Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/11/15
Philly Girls’ Events
Tryouts
NXT girls tryouts,for the Fall 2015, Winter 2015-16, and Summer 2016 seasons. NXTlacrosse Girls teams comprised of 5th grade through 8th grade. Aug., 29, 1-2:30 pm (2020/2021), 2:30-4 (2022/2023), Proving Grounds, Conshohocken. Click here to register.
Youth Clinics
STEPS Elite Philadelphia 3rd & 4th Grade Summer Clinics (for players entering 4th & 5th grade in the 2015-16 school year) for June and July. Dates: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25*, July 7, 9, 14*, 16. Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm. Locations (TWO): 1) Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s Vare Field-8000 Cherokee St. Philadelphia, PA 19118; (grass field is located behind SCH building)
2) Radnor Memorial Park- 61 Matson Ford Road, Wayne, PA 19087
*Players in the SCH clinic will scrimmage the players in the Radnor clinic on June 25 at SCH, and July 14 at Radnor.
>About:
-Open to ALL players.
-This clinic is for girls who are currently in 3rd and 4th grade, entering 4th & 5th grade in the 2015-16 school year.
-Each session will focus on fundamental development, instruction, and organized game play.
-Format: 45 minutes of instruction, 45 minutes of game play.
-Each player must provide their own stick, mouth guard, and goggles.
-Each player will receive a STEPS Lacrosse pinny.
Registration is NOW Open! Click here to register for the STEPS Philly 3/4 Grade Summer Clinic!
Showcase tournaments
The Under Armour 150, Premier Girls’ Lacrosse Recruiting Combine is an application based recruiting showcase event for the most advanced girls’ lacrosse athletes in the 2018 and 2019 classes. Players will compete on the lacrosse field in front of college coaches from across the country. Professional combine speed and agility tests will also be held on site for each player to complete individually.
Uncommitted girls’ lacrosse candidates in the 2018 and 2019 graduation years must submit an application for review. Invitations will be sent out to the top 150 applicants in each class as selected by the UA150 panel. Apply Now
Important Dates
Application Period Opens 4/01/15
Application Period Closes 7/01/15
Invitations Sent Out 9/01/15
Invitation Acceptance Deadline 9/15/15
UA150 Begins! 1/2/16 – 1/3/16
Goalie Championships
GUARDIAN National Goalie Championship, July 27-30, Spooky Nook, Manheim (Lancaster) PA. This event will showcase and celebrate the best goalies nation-wide in a National Championship and will measure them based on the unique and patented Goaltender rating and classification system (GRC) for recruiting opportunities. College Coaches from across the country have requested access to this one-of-a-kind event and the associated results. Click here to apply. Click here for event website.
Summer Tournament
Morey’s Piers Beach Lacrosse Tournament, for youth, high school and college teams on July 18-19 in the heart of the Wildwood beaches, N.J. This tournament gives lacrosse players of all ages a chance to enjoy the game in a new and exciting way. Teams from all over the East Coast and beyond compete on the beaches of Wildwood as well as enjoy the waterparks and beach during the day and the famous Wildwood boardwalk and amusements in the evening. The tournament offers participants and their families an exclusive discounted weekend package to Morey’s Piers Amusement Rides and Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis Waterparks and a delicious Saturday night picnic served at Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion.Questions? Contact us: beach.sports@moreyspiers.com or 609-729-3700 extension 1195.
Click here to register.
Games are 5v5, 4 field players plus a goalie, with a maximum of 10 players per team. Each game will have two 18-minute halves with a 4-minute break. Each team will play a minimum of 3 games. Divisions will run from Boy’s & Girl’s U8 – U18, Men’s & Women’s Open. Beach Lacrosse is played with NO SHOES (except goalies).
Wristbands are valid for access to Raging Waters Waterpark and Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club, plus the amusement rides on all 3 Amusement Piers (daily wristband restrictions apply: go carts, SkyScraper, SkyCoaster, Climbing wall, Screamin’ Swing, High Flyer and Springshot are not included) all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday during operating hours. Check Morey’s Piers operating hours.
Fall Tournaments
STX Southern Lacrosse Showcase by LaxLife Events, October 24-25, Charlotte, NC. The SLS is Charlotte’s premier fall girls’ lacrosse event! Top-tier club teams come together at this beautiful venue, to gain collegiate exposure and compete at the highest level. Both middle school and high school divisions are guaranteed five full-field games throughout the tournament weekend. For more information visit http://www.southernlaxshowcase.com/.
