Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/18
Girls’ events
Clinics
Phantastix make-up Winter Clinics, at Archbishop Carroll, March 25 and April 8!
8:30-10:00 2024/25
10:00-11:30 2023
11:30-1:00 2022
*visit www.phantastixlax.com for more info
*walk ups welcome on either date
ASC Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Ages: 5th-8th grade
Dates: Saturday, March 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Academy Sports Complex, 3527 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372
Click here to register.
Shake off those winter cobwebs and gear up for Spring lacrosse! Former D1 players will be focusing on fast-paced stickwork, dynamic shooting, defensive footwork, man-up strategy, and end with continuous small-sided scrimmaging. They will also have the help of Varsity high school players who will facilitate drills and demonstrate technique. Start your spring season off strong, and sign up for ASC’s Girls Lacrosse Clinics today! Remember, “Reps equal Progress!
Futures Tryouts
New Jersey Futures tryouts for the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League, Sunday, March 25 at the Princeton Bubble. TIME: 12:00PM-3:00PM COST: $125 until registration closes; $140 walk-up fee
Registration link: www.wpllfutures.com/nj
Director: Lauren Farrell Simone
WPLL Futures is a nationwide lacrosse development program that focuses as much on lacrosse as it does on character and leadership development. The WPLL has partnered with several industry leading companies such as BRAVE Enterprises and Victory Academy to create programming designed to empower and inspire Futures players. Open to high school players in twelve regions across the country, players chosen to take part in the Futures program will be invited to attend this summer’s Futures National Tournament where a champion will be crowned. The Futures Summit will be infused with intensive in-person and virtual leadership programming and will connect young players with current professional players.
PA Futures Tryouts for the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League, Sunday, April 15 at Episcopal Academy. Price: $125 until registration closes; $140 walk-up fee.
TIMES:
2019s: 9:00am-11:00am
2020s: 11:30am-1:30pm
2021s: 2:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Director: Philly Blast Club Director/EA head coach Josie Ferri Tomaino
Click here to register
Youth clinics
1st Start Lacrosse is a program where the basics to the game are broken down and taught in a fun and exciting environment. It’s for children, boys and girls, ages 4-7 and it will be coached by all former players now educators in the Philly area who have an extreme passion for the game. 1st Start features a 6-week program on Sundays starting January 14 where each session will be 60 minutes long.
1st Start STARTer sticks will be provided at every session along with a 1st Start STARTer pack, where each child will receive a 1st Start T-Shirt, Sweatband, and Sticker!
There will be 3 different 1st Start locations this winter. Episcopal Academy, Swarthmore College, and the All Sports Center in Collegeville!
Make your child’s 1st Start at lacrosse one they will NEVER forget this winter!
To register please go to www.1ststartlacrosse.com
Any questions about the program please contact John Bodnar at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com.
Spring Leagues
Maple Zone Institute/Heritage Lacrosse Sunday Play Days, a youth girls spring league that will feature competitive travel club teams with players in the graduating classes of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
League Overview
All games on turf at the Maple Zone brand new facility!
Each team plays 8 games, plus playoffs
Play 2 games/day every other Sunday
Minimizes conflicts, maximizes value of each game day
Games comprised of four 12-minute quarters
Game Days – March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20
Location: MSI Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave., Aston, PA 19014
Click here to register for the GIRLS Play Days
Spring Tournaments
Youth Lacrosse CHAPTER CHALLENGE, April 22 & 28, at the MSI Sports Village in Aston, a youth lacrosse festival for boys and girls that will feature good competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship. Event by Heritage Lacrosse.
Registration is now open for three girls’ divisions (U11, U13, U15) and four boys’ divisions (U9, U11, U13, U15).
Each division will feature two or more brackets to help each time find the appropriate level of play for a good day of festival lacrosse.
The event is open to “Club” and “Travel Teams” and we will have a group teams based on available data to ensure top competition.
We will offer a U15 Elite Bracket for Girls (full checking, provided teams satisfy coaching certification requirements).
For dates of play and guidelines regarding divisions, click here.
THE CAUSE: The Chapter Challenge helps support initiatives of the Philadelphia Lacrosse Association, the chapter of US Lacrosse responsible for promoting the growth and development of the game in Eastern Pennsylvania. Click here to register
Summer Benefit Game
Shootout for Soldiers Philadelphia, June 13 (7 p.m. start, for 24 hours) at Episcopal Academy.
