Spring Season Guidelines

Manheim Township Boys Youth Lacrosse follows US Lacrosse's guidelines
for player development

 

 

MTBYLA focuses on developing the fundamental technical skills to play the game of lacrosse and introducing the foundation of lacrosse strategy in preparation for the transition to the competitive high school level of play.

 

 

US Lacrosse Key Objectives for Success

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US Lacrosse Player Development Guidelines

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MTBYLA Program Structure by Age Group

8U

This level is 1st & 2nd graders, plus kindergarteners with prior lacrosse experience.

  • Teams: TBD, pending number of registrants
  • Practices: 3 days per week starting in Early-March to mid-May.
  • Games: League games on select Saturdays or Sundays beginning late-March to Mid-May
  • Tournaments:  Participation in Township's Clash for the Cup
  • Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

 

10U

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: TBD, pending number of registrants
  • Play Format:  7v7 on small-sided fields
  • Practices: 3 days per week starting in Early-March to Mid-May
  • Games: League games on select Saturdays or Sundays beginning late March to Mid-May
  • Tournaments: Participation in 2 tournaments, including Township's Clash for the Cup
  • Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

12U

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: TBD, pending number of registrants
  • Practice: 3 days per week starting in Early-March to Mid-May
  • Games: League games on select Saturdays or Sundays beginning late-March to mid-May
  • Tournaments: Participation in 2 tournaments, including Township's Clash for the Cup
  • Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.

14U

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

  • Teams: TBD, pending number of registrants
  • Practices: 3 days per week starting in early-March to mid-May
  • Games: League games on select Saturdays or Sundays beginning late-March to mid-May
  • Tournaments: Participation in 2 tournaments, including Township's Clash for the Cup
  • Equipment: Full equipment is required and may be borrowed through the club. Stick, mouth guard and athletic cup are not provided.