STX Atlanta Tournament of Lacrosse by LaxLife Events, November 7-8, Atlanta, GA. The STX Atlanta Tournament of Lacrosse boasts top-notch competition, professionally managed event logistics, four full-field games guaranteed and a great vendors row. Conveniently located just outside of Atlanta with easy access to the airport, this tournament is a must attend. Visit http://www.atllaxtourney.com/ for more information.
STX Wishbone Championships by LaxLife Events, November 14-15, Orlando, FL. The 10th annual Wishbone Championships will deliver the BEST fall lacrosse experience. Distinct ability brackets accommodate every team from elite club to beginning middle school programs. Four full-field games guaranteed; with pool play on Saturday and bracket play-offs on Sunday. As usual you can count on fall Florida temperatures, a full vendor’s row and top competition. The Wishbone Championships offer convenient access to the Orlando airport and all the area’s attractions. Visit http://www.wishbonelax.com/ for more information.
Summer Camps
GameBreakers Summer Co-Ed Lacrosse Camps, at The Shipley School and Phelps School. The Day/Overnight Camp will be held at The Phelps School July 20-23. GameBreaker lacrosse camps are geared to lax players of all ability levels from experienced players to beginners. The four-day LAX camps provide lacrosse players with lacrosse training from our expert coaches – while also stressing the importance of developing leadership skills and being a good sport. With separate girl’s lacrosse camps and boy’s lacrosse camps, and a commitment to provide individualized development, you’re sure to develop a newfound confidence and passion for the sport.
Registration is online. The camps will be held on turf fields, and there are full and half day options. GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps have been run for the past 10 years in the Main Line Area, Pittsburgh, Florida, California, NJ and Ohio by Director and former Lehigh Lacrosse standout Mark Duncan.
For more information about the camps, e-mail Camp Director Mark Duncan at mduncan@shipleyschool.org<mailto:mduncan@shipleyschool.org>, or call 1-800-944-7112 or click here.
Victory Girls Lacrosse Camps: for girls ages 7-17, Campers will be grouped by age and ability to create the most beneficial learning environment. Camp Hours: 9am-1pm, Price: $250. Instructors from Drexel, LaSalle, Penn, St Joe’s and Temple.
July 13-16, West Chester, Stetson Middle School
Parents and Players can contact Ali Kern via email: ali@pattisonsportsgroup.com and register at: http://victoryeventseries.com/clinics-training/
HEADstrong Summer Camps
July 20-23 – HEADstrong Lacrosse Lower Twp. Camp, Cape May, NJ – $150.00 – Register Today
This year HEADstrong will host 4 unique day-camps that will focus on building skill development, leadership, character and confidence in athletes ranging from youth to high school level. Proceeds from the camps will allow the HEADstrong Foundation™ to strengthen their commitment to improving quality of life for those affected by cancer.
Infusing the core values of the HEADstrong Foundation, camp organizers Michael Colleluori, Jason Wolenski and Amanda Stoczko have created an amazing camp experience for lacrosse player’s ages 8-15 that are looking to elevate their level of play. Pairing the highest level of lacrosse instruction with life skills and service, the organization hopes to share HF founder Nicholas Colleluori’s vision of empowering athletes to make a difference in their communities.
Black Bear Lacrosse summer camps. Black Bear Lacrosse has been providing expert instruction and training at camps and clinics for over a decade. Black Bear Camp directors are all current or former high school head coaches with a passion for teaching the game. In addition to its fundamentals program, which is designed to introduce the game to beginning and intermediate players, Black Bear provides advanced technique and training for experienced players, in a fast paced, fun environment.
Click here to register.
Girls Camps for 2015: Avalon 2 – Aug 10-14
380 Lacrosse Summer Camp, at The Exeter Field House, separate sessions for 3/4 grade, 5/6 grade and 7/8 grade (**Grade you are entering FALL 2015!) girls in the air conditioned turf facility.
Players will participate in a high paced, fast moving curriculum that focuses on stick skills, shooting mechanics and position defense. This years camp will also have a major focus on offensive spacing, timing and proper ball movement needed to run a team offense at any level. Each camp will be cut off at 20 participant so please do not hesitate and REGISTER TODAY!
*All participants will receive a FREE T-shirt and be entered in raffles for prizes on the last day!
Registration details:(All players should register for grade completed)
7/8 Grade – REGISTER HEREDate: July 13 – July 16, 2015 (M – TH); Time: 12 noon – 3pm
5/6 Grade – REGISTER HERE Date: July 20 – July 23, 2015 (M – TH); Time: 12 noon – 3pm
3/4 Grade – REGISTER HERE
Date: July 27 – July 30, 2015 (M – TH), Time: 12 noon – 3pm Visit 380Lacrosse.com for more details!
