lacrosse League). There has been a tremendous turnout and excitement already surrounding the Canadian Box Lacrosse league coming to the area. Some frequent questions we are getting that we would like to address

1. 7th graders are welcomed to sign up. We would put them in the JV league and we will try to match 7th grader lines against each other.

2. when you register you may request teammates such as high school friends or travel friends. We will attempt to accommodate all requests to ensure league parity and safety.

3. you must also sign up with AILA for insurance purposes. A yearly $10 fee

4. this will be a true league with refs, shot clocks, score, etc.

5. this is not bandits box lacrosse but it is box lacrosse. No fighting, hitting from behind, blind hits, but yes some contact

6. you can wear field pads, but rib pads and arm pads should be worn as well

7. Games will be on Sundays, generally JV games at either 9 or 10 am and varsity at 11 and 12

8. there is a limit in both JV and Varsity leagues to the number of players so please do not procrastinate if you and your friends are interested

10/2/2011

FALL BALL CANCELED

Due to the possibility of heavy rains mixed with temperatures in the 30's and 40's we are canceling fall ball today 10/2/11. We would normally not cancel because of rain or cold, but the two mixed together we feel it is in the best interest of all players to cancel today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

10/1/2011

Fall Ball Weather ALERT

All fall ball players, bad weather is called for tomorrow so please be on the alert for any cancelations. If there are any cancelations you will receive an email, it will be posted on our facebook page and on our home page as well.

8/2/2011

Fall Ball for ages 3 thru grade 12 information

8/2/2011

Fall Ball for ages 3 thru grade 12 schedule

7/20/2011

u17 SR/JR Patriot Games team practice tomorrow night

Due to the high number of players unable to attend, the u17 SR/JR Patriot Games team practice tomorrow night (Thursday) is cancelled. See everyone in Philly.

7/18/2011

BLA Alumni & Friends League Playoffs

Everyone is encouraged to attend tomorrow night's first ever Buffalo Cup championship. All BLA players are families will see the best of the areas college players and Team Buffalo play the Rising Seniors. All Rising Juniors should bring their equipment in case we need some reserves. We could also use as many ball boys as possible on the end lines so anyone interested please bring your helmets. The fun begins at 5:45 at Mill tomorrow night with the 3 and 4 seeds playing. 6:30ish will be the Rising Seniors vs Team Buffalo and at 7:30 the winner of the 3  4 game will play the number 1 seed team for the championship. Food to follow at Sorrentinos for those who played in the league.

7/18/2011

Post BLA Alumni & Friends League Party

Alumni, Team Buffalo & Rising Seniors: I need a head count for tomorrow's post game/championship party at Sorrentinos on Mill and Main street. I have to pay per person in attendance so I need to know if you are attending. Food and soda will paid for. Please go to Facebook page & respond to this if you plan on attending.

7/15/2011

BLA in Inside Lacrosse

Inside Lacrosse had a nice write-up of the Syracuse Shootout II (High School Tournament).

Congratulations to all of the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy players who rounded out the weekend with their respective high school teams.

Corey Becker, Kyle Mt. Pleasant, and Rob Eisenbart for Niagara Wheatfield
Eric Chadderdon and Max Maxwell from Hamburg

Thanks for your dedication to playing and playing for Buffalo Lacrosse Academy.

7/14/2011

Albany Update

The Albany tournament is certainly one of the most enjoyable weekends for the entire BLA summer community. For first timers, our parents have a central location they stake out and tailgate at. Whoever gets there first be certain to claim the space, it is right in the middle of the main facility (at the one end of field 2) as you go up the hill towards field 4. Also, due to the many camps and family obligations, some of the older teams will be a little short on numbers. Therefore, some players will be asked to move around. This may mean some kids can play extra games or run with a different team for the full duration. Either way, we know each player will get a ton of time in and certainly enjoy themselves. It is really neat to have all 6 teams at one location the same weekend. The program picture will be Sunday. It will be at field 1 in the bleachers promptly at 12:25. Therefore, Team Buffalo should arrive for their 12:30 game an hour early to get warmed up, and then be one of the first to get to field 1 for the picture. The JR and SR teams will need to jog over from their last game to get in the picture. U14 should be in white, Fr green, Soph white, JR green, SR white, Team Buff Green. Thank you and drive safely.

7/11/2011

Albany Shootout Schedule & More

All information required for the Albany Shootout is at the link below. Please remember to complete the waiver and turn it in to your team coach. Please look over the field map closely and the schedule. The parents always put on a nationally recognized tailgate at this event with all 6 of our teams present. Please connect with one another on the BLA Facebook page. Also, the entire program picture will be immediately following the 10:30am game on Sunday. We will confirm the location on Saturday. Drive Carefully!

7/10/2011

Syracuse Photos Up

Check out the Album on our Facebook Page. Contact Coach Hinchcliffe if you need a copy of the original photo file (too large for the website).

7/10/2011

Lake Erie Showcase 2011

BUFFALO, N.Y.  June 22, 2011 Over 3000 visitors with 57 youth teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Ontario competed in the friendly lacrosse showcase.

Chris Burdick of Providence College, Butch Chadwick and Michael Wright of the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy (BLA) coordinated the showcase. Old Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, N.Y. was a great venue. While talking to Sean McNamara of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at the Syracuse Summer Shootout, he brought up the Lake Erie Showcase and his FCA teams praised the event. Many out-of-town teams used the opportunity to visit the Park, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo.

The tournament is focused on college recruitment and coaches came from approximately 30 colleges, including Binghamton, SUNY Brockport, Canisius College, Elmira College, Loyola College of Maryland, and Providence College. This local opportunity assists out-of-town players in exploring college education opportunities in Western New York.

The Lake Erie Lacrosse Showcase and Festival was presented by the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy, 24 Lacrosse, Brine and Warrior Lacrosse, with support from the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau/Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission, Coaches Eye, Blue Bison Sports, Nickel City Sports, Travel Team USA, and Players Sports.