CLICK TO REGISTER AS A TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL OR TO DONATE
Shootout for Soldiers is a 24 hour lacrosse event with a mission to use lacrosse as a platform to support American veterans and foster community engagement. The games are fun – and are meant to bring the community together in support of our nation’s heroes. There is no championship or all-star team and the score runs for all 24 hours.
There is good food, music and a festival of activities beyond lacrosse that make it a family friendly event for all. Last year SFS Philadelphia raised over $66k dollars through the support of over 700 players and 3,200 spectators in the Philadelphia area.
Those interested can sponsor a team to ensure the team meets its fundraising requirement. Veterans can register for the Veterans Game.
Summer Clinics
STEPS Elite Philadelphia DEVO program, at Radnor HS Encke Field, introduces girls in Grades 3 to 5 to club lacrosse at STEPS Philly.
Dates: May 20th kick off. Uniform distribution, parent meeting, team practice, team bonding; Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Practice Dates: May 30, June 4, 6 ,11, & 13; Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Tournament: Live, Love, Lax in Bel Air, MD, June 16th & 17th
Cost: $450
A $150 non-refundable deposit (plus processing fee) is due at time of registration.
$300 balance will be due April 1st.
Click here to register
Fee includes: 6 Team Practices, Tournament Entry Fee, Custom NIKE Uniform Kit
**Open to all players in current school year 2017-2018 Grades 3,4 & 5**
Tryouts
WPLL Futures Tryouts for PA, NJ. The WPLL Futures is a nationwide lacrosse development program for high school girls (2019s, 2020s, 2021s) that will focus as much on lacrosse as it will on character and leadership development. Girls will receive paramount instruction from some of the Nation’s best lacrosse players and coaches that will help increase each athlete’s skill level as well as game IQ. In addition, through the Future’s experience, girls will receive invaluable and unique training on gaining confidence, increasing their leadership capabilities, and improving their emotional intelligence (or mental toughness) both on and off the lacrosse field. This is a well-rounded development opportunity that will help girls play at the next level. Pro. Starts here!
NEW JERSEY TRYOUT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Lauren Farrell
Sunday, March 25th, TIME: 12:00PM-3:00PM
LOCATION: Princeton Bubble, Powers Stadium, Princeton, NJ 08540
http://www.wpllfutures.com/nj. Contact: becky@prowomenslax.com
PENNSYLVANIA TRYOUT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Josie Ferri Tomaino
Sunday, April 15th
TIME: 2019s: 9:00am-11:00am; 2020s: 11:30am-1:30pm; 2021s: 2:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://www.wpllfutures.com/pa
Contact: becky@prowomenslax.com
Training
NXT Lacrosse Academy Session II at Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn. Each NLA series has four 120-minute training sessions featuring intense drills and advanced curriculum topics. The college coaches held live demonstrations and players worked through drills that required critical thinking and an elite skill set. The February NLA is set to get started this coming Saturday, Feb 3rd for the girls and Sunday, Feb 4th for the boys, both programs having very limited space available. Interested players should apply here by clicking on this link. Questions on the girls program can be directed to Kate Henwood (kate.henwood@nxtsports.com), questions on the boys program can be directed to PT Ricci (pt.ricci@nxtsports.com).
NXTsports Play Fast Lacrosse. The Play Fast Training curriculum is built around progression drills, position-specific stations and the game of Trashcan Lacrosse: the dynamic 2v2 pick-up game that focuses on developing a great handle, learning to play fast and mastering the 2v1 draw & dump. We introduce a wide range of basic to advanced concepts, add subtle challenges, then ask players to be creative in applying them during small sided games and King of the Can tournaments. All programming is highly organized with a focus on high reps in the core skills of the game. We strive for all players to leave our training sessions with the tools and inspiration to take their game to the NXT level.
Play Fast – Dates and Locations:
Thursdays 6-730pm March 8-March 29 at Proving Grounds
Tuesdays 530-7pm April 3- May 8 Proving Grounds
To register for Play Fast click on Playfast Spring Training Registration
Questions about Play Fast? Contact Marty Kupprion at coachkupp@nxtsports.com
Youth skills
NXTsports Cradle Lacrosse. Cradle Lacrosse is NXT’s co-ed beginner lacrosse program for ages 4-7 years old. It focuses on core skill development in a one-of-a-kind, unrivaled environment. Cradle’s six-week program focuses on building a player’s confidence through basic games while teaching the fundamentals. The key to our curriculum is providing opportunities for success for each player in a safe and energetic environment. Most importantly we provide all of the equipment, there is nothing for you to buy.