Fusion Girls Germantown Academy Skills Camp, Ages 3rd-9th, July 13-16, 9am-3pm. Coach Becky Lynch (Current St Josephs University Assistant and Former Tewarraton finalist) directs camp on one of the most beautiful campuses and athletic complexes in the country! This is a high repetition and fast paced skills camp that also includes swimming after lunch and film and chalk talk sessions. Assisting Lynch among others is Brooke Watson, head varsity coach at Germantown Academy who won a national championship as a college player at WCU and has been an assistant at Harvard University and Swarthmore. Click here to register
Rose Tree Media Optimist Young Warriors boys’ and girls’ lacrosse camps on Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 from 9 a.m.-noon at Springton Lake Middle School. The camps are for boys in Grades 1-6 and girls in grades 1-5 and 6-8. Campers will be in three groups: Boys entering Grades 1-6; Girls entering Grades 1-5; Girls entering Grades 6-8
Exceptions may be made based on size or other considerations
Springton Lake Middle School, 1900 North Providence Road, Media, PA (subject to change)
Register online at www.optimistlacrosse.com
Download the camp registration form under Handouts, fill -in and mail as directed
Questions? Email Optimistlax@aol.com. Girls run by Penncrest Coach Robin Keevan US Lacrosse All-American-Great Valley, 3x A-10 Selection-Temple
Advanced Placement Camp, which provides girls in the Philadelphia area with the opportunity to learn from the best players and coaches in the game in an extremely professional and competitive environment. The camp, running from July 20-22 at the Shipley School, is staffed by current NCAA Division 1 coaches, World Team members, former NCAA All-Americans, and numerous women that were finalists for the Tewaaraton Award (given to the best player in NCAA lacrosse). The camp is open to advanced players in the following classes: 2021, 2020, and 2019. Camp will be held at Shipley and will run from 9am – 3pm. Cost is $350 for all three sessions or $140 per session.
Website- http://big4lax.com/?page_id=1153
AP Camp is a place for dedicated players to learn from the best and showcase their talents. Attendees will learn skills during scripted educational segments, participate in advanced drills, and compete during scrimmage segments. Players will be separated by age during competitive segments and will participate in position specific training.
AP Camp attendees will be provided with the guidance and education that will help them gain an understanding of what is necessary to take their game to the next level. The nine current NCAA Division 1 coaches on staff will engage with girls on a personal level to ensure that all attendees leave camp each day having become a better player with an enhanced understanding of how to reach their goals. Colleen Magarity, AP Camp Director, is excited to bring some of the best payers and coaches in the world to her hometown to educate players. Magarity, a two-time All American at Germantown Academy, honed her skills in the Philadelphia area prior to winning multiple National Championships at Northwestern, competing for Team USA, and coaching at the University of Colorado.
Ultimate Summer Lacrosse Camp Experience by Blue Ox/Duke’s Lacrosse Club and Philly Blast for boys and girls youth players Aug. 3-6 at Indian Springs Day Camp in Chester Springs. Times: Lacrosse (9 am – Noon) Camp Activity (1 PM – 4 PM). Ages: 2nd Grade – 8th Grade. The 2015 Camp will be a unique and different from any camp experience in the past. The historic Indian Springs Day Camp, allows for a fun day of extra activity following lacrosse activity in the morning. Activities include but are not limited to swimming (two pools), mini golf, boating, fishing, volleyball, rock climbing. Staff: Matt Mackrides, Austin Kaut, and a special guest appearance by All-World Attackman Rob Pannell of the New York Lizards. Special features: Thursday August 6th there will be a camp picnic. All other days, lunch will not be provided. Registration: http://www.blueoxlacrosse.com/camps.html Contact info: Please contact Matt Mackrides @ matt@blueoxlacrosse.com or call 610-420-8067 for any information. Sponsors: GMH, Main Line Sports Center. Other key info: Campers must have US Lacrosse ID
Fusion Girls Cape Henlopen Overnight Camps, Ages current 5th-11th grade, Aug 10-13th. Becky Lynch (St Josephs University Coach, Tewarraton Finalist at UNC, Team USA) leads a team of impressive coaches at one of the most desirable lacrosse destination camps available anywhere. Fusion is launching the girls side of the camp, after the boys has been such a success. Swimming, surfing, bon fires, and great food add to world class lacrosse instruction. REGISTER HERE