Welcome To

Manheim Township Boys
Youth Lacrosse Association

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The Manheim Township Boys Lacrosse Association is an inclusionary non-profit organization that promotes the sport of lacrosse to youth residing in or attending a school located in the Manheim Township School District. The grade-level programs are open to all interested participants. Our focus is on teaching basic fundamentals of play, developing players through game skills, promoting good sportsmanship, learning to respect all participants and focusing on teamwork. We maintain grade-level programs focused on teaching fundamental skills and providing challenging competition appropriate for the players skill and athletic level, while maintaining focus on team concept and individual leadership development. We have created a challenging and engaging learning environment where players of differing levels of skill and physical development can learn and enjoy the game of lacrosse. Our goal is to create a love of the great game of lacrosse and to prepare individuals to continue to play lacrosse at the high school and college level.

First Goal

Fall program that serves as an introduction to lacrosse and also provides the opportunity for experienced players to enhance their skills.

Winter Skills

Winter program for new and experienced players to enhance their lacrosse skills in the off-season.

Clash for the Cup

Annual tournament hosted by MTBYLA that brings local teams together for some friendly competition.

Equipment

Lacrosse gear available to borrow.

Registration for spring season is now open!

Get registered for your league before all the spots are filled.

Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Division

7 & Under

Designed for beginner players new to Lacrosse. All kindergarten and 1st graders should register for this team regardless of lacrosse experience, and for younger 2nd graders with no prior lacrosse skills instruction.

We will use a soft lacrosse ball to teach the boys the basics of catching, throwing and ground ball play. This program is designed to be fun and fast paced with emphasis on enjoying the game.

Teams: One (1) team
Practice: One (1) day per week starting in April through the end of May. Location: TBD
Games: No games at this level.
Tournaments: No Tournaments are planned for this level
Equipment: No equipment needed other than a full-size lacrosse stick. No Fiddle Sticks.

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8 & Under

This level is for inexperienced 3rd graders (any player who has not participated in organized lacrosse) and experienced 2nd graders.

Teams: TBD pending numbers but usually we have enough to field two teams.
Practices: (1 -2) days per week starting in April through the end of May. Location: TBD
Games: We will have league games on select Sundays in April and May; times to be determined.
Tournaments: No Tournaments are planned for this level
Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

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10 & Under

This level is for our 3rd and 4th graders. The intent at this level to have fun and continue to develop basic lacrosse skills and knowledge while increasing the level of competition.

Teams: Two teams. This level plays 7v7 on small-sided fields.
Practices: Three (3) days per week, time and location TBD.
Games: Likely Saturdays starting in April, inter-league, travel required. Locations will be provided.
Tournaments: To be announced, typically 2-3
Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

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12 & Under

This level is for our 5th and 6th graders. The intent at this level to have fun and continue to develop basic lacrosse skills and knowledge while increasing the level of competition.

Teams: Two teams.
Practice: Three days per week location TBD.
Games: Likely on Saturdays starting in April through end of May, Inter-league games, travel required. Locations will be provided.
Tournaments: To be announced, typically 3-4
Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

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14 & Under

This is our 7th and 8th grade program. The intent at this level to have fun, continue to develop our players lacrosse skills and knowledge and to get them ready for high school lacrosse.

Teams: Two teams. Both teams are competitive with White typically made up of more experienced players and Blue made up of less experienced players.
Practices: Mandatory practices will be Monday through Thursdays. Practice times and location TBD.
Games: Likely on Saturdays starting in April through end of May, Inter-league games, travel required. Locations will be provided.
Tournaments: To be announced, typically 3-4
Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

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Winter skills

2024 Schedule

Sundays: Jan 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Feb 4th, 18th and 25th (we are off Super Bowl Sunday Feb 11th)

10U 4:00 - 5:00PM
12U 4:00 - 5:30PM
14U 5:30 - 7:00PM

7U/8U will be on the Jan 14th, 28th and Feb 18th from 5:00 - 6:00pm

All Winter Skills trainings will be held at The Nook Lanco in East Pete. As a reminder your Spring Registration includes Winter Skills training and we strongly recommend attending as best you can. More to follow once we launch our new website.