To register for Cradle click on Spring Cradle Registration
Questions about Cradle? Contact Theresa Giunta at theresa.giunta@nxtsports.com
Cradle – Saturday Locations:
West Chester East High School 9-10 am April 7-May 12
The Phelps School Turf Fieldhouse (Indoor) 10-11 am April 7- May 12
Springside Chestnut Hill Turf 12-1pm April 7-May 5 (2 hours on May 5)
Cradle – Sunday Locations:
Radnor Memorial Park Turf 930-1030am April 8- May 13
Cardinal O’Hara 930-1030am April 8-May 20 (Skip May 5/6th Weekend)
Strath Haven Little Panthers Turf 130-230pm April 8- May 13
LaSalle College High School 4-5pm April 8-May 13
Spring League
NXT Girls Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse League at Conshohocken Proving Grounds. Each competing team will play eight games on four weekend dates in April and May. Like the Boys League, the Girls League will also feature a Championship Round in May for the top two teams in each division!
The Girls Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse League looks to support the play and growth of competitive lacrosse at the youth levels by providing options to girls and teams seeking a competitive atmosphere!
The 2018 Girls Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse League will feature divisions for players in the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 graduation years.
Girls teams committed to the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse League include:
HHH, Uprising, NXT, T3, DEWLAX, XTREME, Comanche Lax, Pure Lacrosse (MD), Belles Lacrosse, & Mesa.
The Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse League is currently at 85% capacity. Registrations for the final spots will be accepted up until January 15 (or until full). If you are interested or have additional questions, please contact Amanda Kammes, at Amanda.kammes@nxtsports.com.
Summer Benefit Game
Shootout for Soldiers Philadelphia, June 13 (7 p.m. start, for 24 hours) at Episcopal Academy.
CLICK TO REGISTER AS A TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL OR TO DONATE
Shootout for Soldiers is a 24 hour lacrosse event with a mission to use lacrosse as a platform to support American veterans and foster community engagement. The games are fun – and are meant to bring the community together in support of our nation’s heroes. There is no championship or all-star team and the score runs for all 24 hours.
There is good food, music and a festival of activities beyond lacrosse that make it a family friendly event for all. Last year SFS Philadelphia raised over $66k dollars through the support of over 700 players and 3,200 spectators in the Philadelphia area.
Those interested can sponsor a team to ensure the team meets its fundraising requirement. Veterans can register for the Veterans Game.
Summer Showcases
The Cascade National Prospect Elite 80 nominations are being accepted for the event on July 11-12 at the DE Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, DE. For high school boys and girls graduating in 2020, 2021 & 2022. The Cascade National Prospect Elite 80 is geared to maximize athletic recruiting opportunities for athletes and NCAA lacrosse coaches. Entering its third year, the summer Cascade National Prospect Elite 80 brings together a diverse pool of players that want to supplement their club team participation with an individual showcase that is highly regarded to be one of the best – by collegiate level lacrosse coaches.
Whether you’re uncommitted or committed to attend the college of your choice, the National Prospect Elite 80 is your chance to play with and against other 2020, 2021 and 2022 top-tier players in nation this summer.
Boys Director: Steven Boyle, NCAA DI, Drexel University; Girls Director: Chelsea Rosiek, NCAA DI, St. Bonaventure University
Only 80 players in each graduation year will be selected to attend and this is your chance to be included in the national player Watch List. Submit your nomination application online. There’s no fee to nominate a player and anyone can do it.
Player nominations are evaluated and scored based on completeness of the online nomination form or coach referral by a panel comprised of individuals that are committed to helping others through academic, athletic and community initiatives.
Nominate a player here
Summer Tournaments
Summer Rise, by Victory events, June 16-17
LOCATION: The Westtown School | West Chester, PA
DIVISIONS
High School | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Youth | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Click here for more info
Lax Amplified Youth Tournament for Girls, June 16-17 at In The Net Sportsplex, near Hershey, PA. This is an all girls’ youth event (2021-2026) – which features many more champions than just tournament champions. We award prizes for Best Team Spirit, Best Team Dance, Best Sportsmanship. We are hop, skip and jump away from Hershey Park and all the surrounding activities including some incredible Golf Courses for Dads!
Click here to register.
Girls Summer Slam by Victory Events
July 7-8,
Seneca High School | Tabernacle, NJ
DIVISIONS
High School | 2019 A/B, 2020 A/B, 2021 A/B, 2022 A/B
Youth | 2023 A/B, 2024 A/B, 2025/26 A/B
Click here for more info
To submit a listing, e-mail us at golax@phillylacrosse.com
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