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BLA Fall Ball
Fall Ball fills up quickly so please don't wait to register!
About
The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy’s (BLA) Fall Ball is the only fall lacrosse training open to any interested lacrosse player in the Buffalo area. Fall Ball was developed to continue the BLA mission of
- Providing lacrosse experiences to everyone in the Buffalo-Niagara-Ontario region
- Enhancing the athletic ability and skill of area players
- Using lacrosse to promote character development
Fall Ball runs on Sunday mornings for two hours. The first hour is skill instruction and training. The second hour consists of games. The Fall Ball Instruction Team will have some of the areas top instructors including current and former college coaches and players. Whether you are a first time lacrosse player or an Select Team player, Fall Ball will challenge you to become a better lacrosse player while allowing you to have fun and meet new friends.
Age Groups
Instruction Breakdown by ability and grade 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
Training Session Format
- First hour: warm-up, shooting/defense/goalie skill development, mini-games
- Second hour: 10 on 10 or 8 on 8 game
- Defensive long poles will not be permitted except grade 10 – 12 category.
- Fields are 40 yards wide by 80 yards long reducing the space so players must learn to play in traffic (Mini games allow for great lacrosse skill development)
- Fall Ball reversible jersey include
Requirements
- Possess strong moral character
- Willingness to learn and work hard
- US Lacrosse membership
- Equipment: All players are responsible to provide their own equipment including helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves and mouthpiece. Failure to have any of the above will prevent athlete from participating on that given day. If you are a first time lacrosse player and in need of equipment, Blue Bison Sports in the Transitown Plaza (4185 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 Ph:716-631-4792) has an equipment package on special if you tell them you are from the BLA Fall Ball League.
Instruction Team
The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy’s instructors are its most important and impressive characteristic. For more information on the BLA staff click here.
Fees
- $95 for BLA Select Team Players
- $110 for General Registration
Please note the fees above do not include your US Lacrosse Membership, which is required to participate in any BLA event.
DISCLAIMER
Before signing up please review your son’s schedule to be sure that they can attend most if not all of the dates. We are unable to grant refunds except for medical emergencies should your son be unable to make some or all of the dates. October 26 has been reserved as the make-up date if the Directors of the BLA Fall Ball cancel one of the days due severe weather. Please take this possibility into consideration when registering since no refunds can be granted if your athlete is unable to attend on the alternate date. The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy (BLA) is unable to make-up or refund any money if more than one day in cancelled.
Schedule and Updates
Please see this section to get dates, times, and locations for Fallball events. Please be sure to check the “Schedule and Updates” link under the “Fall Ball” link above for the latest league news. At times there are unforeseen events that need to be communicated including weather, facility, tournament news and more. Click Here for Schedule and Updates
Registration
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